Kavon Cortez Jones is an accomplished writer, poet, performer, and promoter of positivity in the city he calls "The Paris of the Midwest", Milwaukee, WI.  Kavon has self-published a book called Club Noir and has performed at many venues across Milwaukee including the Fiserv Forum at the Bucks halftime show. Kavon talks about his journey from adolescence to adulthood through his unique lens of his bicycle and coffee shop culture lifestyle and fostering friends and mentors who support his growth and gifts.   Kavon discusses a life of only seeing the darkness of Milwaukee in his youth to now "flying with the eagles" while enjoying simple pleasures.   You can find Kavon's inspiring poems on Soundcloud or find links at www.lumin-us.org or on our Instagram page Lumin_us_Please let us know what you thought of this episode along with any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions for future podcasts by emailing me at:[email protected] follow us on Instagram @ Lumin_us_

Our first guest host, Amanda Gottlieb, a student at American University interviews her sister, Rachel Gottlieb, a graduate student at William James College and soon to be a Dr. of Psychology.  Amanda and Rachel discuss the impact of Covid-19, Social Media, and other societal conditions on mental health in young adults.   Their experiences, wisdom, and advice are enlightening, inspiring, and entertaining.  We hope you enjoy!Please let us know what you thought of this episode along with any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions for future podcasts by emailing me at:[email protected] follow us on Instagram @ Lumin_us_

Michael Gilbert of Lumin-us interviews Drew about how he keeps his life grounded with music, fitness, routine, and re-charging.  He talks about dealing with anti-Semitic bullying as well as the steps he has taken to deal with and manage depression and anxiety in his life.  Please let us know what you thought of this episode along with any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions for future podcasts by emailing me at:[email protected] follow us on Instagram @ Lumin_us_

Michael Gilbert, founder of Lumin-us interviews Simon Gilbert, his son and inspiration for Lumin-us.  Simon shares his journey from some “dark spots” to happiness through courage, resilience, discipline, mindfulness and maturity aided by DBT therapy, music, friendships and love. Please let us know what you thought of this episode along with any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions for future podcasts by emailing me at:[email protected] follow us on Instagram @ Lumin_us_