Dreamcatcher Bios

John Herrington is the first Indigenous man to go into space. He also flunked out of college. Find out how he overcame his struggles to become a top Navy pilot, an author and a mission specialist on the spaceship Endeavour.

Rita Coolidge is a Grammy-winning recording artist who began as a struggling backup singer. But when she was signed as a solo artist with A&M Records, her life changed forever, and she was propelled into stardom.

Wes Studi is one of the most well-known Indigenous actors in the world, known for his work in The Last of the Mohicans and one of the highest grossing films of all time, Avatar. His story takes us through his time in Vietnam to finding his place as an actor.

Washington Redskins’ George Starke is a 1983 Super Bowl champion who helped his team get to three Championships. Despite his ultimate success, he tried and failed to make it in the NFL several times. Find out what pushed him to keep trying.

Taboo, aka Jimmy Gomez, is a member of Grammy-winning hip hop group, The Black Eyed Peas. Find out how he overcame life-changing obstacles like substance abuse and cancer to become an advocate for cancer awareness and an activist for Indigenous rights.

Tia Carrere is a two-time Grammy-winning singer and actor in films such as True Lies with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Tia’s inspiring journey to the red carpet and Grammy stage follows the path of hard work and never forgetting where you come from.