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From Prison to the Pentagon | Andre Norman’s Unbelievable Transformation

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0700

Andre Norman’s story is one of the most powerful prison transformation stories you’ll ever hear.

After spending 14 years incarcerated in some of America’s most dangerous prisons, Andre Norman flipped his mindset, rebuilt his life, and went on to work with Harvard University, the United Nations, the White House, and the Pentagon.

In this episode, Andre breaks down the brutal realities of prison life, the mindset that keeps people institutionalized, and what it truly takes to stay free after release. This conversation dives deep into prison reentry, leadership development, violence interruption, and turning trauma into purpose.

Topics Covered:

• Life inside maximum security prison

• Prison mindset vs freedom mindset

• Institutionalization and reentry struggles

• Leadership after incarceration

• Youth mentorship & violence prevention

• From prison to Harvard & the Pentagon

If you or someone you know is struggling with life after prison, this episode is a must-watch.

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I Was Broken by Addiction — Faith Changed Everything | Christian Testimony

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0700

This Christian testimony reveals a pastor’s real-life journey from childhood trauma, addiction, and identity struggles to complete faith transformation through Jesus Christ.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Addiction recovery through faith

• Childhood trauma and healing

• Pastor testimony and life before ministry

• Christianity explained for beginners and skeptics

• Jesus Christ, free will, and the problem of evil

• How faith transforms identity and purpose

• Church planting and spiritual calling

This episode is for anyone struggling with addiction, trauma, doubt, faith, and life purpose or searching for truth and meaning in life. If you’ve ever questioned God or wondered if real change is possible, this Christian testimony will deeply resonate with you.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction | A Powerful Christian Testimony Begins

02:10 Pastor’s Background & Life Before Faith

06:40 Childhood Trauma That Changed Everything

12:20 Addiction, Identity Crisis & Searching for Validation

18:30 Drugs, Party Life & Hitting Rock Bottom

25:10 The Turning Point – Wanting to Change

30:40 Recovery, Sobriety & Facing the Past

36:50 Discovering Faith & First Steps Toward God

42:30 Christianity Explained for Beginners

48:20 Who Is Jesus Christ? (Simple Explanation)

54:10 From Healing to Purpose & Ministry

59:30 Why He Started a Church

1:03:10 Final Message for Struggling People

If you’re searching for real stories, honest conversations, and hope, this Christian testimony will deeply impact you. Watch till the end.

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Tyler Hall’s journey | Faith, Redemption & Finding God After Rock Bottom

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0700

What if losing everything was the beginning of finding God’s true plan for your life? In this inspiring episode of Roll Call with Chappy, we dive into Tyler Hall’s journey, a powerful story of faith, redemption, and rebuilding life after hitting rock bottom. Once a wealthy entrepreneur, Tyler faced heartbreak, failure, and deep personal loss. But through faith, love, and God’s grace, he found new strength and a greater purpose.

He shares how surviving trauma and losing everything led him to create The Roller Coaster Podcast, one of the most moving and inspirational shows of our time. This is more than an entrepreneur redemption story. It's about hope, family, and second chances. Listen as Tyler opens up about overcoming trauma, spiritual awakening, and turning pain into purpose. His message will touch your heart and remind you that God never leaves you, even in your darkest moment.

This faith-based podcast is full of lessons on mindset and growth, personal healing, and family and marriage restoration. If you need motivation, strength, or proof that faith still changes lives this inspirational podcast will speak to your soul.

Watch till the end for Tyler’s life-changing advice on mindset and growth.

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From Garage Doors to $315M Entrepreneur | Tommy Mello’s Blue-Collar Mindset

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0700

From garage doors to a $300M empire! In this Roll Call with Chappy episode, entrepreneur Tommy Mello reveals how discipline, leadership, and mindset transformed his blue-collar hustle into a nationwide success story. #bluecollarbillionaire #businesssuccessstory #entrepreneurship #mindsetandgrowth

Discover how Tommy Mello, founder of A1 Garage Door Service, built one of America’s fastest-growing home service businesses through systems, culture, and coaching. Learn how he turned employees into millionaires, mastered financial freedom, and proved that blue-collar grit can build billion-dollar results. This interview dives deep into entrepreneurship, mindset, leadership, discipline, and the power of personal transformation. Tommy opens up about his humble roots, the mentors who shaped him, and the faith-driven mission behind his success. He shares how to invest in people, lead with integrity, and scale your company without losing heart. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or leader, this episode will ignite your drive to build an empire with purpose.

If you dream of success, this leadership podcast will inspire you to act. Whether you want to learn how to scale your business, improve your millionaire habits, or master leadership coaching, this talk will guide you. Watch this home service millionaire share simple tools for personal transformation, business motivation, and faith and business alignment. It’s the perfect story for any purpose-driven entrepreneur ready to grow in 2025.

If you’re serious about entrepreneurship, mindset, and leadership in 2025, this episode will show you how to scale your business and your life from the ground up. Watch the full podcast & grow your mindset today! Subscribe for more interviews with world-class entrepreneurs and transformation leaders.

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Mindset Transformation Journey | Devin Thompson's Story of Pain and Redemption

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0700

This is a real story of mindset transformation, how Devin Thompson went from street life to success. Born and raised in Baltimore, he faced street violence, loss, and deep pain. But instead of giving up, he changed his mindset, rebuilt his life, and found purpose. This motivational real talk podcast is about overcoming adversity, breaking generational curses, and turning pain into power. #mindsettransformation #fromstreetlifetosuccess #paintopurpose #ockycuz #overcomingadversity

In this personal growth podcast, Devin shares how he used self-discipline and inner strength to escape street life and build a positive future. He talks about life after trauma, mental focus, and how self-mastery helped him stay strong. This mindset coach interview will inspire anyone who is trying to rise from struggle, build discipline, and chase success with purpose.

Devin’s journey shows what an entrepreneur mindset and consistency can do when life gets hard. It’s a story of pain to purpose, overcoming generational trauma, and finding freedom after street life. His message is simple, if he can do it, you can too. Watch this full mindset coach story and discover how real growth begins from within.

