Empowering the Visually Impaired: How Griffin Pinkow is Changing Lives Through the Foreseeable Future Foundation
When Griffin Pinkow was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa as a teenager, he was told his eyesight would continue to deteriorate. Instead of allowing blindness to define his future, Griffin transformed one of life's greatest challenges into a mission that is changing lives across the country.
Today, Griffin is the founder of the Foreseeable Future Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals who are blind and visually impaired through adaptive sports, recreation, education, advocacy, and community experiences.
His newly released book, Griffin's Vision Quest, shares the deeply personal journey that led him from uncertainty and frustration to purpose, leadership, and service. More than a memoir, the book is an invitation for readers to rethink what's possible—not only for themselves, but for those living with disabilities.
"Losing my vision changed the direction of my life, but it never changed my purpose," said Griffin Pinkow. "I want people to understand that challenges don't have to become limitations. Sometimes they're the very thing that prepares you to make the greatest impact."
Through the Foreseeable Future Foundation, Griffin has developed innovative programs that help individuals who are blind and visually impaired build confidence, independence, and community, including:
- Blindfolded dining experiences that help participants better understand life without sight
- Adaptive sports and recreation, including surf clinics, skiing, baseball, and outdoor adventures
- Youth camps and leadership experiences that encourage confidence and independence
- Community education initiatives that promote accessibility, awareness, and inclusion
Griffin's story resonates far beyond the blind community, delivering a message focused on resilience, purpose, and discovering opportunity in life's unexpected circumstances.
Whether speaking to students, business leaders, nonprofits, faith communities, or national television audiences, Griffin encourages people to ask: "What if your greatest obstacle could become your greatest purpose?"
To learn more please visit www. foreseeablefuture.org and purchase the book at all major retailers.
About Griffin Pinkow
Griffin Pinkow is the founder of the Foreseeable Future Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals who are blind and visually impaired through advocacy, education, adaptive sports, recreation, and community engagement. His work demonstrates that vision loss does not limit opportunity—it creates new possibilities to inspire others.
About Griffin's Vision Quest
Griffin's Vision Quest tells the inspiring story of Griffin's journey from vision loss to purpose, leadership, and service. Through honest storytelling and personal insight, the book encourages readers to embrace adversity, redefine success, and pursue lives filled with impact and possibility.
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Former Executive Leaves C-Suite Life to Help Others Find Identity and Purpose Through His New Book and Podcast “REGRET FREE”
Myron Mullins, a two-time author and former leader of multimillion-dollar enterprises, has launched a new mission focused on helping men—particularly former executives and high-achieving professionals—rediscover purpose, confront personal struggles, and build lives defined by faith, family, freedom, and intentionality.
His podcast, Regret Free with Myron Mullins, extends his mission beyond the stage and coaching room, creating a space for honest conversations about the experiences that shape our lives. The podcast features conversations with entrepreneurs, executives, faith leaders, authors, and individuals who have faced adversity and found ways to move forward.
For more than three decades, Mullins built and led businesses, developing 16 enterprises, leading diverse teams, and serving on corporate and organizational boards. His career provided him with firsthand experience navigating the pressures, responsibilities, expectations, and sacrifices that often accompany professional success. But behind the accomplishments was a deeply personal journey: In 2006, Mullins surrendered his life to faith, beginning a transformation that would eventually lead him to turn his experiences—both the victories and the failures—into a platform for mentoring, coaching, speaking, and storytelling.
His work addresses the often-overlooked challenges that can emerge after years of high-pressure leadership: isolation, addiction, loss of identity, regret, and the struggle to determine what comes next. Mullins' approach is shaped by more than 30 years of leadership and entrepreneurship, but also by his own experience confronting personal challenges. He openly shares his nearly 30-year struggle with addiction and the role that faith, honesty, accountability, and community played in his journey toward freedom. Rather than presenting himself as someone who has all the answers, Mullins uses his story to demonstrate that failure and adversity do not have to determine the rest of a person's life.
Among Mullins' initiatives is Fight Club Men, a program designed to help men confront addiction and other personal struggles in an environment built around honesty, accountability, faith, and brotherhood. The program is particularly relevant to men who have spent years operating in high-performance environments where vulnerability can be perceived as weakness and personal struggles are often hidden behind professional success. Mullins believes that men shouldn't have to fight those battles alone.
