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Finding Happy: Hollywood Stories, Foster Care Truths & Life Lessons with Peter Samuelson
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✨ Show Notes:
In this profoundly moving episode of Captivate the Mic, Elaine Williams sits down with Peter Samuelson — Hollywood producer of over 27 films, founder of seven life-changing charities, and author of Finding Happy.
Peter opens up about the inspiration behind his book — part memoir, part mentor-in-your-pocket — written to guide young people (and honestly, any of us) through life’s biggest questions. He shares gripping stories from the movie sets of Hollywood and the racetracks of Europe, all the way to the powerful moments that shaped his passion for mentoring kids in foster care.
Highlights you won’t want to miss:
🌟 The wild story of Peter’s first film set at age 18 — and how a near tragedy changed his life.
🌟 What Finding Happy teaches about good risks, bad risks, and the power of pattern recognition.
🌟 The heartbreaking realities faced by foster kids aging out of the system — and Peter’s mission to give them family, structure, and a real shot at life.
🌟 A surprising truth about how the brain develops — and why young men especially need more support and second chances.
🌟 The simple, powerful gestures (like swapping trash bags for suitcases) that restore dignity and hope.
If you’ve ever needed a reminder that one person’s care really can change countless lives, this conversation will stick with you.
📚 Get Peter’s book: Finding Happy
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