After two prior drug convictions in state court, he was sentenced to 240 months in federal court for possessing more than 50 grams of crack cocaine. The stigma of having done 14 years in prison can lead one back to a life of crime. However, after being released he has become a fully contributing member of society. Nothing in life could have prepared him more to become an Author and Motivational Speaker. He has the tools and experience to guide others towards CHANGE. He has come back power, written in the fabric of never giving up no matter what you face. He has the knowledge and leadership skills to help others change their mindset. He can help others BEGIN by accepting and forgiving their past, BELIEVE they can change people, places and things but most of all knowing that change starts within and BECOME a better person by putting in the work.