“Leadership can be a lonely and daunting assignment—transparency and vulnerability perceived as weakness and disqualifying. There is an amazing paradox that transcends these wrong beliefs that occur when people lay their insecurities aside for a greater life purpose that abides in each of us,” Mullins shares.
For testimonials, books, and more information about Myron Mullins' speaking and coaching programs, please visit www.myronmullins.com.
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Next Health Nashville Hosted The Inaugural Longevity Summit in Nashville Featuring LeAnn Rimes and Leading Health Experts
Next Health, a global leader in health optimization and longevity, is proud to have hosted the first-ever Next Health Longevity Summit. This immersive one-day event took place at The Conrad Nashville on September 12, 2026. As the first premier longevity summit in the South, the event provided a unique platform to learn from world-renowned experts about proactive health, disease prevention, and the future of wellness.
“Longevity has become incredibly personal to me,” Kim Crosbie, Owner of Next Health Nashville explains. “The more I’ve learned, the more I’ve wanted to share that knowledge with other people. This was really the inspiration behind the Next Health Longevity Summit: bring some of the most respected voices in health and longevity together in one place and give our community access to the conversations, science, and technologies that are changing how we think about aging.”
Hosted in Music City and led by local Next Health Area Developers Kim and Scott Crosbie, the summit featured keynote conversations, curated panels, and experimental wellness activations. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with influential voices in the longevity movement, including: Dr. Darshan Shah: Founder and CEO of Next Health, LeAnn Rimes: Grammy Award-winning artist and vocal advocate for holistic health, Dr. Chris Motley: Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and host of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Jeremy London: Cardiac surgeon and functional medicine expert, Dr. Vonda Wright: Orthopedic surgeon and expert in active aging, and Dr. Louisa Nicola: Neurophysiologist and founder of Neuro Athletics.
LeAnn Rimes kicked the day off by speaking on her own personal health journey and how regenerative medicine practices have changed her life for the better. In conversation with Next Health Founder and CEO, Dr. Darshan Shah, Rimes spoke on what longevity means to her.
“More than anything, I wanted people to walk away feeling empowered. Longevity isn’t just about adding years to your life—it’s about having the knowledge and tools to make those years as healthy and vibrant as possible. Seeing our community come together around that idea was incredibly meaningful, and I’m excited about where we take it from here,” Crosbie shares.
About Next Health:
Next Health is the world’s most comprehensive health optimization brand, utilizing a Medicine 4.0 model to combine diagnostics, longevity therapies, and preventative medicine. With a mission to empower individuals through data-driven healthcare, Next Health continues to expand its footprint both nationally and internationally.
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Your Phone Has Been Spying on You and Your Family for Too Long: New App Launches to End Data Tracking, Unwanted Ads and Offers Disposable Phone Numbers For Full Protection
Somewhere along the way, "accept all cookies" became a risky lifestyle. Every text. Every search. Every shopping trip. Every game your child downloads. Every coupon you click. Every app you open. Behind many of those everyday moments, companies collect data to personalize experiences, measure behavior and deliver advertising. We’ve all had an advertisement pop up on our phone for an item we had just been talking about — while sometimes it’s easier to believe it’s just a coincidence, the truth is frightening and it’s time to take action.
Today, Security App LLC says enough by introducing Glacier App, a privacy platform designed to help individuals and families take back control of their digital lives. Built by the cybersecurity professionals who have spent more than a decade protecting governments, enterprises and high-profile individuals from sophisticated cyber threats, Glacier App helps ensure your device hasn’t been tampered with or exposed to hidden threats. Bringing advanced privacy technology to consumers through a simple app that works quietly in the background — no cybersecurity expertise required — Glacier prevents your device from connecting to known trackers, ad networks, and data-collection services. Together, these small blocks work to reduce cross-app tracking, limit profiling and stop apps and websites from sending your data to third parties.
"As a father, everything I do is to create a better world for my kids to live in,” said Shawn Ryan, Co-Founder, Glacier App, and host of The Shawn Ryan Show. “We believe Glacier app is one step closer to giving future generations the privacy they deserve. We don't believe consumers should have to choose between convenience and privacy, which is why we built this platform to deliver both."