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Prison to Recovery Story | Robbie Eggers Journey of Redemption

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Prison to Recovery Story, Robbie Eggers’ Journey of Redemption is a powerful real-life conversation on Roll Call with Chappy. This prison to recovery story dives deep into Robbie Eggers’ past from the chaos of prison life, gangs, and addiction to his incredible prison redemption story, faith, and life after prison. For anyone searching for hope, purpose, and resilience, this ex-con recovery story will show how transformation is possible. #prisontorecoverystory #prisonredemptionstory #lifeafterprison #recoveryafterprison #prisonlife #prisontransformation

In this podcast, Robbie shares his truth about addiction recovery after incarceration, overcoming addiction after prison, and how reentry after prison tested him in every way. He opens up about the reality of prison transformation, prison politics, and the personal battles that shaped his journey. More than just a real prison stories podcast, this episode is a raw look at redemption, forgiveness, and second chances. You’ll hear about how prison to purpose became his path finding strength through faith and building a new life as a father. Parenting after prison, rebuilding relationships, and choosing sobriety are at the heart of this recovery after prison journey.

Watch till the end for Robbie’s advice to anyone still struggling inside or rebuilding outside.

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Jimmy Rex | Real Estate Success & Men’s Leadership Coaching Journey

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the Roll Call with Chappy podcast. I’m your host, Peter Meyerhoff. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jimmy Rex, a top real estate expert turned men’s leadership coach. From building massive real estate success in Utah to creating We Are The They, a powerful coaching and leadership movement, Jimmy’s journey is full of lessons on mindset, growth, and authentic leadership. #jimmyrex #realestatesuccess #mensleadership

Jimmy shares how his early years shaped his drive, the lessons he learned during his Mormon mission, and the bold decision to invest $1,000 in coaching that changed the course of his life. He built a thriving real estate career, closing hundreds of homes every year and even selling a record-breaking $32M property. But beyond financial success, he realized his true purpose was helping men step into leadership, drop their masks, and live authentically.

This episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, personal growth, mindset transformation, and building strong communities. Jimmy also talks about his world travels, life-changing experiences with coaching and spirituality, and why leadership today requires vulnerability and integrity.

Whether you’re an aspiring real estate agent, an entrepreneur chasing success, or someone looking for motivation and leadership inspiration, this conversation delivers powerful lessons you can apply in your own journey.

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From Farm Boy to $505 Million Entrepreneur | Austin McFee’s Journey

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Entrepreneurship Success Story of Austin McFee , how he built a Dental Services Organization (DSO) from scratch and sold it for $505 Million. This inspiring business growth journey shows the power of partnerships, vision and relentless hard work. #entrepreneurshipsuccess #businessgrowth #startupjourney #505millionexit

In this episode of Roll Call with Chappy, we dive deep into the life of Austin McFee, who went from growing up on a farm in Utah to becoming the founder of a thriving dental services organization, which he sold for an incredible $505 million in just 3 years. This is not just a story about money, it’s about business growth, risk-taking, partnerships, and resilience. If you’re an entrepreneur, startup founder, or dreamer, this episode will inspire you to think bigger and chase your goals without limits.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

-How Austin started with no college degree
-The step-by-step process of building and scaling a DSO
-Lessons from bootstrapping vs. raising capital
-The mindset needed to overcome failures
-The reality of life after a $505 million business exit

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Childhood Trauma Recovery | Marisa LaRen’s Journey of Healing & Resilience

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Childhood trauma recovery is never an easy path, but stories like Marisa LaRen’s show the true meaning of healing and resilience. In this inspiring episode of Roll Call with Chappy, Marisa shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming abuse, surviving toxic relationships, and breaking free from generational cycles of pain. Her story is raw, powerful, and filled with lessons for anyone seeking hope and recovery. #childhoodtraumarecovery #healingjourney #abuserecovery #traumarecovery #overcomingabuse #toxicrelationshiprecovery

Growing up in an abusive household, Marisa endured physical, emotional, and mental trauma that shaped her early years. She opens up about surviving bullying, navigating toxic family dynamics, and carrying those wounds into adulthood. From leaving home at just 16 to experiencing manipulation, abusive relationships, and health struggles, her life became a test of endurance and strength.

Despite everything, Marisa found purpose in art and tattooing, using creativity as an outlet for expression and healing. She dives into the challenges of breaking old patterns, learning self-awareness, and rebuilding her life with therapy and inner work. Today, she stands as an example of resilience, courage, and empowerment showing that it is possible to rise above even the darkest experiences.

This episode is not only about childhood trauma recovery, but also about finding hope, self-love, and the strength to heal. Marisa’s story is a reminder that you are not alone, and that no matter what your past holds, you have the power to create a new future.

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Addiction Recovery Journey | From Prison & Trauma to Sobriety & Redemption

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0700

This is an Addiction Recovery Journey about finding hope after darkness. Christin Day shares her powerful sobriety story, filled with prison stories, drug addiction recovery, overcoming trauma, and faith and redemption. Her story is real, raw, and inspiring proof that no matter how far you fall, you can rise again. #addictionrecovery #sobrietyjourney #prisonstories #overcomingtrauma #drugaddictionrecovery #faithandredemption #womeninprison

In this episode, you’ll hear about the struggles of drug addiction & recovery, living through abuse, and the painful reality of women in prison. Christin Day opens up about losing custody of her children, rebuilding her life, and the strength it took to begin her sobriety journey. She shows that healing, forgiveness, and parenting in recovery are possible when you choose change.

This is more than a prison stories podcast, it’s about faith, courage, and the power of second chances. If you’re looking for inspiration for sobriety, or if you want to know how to stay sober and live with purpose, this story will move you.

Topics Covered:

Addiction Recovery Journey and how to rebuild life
Sobriety motivation 2025 for anyone struggling
Real women in prison stories and survival
Lessons on overcoming trauma and addiction
Finding faith and sobriety after loss
Building a family and parenting in recovery
Hope, healing, and life after addiction

If you believe in recovery and redemption, this story will inspire you. Watch the full episode for an honest, emotional, and uplifting look at how change is always possible.

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Carlos Reyes | From Mexican Immigrant to Real Estate Millionaire

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Carlos Reyes journey is the ultimate immigrant success story. From growing up in poverty in Mexico without running water or electricity to becoming a multi-millionaire real estate investor and entrepreneur in the U.S., his story is one of resilience, vision, and faith.
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In this inspiring episode of Roll Call with Chappy, Carlos reveals how he overcame childhood struggles, family sacrifices, and immigration challenges to build multiple businesses and create a lasting legacy. From bagging groceries at age 10 to closing real estate deals and generating millions in revenue, his path proves that no dream is too big if you have the courage and grit to chase it.

