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What does it take to pick yourself out of depression and turn personal struggles into meaningful change? In this episode of On The Homefront, Jeff Dudan sits down with fellow App State alum Jack Scalise, who stopped by the studio for an in-person interview. Jack opens up about how he overcame some of his darkest moments to launch The Mindful Project\u2014a business built to foster connection and promote mental well-being. They also reflect on their experiences in Boone, North Carolina, sharing how those challenges helped shape who they are today.\n\nThroughout his journey, Jack noticed how many people struggle with shyness and awkwardness, often finding it hard to form real connections. In response, he created a conversation-driven card game as part of The Mindful Project, designed to bridge that social gap and help people connect without discomfort. The game, focused on fostering meaningful relationships and mental wellness, will be launching soon. Follow Jack\u2019s social media channels to stay updated on the release.\n\nThis raw and inspiring conversation is packed with lessons on mental health, social media success, and entrepreneurship that you won\u2019t want to miss. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share to help spread Jack\u2019s message of resilience and positive change. If you\u2019d like to support the recovery efforts in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, please consider donating to Red Cross or Samaritan's Purse. Let us know in the comments how you stay connected and take care of your mental health!\n\nHere's what you won't want to miss in this episode:\n\n00:00:00 \u2013 Introduction and Welcome with Jack Scalise\n00:02:15 \u2013 Jack\u2019s Background: Family, Upbringing, and Early Influences\n00:08:40 \u2013 Discovering Independence and Accountability Through Challenges\n00:13:30 \u2013 Mental Health Struggles During College and Finding Purpose\n00:20:10 \u2013 The Birth of The Mindfold Project and Mission to Help Others\n00:26:45 \u2013 Entrepreneurship, Social Media Success, and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome\n00:34:50 \u2013 Lessons on Authenticity and Aligning Identity with Personal Brand\n00:42:00 \u2013 Mental Health in College Students: Addressing Loneliness and Anxiety\n00:49:20 \u2013 Building the Conversation Card Game and Testing with Communities\n00:55:05 \u2013 Social Media Strategy: Viral Content, Feedback Loops, and Consistency\n01:01:30 \u2013 TikTok, Instagram, and Future Platforms for Entrepreneurs\n01:08:20 \u2013 Balancing Business, Relationships, and Mental Wellness\n01:12:15 \u2013 Final Reflections: Jack\u2019s Advice for Life and Personal Growth\n01:15:00 \u2013 Closing Remarks and Where to Connect with Jack Scalise\n\n\U0001f30eVisit us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/on-the-homefront-podcast/about/\n \n\U0001f4bbJoin and be a part of On The Homefront: https://linktr.ee/homefrontpodcast\n\nConnect with Jeff Dudan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdudan/\n \nStart your own business:\nhttps://homefrontbrands.com/\n\nHomefront Brands:\n\nTemporary Wall Systems: https://temporarywallsystems.com\n\nTop Rail Fence: https://toprailfence.com\n\nWindow Hero: https://windowhero.com\n\nThe Designery: https://thedesignery.com\n\nYard Patrol Pros: https://yardpatrolpros.com\n\nJack's Instagram:\nhttps://www.instagram.com/jack.scalise/\n\nJack's Youtube:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@jack.scalise\n\nFollow The Mindful Project: \nhttps://www.instagram.com/the.mindful_project/\n\nVolunteer or Donate to Samaritan's Purse:\nhttps://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/hurricane-helene/?utm_source=Ggl&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=m_YGND-B24V&utm_content=HurricaneHelene&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyL24BhCtARIsALo0fSAEfw8luwyJ6BEcgHxhdVNYe13gDm19JSSROABPFGKQ0I6Adcl0vbYaAn5mEALw_wcB\n\nVolunteer or Donate to Red Cross:\nhttps://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricanes-milton-helene.html/?cid=fy25hurricanes&med=cpc&source=google&scode=RSG00000E017&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyL24BhCtARIsALo0fSDpzJuXwSsXwQSu8K-JiZeg6g7XSd56lWUl8B-nP3YJd1w1hVHD4fsaAk2PEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds\n\n\n#MentalHealth #Entrepreneurship #OnTheHomefront #HurricaneHelene #RedCross #SamaritansPurse #Connection #CollegeLife #Gymshark #Viral #TheMindfulProject\n\n#MentalHealth #Entrepreneurship #OnTheHomefront #HurricaneHelene #RedCross #SamaritansPurse #Connection #CollegeLife #Gymshark #Viral #TheMindfulProject