Brent Nowak is living proof that resilience can rewrite any story. In Episode 06 of The Impact Hustle, Brent—Engagement Liaison for the Shine A Light Foundation in Las Vegas—pulls back the curtain on his decade-long battle with homelessness and substance use, and reveals how he turned rock bottom into a mission of purpose.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- The Defining Moment: What sparked Brent’s decision to choose long-term recovery over relapse—and why owning that choice became his superpower.
- Building Bridges: How he connects people exiting homelessness to vital resources, from legal aid at Freedom Behavioral Health to mentorship at Crossroads of Southern Nevada.
- Advocacy in Action: The art of engaging donors, stakeholders, and community leaders to drive Shine A Light’s mission of hope, healing, and reintegration.
- Your Recovery Roadmap: Practical steps anyone can take—veteran or civilian—to create a support network that keeps them moving forward.
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