Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 6, Episode 22, of "Secondhand Talent: The Podcast"!!! In this episode of the Secondhand Talent podcast, the host engages in a deep conversation with musician Matt Kellen about his journey in music, the influence of family, the importance of education, and the challenges of mental health in the music industry. They discuss the significance of community support, the unsung heroes behind the scenes, and the power of kindness. The conversation also touches on the stigma surrounding substance abuse and the need for accessible mental health resources. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the importance of creativity, connection, and resilience in the face of adversity. A Note From Matt To You: "Thank you for checking out this interview. If you feel so inclined, please consider donating to wither of these charities that helped out our family and so, so many more: The Ronald McDonald House - Hines, Illinois: Loyola University Medical Center - Ronald McDonald House Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana: ronaldmcdonaldhousechicago.org These great folks allowed my family to have a place of residence nearby, whenever Jake was in the hospital on a long term scale. We stayed there many times. They have amazing locations in Brookfield (our most frequented space), as well as in Minneapolis, near the University of Minnesota medical campus. We didn’t have to pay a dime to stay there, and it saved us, truly. Doctors Without Borders: give.doctorswithoutborders.org Adding even more to the difficult energy of doing medical work on complete strangers, the doctors in this group take their work international, extending care to those who may never be able to access it otherwise. Their work is critical to human well being and advancement, at home and abroad. All the best, Matt" Check out Matt's YouTube Channel and live-streams here: @Matt_Kellen ________ Click Here For 10% Off Your Total Purchase From Black Box Prompter! https://blackboxprompter.com/?coupon=secondhandtalent ________ Our featured charity for Season 6 is The Visions Foundation. The Visions Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in the Chicago area. The Visions Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Grants are provided to offer opportunity and choice to individuals in their own community to realize a fully integrated life. Make a difference TODAY for those who truly need it by making a contribution to The Visions Foundation, the official charity designee of Season 6 of "Secondhand Talent: The Podcast." To learn more about The Visions Foundation, please visit their website: https://www.thevisionsfoundation.org/ _________ Support the show With "Secondhand Talent", we want to devote a platform to taking moments to shine the spotlight on those that manage the spotlights. We want to use this platform to highlight some of our incredible colleagues in the industry whose names you might otherwise never hear. Thank you for joining us - come along, stay a while! Like, Subscribe, and TELL YO FRANDS!!! New Episodes Every Wednesday!!! Feel free to reach out to us at secondhandtalent@gmail.com to be on the show!!! Follow us on Intagram Follow us on Facebook Much love, Steiner & Steener