Brendan LaPierre is an individual whose journey from a scared, unsure adolescent to a confident and emotionally intelligent man has been nothing short of inspiring. With a heart full of love for his community and a passion for service, Brendan’s dedication to the YPAA community is truly unmatched.

Brendan’s involvement in the Texas State Conference of Young People’s AA reflect his genuine commitment to making a positive impact. As a former Hotel Chair for the Austin bid and now the current Chair, his leadership in securing contracts for Austin speaks volumes about his dedication.

Known for his selfless, kind nature, Brendan consistently shows up to contribute to the fellowship he believes in. Whether offering a listening ear, providing perspective, or making service to others enjoyable, he exemplifies how AA works in action. Brendan is a guiding light for those around him, demonstrating what it means to be of maximum service to others.

Courtney Brown-Fish is a compassionate and dedicated leader in the recovery community, celebrating over 16 years of continuous sobriety. As a long-time sponsor and mentor, she supports women not only in their sobriety but also in navigating the emotional and mental health challenges that often accompany recovery. Courtney is actively involved with residential treatment centers, where she leads meetings, partners with counselors, and helps patients transition successfully after treatment. Her leadership has extended across AA meetings throughout the Charlotte, NC area, where she has served in roles including Secretary, Group Conscience Co-Chair, and Hospitality Chair, and was a founding member of the Women of Worth (WoW) meeting. Whether through sponsorship, step-study guidance, or community service, Courtney’s work reflects her deep belief that recovery flourishes through connection, compassion, and holistic support.

Jaibez’s Regalado is a Latina woman in long-term recovery and self-discovery from substance use, mental health, trauma, and domestic violence challenges. She is the Founder and CEO of Regalado Recovery & Self Discovery, INC and Regalado Recovery Plug, LLC, and Creator/Host of the Podcast: My Eyes My Truth. Jaibez wears multiple hats in the community and is one of our boots on the ground advocates and changes agents in the community that is not afraid to shake the tree and use her voice in tackling the gaps in our systems. Jai is a voice for the voiceless and passionate about that one who has been left behind or overlooked.

Jai is passionately involved in substance use, mental health, domestic violence advocacy, youth, prison ministry, re-entry, community coalitions, boards, advisory boards, LGBTQIA, and former Chair for Dallas Recovery Oriented System of Care-ROSC (2018-2019). 

Jasmine Bootle is a passionate, Candadian advocate for addiction recovery, specializing in substance abuse use and mental health. Drawing from her personal experiences with alcoholism and opioid abuse, she has dedicated herself to breaking down the stigma surrounding addiction. Jasmine believes in an individualized approach to recovery and works tirelessly to provide diverse resources for those in need. Through her efforts, she aims to create a supportive community where individuals feel empowered to seek help without fear of judgment. She is also a tireless podcaster, and most importantly-mother.

https://youtube.com/@everyoneisaddicited?si=zx0aqN0bGSRlqRkc

Everyone Is Addicted Podcast is also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and RogersTV in Canada.

LeAnne is an International Medical and Dental Association Certified Hypnotherapist, a National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists Certified Master Hypnotherapist, a Certified Shamanic Practitioner from Otter Dance School of Earth Medicine, has studied with Robbie Warren, Pam Montgomery, author of “Plant Spirit Healing” and Corinna Wood, Founder of Southeast Wise Woman and Red Moon Herbs; an Integrative Healing Arts Practitioner with a degree in Occupational Psychology from The Southwest Institute of Healing Arts and is a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist through Therapeutic Advances, PLLC, and a Rites Of Passage Council Ceremonial Midwife. She uses these skills, along with knowledge gained from her continued and relentless personal development work, to help her clients regain their personal power and rekindle their inner light.

Linda Binns is an experienced energy coach, author and speaker, with over 27 years of dedicated service, empowering heart-centered professionals to thrive by embracing their true selves. As an introvert, highly sensitive, and empathic individual, Linda understands the profound impact of personal energy on one's life.

