John DeLisa is a traveling performer who currently works on Viking Cruise Lines. He is also a recovering alcoholic. This presents a unique challenge to working a program and staying sober. John knows that sharing stories is crucial to recovery and emailed SHAIR to talk about his experience. Listen as he takes us through his reckless days of drinking to finding sobriety, and how he has helped … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
SHAIR 149: Down The Rabbit Hole with Carrie Burgess
Carrie Burgess is one of The SHAIR Network’s first members and has been active in the community ever since. If you have joined our Free SHAIR Facebook Group, then you have seen her around! Carrie was a perfectionist who became addicted to alcohol, marijuana, and painkillers. Her addiction was so bad, she taught little girls dance class while intoxicated. She broke into her mother-in-law’s house … [Read more...]
SHAIR 148: Freddy Negrete Smile Now, Cry Later
Guns, Gangs, Tattoos & Recovery... Freddy Negrete is a legendary tattoo artist based in Hollywood, CA. He’s been profiled on numerous media and has tattooed numerous celebrities, musicians and sport personalities. Freddy was orphaned at the age of two when his mother and father, both Pachuco gangsters, went to jail. After a youth of foster care and boys’ homes, Freddy went down the same … [Read more...]
SHAIR 147: Fear Less Live More with Sue Curr
Is it possible to approach life without fear? Sue Curr is a motivational speaker, life coach, and author. She helps people achieve their full potential and instill in them the confidence to live life the way they want. It’s hard to believe that 5 years ago, Sue was at death’s door. Her organs were failing from a 5-bottle-of-Chardonnay-a-day drinking habit. By shear strength and resolve, she … [Read more...]