Meet Michael Cottrell — One of the Finalists! When we started working together, Michael was a 50-year-old father of six who didn’t even know how to plug his guitar into a computer. Fast forward to today — he’s now a recording artist with his own compositions and an album released under the name Spirit of the Damned with @dirkverbeuren on drums. @voxbybjorn on vocals That kind of transformation is no small feat. It’s the result of dedication, hard work, and belief in what’s possible — no matter your age or background. Michael is one of the finalists in a special contest I launched with my mentorship students — to highlight the real, often unseen, progress they’ve made. These stories usually stay behind the scenes… but now it’s time to celebrate them. Now I need your help: ✅ Watch the videos ✅ Vote for the most inspiring story 🟡 Link in Stories to vote! Your vote will help decide the winner of this edition — who will receive a special prize. Let’s honor these incredible journeys together!