What you’ll discover in this episode:

Carlos Reyes’ powerful immigrant success story
Overcoming poverty, adversity, and setbacks
How he built wealth through real estate investing
Key lessons in entrepreneurship, mindset, and hustle
The importance of family, legacy, and giving back

This conversation is more than business. It's about hope, discipline, and the belief that anyone can rise above their circumstances. If you’ve ever dreamed of achieving financial freedom, entrepreneurship, or building generational wealth, this episode will light your fire.

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Turning Challenges into Success | Online Fitness & Mindset Coaching

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0700

Discover how Josh Friedman & Dylan Hornoff turned life’s toughest challenges into thriving online fitness and nutrition coaching careers. Learn the mindset, discipline, and business strategies that transformed their lives and can transform yours too. #onlinefitnesscoaching #mindsettransformation #fitnessbusiness #entrepreneurship #healthcoaching #relationshipgoals #successhabits

In this inspiring episode of Roll Call with Chappy, meet Josh Friedman and Dylan Hornoff , a power couple who built successful online health coaching businesses from the ground up. They share their journeys of leaving secure jobs, overcoming addiction, toxic relationships, and self-doubt, and building lives based on health, mindset, and entrepreneurship.

Josh and Dylan reveal how fitness became the foundation for mental and emotional transformation, the habits that keep them consistent, and the relationship strategies that allow them to grow together while running separate businesses. They also dive into resisting temptation, investing smartly, and creating long-term vision for success.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

How to start and grow an online coaching business from scratch
Mindset shifts that lead to fitness and life success
Building a strong relationship while building a business
Creating daily routines for focus and productivity
Faith, self-love, and resilience as success drivers
Planning for travel, investing, and future freedom

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, or someone ready to break free from limitations, this episode is packed with actionable advice and motivation to take control of your life.

Have a takeaway from this episode? Drop it in the comments and we’d love to hear your thoughts! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real, unfiltered conversations with inspiring guests. #onlinefitnesscoaching #mindsettransformation #fitnessbusiness #entrepreneurship #healthcoaching #relationshipgoals #successhabits #mindsetcoach #fitnessmotivation #personalgrowth #businesssuccess #fitnessandmindset #overcomingobstacles #onlinecoaching #motivationpodcast

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Josh Denne | Prison to Purpose – A Story of Redemption & Success

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0700

Josh Denne’s journey from prison to purpose is a powerful redemption story. In this motivational episode with Roll Call with Chappy podcast, he opens up about overcoming addiction, finding faith in God, and transforming his life into one of success, leadership, and fatherhood. #joshdenne, #prisontopurpose #redemptionstory #addictionrecovery #faithandfatherhood #mindsetshift #rollcallwithchappy

Growing up without a father, Josh fell into street life and addiction. After years of struggle, prison became his turning point. There, he experienced a mindset shift and a deep spiritual awakening. Through faith, discipline, and self-development, he rebuilt his life step by step.

From ex-convict to entrepreneur, Josh created a $200M business, mentored others, and broke the generational cycle. His story shows that true success comes from within through redemption, faith, and personal transformation.

This podcast will inspire anyone facing failure, addiction, or a difficult past. Josh shares powerful lessons on fatherhood, personal growth, and leadership after prison. It’s more than motivation. It’s a real life transformation that shows how faith, fatherhood, and focus can change everything. Whether you're looking for motivation, hope, or a roadmap to rebuild your life, this podcast is for you.

Books Mentioned:

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

How to Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie

The Bible – Matthew 6:33

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From College Dropout to Nike Model & CEO | Terrell Wallace’s Story

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0700

In this powerful episode of Roll Call with Chappy, meet Terrell Wallace, a former college athlete who became a Nike model by chance, failed at his first clothing brand, and bounced back to build Leaders Only, a thriving personal brand and lifestyle company. #terrellwallace, #entrepreneurstory, #nikeceo, #leadersonly, #successmindset, #dadlife, #brandingtips

Terrell shares raw, emotional stories about growing up between New Jersey and Portland, dealing with family separation, and how his father shaped him into the man and entrepreneur he is today. From college basketball to modeling to making $25K/month in network marketing, his journey is a blueprint for resilience, hustle, and real fatherhood.

We also talk about parenting, mental health, black fatherhood, and what it means to raise emotionally intelligent kids in 2025. If you’re chasing purpose, building a brand, or navigating fatherhood , this episode will speak to your soul.

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$12/Hour to Multi-Million Agent | Blake Clark’s Real Estate Journey

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0700

Blake Clark went from making $12/hour doing blue-collar jobs to becoming a top 1% real estate agent in Arizona. This is the raw, inspiring journey of how he built Limitless Real Estate through grit, hustle, and discipline. #realestatejourney #blakeclark #limitlessrealestate #fromnothingtosuccess #entrepreneurmindset

In this podcast, Blake Clark shares his full journey from growing up in a trailer park and losing his younger brother, to working construction, flipping car parts, and doing anything he could to survive. He opens up about getting fired from a job that pushed him into real estate, where he finally found his path.

This video is more than just a real estate story. It’s about not giving up when life gets hard. Blake talks about building a business from nothing, becoming a leader, and building a brand that helps others. His story is honest, raw, and full of real-life lessons that can help anyone whether you’re a new real estate agent, a dreamer, or just someone trying to grow.

If you’re ready to be inspired and want to know how to go from zero to success, this video is for you.

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From $1500 to Arizona’s Iconic Brand | How Michael Built State Forty Eight

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0700

From $1500 to Arizona’s Iconic Brand . In this powerful episode of Roll Call Podcast, we sit down with Michael Spangenberg, the co-founder of State Forty Eight, Arizona’s most loved clothing brand. Hear the real story of how Mike started State 48 Clothing with just $1500 and turned it into a household name known for its community impact and bold Arizona pride. #statefortyeight #mikespangenberg #clothingbrandstartup #arizonaentrepreneur

Michael shares how his passion for fashion and love for Arizona led him to build a business from scratch, all while working full-time. This is more than a clothing brand startup story . it’s a deep look into how to build a brand, create a community-driven business, and stay focused when things get tough.

We also dive into how State Forty Eight is helping others through its nonprofit work, supporting local entrepreneurs, and giving back to causes that matter. From prison to purpose, this motivational interview 2025 is packed with value for anyone chasing their dream.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a fan of fashion startup stories, or just looking for real-life business motivation, this Arizona business podcast is for you. Join us for this inspiring business success story that proves big things can start small.