After facing significant personal challenges, including divorce and homelessness, Linda rebuilt her life through self-awareness and energy mastery. She now lives a rich and fulfilling life with her loving husband of 32 years, something she once could never have believed possible. Her unique perspective as a highly sensitive professional allows her to inspire clients to envision their highest potential and find inner peace amidst life's chaos. Linda's compassionate approach ensures her clients feel safe and supported as they share their vulnerabilities and embark on their paths to self-discovery.

Mike Drake grew up in an environment where drugs/alcohol were a daily norm, shaping his understanding of the world from a young age. Despite building a successful career in telecommunications and achieving milestones, he never felt fulfilled. Eventually, addiction emerged from the shadows and took hold, forcing him to confront his deepest struggles.

In recovery, Mike found his true purpose—helping others reclaim their lives. He transitioned into the recovery field as a case manager at a treatment center, where his calling became undeniable.

Through his new life as a recovered addict, blessings came his way—including meeting his teammate in life. Together, they are building Recovery Thunder to fulfill its mission of helping those on their own recovery journeys. Today, through workshops, coaching, and creative outreach, Mike continues to inspire individuals, proving that transformation is possible and every journey deserves to be celebrated. 

While experiencing the panic, shock and pain of full Parental Alienation (PA) in 2016/2017, and again in 2021, Natalie searched the internet for support groups and information. She decided to channel her pain into purpose and began learning everything she could about PA advocacy. Unable to find a support group that was small and safe, with real life advice, she started The Sunday Support Group on Zoom. The demand for her support rapidly grew.

With her extensive training in executive, life and health coaching, legal studies and 35 years in finance and administration, she knew she could make a difference.

In 2025 she created The Uncaged Parent, a support and service based company dedicated to teaching and supporting PA parents in breaking free from coercive control, financial and legal abuse and learning how to ‘run their case like a business’. Her services greatly benefit both pro se and represented parents, saving time, stress and billable hours.

Meet Stacia Morris, RSPS, MHPS—Recovery Support Peer Specialist, Mental Health Peer Specialist, and living proof that you can rack up way too many mugshots and still turn it all around. Stacia has struggled with mental health, self-medicating, addiction, and what she describes as a “ridiculous amount of arrests”—but today, she’s channeling all that chaos into something good.

She works with the Loula Foundation, where she helps people in recovery and reentry discover that healing, joy, and living your best life are actually possible. Stacia calls herself an “ambassador of hope,” which basically means she’s here to remind you that no matter how messy your past, your future can be beautiful—and sometimes even hilarious.

http://loulafoundation.org/

FB: @loulafoundation

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Instagram: @loulafoundation

Tiffany B. is a dedicated bilingual Peer Support Specialist with a passion for empowering individuals on their journey to recovery. She provides guidance, support, and advocacy to help others navigate the challenges of substance use and mental health. Tiffany is committed to fostering hope, resilience, fighting stigma and promoting recovery in the Spanish speaking community.

As a young mother, Tiffany spent time in a battered women and kid’s shelter before moving into public housing, believing that leaving the abuser would be the turning point. It wasn’t until years later that true transformation began. She was honored as Responsible Parent of the Year and graduated Free Minds with straight As—a humanities-based program. Despite those achievements, burnout returned, and so did addiction. Her journey began after a relapse, with the sobriety date of September 18, 2018.  A combination of 12-step recovery, mental health care, and deep personal growth, she rewired her life-trading chaos and anxiety for structure, joy, and purpose. She earned degrees in Psychology and Leadership/Development, joined 2 national honor societies, and learned how to live in balance. Today, she helps others break free from toxic cycles and create meaningful lives by building new habits and reshaping how they think, and show up in the world.

Tony Lynch is a men's Grief Coach, Founder of the non-profit Memories Of Us, The Global Grief Network, Host of the podcast Grief: Let's Talk About It podcast, Host of the Global Grief Conference, Editor-in-Chief of Grief Talk Magazine, program designer, and 2x published author with 5 more books on the way, He is also a Guest Speaker across the world.

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