Wes Hurt: Transforming Struggles into Sober Living Scholarships on Addict II Athlete
It's about enabling the people who originated these nonprofits with the pure hearts. And so it's about an intellectual honesty of understanding the landscape, in my opinion, of nonprofits and not getting hurt feelings when you say we got to make, we have to make it sustainable and, quite frankly, that's the people who have the money.
Ever wonder how someone can turn the darkest parts of their life into a beacon of hope for others? In this episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, Coach Blu Robinson sits down with Wes Hurt, the founder of CLEAN Cause, to explore his remarkable journey from addiction to making a meaningful impact. Wes opens up about his own battle with addiction, including six rehab stints over 20 years, before finally finding sobriety in 2014.
But his story doesn’t end there. Wes decided to create CLEAN Cause, a company that not only offers purified water and organic energy drinks but also dedicates 50% of its profits to fund sober living scholarships. To date, CLEAN Cause has helped 2,593 people on their path to recovery. This episode dives into the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with recovery and the critical need for sustainable funding in the non-profit sector.
Wes’s candid conversation with Blu covers empathy, vulnerability, and the importance of having a purpose. Whether you’re in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, Wes’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s possible to turn personal struggles into a force for good.