Vibe & Outreach
Veterans
As a veteran myself, I’ve seen the struggles most of us face after getting out. PTSD is real, but so is a stagnant mind. Purpose is everything - whether it comes through work, volunteering, or hobbies. Having a reason to wake up and be excited about life matters more than society gives credit for.
It’s not just about chasing money or glory. The deeper values come from things like purpose, hobbies, experiences, community, nature, travel, and disconnecting from toxic influences. Veterans need space to heal, to rediscover themselves, and to find that fire again.
Mental Health
My passion extends beyond veterans to people and society as a whole. We’re living in a pandemic of isolation, burnout, and disconnection. Too many of us lack purpose, rest, hobbies, community, and self-reflection. We’re buried under financial stress, broken relationships, and the constant noise of technology. Although my focus started with veterans, mental health struggles are universal. Every single one of us - no matter our background - needs improvement, encouragement, or direction. There is a way out. We just need to take it one step at a time, together.
Nature & Travel
Science agrees with what I’ve always felt: nature heals. Blood pressure drops by the ocean. Anxiety fades around a campfire in the mountains. Your soul exhales when you swing in a hammock, book in hand, waves crashing nearby, salt in the air.
Travel doesn’t need to mean a plane ticket or thousands of dollars. It can be ten minutes up the road, a walk in the park, or a cross-country road trip. Whether it’s free or expensive, near or far, everyone has access to rest, adventure, and the outdoors in some form. The key is to step outside - your body, mind, and spirit will thank you.
Purpose
Purpose looks different for everyone. For some, it’s professional - starting a business, earning a degree, building a career. For others, it’s personal - photography, fishing, writing a book, restoring cars, archery, camping, scuba diving.
The point is, you need a mission. Goals give life meaning. It doesn’t matter if you’re saving lives or just trying to beat your own personal record in a hobby you love. Without purpose, life feels empty - and no amount of money or applause can fill that void.
Community
Isolation destroys mental health. But the wrong company; toxic people who drain and disrespect you, is just as damaging. That’s why community is about two things:
1. Seeking out the right people. Find those who are loyal, supportive, and fun to be around. For me, that’s drinks and live music at a tiki bar with endless laughs, or a campfire after a long day of riding ATVs in the mountains. Whatever it looks like for you, make the effort. Life is busy and stressful - but following through on plans with good people is half the battle.
2. Protecting your boundaries. Not all blood is family, and not all family is blood. Everyone doesn’t deserve a spot in your life. If someone is toxic, tears you down, or refuses to respect your boundaries, it’s time to set a line or walk away. Your mental health matters more than keeping the peace. Sometimes this means your circle gets small. That’s where hobbies help - join a sailing group, a hiking club, a photography meetup. If none exist, start one. In-person experiences - real laughs, real adventures - will feed your soul in ways that social media never can.
Diet
This one is huge for me. I don’t see diet as some cliché wellness trend - it’s directly tied to physical and mental health. I am a firm believer that one of the contributing factors of chronic medical and mental health issues we are seeing on the rise does relate to our diet, especially with the chemicals such as artificial flavors and preservatives. One of the key ways to take back control of your life and joy is to take the inflammation and toxicity down in your body and get your mind and body firing on all cylinders.