Chris Howard is an award-winning film and television producer and co-founder of Mosaic Entertainment. A former national champion running back for the University of Michigan and professional football player, he has a deep passion for storytelling that moves hearts and minds. In collaboration with Kellie and Erin, Chris is the driving force and producer behind The Boxes project, the documentary he is creating to honor the lasting impact of Marsha (Guarda) Thomas’s life, love, and legacy.

Dr. Matthew Arau is the founder of Upbeat! Global and author of Upbeat!: Mindset, Mindfulness, and Leadership in Music and Beyond. A renowned educator and conductor, he joins Kellie and Erin on The P-I-G to share how the "Power of G.E.T" (Gratitude, Enthusiasm, Treasure), music, and mindset can help us navigate life's losses and lead with purpose.

Gini Thomas is a social media content creator and ambassador for Integrum and Ottobock. After losing her husband in a 2012 motorcycle accident and undergoing above-knee amputation, she found strength through osseointegration and advocacy. Learn more or connect with her at linktr.ee/ginithomas.

Jason Jepson is a creative visionary, entrepreneur, and connector of people and stories. As Erin’s partner and the link to producer Chris Howard, Jason played a key role in the discovery and creation of The Boxes project and joins The P-I-G to reflect on love, loss, and what it means to support others through healing and transformation.

Katie Thomas is the wife of Lew “Pop” Thomas and a second mom to Kellie and Erin. She offers an open-hearted perspective on love, step-parenting, and blending families after loss. Her unwavering presence has been a healing gift in their lives and a testament to the power of showing up.

Lew Thomas (“Pop”) is a devoted father, veteran, and storyteller who embraced  and raised Kellie and Erin as his own, legally adopting them at ages 18 and 11 respectively. His reflections on love, family, and honoring Marsha’s memory through “The Boxes” offer a heartfelt look into fatherhood, legacy, and how we carry those we love even after they’re gone.

Marcus Straub is a business and life coach with over 20 years of experience helping people create lives of purpose and intention. He brings personal insight to The P-I-G through his role as Kellie’s husband and his journey navigating fatherhood, grief, and legacy after losing his own dad in 2009. Learn more about Marcus and his professional work at https://ligcoaching.com/.

Neil Gordon is a communication strategist, writer, and speaker coach who helps people turn their ideas into messages that truly move others. A former editor at Penguin Random House, Neil has worked with TED speakers, CEOs, and bestselling authors to craft high-impact stories, presentations, and pitches. He is the creator of “The Silver Bullet” — a simple, powerful sentence that clarifies purpose, inspires action, and deepens connection. Neil is also the author of The Most Powerful Sentence of All Time, a fable about truth, communication, and the moments that shape who we become. 

 Rebecca Fielding is a writer, author, and adventurer whose deeply personal story of love, loss, and resilience has been featured on NPR, CNN, People, The Washington Post, and more. After losing her brother, Jonathan, she began sharing his story — and her own — with raw honesty and courage. Rebecca’s voice has helped thousands feel less alone in their grief, reminding us that even in unimaginable heartbreak, there is connection, meaning, and hope. 

Rich Boerner is a Webby, NAACP Image, and Broadcast Radio Award–winning audio creator and producer whose career spans major markets including Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. He’s worked with A-list talent and top networks such as Spotify, Audacy, FOX, and CBS Radio, and has voiced national ad campaigns. His debut memoir, The Not-So Only Child, explores the life-changing discovery that rewrote his family story. 

 Steve Knapp is the co-host of Through the Glass Recovery and Forged in Silence, podcasts dedicated to sobriety, connection, and men’s mental health. Sober since 2021, Steve shares his journey from addiction to authenticity with raw honesty, creating safe spaces for healing, resilience, and the reminder that none of us are ever truly alone.