You Yes You Project

❤️ The Good News with YYY Dads: Ricky Thornton

At YYY Dads, we know that when fathers have the support and resources to succeed, kids gain stronger relationships, greater stability, and hope for the future.

In the spirit of Father’s Day this weekend, we're celebrating Ricky Thornton. Ricky is working full-time with Pepsi as a Financial Assistant Analyst, recently purchased a vehicle, and is exploring housing opportunities for his growing family. After successfully completing house arrest, he's preparing to begin work toward his Master's degree—continuing to build a stable future for the people who matter most: his kids. ❤️

Meet Ashlyn N. Douthitt, LMFT, CFLE, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to supporting individuals and families through meaningful connection and healing.

Ashlyn’s work is shaped by witnessing the impact of incarceration on families, inspiring her commitment to helping fathers and their loved ones feel seen, supported, and understood.

Through mindfulness, she guides clients in building self-compassion, staying present, and responding to life’s challenges with intention rather than reaction.

We’re proud to celebrate two YYY dads, DeWayne Harper and Cameron Parks, for completing the REDI Program!

Programs like the Indy Chamber REDI create space for entrepreneurs to grow their ideas, build confidence, and take meaningful next steps toward business ownership.
DeWayne’s business idea focuses on buying and reselling products at affordable prices with fast delivery, while Cameron is building A Clean World LLC — a professional cleaning company focused on creating cleaner, healthier spaces for homes, businesses, communities, and worksites.

A special thank you to Jon, the REDI Program Manager, for supporting and encouraging our dads throughout the experience. As Jon shared: “They both were a pleasure to have in class, and I am extremely confident in the businesses they have created.”

We’re excited to continue cheering them on in their entrepreneurship journeys!
Learn more about the REDI Program here: https://indychamber.com/entrepreneur-services/redi/

Meet Rae Karim: Certified Grief Coach and Certified Grief-Informed Specialist.

After losing both her grandfather and mother within just 16 days, Rae recognized a gap in the way grief support was offered… space to honor loss while still encouraging people to live fully. That experience led her to create the kind of support she couldn’t find. Through mindfulness, Rae helps those who are grieving build awareness, take meaningful action, and reconnect with the inner tools they already have to navigate loss in healthy, sustainable ways.