Glacier App was designed to provide a more comprehensive approach through:
Protecting phone calls with security, privacy and limited burner phone #s
Reducing unnecessary online tracking across websites and applications
Identifying potentially malicious network activity before it reaches users' devices
Proving greater visibility and control over their digital footprint
Operating automatically in the background without browser extensions or complex configuration
Making advanced privacy protection accessible for individuals and families, regardless of technical expertise
Social media advertising drives impulse purchases for 81% of consumers, with targeted ads achieving a 9x higher click-through rate than non-targeted ads. As consumers spend more time online, the volume of personal data collected by websites, applications and third-party advertisers continues to grow — and most consumers have little visibility into how much information is collected, or where it goes next. Glacier App takes a more comprehensive approach than private browsing modes or virtual private networks (VPNs) by helping reduce unnecessary tracking, identifying potentially malicious network activity and providing users with greater visibility and control over what information leaves and reaches their devices.
The Next Generation of Digital Privacy
Built to provide a more comprehensive approach to digital privacy, Glacier App gives users greater visibility and control over their digital footprint without changing how they use their devices. That simplicity makes it equally well-suited for families, giving parents an easy way to add another layer of privacy protection to their children's devices without adding complexity.
"Glacier App was built around a simple question … what if protecting your privacy didn't require changing the way you use your phone?" said Alex White, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Glacier Security. "We've spent years protecting organizations and individuals facing some of the world's most sophisticated cyber threats, now we're making that experience accessible through a product that's simple for everyone to use."
Ryan and White joined forces to create Security App LLC. Serving Fortune 500 companies, the government, nonprofits, and high-net worth individuals, Glacier App has already accumulated thousands of people joining their waitlist ahead of the app's public launch. Glacier App is now available to download in the Apple Store.
For more information, please visit www.theglacierapp.com. For media appearance requests for Shawn or Alex, contact Cathy Cardenas at Cathy@CathyCardenas.com.
About Glacier App
Headquartered in Maryland, Glacier Security was founded in 2015 by an executive team of former U.S. intelligence and cybersecurity experts with first-hand experience in the government, military and commercial sectors. Today, Glacier’s team of engineers and developers mitigate mobile security risks and protect sensitive data, conversations and devices by building secure communication and mobile security solutions. Glacier has worked with Fortune 50 companies, non profit organizations, government and individuals across the globe. In 2026, Glacier debuted Glacier App, the first premium privacy app that brings sophisticated privacy technology to everyday consumers, with zero cybersecurity knowledge required. Glacier App is now available for iOS. For more information, please visit www.theglacierapp.com.
About Shawn Ryan
Shawn Ryan is the founder of Vigilance Elite, the creator and host of the hit podcast “The Shawn Ryan Show,” and co-founder of Glacier App. Ryan, himself a former US Navy Seal and CIA Contractor with 14 years of service spanning multiple combat operations, developed the series to document the untold stories of war, loss, and redemption from the men and women who lived them.
Ryan expanded the mission of the series to directly assist and coach veterans on how to apply their skill-sets to the civilian sector. Now, The Shawn Ryan Show has grown into a pipeline for veterans transitioning from service to entrepreneurship, raising over 1 million via crowdfunding to support these causes. The program is now widening scope to explore topics and guests in society, culture, and current events.
Shawn Ryan is a proud member of Veteran Advocacy Services, a group that assists members of the armed forces in navigating the complexities of the VA. Ryan is also a strong proponent of psychedelic research for the mental health & TBI treatment of the veteran community.
About Alex White
Alex White is a Maryland-based global network engineer and former National Security Agency (NSA) engineer. As Co-Founder and CTO of Glacier Security, which was established in 2015, he has spent the last decade architecting and supporting secure mobility solutions for some of the world's most security-conscious organizations. His leadership drives the strategic technical direction of the company, ensuring robust protection for critical communications and operations.
Prior to founding Glacier Security, Alex spent six years developing and deploying cutting-edge technologies to solve some of the United States Government's most unique and complex problems.
He led the Technical Operations team that delivered critical intelligence directly to United States policymakers—briefings that reached the desk of President Barack Obama and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. His research and development efforts focused on creating innovative tools to resolve advanced mobile security issues within modern consumer ecosystems, successfully fostering robust relationships between United States government entities and leading mobile device and software manufacturers.
