In this episode, JayDee Rosario, founder of Unstoppable Comics, shares his journey as an independent Latino comic creator, the importance of representation, and how personal trauma and resilience shape his work and industry insights.

JayDee also shares his journey through trauma, healing, and creative expression, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, perseverance, and self-awareness. He discusses his work in comics, the significance of storytelling, and advice for aspiring creators.

JayDee's Links:

https://unstoppablecomics.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jaytheunstoppable/

Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind

Love & Strength,

Oscar Luna, Creator/Host

FYI - I Am Damaged Podcast

Author of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant

Instagram: FYIiAmDamaged

Spotify/YouTube/Apple Podcasts: FYI - I Am Damaged

#comics #independent #creator #Latinorepresentation #resilience #mentalhealth #industryinsights #storytelling #entrepreneurship #trauma #healing #creativity #comics #storytelling #vulnerability #perseverance #mentalhealth #selfawareness #artisticjourney

In this episode, Rand Timmerman shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood and military service to overcoming alcoholism and finding spiritual healing. His story highlights resilience, faith, and the power of community in transforming lives.

Rand Timmerman shares his profound journey of hiking the Appalachian Trail with his brother at 72, overcoming grief, and deepening his spirituality after loss and trauma. This episode explores resilience, faith, and the power of helping others through life's toughest challenges.

Rand's Links:

https://www.randtimmerman.com/home

https://www.randtimmerman.com/a-spiritual-passage

Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind

Love & Strength,

Oscar Luna, Creator/Host

FYI - I Am Damaged Podcast

Author of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant

Instagram: FYIiAmDamaged

Spotify/YouTube/Apple Podcasts: FYI - I Am Damaged

#recovery #alcoholism #Vietnam #resilience #spiritualgrowth #PTSD #veterans #mentalhealth #healingjourney #faith #AppalachianTrail #spirituality #grief #resilience #recovery #veteran #hiking #faith #overcomingtrauma #inspiration

Justin Smith shares his journey from psychological testing to creating the Cray app, a tool designed to improve dating safety and mental health awareness. This episode explores trauma, trust, self-love, and innovative solutions for safer relationships.

Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind

Love & Strength,

Oscar Luna, Creator/Host

FYI - I Am Damaged Podcast

Author of Logan: The Strong-Minded Little Elephant

Instagram: FYIiAmDamaged

Spotify/YouTube/Apple Podcasts: FYI - I Am Damaged

#datingsafety #mentalhealth #trauma #selflove #psychologicalassessment #appdevelopment #relationship #redflags #collegesafety #traumarecovery #behavioralanalysis