"Rhythm reaches the memory. Breath restores the nervous system. Relationship is what makes both of them last."

About CC360

Founded on four decades of advocacy

Courage Community 360 (CC360) is a community engagement consultancy built where music, wellness, and neurological care programming meet. Its work brings rhythm-based memory support, breathwork, and relationship-centered programming to caregivers, families, and the people they care for.

Founded by Carlana Stone — the first female paraplegic in the U.S. to fly a plane solo, an Emmy-nominated producer, author of Never Give In, Never Give Up, an ambassador for Music Mends Minds and the International Association for Human Values, and a member of the VA Mental Health Council.

As an international speaker, her framework — Rhythm. Research. Restoration. Resilience. — blends neuroscience, music, and breath into presentations that give healthcare, civic, corporate, and academic audiences practical tools for building more resilient, connected communities. See her full speaker bio & booking info →

Programs

Five ways CC360 shows up in a community

Traveling Socials is CC360's signature outreach model, extending our access to our programming beyond the building — to isolated and homebound across the region, who can't make it to a session in-person. It's how each of the programs below reaches the community.

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What's Paralyzing You?

A foundational talk and framework confronting the barriers — physical, emotional, and circumstantial — that keep people from moving forward.

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Flight Plan to Freedom

A signature program built around resilience and reinvention, drawn directly from Carlana's own story of flight.

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Back to Our Roots

Connecting Lead Belly's musical legacy and Shreveport, Louisiana to brain health and memory-care initiatives nationally.

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Room to Breathe

Featuring IAHV's SKY Breath Meditation — an experiential session introducing SKY Breath Meditation and its research-backed impact on stress and resilience.

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HUGS & Healing Breaths

HUGS ("Helping U Grow Strong"), founded by Leeza Gibbons, educates health professionals on the importance of psychosocial interventions following an Alzheimer's, dementia, or neurological diagnosis — paired with Healing Breaths, an evidence-based (Stanford/Harvard/Yale-researched) breathing program for caregiver and staff wellbeing, reducing burnout for the people who care for our residents every day.

Freedom Village Bradenton

Florida's First Music Mends Minds Chapter

Where Music, Breath & Community Meet — Manatee County, FL

Since launching at Freedom Village Bradenton, Courage Community 360 (CC360) has brought music, rhythm, and evidence-based wellbeing programming directly to residents and the caregivers who support them — with real momentum to show for it.

As Seen In: CBS News Los Angeles, "Healing Through Music" — Music Mends Minds

What's Happening On-Site

  • Music Mends Minds (MMM): Florida's first MMM chapter launched at Freedom Village, celebrated at the Rotary Rhythm & Research event. Live music sessions now support residents living with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, and other neurological conditions.
  • Come Together Choir (Key Chorale): A licensed toolkit curriculum is now active on-site, bringing Sarasota's premier choir program directly to residents.
  • Traveling Socials: CC360's signature outreach model is extending this programming beyond the building — to isolated and homebound seniors across Manatee County who can't make it to a session in person.

Why It Matters

Rhythm. Research. Restoration. Neuroscience.
Music reaches memory. Breath restores the nervous system. Relationship is what makes both of them last — for the residents we serve, and for the teams who serve them.

What's Next

  • Expanding Traveling Socials to reach more homebound residents — which depends on reliable transportation.
  • Growing hybrid/virtual participation so residents and family members can join remotely.

Get Involved

CC360 partners with local businesses to keep this work moving — through sponsorship, in-kind support, or co-branded community visibility.

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Back to Our Roots

The Back to our Roots Initiative

Now, we are bringing these programs into Shreveport-Bossier in a citywide effort — partnering with multiple care communities/facilities and civic/community partners across Shreveport-Bossier & surrounding areas (aka the Magic Circle).

In January 2026, CC360 rolled out the Back to our Roots initiative in conjunction with our Inaugural Lead Belly Homecoming Tribute.

Courage Community 360, in partnership with the House of Lead Belly, proudly presented the inaugural House of Lead Belly Homecoming & Birthday Tribute - a Back to our Roots initiative. Lead Belly: The Man Who Invented Rock and Roll packed the house for a screening at the Robinson Film Center on January 18, 2026. Following MLK Day celebrations, family members & friends of Lead Belly gathered at the downtown Shreveport Airport for an intimate homecoming concert with a surprise sneak peek of what's to come. The three-day celebration culminated with a Birthday tribute for the King of the 12 String: a watch party & lively sing-along at The Oaks.

In addition to the musical performances and multimedia showcases, these events will also serve as a platform for Courage Community 360 Summits. These summits connect individuals, organizations and communities with evidence-based transformative frameworks designed to boost mental wellness, strengthen social connection, build resilience and promote equality. We provide access to the experts & evidence-based programs with practical tools and strategies to help individuals manage chronic stress and trauma while fostering collective well-being.

A note from Music Mends Minds

Music Mends Minds is an eleven-year-old, Los Angeles-based, global nonprofit that creates free music groups for older adults, especially those facing neurodegenerative issues such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia, stroke, and PTSD. What began in 2014 with the creation of the now famous 5th Dementia Flagship Band now reaches over 5,000 participants, caregivers and family members per month.

"The 'Back to our Roots' festival celebrating Shreveport-Bossier's connection to the 'King of the Twelve Sting' is a perfect expression of Music Mends Minds' growing mission to make free music for seniors and for those who love and care for them a tentpole of American physical and mental health. What a shining example of a community doing well by doing good! We wish you a wonderful festival and the tradition to come."

— Music Mends Minds

Our Vision for the Series (Forthcoming)

We are excited to expand the initiative into a year long series honoring Lead Belly's far-reaching legacy. This series of connected cultural events feature 12 mini-concerts shining a light on our precious roots. We are currently identifying partners and stages to film and record intimate concerts, sing-alongs, watch parties and more!

Our vision for the series includes:

  • Live Streaming: Broadcasting events to and from local & global satellite locations
  • Monetization: Offering Backstage Passes for exclusive Behind-the-Scenes content
  • Musical Scope: Highlighting genres influenced by Lead Belly, including Blues, Folk, Country & Gospel

Note: Live Streaming, Backstage Passes, and the 12 mini-concert series are forthcoming — not yet completed.

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