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The Founders

A balanced, credible approach, combining executive acumen with the authentic empathy of lived experience.

Kevin Lanning

Kevin is a former Google executive who found his true calling through his recovery journey. After reaching a breaking point, he embraced sobriety and committed himself to understanding addiction not just personally, but professionally.

He hosts the “Rise Above with Kevin Lanning” podcast—where he shares raw, resilient stories and interviews those affected by addiction, including his own candid shares about relapse and recovery.

His social media presence (including Instagram reels and TikTok interviews) frequently highlights how “everything is possible in sobriety,” echoing his message of hope and personal accountability.

Kevin blends corporate experience with lived recovery to empower families and individuals confronting addiction.

Real Experience, Not Just Credentials

Raw, resilient stories and interviews with those affected by addiction. Candid shares about relapse, recovery, and the proof that everything is possible in sobriety

Louis Ruggiero

Louis brings a compelling voice born from his lived experience.

As host of “Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero,” he dives deep into the unfiltered realities of addiction—owning his past actions, showing vulnerability, and advocating for accountability in recovery.

His podcast’s premiere episode featured an emotionally raw story that set the tone for his mission: to connect and confront addiction narratives head-on.

Through candid dialogues around behavioral ownership and sobriety journeys, Louis supports families navigating the challenges of addiction with empathy and unflinching honesty.

Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero

Diving deep into the unfiltered realities of addiction. Owning past actions, showing vulnerability, and advocating for accountability in recovery.