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Elliot Kallen | Transforming Tragedy Into a Lifeline of Hope
Season 1 Episode 29
✨ This episode could save a life. Literally.
My guest, Elliot Kallen, is a powerhouse—an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the heart behind the nonprofit A Brighter Day. But his journey didn’t start in a boardroom or on a stage. It began with the unimaginable: the tragic loss of his son, Jake, to suicide.
💔 What do you do when your world is shattered? Elliot turned heartbreak into a mission, founding A Brighter Day to connect teens and their families with real mental health resources—and hope. Now, he’s helping thousands of families each month, so no one ever has to suffer the same fate again.
🎧 Listen in and you’ll discover:
🔹 Why “just checking in” isn’t enough—and the questions that actually help your teen open up.
🔹 The truth about affluent communities and suicide (spoiler: it’s not what you think).
🔹 The fastest way to get a teen real-time help—even at 3AM.
🔹 Why being a “dictator parent” backfires—and how to be a guide instead.
This is one of the most powerful conversations I’ve had. It’s honest and raw, but it’s filled with hope and tangible tools you can use today.
💬 If you’re a parent, educator, mentor—or just someone who loves a young person—this episode is your toolkit.
👉 Click to listen now and share this with someone who needs to hear it.
Because the truth is, someone you know is struggling. Let’s not wait until it’s too late.
**Trigger Warning:** This episode contains themes of self harm and suicide. It may be upsetting or triggering for some listeners and viewers. Please prioritize your mental health; if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts and need support, please call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. for resources and assistance.
About the Guest
Elliot H Kallen is a leader who brings over 30 years of passion and robust entrepreneurial business ownership experience to his elite Financial Planning and Advising practice. As President of Prosperity Financial Group, a top-tier Financial Advisory Firm, and Partner in Prosperity Wealth management, he has led his organizations to be actively involved with many charities as this has been a lifelong theme.
Elliot is also President of A Brighter Day Charity, the 501c(3) he began following the suicide of his youngest son, Jake, in 2015. This charity unites stress and depression resources with teens and their parents with the goal of stopping teen suicide. The resources of A Brighter Day have touched thousands of families and is having a major impact on the lives of our teens and parents.
Resources:
Websites: www.abrighterday.info www.prosperityfinancialgroup.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elliot.kallen.3/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotkallen/
You can also find the bestselling book DRIVEN by Elliot Kallen on Amazon.
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago