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Turning Tragedy into Purpose: The Story Behind Live Like Braun

In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode of Finding New Waters, B. Reeves and Justin McClendon sit down with Jennifer Levi, founder of the Live Like Braun Foundation, to share the story of unimaginable loss, love, and legacy. Jennifer opens up about losing her 18-year-old son, Braun, to a drunk driver — just months after their family lost their home in the California wildfires. Rather than let grief consume her, she and her family chose action. The Live Like Braun Foundation was born to honor Braun’s life — one defined by kindness, compassion, inclusivity, and a magnetic spirit that inspired everyone he met. Jennifer discusses her mission to raise awareness about DUI reform, launch scholarships for students pursuing higher education or trade programs, and spread Braun’s message of living boldly and leading with love. She also shares her advocacy work with MADD and efforts to implement AI-powered car technology that could prevent impaired driving. This episode is both heartbreaking and hopeful — a reminder that even in the darkest moments, one person’s story can spark a nationwide movement for change. Learn more and support: www.livelikebraunfoundation.org Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livelikebraunfoundation ⸻ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & introduction to Jennifer Levi 01:30 – The California wildfires and family displacement 03:00 – Losing Braun to a drunk driver 05:00 – Choosing action over isolation 06:30 – “The worst day of my life became my life’s work” 08:00 – How the Live Like Braun Foundation began 10:00 – Scholarships, awareness, and impact 12:00 – The problem with lenient DUI laws in California 15:00 – AI and technology to prevent drunk driving 18:00 – Education and defensive awareness for teens 21:00 – Partnering with MADD and law enforcement 23:00 – How Live Like Braun is inspiring kids nationwide 25:00 – Scholarships for trade schools and college students 27:00 – Healing through service and purpose 30:00 – Where to follow and get involved ⸻ Powerful Quote “The worst day of my life has now become my life’s work.” – Jennifer Levi ⸻ Guest Bio Jennifer Levi Founder, Live Like Braun Foundation Jennifer Levi is the founder of the Live Like Braun Foundation, an organization created to honor her late son, Braun, who was tragically killed by a drunk driver at 18 years old. The foundation promotes kindness, inclusivity, and courage — values Braun embodied — while also raising awareness around impaired driving and providing scholarships for students pursuing higher education, trade, or vocational programs. Jennifer’s advocacy includes working with MADD and state leaders to strengthen DUI laws, introduce AI-powered prevention technology in vehicles, and provide educational programs in high schools. Through her work, she continues to turn unimaginable pain into a movement of hope and purpose. Website: www.livelikebraunfoundation.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/livelikebraunfoundation ⸻ Resources Mentioned • Live Like Braun Foundation – www.livelikebraunfoundation.org • MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) – www.madd.org • HALT Act & AI Vehicle Technology • “Defensive Living” Education Programs for Teens ⸻ Follow Finding New Waters Instagram: www.instagram.com/newwatersrecovery Facebook: www.facebook.com/newwatersrecovery LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/new-waters-recovery TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@newwatersrecovery_nc ⸻ Listen & Watch Website: www.findingnewwaters.com Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5Gjw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608 YouTube:    / @newwatersrecovery   YouTube Music:    • Finding New Waters   #JenniferLevi #LiveLikeBraun #DUIAwareness #AddictionRecovery #FindingNewWaters #GriefToPurpose #ScholarshipFoundation #ImpairedDrivingPrevention #BraunLeviLegacy #MADD