Rwenshaun Miller, a dedicated mental health advocate and counselor, uses his personal experience with bipolar disorder to reshape mental health perceptions and support others. Through his nonprofit Eustress, Inc., he educates and empowers underserved  youth, while his private practice, The Good Stress Company, and consultancy services further his mission to break stigma and enhance mental health awareness. Follow him on Instagram @rwenshaun.

Michael, living with type 2 diabetes since 1996, has faced severe complications including diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy, and congestive heart failure. After life-saving open-heart surgery, he turned his experience into advocacy, founding A1CWellness.com, working with the American Diabetes Association, and joining the International Diabetes Federation. Follow him on Instagram @michaelsdonohoe. 

Jen, a mindset mentor with 30 years of experience managing anxiety, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis, empowers women with chronic illnesses through her "My Spoonie Sisters" community and podcast. Her platform offers support, education, and camaraderie, addressing conditions like fibromyalgia and lupus while sharing positive mantras and humor. Follow her on Instagram @gracefullyjen. 

Emmitt Henderson, diagnosed with systemic lupus and lupus nephritis, has faced major health challenges since 1980, including heart, liver, kidney, and lung failures. Founder of Male Lupus Warriors Corp, he advocates for lupus awareness and mental health, creating a supportive space for men. Despite health setbacks, he continues his advocacy, including climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and promoting organ donation. Follow him on Instagram @malelupuswarriorscorp. 

Tiffany, founder of The Epilepsy Network and creator of the blog "Rise Above Epilepsy," has navigated life with epilepsy for 15 years, empowering others through her online community. Recognized by GoodRx, Mayo Clinic, and Brain and Life Magazine, her advocacy extends to influential podcasts like CURE Epilepsy. Follow her on Instagram @tiffanykairos. 

Brittany Quiroz, known as “A Hot MS,” uses her MS diagnosis to inspire others and advocate for the chronic illness community. Host of the “All the Odds With a Hot MS” podcast and founder of Art For a Cause, she donates proceeds from her art and music to help those with disabilities. Follow her journey on Instagram @ahotms. 

Danielle, a rare disease and disability advocate, turned her travel experiences into the content platform "Daniellevates," combining humor, education, and adventures. Born with a muscle disease, she inspires others by documenting her travels and providing accessibility reviews. Follow her on Instagram @_daniellevates. 

Bethany and Hannah, sisters and co-founders of HeartCharged, turned their hypertrophic cardiomyopathy diagnosis into patient advocacy after defibrillators saved Hannah's life. They provide patient support, donate defibrillators, offer training, and promote heart screenings, aiming to raise awareness and action against sudden cardiac arrest. Follow HeartCharged on Instagram @heartcharged. 

Dr. Andrea Vassilev, is a passionate and effective mental health advocate and community leader with more than 25 years of experience living with bipolar disorder. She created the global program "Overcoming Self-Stigma in Bipolar Disorder" and is running a clinical trial to offer it for free. She collaborates with major mental health organizations, contributes to publications, and co-founded a support group for clinicians with mood disorders. Follow her on Instagram @best.life.bipolar.

Andrea transformed her family's asthma struggles into a career in public health, earning certifications and creating asthma education programs after realizing the lack of support they received. Now a global educator and advocate, she manages the award-winning blog “My Life as an Asthma Mom” and writes for Asthma.net and Allergies.net, while her family advocates for better asthma care on Capitol Hill. Follow her on Instagram @my_life_as_an_asthma_mom_.