Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness.

In this episode, we are joined by Officer Johnny Banda, a survivor, author, and hero, who shares his powerful journey from enduring abuse in an orphanage to becoming a law enforcement officer who saved lives during the Santa Fe High School shooting.

Johnny opens up about his early years, where he faced sexual abuse by peers, caretakers, and potential adopters, and how these experiences shaped his life. He recounts the pivotal moment when he confronted one of his abusers in a professional setting, preventing further harm to others, and how this confrontation was a turning point in his healing process.

Johnny also discusses how his past influenced his relationships, his role as a husband and father, and his dedication to helping others heal from trauma. Through sharing his story and his book “Behind Closed Doors of an Orphanage,” Johnny aims to inspire others to confront their own traumas and find healing.

Johnny's Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Closed-Doors-Orphanage-Banda/dp/1441558500

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-closed-doors-of-an-orphanage-j-m-banda/1018218500

Tentmakers Website:

https://www.tentmakers.la/

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness.

In this episode, we are joined by Tim Burns, a musician and survivor, who shares his deeply personal journey of healing from childhood trauma through the transformative power of music. Tim opens up about the impact of abuse on his life, his battles with isolation and hypervigilance, and the strength he found to overcome. Through raw storytelling and a live performance of his original song “Darkness,” Tim invites listeners into his experience of resilience, highlighting the importance of support systems and the ongoing journey toward recovery. His story reminds us of the enduring strength of survivors and the role of creativity in the healing process.

Website:

https://timeburnsmusic.com/

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@timeburns7533

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/TimEBurnsMusic/

Booking Information:

Contact Tim E Burns

(408) 218-3074

timeburnsmusic@yahoo.com

https://www.tentmakers.la/

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness.

In this episode, we are joined by Craig Waleed, an educator, advocate, and author, who shares his transformative story from a childhood marked by trauma to an 8-year incarceration and, ultimately, redemption. Craig recounts how early life struggles, including sexual abuse, shaped his path to prison, but it was within those prison walls that his journey of healing began. Through self-reflection, education, and mentorship, Craig found his way out of the cycle of violence and discovered his true identity. His powerful narrative reminds us of the resilience of the human spirit, the importance of addressing trauma, and the role of education in changing lives.

To learn more about Craig Waleed and his work, visit:

https://disabilityrightsnc.org/who-we-are/team/craig-waleed/

Craig Waleed’s Podcast: Prison to Promise:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7ypSMM92xCXuZWkfBD14Ha?si=0b305adeafd34285

Craig Waleed’s Books on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Craig-Waleed/author/B08F6WCWZN?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1728938492&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Tentmakers Website:

https://www.tentmakers.la/