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Entrepreneurs on Fire
Leaving Corporate America to Serve First Responders and Veterans with Shavonne Thompson
Dec 19, 2023
25:26
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Shavonne Thompson left corporate America to establish Throttle and Thrive, a men's detox and mental health facility for first responders and veterans. They discuss the importance of seeking help, tandeming passion with a corporate career, and a client's moving transformation from wanting to die to finding hope.
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- There are numerous organizations and resources available for those in need of help with addiction and mental health challenges.
- Chavon Thompson's personal experience and passion led her to leave her successful career and start Throttle and Thrive to help first responders and veterans overcome addiction and improve their mental health.
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Throttle and Thrive: Serving First Responders and Veterans
Throttle and Thrive is a men's detox, substance misuse, and mental health facility exclusively for first responders and veterans. They offer medical detox, a 12-step based recovery program, and promote overall wellness. The founder, Chavon Thompson, left her stable career in commercial construction to pursue her passion for helping others. She saw the need to address the high rates of substance abuse, mental health challenges, and suicide among first responders and veterans. With a focus on treating the root cause and restoring clients' mental health, Throttle and Thrive has achieved significant success in helping their clients recover and rebuild their lives.
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