In this episode of Living Undeterred, Jeff Johnston sits down with Alexandra Miles, founder and CEO of Project Blackbird, for a powerful conversation about turning personal struggle into purpose. Alexandra shares how her own experience with mental health challenges led her to create a movement focused on helping individuals feel seen, heard, and supported—especially in spaces where it once felt unsafe to speak up.

Through storytelling, connection, and actionable support, Project Blackbird is reshaping how we approach mental health—moving beyond awareness and into real impact.

Alexandra’s journey from silent struggle to founding a national mental health nonprofit

How storytelling—through film and lived experiences—breaks stigma and builds empathy

Why feeling “seen” is the first step toward healing

The gap between awar ...