Lindsey
Lindsey Director, Cinematographer
Lindsey loves light - from lighting up a dance floor to capturing light on camera, her goal is to amplify the light in the world. It makes perfect sense her passion is telling stones by shining light on difficult truths and everyday heroes who fight against darkness.
With nearly a decade in film. Lindsey has worn several hats in various productions. She has worked as a director, production manager, camera operator, audio technician, and editor on documentaries and narrative films. Her current role at Community Seven Television as a Creative and Production Director helps to bring a voice to the voiceless.
Lindsey also works as a freelance filmmaker - always searching for stories that read to be told. Her recent roles include Production Manager on Her Farm (a documentary following women taking over their family farms) and contributing cinematographer on treating (o documentary spreading awareness of the fast fashion industry's environmental impact.)
Lindsay received a BA, in Digital Media Production from SUNY New Paltz in NY. She holds an AA in Communications and Media Studies from Dutchess Community College. She currently resides in Billings, MT. Lindsay is the docuseries" Cinematographer and Director. She met Tom while he was Dling at a local music venue. After crossing paths, hearing Tor's story, and realizing they both had similar interests in helping humanity through film, it only made sense to combine forces and begin filming.
Lindsay's interest in this project is held close to her heart. Having witnessed firsthand the effects of PTSD and other mental health diseases on friends and family, her passion to facilitate healing through film comes as no surprise to anyone who knows Lindsay.
Bailey
Photographer, Assistant Camera Operator, Gaffer, Production Design
Bailey Olson was born and raised in Billings, MT. Bailey is the sole owner of Wallflower Photography. She specializes in portraits, music event photography, and videography. A high school photography course led to Bailey's growing passion in film and photography. She has been pushing the boundaries of her craft ever since.
Bailey first became interested in filmmaking after watching a documentary with the film's subject, Tom. The pair decided it was crucial they begin to utilize film to inspire change and help others. Tom reached out to his friend and touring Comedian, Lukas Seely. Lukas has vast experience and knowledge in the film industry. Less than a week after Tom and Lukas spoke, Bailey was given the opportunity to work alongside a Netflix crew led by Cinematographer Aiden Chapparone and Director "Malakia." That week-long shoot with professionals who had filmed specials for HBO, Netflix, BET, Showtime, and CBS, skyrocketed her confidence in cinematography and solidified her interest in telling a story through film.
Bailey is the person who inspired Tom to utilize film, alongside music, to inspire personal change and continue to be of service to humanity through art.
Bailey became friends with Tom in the 5th grade, over 20 years ago. She has watched Tom go through every stage of brutal breakdowns and inspiring comebacks. From Tom joining the Army at 17 while she was still in high school, to his traumatic brain injury, addictions, becoming an EMT, firefighter, to now pursuing his dreams as a music and film producer, she has seen it all. She is quick to declare that the series speaks to her own values of helping others through art. She has a vested, emotional interest in the production of this series. The entire story has unfolded before her eyes. Bailey has helped carry Tom through some of his darkest times, and is thrilled to be able to help tell this story.
Chris
Chris Photographer, Drone Operator, Assistant Camera Operator
Chris Franklin is a photographer, videographer, drone operator, and music producer. He was born and raised in the art community of Seattle, WA. After leaving the Military, Chris moved to Billings, MT and started a family. Chris and Tom met while both serving as EMTs at American Medical Response in Billings. Chris also served as a firefighter at the Laurel Fire Department. Since then, they have been collaborating on music projects while teaching each other music skills and production techniques.
What drives Chris to create art through photography and film is hi love for God's creations. He aspires to share the beauty that few are privileged to see in person with others. Chris has a deep connection to art as it has helped him in his recovery from traumatic and gruesome events he experienced as a first responder and continued practices as a healthcare worker. His insight into both extremes of the human condition is valuable in driving this project's success.
Chris has a unique role working on this project. A small number of the population have dawned the uniform of frontline workers such as first responders. For him to have a chance to facilitate the telling of an age-old story of battle and victory, with a fellow first responder and friend, speaks to all of Chris' virtues.
Tanner
Social Media Marketing Manager, Assistant Camera Operator
Tanner Fousha is the project's in-house Social Media & Marketing Manager and Assistant Camera Operator.
Tanner is also a bodybuilder preparing for the 2025 NPC Big Sky Bodybuilding Competition, trainer, and motivator for anyone wishing to better themselves by pushing the limits of the human body and mind. His passion for helping others to achieve dreams with their business, ideas, or bodies speaks for itself as his clients thrive and reach their intended goals and targets.
