#871: Join us as we sit down with Damon West – bestselling author, college professor, & one of America’s most sought-after motivational speakers, whose powerful story of transformation & resilience inspires audiences around the world. As a former college quarterback turned crime boss, Damon now uses his M.S. in Criminal Justice & his personal experience to motivate millions on leadership & the incredible power of positively changing the environment around you. In this episode, Damon gets real about how a life sentence in the Texas prison system became the catalyst for change – from embracing life like a coffee bean & holding onto hope, to teaching leadership & literacy, launching a foundation for children of incarcerated parents, & most importantly, creating positive change from within. Damon’s story is one of hope, redemption, grit & the resilience of the Human Spirit.
CHAPTERS
[00:00] Life After Prison: A Tough Start
[01:57] The Realities of Prison Life
[06:04] The Turning Point: July 30, 2008
[09:48] The Descent into Crime
[12:10] The Uptown Burglar: A Criminal’s Strategy
[30:12] The Arrest and Aftermath
[34:27] Facing Trial and Overwhelming Evidence
[35:53] The Verdict: 65 Years in Prison
[40:33] A Mother’s Conditions for Prison
[49:12]43:34 Muhammad’s Wisdom and the Coffee Bean
[57:09] 56:51 First Day in Prison
[01:05:47] Introduction to New Life and Change Agent Program
[01:09:09] Coffee Bean Foundation and Extracurricular Scholarships
[01:19:14] Prison Violence and Survival Tactics
[01:38:26] Transforming into a Coffee Bean
[01:40:24] Spiritual Awakening in Prison
[01:40:58] Time in Prison and Its Lessons
[01:43:00] Parole Process and Challenges
[01:49:37] Post-Prison Life and Speaking Career
[01:55:29] The Coffee Bean Message
[02:05:41] Redemption
[02:13:14] Final Reflections and Future Plans
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