Alex has earned numerous technical certifications and accolades, including the "Recognition of Outstanding Efforts and Contributions to the Foreign Counterintelligence Mission of the FBI," the National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation, and the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). He holds a B.A. in Information and Network Security from Davenport University and an M.S. in Information Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.
Danica Patrick Finds Passion in the Hills of Napa Valley Reflects on Her Journey to Somnium and Danica Rosé
Danica Patrick, retired racecar driver and entrepreneur, has found a second calling in the world of wine. After a trip to Napa Valley in 2006, dinner at The French Laundry, a tasting the next morning, she fell in love with the region. In 2009, she purchased a blank piece of property on the flanks of Howell Mountain in the newly acclaimed Crystal Springs AVA where she planted a vineyard.
Her dream began with Somnium — named for the Latin word for “dream.” Today the 22-acre estate, 6 planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, sits within Crystal Springs AVA, Napa Valley’s only all-hillside appellation, at an elevation Patrick calls “the sweet spot.” The vineyard has been CCOF-certified organically farmed since 2019. The estate wines can be enjoyed at a private, appointment-only tasting lounge in Calistoga. “Somnium and Danica Rosé both come from the same place for me — a belief that wine is about connection, not just what’s in the glass. Watching that idea grow into something real, vintage after vintage, is what keeps me passionate about this,” Patrick shares.
Most recently, Patrick expanded with Danica Rosé, a celebration of authenticity and joie de vivre. Made with Somnium’s winemaker Julien Fayard, whose family grows and produces the wine in Côtes de Provence, Danica Rosé is organically farmed, vegan, gluten-free, and fermented dry- built for year-round drinking, whether poured over ice or mixed into a cocktail. From the fruit to the custom embossed glass bottle, every detail was considered.
For more information, visit https://somniumwine.com, or follow along on Instagram at @somniumwine and @danicarosewine.
To set up an interview, please contact Cathy Cardenas at PR@cathycardenas.com
ABOUT DANICA PATRICK
Danica Patrick is a retired professional race car driver, entrepreneur, and media personality. Known for her groundbreaking career in NASCAR and IndyCar, Patrick has since built a diverse portfolio beyond the track. Her latest venture, the founding of Somnium and Danica Rosé, merges her passion for wine , crafted by winemaker Julien Fayard under the vision of owner Danica Patrick, with the sense of community it brings.
SHAWN RYAN
We all know Shawn Ryan as the powerhouse podcast host he is, but rarely get the opportunity to see the heart that led him to his true life’s mission: helping others, serving businesses, and uncovering the truth. Rooted in his faith, the Missouri native approaches both his work and mission with purpose. Before starting his hit podcast, The Shawn Ryan Show, in 2019, which has since surpassed over two billion streams on YouTube and received a nomination for 2025 Podcast of the YearShawn built a career defined by both his discipline and unfiltered commitment to sharing stories that matter.
Growing up in the Midwest, Shawn was always in the woods, building forts, carving spears, and pretending he was G.I. Joe. As he prepared for high school, he was introduced to the world of the military, an introduction that would truly shape his path. Before graduating, a seventeen year old Shawn Ryan met with a recruiter of the Navy SEALS. Fascinated and motivated, he went straight to the library, checked out informative books, and began his research. By that July, he was officially off to boot camp.
“Being a SEAL" showed me how lucky we are to be born in America and all the good things that we have and get to experience here in this country that a lot of places don't. It definitely opened my mind up to [the fact that] war is not a glorious thing to partake in,” Shawn explains.
When his time in the Navy came to an end, Shawn’s PTSD was at an all-time high, yet he found himself missing camaraderie and the brotherhood it held. After a brief stint in real estate, he joined a fire academy, where he worked until his friend recommended him for a Contractor role, one that required at least six years of special operations experience to even be considered. Shawn sent in his resume and was chosen for a month-long trial program for what turned out to be for the CIA. He was one of three chosen to move forward, and spent much of his nine-year career overseas before moving to Columbia, South America and then Boca Raton, Florida. In 2019, Shawn had the idea to build a YouTube channel where he could teach survival skills to others, quickly garnering 250,000 subscribers, he realized he had curated a special community. Frustrated by hearing major moments in history recounted by people who hadn’t lived them, Shawn set out to change the narrative. Through The Shawn Ryan Show, he gave veterans a platform to share their firsthand experiences, open up about their struggles, and offer honest insight into how they’ve navigated life after service.