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Healing from Trauma with Ayahuasca, Breathwork & Vulnerability: Anne Karber | Roll Call with Chappy

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0700

Healing from trauma isn’t easy, but it is possible. In this episode, we talk about healing from trauma through emotional healing, ayahuasca, breathwork, vulnerability, and sobriety. Anne Karber shares her raw and real story of childhood abuse, addiction, and finding peace again. #healingfromtrauma #emotionalhealing #sobriety #ayahuasca #breathwork #vulnerability #personalgrowth

This conversation covers what it feels like to grow up with pain, how we carry it into adulthood, and how to finally let it go. We explore healing from traumatic childhood experiences, healing from traumatic relationships, and how practices like breathwork for emotional healing, ayahuasca therapy for trauma, and journaling for trauma healing can help.

If you're working on your sobriety, trying to let go of past hurt, or learning how to love yourself again, this episode is for you. Whether you're just beginning your journey or are deep in your personal growth, you'll find tools and inspiration here.

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Artist/Producer/Entertainment Entrepreneur: Leland "Uncle Beats" Jones | Roll Call With Chappy

Mon, 15 May 2023 10:00:00 -0700

Leland "Uncle Beats" Jones is a well-known and successful Artist/Producer/Music Business Consultant and Entertainment entrepreneur who has worked with some of today's hottest artists from Jay-Z to Project Pat.

Uncle Beats comes from the southside of Chicago and has undergone and overcome his own battles with the criminal justice system. Uncle Beats decided to go in a different direction in life than what he grew up in by finding success in the music industry. He recognized that prison and living a life of a crime, which is often talked about it in the rap community, is not a game. No one knows this more than Uncle Beats who lost his own son to addiction.

This week's episode is all about choices and making sure you are making the right ones that align with where you want to be and go in life. Learn to take risks, and invest in yourself and what you believe in.

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We Are Designed to React Without Thinking: David Eravaci

Mon, 08 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

David's underprivileged upbringing led him down a path of rebellion and hardship. Despite this, David found a way to tap into his true self through his self-actualization to overcome his past and find peace in his presence. David firmly believes that we as people are designed to react without thinking. This can lead people into a world of anxiety, chaos, and reactionary minds. Therefore, David believes if you can control how you react to people, places, and things then you can control your life.

Presently David works in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with a focus on financial technology, natural language processing/language models, and Convolutional Neural Networks.

In this episode, learn how David went from a life of destruction and pain to working in one of today's most prominent and controversial fields of AI. Find out how he released himself from a life that was no longer serving him, to using his incredible and intelligent brain to change his circumstances for the better.

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Addiction is a Symptom of Trauma: Alejandra G

Mon, 01 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

This week's episode features my friend Alejandra. She is a licensed Chaplain/Ordained minister and a recovery coach. Most importantly, she's an incredible inspiration. Alejandra underwent extreme childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and hardship. As a result, Alejandra dove head first into alcoholism and addiction.

Alejandra became well-connected in the world of rap and television in Los Angeles when she was younger. She also had a successful shoe line that further threw her into the world of money, celebrities, and partying. As the years went on, her drinking got worse and worse until she inevitably hit rock bottom.

Alejandra discovered that she was feeling spiritually bankrupt despite growing up Christian and with a strong faith. She realized that being a believer is very different than having a relationship with God. Therefore, Alejandra decided to get sober and reconnect with her faith. Alejandra has now dedicated her life to helping and serving others who have found themselves in similar situations.

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Breaking Free & Transforming Your Life with Shaun T.

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Shaun T. is the creator of workouts INSANITY & T25, a mental health advocate, and the host of his podcast, "Trust and Believe with Shaun T." However, how he got to this level of success was no easy feat. Shaun is the survivor of the horrific sexual assault he endured during his younger years of life. Luckily, Shaun escaped from that nightmare and began his journey in life by changing his narrative, finding his path, and creating his own story.

Shaun found purpose and a home within the fitness and dance communities during college and later in life. This would set the foundation for Shaun's biggest pivot in life. Later, he would create his fitness programs and begin to help others. His true calling in life.

Shaun believes fitness is more than lifting weights and eating healthy, it's about transforming lives in EVERY aspect. Shaun's ultimate goal is to help others live their best lives by finding happiness, love, purpose, health, and abundance.

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Surviving the Deadly Opioid Epidemic and Coming Out the Other Side Triumphant: Kyle Stark

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0700

Addiction does not discriminate and it can affect anyone, at any time. No one knows this more than an opioid survivor himself, Kyle Stark. Kyle experienced the early days of the opioid epidemic when it was just beginning, and no one knew the storm that was on the horizon. Kyle was young, hard-working, and just starting his family when addiction struck him down. Despite being extremely successful in the car business, it didn’t matter; addiction had taken hold of him and it fully consumed his life.

After years of struggling with addiction, through the help of his family and his faith, Kyle eventually got sober and maintained his sobriety. His goal now is to help as many people as possible who might find themselves in a similar position as he once did.

Kyles’s philosophy is, “I will change the way we view addiction, one person at a time!”

Learn from this week’s episode what it took for Kyle to finally put the substances down and get his life back in order. Kyle has taken the experiences and life lessons he has acquired throughout his addiction and turned them into fuel for his fire to get back into the car business and find personal, financial, and physical freedom once more.

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Know That Pain is Temporary & Success Through Hard Work is Possible: Actor, Rapper, & Entrepreneur Mario Canon is BACK for Round Two

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0700

The struggles never stop. Life doesn't wait for you before it gets easier. It's important to believe in yourself and invest in your passion and dreams and go for it. Stay the course, and know that pain is temporary.

Nobody knows this more than Mario Canon.

Mario Canon is the epitome of someone who has worked tirelessly in investing in himself with a huge payoff. Mario is a musical artist, actor, business owner, and personal trainer. He is well-known for his critically acclaimed singing and acting skills and has starred on renowned television shows like Chicago PD and Empire as Charlie Dupree. However, this brilliant artist from Springfield, Illinois, is not your typical musical artist.

Mario has never been afraid to take a chance on himself. His first job opportunity was to be a personal trainer at a gym. Through this experience, he was able to learn the value of hard work and build his credit, and after putting in work there - he ended up buying the gym himself! This was his first big break and taste of financial freedom. Since then, Mario has been extremely successful in life. All because he believed in himself and knew that the hard work he put in would pay off in the end.

