Aaron Ash
Co-Founder, President, Co-Host
​Aaron Ash is a retired Navy veteran and a lifelong student of martial arts, literature, and spiritual well-being. With over 20 years of experience studying kungfu and Eastern philosophy, Aaron brings wisdom, gentleness, and fierce empathy to every conversation. He is deeply committed to nonviolence, healing, and advocating for a better, more compassionate world.
After leaving the service, Aaron turned inward, studying the Tibetan Book of the Dead, diving into meditation, and embracing the slow but powerful journey of self-discovery. His unique perspective and ability to translate complex emotions into relatable language has helped countless listeners feel seen and understood.
Alongside his wife Nicole, a veterinary technician and fellow advocate, Aaron co-hosts the No Street Lights Podcast, where he offers grounded, heartfelt insights that connect people from all walks of life. Together, Aaron and Tim create a rare kind of space, one where truth, laughter, pain, and hope are all welcome.
“You are the sum of everything you've overcome, and if that doesn't make you a hero, I don't know what will.”
— Aaron Ash
Tim Brunicardi
Co-Founder, Vice President, Co-Host
Tim Brunicardi is an active duty Navy Master-at-Arms First Class Petty Officer and a passionate mental health advocate. After years of struggling with undiagnosed Generalized Anxiety Disorder and alcohol abuse, Tim found healing through therapy, self-work, and the unconditional support of his wife, Brittany. His recovery journey led him to realize how many others suffer in silence, especially veterans, and inspired him to start using his voice to make a difference.
With a background in law enforcement, leadership, and public speaking, Tim brings discipline, vulnerability, and storytelling to every project he touches. His deep love for horror movies, philosophy, and real conversations shows up in the way he approaches difficult topics, not with shame, but with curiosity, compassion, and courage.
Tim is also the co-host of the No Street Lights Podcast, where he opens up about everything from trauma to healing, inviting guests from all walks of life to share their truths. When he’s not podcasting, Tim spends time with his wife and their three cats, plays Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle, or works on writing stories that challenge the boundaries of reality and emotion.
“I spent years running from the dark. Now, I help others find their way through it. Not with answers, but with honesty. ”
— Tim Brunicardi
What No Street Lights Is About
A Podcast, A YouTube Channel, A Non-Profit Organization
No Street Lights Inc. was born from a single belief: nobody should feel like they have to navigate their pain in the dark. We exist to shine a light on the difficult conversations, the ones about anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and everything in between.
Our mission is threefold:​
1. Start Conversations That Matter – Through our podcast and social platforms, we amplify real voices with real stories. We make space for vulnerability and truth in a world that often hides from both.
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2. Build Accessible Support – We are actively developing digital tools, workshops, and physical products (like journals and anxiety apps) to help people process, reflect, and heal, no matter where they are in life.
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3. Create Community – From veteran stories to teen entrepreneurs, our guests come from all walks of life. But they share one thing in common: they are unafraid to be real. No Street Lights is about building a home for that honesty.
Whether you’re here to listen, learn, or lead, you belong. This community was made for you, for the parts of yourself that feel unseen, unheard, or unsure. And together, we’ll keep walking forward, one step at a time, one light at a time.
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Connect with Us
You can find our podcast on all major platforms or join our online community through www.nostreetlights.org. Want to support the mission? Check out our current initiatives, donate, or send us a message. We’re here, and we’re listening.