Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourself for a truly emotional journey. Join me as I sit down with the extraordinary Collin Hughes, a retired airline pilot, renowned voice actor, and passionate suicide prevention advocate who has experienced a life filled to the brim with triumph, tragedy, and resilience. Collin's ventures into the worlds of professional rodeo, aviation, and voice acting make for a fascinating story, but the real turning point came with the devastating loss of his 15-year-old granddaughter to suicide.

Collin's heartbreaking tale is one of courage and strength. He opens up about his struggle to process this harrowing loss and how it has transformed him into a determined advocate for suicide prevention. We discuss the vital role of the QPR Institute's gatekeeper course and the life-saving power of understanding, empathy, and open communication. This story is not just about mourning; it's about action. We shine a light on the ugly truth of suicide, discussing strategies and resources for prevention, and most importantly, offering hope.

Our conversation doesn't end there. Collin shares his experiences growing up in a loveless home and the importance of deep connections with others. We talk about the power of love and hope, even in the darkest situations. And of course, we delve into Collin's unique journey into voice acting. His experiences, investments, and future plans in the industry are truly insightful. So, buckle up for this heartfelt episode of True Crime Authors and Extraordinary People - it’s a rollercoaster of emotions that will leave you inspired and full of purpose.

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Time Line
(00:00) Finding Purpose Through Tragedy
(13:40) Support for Teen Suicide Prevention
(22:50) Advice for Finding Love and Hope
(37:46) Voice Acting Journey


About Collin Hughes

I had three dreams as a child. I wanted to be a cowboy, a pilot, and an actor. I rode bulls for several years and competed against some of the greatest legends in the sport of professional rodeo. I am a retired airline pilot, and I am now a voice actor.

After my bull riding days came to an end, I picked up a microphone and started to announce rodeos. I felt completely at home behind a microphone. This led to me trying to come up with a way to help people with the gift I had been given, but could never find a topic that I felt was right.

I have always been a man who goes after what I want in life. However, on June 10, 2022, my fifteen-year-old granddaughter ended her own life and my life completely changed. I had faced difficult things in the past including the death of my oldest daughter to cancer in 2015. I had even faced death myself. But nothing had me prepared for the loss of my beloved granddaughter.

On the morning of her death, I received a phone call from her stepfather informing me of what happened. It was in the depth of all the pain and agony that instantly felt that I now knew what topic I had been saved to talk about.

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