Giving back to the community that helped shape him and showing other individuals that there is a right path in life if they follow the course is Mario's passion. He has done just that, and he doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon.

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The Fragility of Life and Finding Your Purpose With Former NFL Player & Super Bowl Champion: Paul Kruger

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0700

Paul Kruger has an amazing story about how he was raised in the Mormon church, playing in the NFL, and what life is like after playing the game. Paul grew up in Utah and played college ball at the University of Utah. He was then drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the draft in 2009.

Paul had a ton of success and was a valuable player in the NFL having won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens, playing with the Cleveland Browns, and ending his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints. Before playing in the NFL, Paul went on a service mission through his church. Throughout this journey, he learned valuable life lessons and gained perspective on what he truly wanted out of life.

Paul thrived, worked hard, and won big in the NFL. However, he knew in his core that he wanted more out of life. After getting brutally assaulted and injured in Utah, Paul's views on life and its fragility were forever altered.

With strong ties to his faith, and knowing his calling in life has a greater purpose, Paul has taken his wins in both life and the NFL and created success in business and in his personal life as a strong family man.

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Men's Mental Health & Changing Your Life to be Successful: Justin Mercer a.k.a. The Tattooed Realtor

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0700

Justin Mercer a.k.a. "The Tattooed Realtor" joins Peter on this motivating episode. Justin decided to get into real estate after driving a semi-truck for 13 years. Before that, he worked in education as a teacher. Justin always dabbled with the idea of jumping into real estate but thought his unique and tattooed look would prevent him from succeeding. It wasn't until he hit the lowest point of his life that he fully immersed himself in this industry that changed his life and those around him.

Justin and Peter discuss how that low point in Justin's life was the catalyst for changing his career and circumstances. Justin found himself in a job he hated, despite being the best employee they had, and miserable in his relationships. So he made a change. While still working, he found the time to go to real estate school and obtain his license. Justin is now one of the more well-known real estate agents in Arizona due to his success and genius marketing capabilities.

This motivating episode with Justin will teach you that if you don't like something - change it. Have faith in yourself and your ability to achieve greatness, and don't listen to the haters. The world is always going to try and put you into a box based on how you act and look, but don't let them.

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Email: justin@calltattoo.com

I truly am grateful, but why is there so much pain inside?: Emily Hayden

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0700

In today's episode, Peter sits down with Emily Hayden. Emily is a personal trainer, nutritionist, fitness model, podcaster, YouTuber, and IFBB bikini competitor/pro. Emily's fitness beginnings date back to when she was 7 years old, helping her father train his clients in their gym. Soon, she adopted the fitness lifestyle full-time – starting a training business of her own after she graduated from college.

Today's episode and conversation lead Peter and Emily to discuss the mental and spiritual hardships Emily has had to overcome. Despite her incredible success as an entrepreneur and fitness athlete, it hasn't always been a straight path to happiness and success for Emily.

Learn from Emily in this inspirational episode how to have strength in yourself and your faith while finding points of gratitude in everyday scenarios... even when it feels like the odds are stacked against you.

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If you want it, burn the boats! Former NFL Quarterback Max Hall

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0700

I could focus on problems or spend my time looking for solutions. Former NFL Wide Receiver and CEO of SNPGD Training, Jaelen Strong

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0700

You don't know what you don't know and sometimes that's your most powerful trait. Josh Snow, Founder and CEO of oral care brand Snow

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Get used to being uncomforatable because it makes you grow the most. Entrepreneur, thought leader and Cannabis expert, Matthew Morgan

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0700

I was raised by the biggest hustler so you can't hustle me. Jane D'amelio, Philanthropy Director Right Toyota/Honda

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0700

You have to have good verbal judo. Former Corrections Sergeant, MMA Fighter and body builder, Marlena Freeman

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0700

I went from dying to winning a PGA championship within 48 hours. Celebrating 2 years of sobriety - Pro Golfer Charlie Beljan

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0700

The people closest to you should be giving you the harshest advice. He's a breath of fresh air- The anti- lawyer lawyer, Byron Browne

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0700

From surviving domestic abuse and drug use to being thrust into the national spotlight with her legal battle over unconstitutional mandates- The Patriot Barbie, Lindsey Graham

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0700

From a broken home to rehab and now helping men heal from trauma and guiding them on how to be successful in life- Wake Up Wealthy CEO Brodie Kern

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0700

You are so much more than the fear in your mind - Musician, Entrepreneur, MMA/UFC Fighter Joel "King Bau" Bauman

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0700

I dictate how hard I go. Matty Ice turns the tables on Chappy

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Inspired by the events of 911, Brendan Quisenberry joined the military, became a Green Beret and is now helping other veterans with their mental and physical health

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0700

If you want to be successful, focus on your mindset and make something a daily habit - Former NBC Titan Games competitor, Davy Michael

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0700

I'm only doing harm in this world so why am I here. Finding purpose after 17 years in prison with How to Battle CEO Carlos Vasquez

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0700

From low-income and instability to a combat-tested Special Forces Operator to CEO of Mission Ladder, a Workforce Consulting Firm - Randy Salazar

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0700

I wasn't a dealer, I was the cocaine banker - The REAL "Freeway" Rick Ross

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Wanted Dead or Alive! The Bed Hustler - Scalpa CEO Bryce Cleveland

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700

You gotta stop drinking the Koolaid and follow your calling - Ben Lyles, CEO Bikini Beans Coffee

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Sometimes you gotta be dumb enough not to quit - 2 Time Superbowl Champion, David Diaz-Infante

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700

Now that I've been through all this shit, I can get through anything - 2 time cancer warrior Matt Cable

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700

I spent years trying to break free from the box I was kept in-Kelsey Sophia, CEO The New Feminine

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0700

It's about recognizing the demons inside you and making a change, with Dale Beatty

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Listen bro, stop being a bitch and look at yourself in the mirror - O'SNAP CEO John Malott

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0700

You gotta jump and build a plan on the way down, with entrepreneur Anthony Williams

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0700

I fucked up and went for the couches. The King of side hustle, Skylar Domine

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0700

We're born into struggle but we can overcome anything, with Mental Performance Coach Danny Diaz

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0700

I can save you from drowning but you've gotta swim towards me with Brad Lea

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0700

Straight A’s in College to Drug-Running for the Cartel, Addiction, Prison, and the Road to Recovery with Megan Racer

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Peter “Chappy” Meyerhoff sits down with Megan Racer. As Megan tells her story, she paints a picture of a girl, barely an adult, who relied on others—particularly the men she dated—for validation and a sense of identity. She entered relationships for the type of lifestyle they could afford her, not for the love she could share with her partner.

