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Episode 182 – From Grief to Giving Back: How One Teen is Using LinkedIn to Honor His Brother’s Legacy

Dash Miller, with Attitude of Gratitude, joins Welcome to the Arena.

Dash Miller may not be a CEO, but like many of the people we feature on this show, he is a true leader, he has a vision, and he’s executing on his plan.

Sometimes life forces you to grow up quickly, and that’s exactly what happened to Dash. He lost his 16-year-old brother Callum after a five year battle with cancer. And out of that tragedy, dash started a unique corporate outreach campaign on LinkedIn making inspiring and grateful videos about companies that touched his family’s life while Callum was in treatment.

Dash joins us to discuss the inspirations behind the campaign and the incredible responses he’s received from both individuals and companies.

Highlights:

  • Callum’s Story (2:05)
  • Dash’ work at UCSF (2:55)
  • Dash’ work with LLS (4:11)
  • Why LinkedIn? (5:33)
  • The companies involved in the campaign (7:31)
  • Biggest Challenges (8:00)
  • Nestlé (10:45)
  • Hasbro (11:48)
  • What’s next? (13:29)
  • School and Career Plans (14:16)

Links:

Dash Miller LinkedIn

Fundraiser Website

ICR LinkedIn

ICR Twitter

ICR Website

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