Project Human Inc. -PHInc.

08/13/2026

What happens when the future you carefully planned begins to change before you have even had the chance to live it?

Listen to the podcast now and read What Pain Teaches Us About Becoming now on Substack.

https://adelahittell.substack.com/p/what-pain-teaches-us-about-becoming?r=8ugw8k

08/11/2026

Jacksonville vendors—we’re looking for you!

Vendor applications are now open for Runway to Resilience, Project Human Inc.’s Fashion & Art Fundraiser on September 19, 2026.

Bring your business, products, food, services, art, or community resources into a space created for connection, resilience, and meaningful local impact.

Opportunities begin at just $50, with outdoor Community Hour and indoor Main Event placements available.

Space is limited, and applications are reviewed before acceptance.

Apply today: https://forms.gle/P1TgMwuXQymyuXsJ8

Share this with a local business or vendor that should be part of the experience!

08/11/2026

Building Human First Ecosystems
Part 4: Showing Up Can Change Everything.

One of the greatest misconceptions about helping another human is believing we need to have all the answers.

We don’t.

Most of the time, humans aren’t looking for someone to fix their problems—they’re looking for someone willing to stay.

To listen.
To check in.
To sit beside them.
To remind them they don’t have to carry everything alone.

Research continues to show that strong relationships are among the most important contributors to long-term health and well-being. Sometimes the most meaningful act of support isn’t a grand gesture—it’s simply choosing to show up.

At Project Human Inc., we believe communities are built one relationship at a time. Every conversation, every volunteer, every shared meal, every act of kindness creates another thread in a stronger community.

Because showing up doesn’t just change moments.

It changes lives.

❤️ Every human is worth the effort.

08/10/2026

Since 2019, Project Human Inc. -PHInc. has been working to bring a deeply personal documentary to life:

Define the Narrative: What Is the Human Experience?

This film follows one human’s journey to understand what remained of her humanity after surviving circumstances that tried to take it from her.

It began with the same question that gave birth to Project Human Inc.:

“I survived the worst. Why couldn’t I survive myself?”

That question led us into a much deeper exploration of mental and emotional health:

What does mental health actually mean?

Why does it matter?

What does it look like in the real lives of humans—not simply through diagnoses, statistics or clinical language?

Over the years, this documentary has grown into something much larger than one person’s story. It has become a collection of real narratives, real struggles and the resilience of humans willing to show up, speak honestly and help build something bigger than themselves.

None of this could have been created alone.

We are beyond grateful to every human who contributed their time, talent, equipment, resources and even their own money to help bring this vision to life.

To our core production humans:
William P Cook - Director & Producer of every PHInc. production & who first saw a vision in the founders story.
Sam Rooks - Gaffer for every production and our key supporter in our vision from the first day.
Sloth Drew - Assistant Gaffer & Production Assistant
Yolanda Curtis - Interviewee, Production Assistant at every level of any project from admin support, to on set hair, makeup, photo, chef and anything we need.
Claire Louise Huder - Our longest volunteer, interviewee, & participant in many of our programs.

Thank you to the Jacksonville Film community from JAX-Film Bar Mondays and our local productions like LOL JAX Film Festival, Argyle Forest Films, & BloodScribe Creations all who donated their skills, equipment, time and support to bring this vision to fruition.

We thank our humans who were willing to participate in our projects. share on camera their narratives, and to the humans who showed up behind the scenes to help on each project.

We thank the community of who showed up and decided that the conversation was worth the effort of having that being human is bigger and deeper than we think.

Local and non local businesses who have supported us through the years like:
A-Cent Aviation, Inc. at Herlong Airport
Olive Garden on Youngerman Cir.
Chicken Salad Chick on Blanding
Firehouse Subs on Blanding
The World Famous Iron Horse Saloon
Ken Cornine - Bad Apple Orchard Apparel Company
Madhaus Studios- Illustrations and whatnot by Mario Scott
Neutral Zone Studios
Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant
AFR Christian Karate

Thank you to everyone! We look forward to sharing with you more as we move forward and navigate the next steps.
Festivals!

In the mean time, join us and be a part of the ending at our Runway To Resilience: Fashion & Art Show .
You can :
Come to the show.
Volunteer.
Be a vendor
Or simply share our milestone!

Tickets are on sale now. https://www.phinc-ing.org/

THANK YOU!

08/10/2026

Every time () Kali’s doctors asked, “What is your goal with recovery?” her answer never changed:

“I want to cheer again.”

And the day she was finally cleared to return to sports, she put on her hockey skates and stepped back onto the ice.

Her story is about more than physical recovery. It is about holding on to the things that make us feel alive, advocating for the life we still want, and refusing to let pain make every decision for us.