Finally unable to keep up appearances, Megan quit her job and, with no options left, jumped on an opportunity offered by her dope dealer, which involved her driving to and from Mexico to do odd jobs for the cartel—with her two kids in the backseat on each and every single trip.

It was a short-lived gig. Megan was finally arrested at the border with 89 pounds of methamphetamine in the back of her truck, and she was separated from her children. She was able to sign a plea and took a lesser charge of distribution.

Megan spent 14 months in prison—living out those months on the same grounds she toured when she was in college—and spent the next year in a drug program, where she was completely determined to change for the better.

Today, Megan works in recovery, and she loves every second of it. Megan closes the conversation this way:

Topics Discussed:

[01:38] Megan’s backstory and when she began experimenting with drugs
[11:40] Living with addiction while pregnant
[15:35] Becoming sober and having her second child with the same man
[19:35] Quitting her job amid her renewed drug addiction
[25:27] Working with the cartel
[30:35] Getting arrested at the border
[37:27] The days leading up to prison
[51:29] Life in prison
[1:00:48] Working in recovery after prison
[1:06:35] Megan’s words of hope for those in prison today

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-racer-a82720224
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriginalchappy?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa6ABvtPcSSwM2LJvuLv0w

Key Quotes:

My relationships were always about getting the lifestyle I want. It was never, “What kind of love can this person give me?” It was more about, “What empty feelings could I fulfill?”
After they interrogated me, put me back in the cell and closed the door, I never felt more free in my life. Seriously. It was done. The madness—the chaos—was done.
We have such an advantage. We know the depths of hell, and we know the peaks of what it could look like. There’s nothing we have not seen. There’s nothing we cannot go through. We’ve already experienced something we didn’t think we could go through and made it out as better people.
Can you go through the worst situation of your life and become a better person? If you can, you’ll find the most success in the world, and it might not be monetary, but it will be internal, and you will spread it to other people. I 100% believe that.

Out The Mud & Self-Made with Actor, Recording Artist , & Entrepreneur, Mario Canon

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0700

Star Power The Elites, along with Mario’s own music, has the newer generations squarely in mind. He believes that it is important for the youth to have role models, and so he makes it a point to avoid profanity in his music. Truly dedicated to paying it forward, he is involved with a number of local initiatives outside of his art, including fundraisers and toy drives.

Mario grew up living a “double life” and, as a teenager, he had no aspirations besides accumulating money and earning respect on the street. It was only when his son was born later on when Mario realized that he needed to live for people other than himself.

While working at AT&T one day, he was offered an opportunity to work for free at a local gym. Motivated by opportunity, he made the jump and eventually bought that same gym. He began networking and enjoying a new lease on life defined by service to others.

All that time, Mario was still sleeping on an air mattress in an empty home, squeezing in whatever time he had left over to continue building his career as a rapper and actor.

Mario goes on to share how he finally found that momentum that allowed him to share the stage with industry legends (Twista and Bow Wow among them), while building a number of successful businesses all the while. He preaches gratitude, honesty, and being unashamed about wanting more out of life while never forgetting to thank God for the gifts one is currently enjoying.

Connect with Mario Canon:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscanon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficalMarioCanon/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SmSbCbvt5z1zST9lfvNR2?autoplay=true
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1lMQuZ_unTndaVwXTgSd6g
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCCyR1qhmIye2Lb-S7GcCESA
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/thisiscanon

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriginalchappy?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa6ABvtPcSSwM2LJvuLv0w

Topics Discussed:

[02:13] Mario’s backstory and early struggles
[12:05] Building his music and acting career
[14:39] How Mario got the opportunity to work with Twista and other big names
[22:08] Why Mario doesn’t regret the many challenges he had to face in his past
[24:09] Rubbing shoulders with even more celebrity rappers as an independent artist
[28:05] Waking up grateful, everyday
[32:35] What music means to Mario
[34:59] Mario’s goals for 2022
[36:19] Mario’s advice to those struggling right now

Dan Fleyshman: Tactical Lessons from Millionaire Entrepreneur & His Mission to Save the World

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0700

In 1999, Dan got his start in business in his late teens by investing $43,000 in savings, which he was “supposed” to use for college, to start his own clothing brand Who's Your Daddy. At 18 years old, the business cracked $1 million, and at 19, it reached $9.5 million. At 23, he took Who’s Your Daddy public relaunched as an energy drink brand under the same name—making Dan the youngest owner of a publicly-traded company in history.

In 2008, a decade after founding his first business, Dan tried his hand at creating an online poker site. It was short-lived; yet, Dan points to that first true failure in his career as being key to all of the wins he continued to experience moving forward.

Now with multiple massive business successes under his belt, Dan has a powerful desire to pay it forward. His philanthropic initiatives include a venture to backpacks for the homeless, as well as Thanksgiving food drives. He says that his ultimate dream is to save the world, not for any sort of recognition, but so that other people become inspired by his example and replicate what he was able to accomplish.

Dan closes the conversation talking about the mental and tactical secrets to connecting and collaborating with high-profile individuals, and how anybody regardless of their age or background can get unstuck and pursue their true calling in life today.

Topics Discussed:

[01:37] Dan’s backstory and early business success
[05:22] Starting an online poker site at 27 (and losing it overnight)
[10:54] Dealing with his first major business failure
[12:58] How Dan uses social media for business
[17:18] Working with the Kardashians and the power of collabs
[22:53] Dan’s philanthropic initiatives
[30:28] Dan’s goal to save the world and other projects
[35:05] Finding work-life balance
[38:30] How to connect and collaborate with high-profile individuals
[40:58] How to get unstuck

Connect with Dan Fleyshman:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoryceo/
Instagram - (@danfleyshman) - https://www.instagram.com/danfleyshman/
Instagram - (@modelcitizenfund) - https://www.instagram.com/modelcitizenfund/
Elevator Studio - https://elevator.studio/
Book: How to Set-Up Your Personal Brand for Under $1,000 - https://buythisbook.com/

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Website: https://petermeyerhoff.com/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Meyerhoff/100008245219126/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriginalchappy?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa6ABvtPcSSwM2LJvuLv0w

Key Quotes:

The bad things that happened literally forged who I am as a person.
I want to save the world. It’s a very lofty goal, but it’s real. I have clear visions of ways I want to save the world, and none of it is for me. I don’t want a pat on the back to do it. I want to do the things so that people can replicate what I do.
Is your future worth more than your uncomfortability?

