6 Months Later… Delayed, but Not Defeated | Fox & Friends
Six months later…Some days it still feels like yesterday.Some days, like a lifetime ago. But while the world moved on… we’re still here – living the aftermath of January 7th, every single day. People ask:“How are you doing?”“Are you rebuilding?”“How’s it going?” The questions are simple.The answers… are not. For my family, the only change […]
From Falling to Rising: A July 4th Story About Real Freedom
This July 4th felt very different from any other year… What started as a simple run with my son turned into something way more meaningful… Greyson and I have done the Palisades 5K together for years. But this year, after everything we’ve gone through these past 6 months… it wasn’t just about the run. It […]
Our Healing Experience: Family Retreat at C Lazy U Ranch
I didn’t expect a few days at a ranch to change so much… But sometimes the places we least expect hold the reminders we need most. Family > things.Community > walls.Moments = Life. Healing doesn’t always look like fixing what’s broken – sometimes it looks like slowing down enough to feel what really matters. Where […]
The Hidden Treasure of Skull Rock
What started as a simple idea… became something much more. It was never just about a treasure chest. It was a reminder that we can create magic –with a hidden chest, a surprise note, a few words from the heart. Because sometimes, the smallest acts leave the deepest marks. We all carry the power to […]
Rising from the Ashes: Blake Mallen’s Journey Through Tragedy
I was recently invited to speak to a room full of entrepreneurs and leaders on how to lead through loss. When I went up on stage, I knew that I wasn’t just sharing my own story. But a universal story. About how we show up when life doesn’t go as planned. About the strength of […]
Someone is Listening… From Ashes to Hope – How our Community Rises after the Palisades Fire
Standing in the dirt where our home once stood…after waiting months for moves to happen, we felt it… A shift. A beginning. This journey is still filled with unknowns. The path ahead is long, and some days feel heavier than others. But we’re learning to walk in faith – one step at a time. Trusting […]
Rebuilding Trust Before Walls: Our Reality After the Palisades Fire and What Needs to Happen Next
I’ve personally spoken with hundreds of people – neighbors, business owners, parents – thousands of messages and DM’s, and the feelings are all the same… We want to rebuild.We just don’t know how, or when, or even if we even can. This isn’t about blame. It’s about better.It’s about what happens now – what needs […]
FOX & FRIENDS: 3 Months Later… A Call for Change
It’s been nearly 3 months since I stood and watched my home burn down. And today… it still looks exactly the same. We’re still waiting…▪️ For debris to be cleared.▪️ For a sign it’s safe.▪️ For roads to reopen.▪️ For real communication.▪️ For any sign of true forward motion. Everyone keeps talking about “the rebuild.” […]
My Message to the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Never underestimate your power to make positive change. Two months ago before losing our family home in the Pacific Palasades fire, I never would have imagined I would have the honor to be alongside so many leaders from our Palisades and LA community to personally speak with United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, […]
Pastor Drew Sams Surprises Us with Something Incredible
Even in the ashes, I’ve seen the best of humanity. Pastor Drew Sams @pastordrewsams and the incredible community of Bel Air Church @belairchurch suprised my family with a $5,000 donation to help us rebuild and reach our goal on the GoFundMe my sister set up. But more than that, they gave us something even greater – reminding us that […]