Join us for a deeply honest conversation about recovery, resilience, and choosing to keep doing what you love.

🎧 Listen to The Artist Within beginning August 11, 2026.

https://taw.phinc-ing.org/

08/04/2026

Building Human First Ecosystems
Part 3: Creative Expression — Gives Feelings Somewhere Safe to Go.

Not every human can put their experiences into words.

Sometimes healing begins with a paintbrush.
A photograph.
A song.
A journal.
A runway.
A film.

Creative expression isn’t simply about making art—it’s about communication.

Research continues to show that participating in creative activities can improve emotional well-being, build resilience, and help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. More importantly, it gives humans a way to process experiences that words alone often cannot.

At Project Human Inc., creativity is one of the ways we bridge the gap between isolation and connection. Through storytelling, photography, film, fashion, writing, and community art, we’ve seen creative expression become the beginning of conversations, understanding, and hope.

When humans create together, they build community.

❤️ Every human is worth the effort.

07/31/2026

One of my favorite moments from this month's Monthly Community Conversation wasn't actually about the hats at all.
It was when Yolanda said:
"I think the self is realizing that we're the hat rack."

That one sentence can completely shift a perspective.
So much of life is spent trying to understand the roles we play—parent, leader, entrepreneur, caregiver, survivor, artist, volunteer.

We spend years asking ourselves, "Which hat am I wearing today?"
But what if that's the wrong question?
What if the better question is:

Who is the human wearing the hats?

At some point, I realized that our identities aren't meant to trap us. They're experiences. They're responsibilities. They're opportunities to serve. But they are not who we are.
We are the ones who choose how those roles shape us.

That's what defining the narrative has always meant to me.
Not allowing our circumstances, titles, successes, failures, trauma, or even our greatest accomplishments to become our identity.

Instead, choosing—every single day—how we move through the world with them.

Jennifer ended the conversation with a question that I haven't been able to stop thinking about:
"Is there a story attached to a hat you're wearing that no longer serves you?"

I think that's a question every human should sit with.

Because sometimes growth isn't about finding a new hat.
Sometimes it's about realizing you were never the hat to begin with.

You were always the one wearing it.

Watch our live stream now or listen on our podcast. Join us every last Thursday for a live conversation.

👀 https://lnkd.in/eYjPcwPp
👂 https://taw.phinc-ing.org

The Artist Within Podcast is a Project Human Inc. production hosted by founder Adela Hittell. The show explores creativity, storytelling, mental and emotional wellness, advocacy, faith, resilience, and the human experience of becoming.Launched in ...

07/29/2026

Tomorrow!

PHInc. July MCC: Freedom & Transformation: The Hats We Wear

What Hats Are You Wearing—and Who Decides What They Mean?

07/28/2026

Building Human First Ecosystems

Part 2: The Human Experience — Every Story Matters.

Every human you meet is carrying a story you cannot see.

Some stories are filled with joy and celebration.

Others hold grief, trauma, anxiety, caregiving, financial hardship, loss, or simply the quiet effort of making it through another day.

That’s why empathy matters.

Empathy isn’t about having the perfect words or knowing exactly what someone is going through. It isn’t fixing or rescuing someone. It’s choosing to stay present long enough for another human to know they are seen.

Research continues to show that meaningful social connection is one of the strongest protective factors for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being, while social isolation and loneliness can have serious impacts on overall health.

At Project Human Inc., we believe that every story has value. When humans feel seen, heard, and connected, healing becomes possible, communities become stronger, and hope has room to grow.

Because every story matters.
Because every human is worth the effort.

07/24/2026

Remember YOU are worthy of HUMAN CONNECTION. Seek it out.

Building Human First Ecosystems

Part 1: Human Connection Isn’t a Luxury—It’s a Lifeline.

Have you ever walked into a crowded room and still felt alone?

You’re not the only one.

According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 humans worldwide experiences loneliness, and research continues to show that meaningful connection isn’t simply something that makes life more enjoyable—it’s something our minds and bodies genuinely need.

Belonging isn’t about having hundreds of friends or always being surrounded by others.

It’s about feeling seen.
Feeling heard.
Feeling like you matter.

Sometimes one conversation…
One invitation…
One moment of kindness…
can remind a human that they aren’t walking through life alone.

At Project Human Inc., we believe building stronger communities starts by helping humans reconnect with one another. Through advocacy, education, creative expression, and community experiences, we’re working toward something we call Human First Ecosystems—communities where connection isn’t an afterthought, but part of how we care for one another.

Because every human deserves to know they belong.

❤️ Every human is worth the effort.