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“Purpose becomes Passion when it gets Personal”-Jeff JohnstonOn 10/4/16 and again on 6/29/21 this became very personal for me. In a span of 5 years I went from standing on top of the mountain to lying on my back at the bottom of the “abyss.” Our oldest son, Seth died from fentanyl poisoning at the age of 23 and was soon followed by my wife of 21 years, Prudence succumbing to alcoholism at the age of 46. 2 deaths. So preventable yet predictable at the same time.Battling my own alcoholism and compulsive gambling I decided to take a stand. On 12/24/17 it all changed. I decided to take a turn on the “better” road and say goodbye to the “bitter” road. I dove headfirst into mental health advocacy and have found ways to be at the best place emotionally, physically and spiritually I have ever been in my life. How I did this and my "why" is what I share each and every day.I launched The Undeterred Podcast in 2020, which can be found at www.livingundeterred.com. In April 2020 I founded the non-profit Living Undeterred Project (formally The Choices Network, Ltd) to promote and encourage healthy lifestyle choices for teens and young adults. In Sept 2020 I released my first book, "This One's For You-An Inspirational Journey Through Addiction, Death and Meaning" found online at www.livingundeterred.com. On May 12th, 2022 I embarked on my largest project yet, The Living Undeterred US Tour, a 95 day, 20,000 mile odyssey throughout the US sharing stories and researching ways to actually make a difference. This changed my life forever.However I never felt I was doing enough. So, in September of 2023 we launched Brightn, the nation's first Empowered Mental Wellness app aimed specifically at young adults focusing on three areas of optimal mental wellness, health, wealth and purpose. Three weeks after Seth died his daughter was born. Her name is Brighton. This is my legacy.I sold my investment company I founded at age 23 and focus now on Brightn. I also am a part owner of Tribute Kicks, a resale shoe and vintage clothing company located at Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville, IA with my middle son Ian. A percentage of our profits are donated to area mental wellness organizations.I reside in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with my two sons, Ian, 21 and Roman, 19.Let's Keep Brightn Lives!Jeff

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