Becoming an Ex-Con Filmmaker, Journalist, & Earning Master's Degree While Serving 21 Years in Prison with Seth Ferranti

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Peter “Chappy” Meyerhoff sits down with ex-con filmmaker Seth Ferranti.

A military brat, Seth was into drugs at the ripe young age of 13. At age 19 in high school, he had built an empire, supplying around 15 colleges across five states. In 1991, he became one of the first targets in the expanded war on drugs. He was initially arrested on the state level for “conspiracy to distribute LSD”. But upon discovering his extensive, nationwide network, he was reindicted at the federal level with a Continuing Criminal Enterprise (CCE) charge.

Seth decided to fake his suicide in order to avoid jail time and moved to L.A. to lay low until all was forgotten. However, y then, he was one of the U.S. Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted Fugitives and it was quickly discovered that his “suicide” was a hoax. He was incidentally arrested when a shop owner called the cops after finding Seth and a friend smoking a joint behind his property, and in three days, the police matched Seth’s prints.

At 23 years old, Seth was sentenced to 25 years.

Determined to move past this period in his life as fast as he could, Seth found refuge in education. His love for writing and studying brought him a surprising amount of success while in prison: Seth earned three college degrees, including a Master’s, wrote 22 books on gangsters, drug lords, and prison gangs, and, alongside his wife, founded a publishing house and website, Gorilla Convict, and started a career as a journalist writing for VICE, Penthouse, and others.

After being released he started making films. In 2017, Seth wrote and produced White Boy, which is currently on Netflix. He currently has numerous projects in production and development.

Topics Discussed:

[00:18] Seth’s story
[07:12] Losing his empire and going to prison
[12:15] Faking his own death
[21:25] Getting sentenced to 25 years at 23 years old
[25:28] Graduating with a Master’s and starting a writing career behind bars
[40:37] Writing for VICE in prison and working with his wife to found Gorilla Convict
[49:08] Making films after his release from prison
[56:41] Seth’s current projects

Connect with Seth Ferranti:

Website: https://www.gorillaconvict.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethferranti/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SethFerrantiOfficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sethferranti?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_PX5yFrMT-hm_xGQMyMU0w
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-ferranti-90a59440/

Connect with Peter Meyerhoff:

Website: https://petermeyerhoff.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter_meyerhoff/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Meyerhoff/100008245219126/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriginalchappy?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chann

It’s Never Too Late! Transformation & Finding Purpose After 17 Years in Prison with Carlos Vasquez

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0700

Peter “Chappy” Meyerhoff sits down with Carlos Vasquez. The two met not long after Carlos was released from prison six months prior to this conversation.

As a child, Carlos dreamed of becoming a baseball player, and he had a seemingly picture-perfect Catholic upbringing. Everything changed around the time he turned 13 when he discovered that his father had a secret family. Almost without warning, his dad abandoned his real family to be with them, forcing Carlos’s mom to take on three jobs to support her children. Not long after that, his 16-year-old sister became pregnant, and Carlos himself hit the streets.

He was quickly initiated into the gang life and committed his first crime—armed robbery—at the age of 15 and, at 18, he was faced with a 20-year sentence with two strikes. Now suicidal and thinking he would never leave that place, Carlos went to prison with the intention of “being the craziest person that anybody has ever seen.”

13 years into his sentence, however, his life took a dramatic turn. He recalls being in the hole, totally alone with his own thoughts, and asking himself the question, “I’ve made it this far and I’m still alive. Why am I not dead? Maybe I need to do it.”

He mulled over that thought for the next few days until he and a chaplain crossed paths. He offered Carlos a Bible, which he proceeded to read cover-to-cover. Around the same time, he received a letter from a friend who had just received a 110-year sentence. That friend was 15 years old, and it was partly due to Carlos’s influence that he went down a similarly dark path.

That was the final straw for Carlos. He committed—to God and to himself—that he was going to change. He decided to take back control of his life. At the same time, he believes that God led him to become a role model for men and boys who are currently going through the same dark phase he did.

In Carlos’s own words: “Something told me: ‘You’re not supposed to just walk away. You’re supposed to put yourself back in that place and help change the culture. Use your influence. Use your leadership and communication skills to help these guys find the inspiration to change.’”

Topics Discussed

[01:41] Carlos’s story
[05:29] How Carlos ended up in prison for the first time
[07:32] Carlos’s mindset going into prison
[11:22] Surviving prison life for 20 years
[13:04] What led Carlos to give up the gang life
[17:17] Carlos’s challenging path forward as a new man
[26:17] How Carlos was feeling as he was released and his first days out of prison
[31:29] About Carlos’s work with the Prep Foundation
[36:31] Carlos’s message to his younger self
[42:22] What’s next for Carlos?
[46:26] Speaking to former fellow inmates 100 days after Carlos’s release
[48:51] Carlos’s final message of hope

Connect with Carlos Vasquez:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carlos_s_vasquez/?hl=en
Instagram partnershipforreentryprogram - https://www.instagram.com/partnershipforreentryprogram/?hl=en

Connect with Peter Meyerhoff:

Website: https://petermeyerhoff.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter_meyerhoff/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Meyerhoff/100008245219126/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriginalchappy?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa6ABvtPcSSwM2LJvuLv0w

Turning a Life Experience of Prison, Drugs, & Gangs into Helping People Find Success & Recovery with D.J Cruse

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0700

Peter “Chappy” Meyerhoff sits down with DJ Cruse, who works for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry as a Program Project Specialist II.

Since he was a boy, DJ had an unquenchable fascination with the military and envisioned a career for himself in the Armed Forces, where he would become a Green Beret and, once he had accomplished all he could with the Army, join the police force and lead SWAT in a major city.

When he was a kid, DJ’s love for adventure first led him to join the Boy Scouts. To anyone from the outside looking in, the young DJ seemed to be on a bright and promising path. And he was—until his insatiable curiosity and openness to new experiences nudged him down a dark detour towards the dangerous world of drugs, alcohol, and gangs. He was only 12 years old when that downward spiral began.

