Kris Kancler (A.K.A. SUPER STAR)

Super Star, yes that's his legal name, was once a former owner/president of a successful cutting-edge computer consulting firm and he lost it all to a 15 year drug addiction. Super Star has since left his life on the streets in pursuit of recovery so he could mingle with Hollywood's elite and follow his dreams. He has subsequently rebuilt his life with a purpose and commitment and now devotes his time to inspire others to move beyond destructive behaviors including anti-substance use campaigning. In his quest, he legally changed his name to "Super Star" so that people would remember his message and guess what? It's working!Today, he is a sought after middle and high school motivational speaker, recording artist, an author, professional dream catcher coach and columnist. Through his work, Super Star's goal is to engage teens and adults in crucial conversations about the impact of those things that hold people back from realizing their dreams including substance use disorder. Super Star wants people to know you don't need to party or use drugs to be a "star". His message is about inspiring others to see that there is a light out of the darkness; that there is HOPE. Super Star overcame obstacles with a creative boldness to invent the life he was born to live.His journey began with creating the ROCKSTAR SUPERSTAR PROJECT where he co-created with his twin brother, Serenity, a CD featuring a host of world renowned artists including current and former members of the bands Kiss, Heart, The Goo Goo Dolls, Dokken, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He additionally penned the critically acclaimed book, The First 30 Days to Serenity which has received accolades from professionals in the field of addiction. Super Star is the creator of the Rockin Recovery Tour, a yearly touring entity traveling in support of National Recovery Month. Super Star and his crew take their music out on the road using music as a vehicle to spread the hope found in recovery from Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder. Super Star has collaborated with NCADD affiliates, local Substance Abuse/Prevention Coalitions, SADD groups, STOP DWI Programs, PTA's, ELKS Lodges, prominent addiction treatment programs, and more to bring his message to schools, youth groups and community forums across the United States. He also has developed, ROCKSTAR SUPERSTAR PROJECT, a program for teens that encourages dream catching and can be operated at a club or singular event.Super Star's message is about his journey into recovery that led him to find his passion within. He has made the courageous leap to relentlessly pursue his vision and make it a reality. Super Star found the resilience to bounce back and the persistence to keep pressing forward when doors kept closing in front of him. When no record label would support his Serenity efforts, he took it upon himself to learn the industry and was successful in getting Serenity on the shelves of Hot Topic. When no publishing house expressed an interest in his book, he published it himself in hardcopy and digital formats. The First 30 Days to Serenity is now available through online retailers such as amazon.com and is also available at Barnes & Noble as well as academic institutions across the country.Super Star has seen the success from his hard work and perseverance come to fruition in many forms. From his work creating the ROCKSTAR SUPERSTAR PROJECT, his celebrity endorsed We Are One 1-4-1 program and his involvement with teen mentorship programs across the country; there is no doubt the sky isn't the limit for someone like Super Star.