Unbreakable

Dior Scott is a wide receiver at the University of Hawaii, the star of Netflix’s hit-series Last Chance U, and a peer-described mental health advocate. But before any of this, Dior was just a kid chasing a dream while dealing with the trauma of times past and present. At just 20 years old, Dior had already suffered from anxiety, depression, parental abuse and discrimination. Now, already fighting for his football future at Laney College in Oakland, CA, Dior was forced to fight his mental health challenges that he’d been suppressing for years. He talks about his journey within sport and self, tackling the stigmas surrounding mental health and football, and his keys to escaping his own demons.

Blair Cornell was the recipient of news that no parent ever wants to hear: His child may not survive. And his child, if they did somehow make it, would undoubtedly live with special needs. But instead of rolling over, Blair and his wife did what any good parents would–– They embraced the challenge. Today, their son Carter conquers life with Dandy-Walker Syndrome, and serves as the inspiration behind Blair's founding of JoyRide, a nonprofit car club exclusively for kids with special needs. A successful father, founder, and financial planner, Blair shares his knowledge from all three of his passions, offering valuable insight and inspiration to all.

Ryan Westmoreland was a Rhode Island kid who dreamed of playing Major League Baseball for his favorite team, the Boston Red Sox. In 2008, Ryan was selected in the 5th round by those same Red Sox, and very quickly established himself as their #1 overall prospect. He was a budding superstar–– Strong, talented, humble, and potentially, the next big thing in baseball. Everything was setting up for a storybook ending. But then, it wasn't. From baseball brilliance to overcoming brain bleeds, Ryan chronicles his incredible story of resolve, and his process to turn tragedy into triumph.

Matt Williams is living proof that getting the necessary help to deal with your demons can turn your life around in unexpected and extraordinary ways. An alcoholic-turned-entrepreneur who has now been sober for 10 years, Matt Williams knows what it means to claw back from nothing. He candidly shares his story of perseverance, highlighting his struggles, his road to building FroPro, and his journey to defeating addiction once and for all.

After an extremely rare disease nearly took his life and forced the amputation of both of his legs, to say Blake Haxton had a long road to recovery would be a severe understatement of the matter. With dreams of rowing collegiately completely lost, Blake was faced with a difficult reality and a mountain of adversity to climb. Just 7 years later, Blake Haxton found himself a fully-healthy, strong-bodied Paralympic rower representing the United States of America. It didn't happen by accident. He shares his story, offering incredible advice to those looking to summit any mountain, no matter how steep it may be.

Justin Starling has both the talent and dedication necessary to climb the mountain that is the world of music. And while that may be the case for many seeking place in the industry, what Justin has that many others don't is resolve in the face of adversity. In December of 2017, he tragically lost his number one supporter––his father––to a heart attack. Just over a year later, Justin set out on a mission to release a song every week of the year, all while working a full time job. His song Fed Up, released during week 21 of 52 of that year, has now eclipsed over 1.5 million streams on Spotify. Justin offers a unique perspective as an up-and-coming artist, and highlights some of the ways he has found success while tackling the adversities that try to disrupt his journey to the top.