In this episode of Nightmare Success, host Brent Cassity interviews Lester Young, a former inmate who turned his life around after serving 22 years of a life sentence. Lester is the founder of Path2Redemption a non-profit that helps the formerly incarcerated transition back into society. The organization also has a powerful at-risk youth program. Young is a TEDX Speaker, a Best-Selling Author, and a Keynote Speaker. The conversation explores themes of trauma, grief, and the journey to redemption. Young shares his experiences of losing his mother at a young age, facing incarceration, and ultimately finding purpose through education and helping others. The discussion emphasizes the importance of confronting fears, taking ownership of one's actions, and the transformative power of personal growth. Lester Young shares his transformative journey from incarceration to empowerment. He discusses the importance of education, purpose, and routine during his time in prison, and how these elements helped him prepare for life after incarceration. Young emphasizes the significance of helping others and finding one's purpose, which ultimately led to his successful reintegration into society. He also addresses the emotional challenges faced by those released from prison and the impact of receiving a full pardon. Throughout the discussion, Young, highlights the resilience of the human spirit and how one can find purpose by overcoming adversity.
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What happens if your worst fear becomes your reality? Brent Cassity was a successful CEO working in a family business that grew to a national company that was recognized by the media of being the pioneers in their industry. Brent had it all and lost it all. He found himself standing at the gates of Leavenworth Prison to serve a 5 year sentence. Brent's podcast explores the stories of inmates who were in and now out of prison. What was life like before they went in, life inside prison, and life now that they are back home. These conversations are deep, sad. often funny, but always interesting.
What happens if your worst fear becomes your reality? Brent Cassity was a successful CEO working in a family business that grew to a national company that was recognized by the media of being the pioneers in their industry. Brent had it all and lost it all. He found himself standing at the gates of Leavenworth Prison to serve a 5 year sentence. Brent's podcast explores the stories of inmates who were in and now out of prison. What was life like before they went in, life inside prison, and life now that they are back home. These conversations are deep, sad. often funny, but always interesting.Listen on
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