Brian’s “presentation” to AUWCL students was a passionate sharing of stories of how he got where he is with an emphasis on nothing being easy, but everything being possible. Students were extremely engaged, as evidenced by their rapt attention, the targeted questions toward the end of the session around substance use and mental health, and those who approached Brian afterwards for one-on-one advice.  Students can be hesitant to work directly with administrators around issues of substance use and mental health for all sorts of reasons. To have Brian speak directly to them (and offer his ongoing availability is a blessing for these students.