I'll Go First® with Jessica Minhas

Depression can be overwhelming, and all-consuming. But it’s not the end of our stories. J Caleb Perkins, Founder of the Remedy Network, sits down with us to discuss his journey from college graduation, through depression to ultimately finding his purpose in criminal justice reform. After learning about Kalief Browder’s story Perkins realized how powerful our voices are - both for our own stories - and changing the lives of others. Learn how he overcame depression, boldly stepped into his calling, and how you can cultivate your purpose too.

Goodies from this episode:

Connect with J Caleb Perkins here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-caleb-perkins-aa557b53/

Follow J Caleb Perkins here: https://www.instagram.com/jcaleb/

Purchase J Caleb Perkin's book, Remedy Network: A Millennial's Journey on Connecting New York City Through Stories, here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1984030914/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Learn about and support Remedy Network here: http://www.remedynetwork.com/

Listen to more I'll Go First podcast episodes at: https://www.illgofirst.com/podcast

P.S. Have an idea for us? Don’t be shy. We want to hear from you! Send us a note at hello@illgofirst.com

Show Notes

Depression can be overwhelming, and all-consuming. But it’s not the end of our stories. J Caleb Perkins, Founder of the Remedy Network, sits down with us to discuss his journey from college graduation, through depression to ultimately finding his purpose in criminal justice reform. After learning about Kalief Browder’s story Perkins realized how powerful our voices are - both for our own stories - and changing the lives of others. Learn how he overcame depression, boldly stepped into his calling, and how you can cultivate your purpose too.

Goodies from this episode:

Connect with J Caleb Perkins here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-caleb-perkins-aa557b53/

Follow J Caleb Perkins here: https://www.instagram.com/jcaleb/

Purchase J Caleb Perkin's book,  Remedy Network: A Millennial's Journey on Connecting New York City Through Stories, here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1984030914/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Learn about and support Remedy Network here: http://www.remedynetwork.com/

Listen to more I'll Go First podcast episodes at: https://www.illgofirst.com/podcast

P.S. Have an idea for us? Don’t be shy. We want to hear from you! Send us a note at hello@illgofirst.com

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What is I'll Go First® with Jessica Minhas?

Jessica Minhas, host and founder of I'll Go First®, dives into the topics and conversations that we want to have but are a little afraid to talk about or aren't sure where to start. Celebrate the stories of courageous overcomers, inspiring mental health champions, and those boldly stepping into taboo spaces and inviting us into a full life. Listen, learn, and heal with people just like us who look adversity in the eye and say, “I will not stand down. I'll go first.”