Damon West: From Drug Kingpin to Purpose-Driven Life | Inspiring Story of Recovery & Redemption

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Ep. 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
00:51 Family Bonding Over Prison Shows
01:57 The Realities of Prison Life
06:04 The Turning Point: July 30, 2008
06:56 From College Athlete to Addict
09:48 The Descent into Crime
12:10 The Uptown Burglar: A Criminal's Strategy
30:12 The Arrest and Aftermath
32:51 A Mother's Plea and Footprints in the Sand
34:27 Facing Trial and Overwhelming Evidence
35:53 The Verdict: 65 Years in Prison
40:33 A Mother's Conditions for Prison
43:34 Muhammad's Wisdom and the Coffee Bean
56:51 First Day in Prison: The Heart Check
01:05:47 Introduction to New Life and Change Agent Program
01:06:18 Graduation Ceremonies and Guest Speakers
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 Forgiveness and Redemption
02:13:14 Final Reflections and Future Plans

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