“Everybody knows about the veteran suicide epidemic that's going on, so I thought if I bring guys on that have maybe been through situations like me and have bound some redemption and turned their life around, I [could] do that,” Shawn shares. Shawn has been vulnerable and candid when it comes to speaking on his past issues with addiction. The ‘work hard, play hard’ mentality was one that defined the culture around him when he was serving in the Navy. In the evenings, the boys would often turn to alcohol to unwind. From that point on, his grip began to loosen and things slowly started to spiral out of control.
After an attempt to end his life, Shawn spent two days a week in therapy for three-and-a-half years, making a commitment to his therapist that he would quit hard alcohol altogether. While he kept his promise, he turned to sleeping pills, and, eventually, cocaine. He traveled to Mexico for an ibogaine treatment and later describes it as a pivotal moment that led to his sobriety. Between these two life-changing events, he found his unwavering faith in God.
“It has transformed my life in every way,” Shawn says, speaking on his faith. “I have a lot more grace for people, my family life is the best it's ever been… It has turned into everything I do. Just about every interview, the people I engage with, it's all to pump good into the world now.”
Speaking his truth and dealing with the backlash of public opinion hasn’t always been easy; When it comes to handling outside opinions, Shawn lets them roll off his back, grounded in the belief that the only one he ultimately answers to is Jesus Christ. While his journey to faith wasn’t without challenges, his testimony has grown into something deeply transformative.
For anyone who’s found themselves in a similar place, questioning where faith fits in, Shawn encourages finding people you trust to have heavy, yet enlightening conversations with, people who are open to your interpretations of scripture and how you’re discerning things, since it differs for everybody. That same mindset of reflection and intention carries into the way he approaches his life today.
Living in Tennessee with his wife and young children, Shawn finds purpose in fighting to create a better world for them.
“I’m always thinking about, ‘what are my kids going to think about this when they’re old enough to understand what’s going on,’” Shawn explains. “I just want my kids to have a better place to live than I did, and I don't want them to fight another forever war… Everything I do right now is to build a better world for them when I'm not here anymore.”
Part of this mission has taken shape through his involvement with the Glacier app, an all-American VPN, secure DNS, and consumer-friendly platform designed to offer a high level of privacy with everyday communication. Paranoid of what’s happening inside our phones, Shawn collaborated with former colleagues from the National Security Agency to explore a more secure alternative that would help ensure our devices haven’t been tampered with or exposed to hidden threats. The Glacier app, which is available now, essentially gives the effects of an untraceable black phone, but saves the hassle and high expense of having to retrieve one.
Unfiltered and determined to make our country a better place, Shawn Ryan is more than just an opinion and headline, he is a powerhouse fighting to amplify the voices of American people.
written by : Morgan Raum
Photo Credit: @iris_leonardo
Nashville Author Shares Message of Redemption in New #1 Book, Prayers of a Prodigal
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 64% of people polled report that the holidays worsen their mental health conditions. Additionally, a recent poll by the American Psychiatric Association found that 75% of respondents feel anxiety regarding the economy and personal finances this year.
Nashville-area author Jaana Woodbury’s new book, Prayers of a Prodigal, released on Amazon and in bookstores nationwide, aims to support those struggling with mental health issues or addiction. Jaana developed a significant following after her family’s story was featured in the Emmy Award-winning "Parental Addiction" series on Sesame Street. Since then, she has continued to raise awareness through national initiatives, including Tennessee’s "You Are Not Alone" anti-drug coalition.
Her new book extends this mission, using her faith to encourage those facing similar struggles. I am writing to see if you have any guest spots available this December or January. Jaana is local to Nashville and can discuss the following:
- Her Personal Journey: How she transitioned from "lost to found" and why there is hope for those struggling with addiction.
- Faith and Ministry: Her mission to help others through her new ministry.
- Media Assets: Clips from the Sesame Street series and photos of her family and life in Tennessee.
- Expert Advice: Practical tips for viewers or family members struggling
For more information, please visitwww.jaanawoodbury.comand to schedule an interview please contact Cathy Cardenas atcathy@cathycardenas.com