Michael (Mike) Nichols, Interim CEO/President of the Coalition for the Homeless, joined the organization in January of this year. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Mike moved to Atlanta, Georgia to attend law school and eventually served as a Georgia State Representative. He then made his way to Houston in 1981 to serve as General Counsel for the Sysco Corporation.

First, I saw an opportunity to help an extremely important organization (the Coalition) solve one of Houston’s most significant social issues. Second, I saw an opportunity to help improve the government’s approach on the issue of homelessness. The Coalition is in many ways a private/public partnership, and it concerned me that sometimes philanthropy can mask bad government. There is an opportunity to help government and philanthropy work in partnership more effectively. And third, my youngest daughter is a case worker in Seattle, also working in the homeless service system there.

This will actually be my second time working at a nonprofit; I also served as Interim CEO at the Houston Parks Board. Through my career, I have also been able to volunteer for a number of nonprofits. I served as Chairman of the Board of the Houston Food Bank, Chairman of the Board of Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, and as an officer of Congregation Beth Israel. I am also currently a board member of the American Jewish Committee.

I would have to say my favorite thing has been the ability to meet the incredible people who are committed to helping our most vulnerable populations. My greatest challenge is understanding a very complex system of homeless solutions, an even more complex system of funding these solutions, and trying to make these systems work as effectively as possible. 

I really want to help strengthen the organization’s financial position and its reporting so it can grow to support the number of current and future projects that it’s responsible for leading. I also want to work towards improving relationships with our service providers and our funders. And lastly, I would really like to help our employees and their partners work together as seamlessly as possible.

Major Wright is a retired football player who attended the University of Florida from 2007 to 2009. He led the SEC in fumbles and was named a First-Team Freshman All-American at UF. He was a member of the 2008 National Championship winning team.

He was picked by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played four years for the Chicago Bears and two years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He is currently living in Miami, Florida. ‘Major Pain: Confessions of a Smash-Mouth Safety’ is his first book.

My guest Kelly Bowker's transformative journey blends her diverse professional background—23 years of nurturing and educating future caregivers in the CNA program—with her innate spiritual calling. In 2022, during her final year of teaching, Kelly embarked on a profound path, channeling her guides, and delving into mediumship, bridging realms to offer solace and connection. Her book "Redefining Faith" captures her evolution from wounded to awakened, a testament to her guides' unwavering support. Now, Kelly shares her insights through one-on-one sessions and group gatherings, both in person and remotely, offering channeled readings, spiritual mentoring, and light language blessings. Contact Kelly at kellybowker7@gmail.com, Facebook at Kelly Nute Bowker or 207-290-7796 to connect. You can explore her books on Amazon, charting a course to self-discovery and embracing life's mysteries. To book a session: https://PresentMomentMagic.as.me/

Vicki Cody's journals the selflessness and sacrifices families make for their military members. She also illuminates the roller coaster of stress, loneliness, sleepless nights, humor, joys, and, eventually, resilience that make up her life while her husband is away at war.

When Vicki Cody got married 46 years ago, she also became wedded to the Army. In fact, her marriage has been inseparable from the military. She has spent her adult life supporting her family of soldiers and penned two award-winning books –Army Wife and Fly Safe – that help tell the story of what she and millions of army spouses and parents face when their loved ones go off to serve their country thousands of miles away. An author, speaker, and relentless military family advocate, Vicki is on a mission to help those who support our selfless service members.

Vicki, who also penned a manual for the Association of the United States Army, Your Soldier, Your Army: A Family Guide, that has been distributed to over a half-million families, luckily has always welcomed home her husband, two sons, and daughter-in-law who also has served. But she cautions that not everyone makes it home alive or in one piece, physically or psychologically.

“Families live in fear of the late-night call or knock at the door to deliver bad news,” says Vicki. “I know many friends who have lost sons and daughters to the battlefield. My books provide an authentic, insightful, and heartfelt look at those who are the backbone for our soldiers.”

Gregwah! is a band combining various genres birthed from a deep love for music promoting unity. From meditation journeys to produced pop-folk, blues, reggae & trip-hop tracks, the band led by Gregoire Thiry welcomes musicians from various backgrounds & traditions. Every musical connection is an expression of gratitude, reverence & harmony. In addition to sharing instruments from an array of different cultures, Gregoire is cocreating three education programs.

With his wife, Dawn Geer, he launched Yoga of Elements in 2018 which combines mindfulness, creative expression, movement, environmental education & team building. Secondly, Dawn & Gregoire launched their after-school program “OAK TREE Club” in Topanga Canyon, California to empower & mentor the youth, while giving them a safe space to share their truth. Lastly, he is cofacilitating all-inclusive men’s gatherings with David Neptune called “Four Pillars”. This initiative welcomes all facets of masculinity by bringing men from various origins, beliefs, backgrounds & lifestyles together. Reverence, courage & vulnerability are therefore key foundations. World Peace through music.

Gregoire has an international background in Environmental, Educational and Social Sciences (Master’s degree), while having a strong connection to the natural environment and ancient traditions. His advocacy for nature’s protection took him to different continents and allowed him to remind the younger generations about sustainable actions. Through his travels in South-Africa he got trained to bring mindfulness, meditation and yoga to children (Yoga4Kids). Being a multi-instrumentalist he believes that music has a strong healing and community building potential and is currently co-facilitating events across Los Angeles. Committed to his Kundalini Yoga practice he is involved in Yoga for Youth, as well as Love Activists to teach in underserved communities of the city.

My guest Sarah R. Adams, is a multidimensional healer. Sarah has experienced seeing abductions and seeing angels who aided her. Her awakened consciousness increased as she got older. She experienced the supernatural and past lives in Egypt & Atlantis. Telepathy, weather abnormalities, feeling others’ emotions, remote viewing, quantum leaping, and time travel are the alternate realities Sarah has experienced. Sarah works with clients around the world in “Intuitive Healing,” to heighten the frequency of the temple and precious bodies we have been given. She has made TV appearances on Gaia TV including Beyond Belief, Buzzsaw and Ancient Civilizations as well as Coast to Coast AM, Vice TV, The Bases Project, co-hosting the Divine Truth Show on Revolution Radio and many others. Sarah Adams continues to be a major force in the world of enlightenment while healing many around the world.  

Samantha Horwitz, is a 9/11 First Responder, former United States Secret Service Agent, speaker and author, Sam has become an expert in handling stress and managing PTS. She has spoken nationally to Law Enforcement, Veteran, business, and faith-based communities on how to recognize and combat the effects of PTS, how to minimize the damage stress can cause in the workplace, and how to support those who have PTS.

John Salerno is also a 9/11 first responder, a retired NYPD Detective, and firefighter turned Comedian. John spent most of his life working the rough streets of Brooklyn, where he saw how bad things can get. Since his diagnosis of PTSD, he decided not to allow his condition to stop him from making a difference in others’ lives. John is dedicated to bringing awareness to the suicide epidemic plaguing our first responder community through his work at A Badge of Honor.

A Badge of Honor, is a non-profit that provides PTS awareness and suicide prevention for first responders and veterans.