"When a friend referred me to the “Founder H.E.R.O.” Book, I wasn’t looking for a typical business playbook. I was a few months into building a disaster relief organization in North Carolina, worn down by the weight of self doubt, intermittent masking, broken promises, the attempts of creating a “community” in disaster relief efforts to help those in need, personal responsibilities, countless disasters, and the relentless mental ping-pong of living in a neurotypical world being neurodivergent with CPTSD. What I found in this book wasn’t just a framework — it was validation, empowerment, and most importantly, a path forward.

From the opening pages, Chris Coll and James Artman speak from a place I recognized immediately: lived adversity. Not just theoretical hardship, but gut-level, transformational suffering. Their stories didn’t trigger pity — they sparked purpose. Their vulnerability helped me accept something I had long avoided: that my neurodivergence and trauma weren’t roadblocks, they were tools for empathy, creative problem-solving, and mission-driven leadership........In my opinion it would be best for: neurodivergent founders, trauma survivors, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and anyone tired of pretending they have it all together!." - WNC Disaster Relief