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Inspiration” has hit the road with private screenings and book signings to support the charities and organizations highlighted in the project. The first stop in the film’s premiere tour took place in New Orleans to support The New Orleans Mission. The tour continued to Pasadena, Texas, to sup-port The Wheelhouse, a bare-bones living environment that offers help to men with drug or alcohol addictions.

Written by New York Times bestselling author Susan Mustafa with Earl B. Heard, “Rock Bottom and Back™” depicts the incredible lives of 22 people who hit rock bottom and then came back from profound despair to help others in extraordinary ways. Featuring celebrities as well as ordi-

nary people, “Rock Bottom and Back” reveals the tragedy of reaching bottom through loss, trauma, alcoholism, and drug, sex or gambling addictions. This compila-tion offers hope to those who have hit bot-tom and is a roadmap to wellness, redemp-tion and — ultimately — a successful life. A companion DVD — narrated by actor Danny Trejo and co-produced by BIC Media Solutions, Mission Media Productions and YASNY Entertainment — features interviews with Jerry Strickland, Whitney Strickland, Tonja Myles, Stanley Roberts, David Bottner and Billy Rivers, whose stories are also highlighted in the book. “I wanted to create something that would show everyone hitting bottom is tough, sometimes life-shattering, but we can come back to be happier and more successful than we could imagine through dedicating our lives to others,” stated Heard. “Each story is different, but all of the stories share the same lesson: through helping others, we can heal ourselves. It’s a powerful message.” The Houston Area Safety Council, Calculated Controls, Mission Media Productions and BIC Media Solutions co-hosted the “Rock Bottom and Back” event

in Pasadena, Texas. Attendees were able to meet the authors, heroes from the book and those involved with the film. The event fea-tured a Q&A with special guests Maurice “Termite” Watkins, Whitney Strickland and Heard, as well as the producers and director of the film. Dinner was provided by Antonio’s Italian Grill & Seafood. “I’m so thankful to be a part of this project,” said Watkins. “I couldn’t believe the number of people who showed up to hear my story. I am truly honored to be a part of ‘Rock Bottom and Back.’” Proceeds from the “Rock Bottom and Back” book and DVD went to The Wheelhouse. BIC Alliance has always been a strong supporter of this organi-zation. Two of its current board members — Whitney Strickland and Michael “Iron Mike” Peterson — are featured in “Rock Bottom and Back.” Jerry Strickland is also a former board member of The Wheelhouse. The

Wheelhouse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organiza-tion located in Deer Park, Texas, is known as the “last house on the block” because it is often a man’s last chance before he becomes

‘Rock Bottom and Back™’ released at premiere event in Texas Film screening, book signing benefits The Wheelhouse

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“It’s great to see two ‘Rock Bottom and Back’ premiere events that are helping so many people. ” — Whitney Strickland

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Signing books during the premiere of “Rock Bottom and Back — From Desperation to Inspiration” in Pasadena, Texas, are, from left, Whitney Strickland, Jerry Strickland, Billy Rivers and Maurice “Termite” Watkins.

From left, Earl Heard of BIC Media Solutions welcomes Mindy Crane, Whitney Strickland and Jason Bland of Trinity Outdoors Adventures to the “Rock Bottom and Back™” premiere. Crane and Strickland’s stories of redemption are told in the “Rock Bottom and Back™” book and DVD.

Maurice “Termite” Watkins, left, and Billy Rivers are both featured in the “Rock Bottom and Back™” project.

Steve Scaffidi, second from left, of Mission Media Productions, is interviewed by Theresa Westbrook, right, for her Time With Theresa televi-sion show.

Theresa Westbrook, right, interviews BIC Alliance’s Earl Heard about what inspired him to create “Rock Bottom and Back™.” Westbrook is the producer and host of Time With Theresa.

After the screening, a Q&A session was held with those featured in the book and DVD, the authors, producers and director of “Rock Bottom and Back™.” From left are Jerry Strickland, Whitney Strickland, David Bottner, Devin Black, Steve Scaffidi, Maurice “Termite” Watkins and Earl Heard.

Celebrating the DVD and book release of “Rock Bottom and Back — From Desperation to Inspiration” at the Houston Area Safety Council in Pasadena, Texas, are, from left, Whitney Strickland of Calculated Controls, Thomas Brinsko of BIC Alliance, Rickey Lindsey of Total Safety and Earl Heard of BIC Alliance.

From left, Billy Rivers, a member of the Christian Motorcyclists Association and featured in “Rock Bottom and Back™,” visits with Rickey Lindsey of Total Safety and Earl Heard of BIC Alliance.

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homeless or worse. “So many good people helped me find my way back,” said Whitney Strickland. “No matter how bad things seem, help is available. The Wheelhouse gives men a place to find help when they have nowhere else to go. Thank you to all those who were involved with ‘Rock Bottom and Back’ and for supporting The Wheelhouse. It’s great to see two ‘Rock Bottom and Back’ premiere events that are helping so many people. ” BIC Media Solutions’ “Rock Bottom

and Back” premiere event in New Orleans was held in front of a packed house at the Prytania Theatre. At this event, BIC Media Solutions and The New Orleans Mission came together to celebrate the power of personal transformation in the oldest single-screen theatre still operating in Louisiana. Mission Media Productions — The New Orleans Mission’s very own media department — gives homeless indi-viduals the opportunity to develop artistic talents through the creation of viable media products in the form of film, photography,

a live rescue radio program and more. With a theme surrounding powerful experiences from hardship to triumph, the Louisiana and Texas premieres of “Rock Bottom and Back” have set the framework for telling the story of one truly unique proj-ect. The “Rock Bottom and Back” DVD and

book are now available online from Amazon and on the official website. For more information about BIC Media Solutions, events or to order copies of the “Rock Bottom and Back” book and DVD, call (800) 460-4242 or visit www.rockbottomandback.com. •

BIC Media Solutions update BIC Media Solutions has launched its “Media That Matters” book display so those in business, industry and the local community can experience meaningful media and the role it can play in finding greater hope, faith, peace and happiness. The “Media That Matters” display, which features BIC Media Solutions’ most popular books and DVDs, can be purchased and set up at any business or event. To coincide with “Rock Bottom and Back — From Desperation to Inspiration,” BIC Media Solutions has also started its own inspirational speakers bureau (ISB) and events, featuring celebrities as well as ordinary people. Among other topics, these speakers are providing inspiration and hope by illustrating recovery and suc-cess are possible through living in service to others. BIC Media Solutions’ ISB already includes Earl Heard, Tonja Myles, Billy Rivers and Maurice “Termite” Watkins. BIC Media Solutions is expected to add more speakers in the near future. Heard will be speaking at the Port Arthur, Texas, Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Jan. 19. He will present on leadership and the power of networking. For more information about BIC Media Solutions’ ISB, the “Media That Matters” display or other inquiries, contact Earl Heard at earlheard@bicalliance.com or Haleigh Dean at haleigh@bicalliance.com, or call (800) 460-4242.

Attending the DVD and book release of “Rock Bottom and Back — From Desperation to Inspiration” at the Houston Area Safety Council in Pasadena, Texas, are, from left, Devin Black of Mission Media Productions; Mindy Crane, who is featured in the book; Whitney Strickland, who is featured in the book and DVD; and Steve Scaffidi of Mission Media Productions.

Tracy Balsz, right, of YASNY Entertainment wel-comes John Duffy of Duffy Square Productions to the event. YASNY Entertainment helped to produce the “Rock Bottom and Back™” film.