On this episode of the #ImpactMyLife Podcast, Jason Nolan is joined by John Tumino, co-founder and executive director of In My Father’s Kitchen, a Syracuse-based organization dedicated to restoring hope and dignity to people experiencing homelessness.

John shares his journey from growing up in an immigrant family and building a successful restaurant career to confronting his own addictions, rediscovering his faith, and walking away from the business he helped create to pursue a greater calling.

That calling became clear during an encounter with a man named Tim on a Syracuse off-ramp. What began with a sandwich and the words “You’re not invisible” grew into a street outreach organization that provides meals, medical support, case management, employment opportunities, and pathways toward stable housing.

Jason and John discuss the trauma and untreated mental-health challenges that can contribute to homelessness and addiction, the misconceptions that prevent people from receiving meaningful help, and why lasting change begins with listening rather than judging.

John also explains how In My Father’s Kitchen’s Hire Ground program offers dignified work as an alternative to panhandling and shares how ordinary people can make an impact through acknowledgment, compassion, donations, and a willingness to see the person behind the cardboard sign.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that everyone has potential, no one should feel invisible, and the gifts already in your hands may be exactly what you need to begin changing someone’s life.

Content note: This episode includes conversations about addiction, childhood sexual abuse, exploitation, homelessness, overdose, violence, and death.

On this episode of #ImpactMyLife, Jason Nolan is joined by Sean Kelsey, CEO of Nave Law Firm, for a powerful conversation about resilience, second chances, and what it means to turn difficult life experiences into purpose.

Sean opens up about growing up in foster care, navigating trauma, and learning how to transform hardship into growth. He shares how those experiences shaped the way he leads, parents, and shows up for people today, both personally and professionally.

Jason and Sean also discuss the importance of accountability, emotional awareness, being present as a parent, and teaching kids how to be kind, resilient, and responsible. From the idea of “pick your hard” to the value of giving yourself grace, this conversation offers honest perspective for parents, leaders, and anyone working to build a better life from the circumstances they have faced.

This episode is a reminder that your past may shape you, but it does not have to define you.

In this episode of #ImpactMyLife, Jason Nolan sits down with Dakota Knuckles-Malone for a powerful conversation on adversity, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and purpose. Dakota opens up about surviving five heart surgeries, how those life-altering experiences shaped the way he sees the world, and why growth, contribution, and self-awareness have become the foundation of his life.

The conversation also dives into mentorship, language patterns, success habits, community, clean energy, and what it really means to live with intention. From building resilience through hardship to helping other young men step into adulthood through his Better Brother community, Dakota shares wisdom, perspective, and practical insight for anyone trying to live a more meaningful life.