Tanner has excelled in social media marketing courses, is an exceptionally fast learner, and is eager to help see this project through to its completion. Tanner has a working knowledge of cinematography and adapts fast on set.
Tanner has known Tom, the subject, for 25+ years. Tom has been around Tanner's family his entire life. Tanner has also watched Tom go through every stage of breakdown and rebuilding. From the Army, TBI, recovery, addiction, becoming a first responder, to music producer - he's been there for Tom. Tanner's brother was a passenger in the car accident that catapulted the cascade of life events leading to this docuseries. Tanner has also helped pull Tom out of his darkest hours. At one of Tom's worst periods of his life, Tanner secured him a job in New Mexico where he began to recover from drug addiction.
Tanner has a personal interest in the story as he has spent many days, weeks, months, and years helping Tom through hard times, always motivating him to do better and helping him develop a growth mindset.
Nathan
Editor
Born and raised in Montreal and now based in Vancouver. Nathan has made a career of crafting stories from mountains of raw footage for commercials, documentary films and everything in between.
In 2023, a short film he cut and finished, "Ruth",, was nominated for BestEditing, Best Film and won Best Cinematography from The Art Of Documentary's "One Day Doc" Contest, competing against over 140 films worldwide.
Another short wildlife film "Elephant Warriors" that Nathan completed, continues to amass awards on the film festival circuit in 2025, including2 Best Short Documentary nominations from British Columbia's 2024Leo Awards.
As for his commercial success, he has experience working on impactful, story-driven branded content campaigns for brands like British Columbia Children's Hospital, Metro Vancouver, and the University of British Columbia. His work has also been featured in campaigns for staple brands like Best Buy, T-Mobile and Pinterellt.
Nathan's expertise in Documentary filmmaking and branded commercial content gives him an edge and makes for a perfect fit to the Heal by Example team. The HBE series will include a Yourube Channel with educational content geared towards mental and wholesome wellness. With Nathen's expertise in both of these fields, it only made sense to choose him for the job of editing both for the Docuseries, and Branded YouTube content,
Johnny
Composer
Johnny was born and raised near Detroit, Michigan and now resides in Los Angeles. He has over 17 years of experience in the realm of Electronic Dance Music production with releases on some of the biggest record labels in Trance and Techno including Armada music, 1605, Perfecto Records, and Senso.
Johnny has gained support from artists like Armin Van Buren, Above and Beyond, and currently produces Ambient electronic music under the artist name "Child of the Clouds" which will be featured in the Docuseries.
He has been running his own music production mentorship and mixing/mastering service which includes past clients such as Moby and Paul Oakenfold amongst many others. Thomas met Johnny through the mentorship program.
As a world touring DJ, Johnny has performed events in lokyo, Shanghai, Dubai, India, UK, as well as holding residencies at two of Los Angeles' premier nightclubs, Exchange LA and Avalon. After Thomas listened to Johnny's new tracks under Child of the Clouds, he knew his music would be a perfect fit for the series. His signature sound ranges from of the themes in eat di Xample.to tense and dark, which encapsulates some
Johnny is yet another example of how his personal taste in music and film, his background, and interpersonal skills make him a perfect fit for this project.
Dan
Co-Producer
Dan Foss has worked on Indie Films, Reality Shows, and Documentaries based out of New York. He spent 3 years in film school and took a hiatus for a little over a decade running his own business and managing several large companies. An on-the-job accident resulting in a TBI caused him to return to his passion of storytelling and finish his education.
He graduated with a degree in Communication and Media Studies while starting his own production company - Djames Foss Media. During the Covid lockdowns in New York, Dan created thousands of hours of Original and Live content for the Full Gospel Center, a Church in the Mid Hudson Valley. Dan took on the role of Project Coordinator for the Gleaning program at Cornell Cooperative Extension that rescued and delivered almost a million pounds of vegetables and other foods to people living in the Hudson Valley and New York City. He also helped film a Documentary called "Her Farm" which was about women inheriting the family's farm.
Dan is now located in Georgia outside Atlanta where he continues to share untold stories that inspire. Dan's ability to connect people and ideas along with being able to complete any task on set, or in the office, makes him a valuable addition to the project. His determination and work ethic is unmatched. Above all he wants to see the project succeed and help others to flourish.
