Bilal "B" is a Black, Native American, and West Indian who identifies as an Islander. After moving to Lacey, Wa, B and his brothers were exposed to racism and prejudice that was not present in the city they had just left. While their mother worked multiple jobs to support three boys, there was very little supervision, and soon B's older brother was into the gangs in the area, and B followed in his footsteps. At the age of 12, B was first placed into handcuffs by the LPD and given a charge for possessing a Swiss army knife while using it to defend himself from 2 older boys in higher grades attacking him. The system did not see it that way.

From then on, it would become a pattern of in and out of juvie. By 17, B was sentenced to a lengthy sentence, spending nearly all his 20s in prison. During that time, B became enamored with studying the psychology of humans and behavioral therapy. He completed every course, class, group, and training available, accumulating nearly 15 certificates.

Today, B is a Certified Peer Counselor and Recovery Coach, training in SUD Family Navigator, and a Certified NLP life coach. B continues to thrive and gain as much knowledge that will help him support those he serves. "Pursue it if you want it!"