A Lifeline and a Comeback

Hey friends,

I never imagined I'd create a personal GoFundMe. This is one of the hardest, most uncomfortable things I’ve ever done—but I'm at a turning point, and I need to ask for your help.

For more info on what's going on with me, please watch the full unedited video below and read on.

The past year has been incredibly challenging—personally, emotionally, and financially. A severe family health crisis, a health issue of my own, and a few other elements have come together to create a perfect storm.

I started falling behind and as I've worked tirelessly to get myself to a better place, the resulting daily financial stress has left me in survival mode.

I've been working around the clock—coaching, consulting, tutoring, teaching fitness, making workout plans for fitness clients, recording an audiobook, seeking voice acting gigs, applying for jobs, and several more.

I've managed to pull off quite a few last-minute miracles, all while putting the pieces in place to get back to even ground and then back ahead (see below).

But the walls have closed in before I could make that happen, and I'm in an acute financial crisis.

I need to raise a significant amount by March 1 to pay my back rent from February, pay March rent, pay my overdue bills, and cover essential expenses to get out of immediate crisis mode.

Beyond that, I need to raise enough to get by for a couple of weeks as I :

Why This Moment Matters

At the same time that I’m struggling financially more than I ever imagined, I’m also on the verge of something big.

I just need a bridge to get there.

Reclaiming My Voice & Purpose

While I was back home in New York ver the holidays, I decided to organize and scan ~7,000 family photos that were in a bin in my parents' basement—photos I had never seen before.

And what I saw broke me.

There was this little Justin staring back at me, full of light. He was curious, expressive, captivating. He entertained people, drew them in, told stories. His eyes lit up when he spoke. He was big.

And I realized something: That kid is still in me.

But over the last year, I’ve been playing small. With all the stress I’ve been under, I've been shrinking, hiding from the world, and dimming my own light.

I’ve spent so much time just trying to survive that I forgot what I’m actually here to do.

This isn’t just about stabilizing my finances. This is about reclaiming my voice—literally and figuratively.

I’ve already begun sharing it with the world as a voice actor, and now I’m ready to step into my power in coaching, speaking, and writing.

It’s time to to be big again - to shine my light so that others can shine theres.

Other Ways to Help

If donating isn’t an option, I totally understand. There are other ways to help:

The Invitation: Be Part of My Comeback

This isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a turning point.

I’m launching The Comeback Collective to share my journey, keep you updated, and invite you into the process. If you’d like to be part of it, you can sign up here to get updates, give feedback on beta projects, and more.

The Ask: A Lifeline and a Comeback

If you can contribute, please do—every single dollar makes a difference.

If you can’t donate, sharing this with even one person who might be able to help means the world to me.

This is the start of something bigger. And I want you to be part of it.

Thank you for believing in me. ❤️

Justin