Meet the driving force of Lift Eachother Empowerment
Get to know the passionate individuals driving our mission. We're a grassroots team dedicated to fostering inclusion and empowerment for everyone. Learn about our backgrounds, values, and commitment to building a more supportive community. We're excited to share our story with you!
We're not just a team; we're a trio of young men who've navigated our own unique disabilities and life experiences. This firsthand understanding fuels our unwavering desire to create a world where everyone feels valued and included. We're building Lift Eachother Empowerment from the ground up, driven by our shared vision of a more compassionate and accepting society.
Our founding members all have a disability that is a part of who they are, but does not define who they are. Co-founder Zach aka Soba Steve, has AuDHD and earned the nickname for his active commitment to the recovery community with continued sobriety since 2018. His partners have also called him “Sir let me see” due to his common response to the question “Do you know how to______” & 15-30 minutes later you get the answer “Yes I can do that”. Co-founder Nick aka Big Macc, has ADHD and was a child born addicted to substances, which comes with its own set of difficulties since day one. Having struggled with weight his whole life, making a truly nonjudgmental environment is a core value for him and he went as far as to take the nickname he was bullied with all of his childhood & turned it into a rise of the phoenix identity. Now our third & final co-founder Matt, or as we call him “Mr.Sunshine”. He was born with Bell's Palsy, a condition he has had since birth that has paralyzed half his face. Despite not having the ability to smile the same way as everyone else can, this man provides smiles to everyone he takes the time to speak with. Life is hard enough when you struggle with self-esteem and poor confidence, but every time you talk with him, he will make a point of giving you a genuine heartfelt pep talk reminding you how great, valued and appreciated you are even when you don't ask for it! He just makes sure you don't forget you are special.
So that's our grassroots team, we are here because the world needs more inclusion & we believe in being the change you wish to see in the world.
Driven by Core Values
At Lift Eachother Empowerment, our work is guided by four core values: Support, Inclusion, Motivation, and Determination. We champion the belief that everyone deserves to feel accepted and empowered, exactly as they are. We're here to motivate individuals to embrace their authentic selves and demonstrate to the world that they can achieve their dreams, regardless of their differences.
Creating a More Inclusive Community
Each member of our team brings a unique perspective and heartfelt motivation to the pursuit of inclusion. United by our shared understanding of what it means to feel different, we strive to create a community where everyone feels valued and accepted. We're dedicated to breaking down barriers and fostering a sense of belonging for all, proving that being yourself is perfectly fine.
"After a lifetime of feeling inadequate, not valued, and misunderstood, we persevered and overcame to be the versions of ourselves that we're proud to share with the world."
Co-founder Zach of Lift Eachother Empowerment