DJ landed in prison for the first time as a ninth grader, where he spent the next six months getting into fights with his fellow inmates and essentially doing everything that didn’t involve learning from his mistakes. He picked up right where he left off once he was out, and would later find himself behind bars once again. That next sentence would last 170 months, or just over 14 years.

It was on December 14, 2017 when DJ regained his freedom. He was still a lost, scared, and unstable mess of a man, but he was determined to make a change. Sometime following his release, he was invited by a friend to a local church where he was quite literally floored by the presence of God. He also underwent rehab, which finally allowed him to come to terms with who he had become over the past three decades, and from there he would chart a new course.

Today, DJ’s life is defined by giving back, 24/7. Not only does he now work for the Department of Corrections, but he has also partnered with the ministry IdentiFreed, whose purpose is to “spread the gospel to the church, recovery, homeless and incarcerated community and to the nations on a global scale.”

Topics Discussed:

[02:03] DJ’s story
[06:18] Getting introduced to drugs in the sixth grade and his first time in prison
[13:25] DJ’s odd jobs following his release from prison
[17:51] DJ’s transformation
[22:25] What DJ does for a living today
[27:35] A life of giving back, 24/7
[36:46] How Chappy and DJ’s stories have impacted their community
[43:26] DJ’s parting message to moms and dads who need a piece of hope

Connect with DJ Cruse:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcruse139/?hl=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/david.cruse.39904

Connect with Peter Meyerhoff:

Website: https://petermeyerhoff.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter_meyerhoff/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Meyerhoff/100008245219126/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriginalchappy?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa6ABvtPcSSwM2LJvuLv0w

Key Quotes:

[My transformation] was nothing short of a miracle and I give it all up to God. I say Jesus knocked me out and woke me up. ~DJ
If you go to the Department of Corrections in any state, you have basically faced the worst thing that America has to throw at you. We were ostracized and kicked out of the community—for good reason—and bagged and tagged and cuffed and stuffed, and sent out to live in cages like some dogs. ~DJ
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Q&A & Lessons Learned with PharmD & Entrepreneur, Taylor Martin

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0700

Chappy kicks things off by offering a perspective shift by bringing up his wholehearted belief that “your worst day out on the street is a hundred times better than your best day in prison.”

“To get a different perspective,” he continues, “you’ve got to look at somebody who has a worse situation than you.”

Chappy goes on to share how he had to rewire his brain the second he was released from prison. He talks about all the people around him who had to remind him that, in the real world, threatening others, asserting your dominance, and everything else that was acceptable—expected, even—in the prison yard is completely off-limits outside those walls.

Taylor and Chappy close out the show with a discussion on making an impact. With a little faith, a focus on keeping things in perspective, and constantly reminding yourself that everyone has a purpose, seemingly insignificant decisions will result in a life full of blessings not only for you, but for everyone that you touch.

Topics Discussed:

Taylor’s background
Lessons about bouncing back that Taylor learned from the podcast
What Chappy told himself when he was sent to prison at the age of 18
What Chappy would tell someone on their first and last day in prison
Why Chappy was so calm when he was convicted
Chappy’s ultimate goal in his life’s “third act”
Getting through solitary confinement
Chappy’s last year in prison
Adjusting to life fresh out of prison
How Chappy manages his anger
How to raise your self-confidence
Chappy’s prison workouts
Making an impact after prison

Connect with Guest:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.brutefit/

Connect with Peter:

Website: https://petermeyerhoff.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter_meyerhoff/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Meyerhoff/100008245219126/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriginalchappy?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa6ABvtPcSSwM2LJvuLv0w

Key Quotes:

Fitness can not only build your self-confidence, but also relieve stress and make you not do stupid things or say mean things because, by the time I’m done doing cardio, I’m ready for a nap. ~Chappy
Your worst day out on the street is a hundred times better than your best day in prison. ~Chappy
Whatever [your] situation is, that problem is miniscule compared to what you can accomplish if you literally just wake up and you’re thankful. ~Taylor
To get a different perspective, you’ve got to look at somebody who has a worse situation than you. ~Chappy
Everybody’s got a purpose in this world and everybody’s good at something. ~Chappy

From a Drug Problem & Prison Sentence to Country Music Star: Josh Scott on Transformation & Second Chance to do Right

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0700

Peter “Chappy” Meyerhoff sits down with country music superstar Josh Scott.

After losing his dad due to medical malpractice, Josh turned to meth, which “made everything in life that was important unimportant, and all the dumb shit that’s unimportant really important.” He proceeded to go “off the deep end” and ended up in prison in 2005 at the age of 27.

Josh went straight back to drugs after he was released and, soon after, he came across a string of opportunities that eventually led him to a breakthrough gig in Las Vegas. At that point, the majority of Josh’s life was a terrible combination of showbiz, and drug and gambling addiction. He lived a double life: performing three days, committing felonies and rubbing shoulders with the mob the other four days.

As fate would have it, Josh found himself in jail for another nine years and ended up missing out on countless milestones in the lives of his family, including his son’s graduation. His lengthy time behind bars was a transformative period in his life and taught him lessons he would never forget.

Today, not only is Josh a successful country music artist, but he also dedicates his time to doing good in the lives of others, from his various philanthropic initiatives to coaching her daughter’s high school basketball team.

“God gave me a second chance,” says Josh. “He gave me an angle to do some good, and that’s all I want to do.”

Topics Discussed:

[02:11] Josh’s upbringing and why he ended up in prison
[12:05] Going back to drugs after a year-and-a-half in prison
[14:52] Another nine years in prison
[22:22] Why gratitude is the key to thriving in life
[27:00] The profound meaning behind Josh’s song, This Time
[31:24] Finding success after prison
[44:48] How prison changed Chappy and Josh’s approach to life and career
[58:25] Josh’s thoughts on money
[1:03:16] Josh’s parting advice to listeners

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Key Quotes:

I’m not proud of my past, but I’m also not ashamed of it because it molded me into the individual I am today. ~Josh
The higher my gratitude level is, the better off I’m going to be and the more success I want to have and the more people I want to be able to help. ~Chappy
God’s not going to get you out of it, but He’ll get you through it. ~Josh
Anything is possible. There are no limitations to what you can do because you’ve been to prison. The people who have limitations are those who put the limitations on themselves. ~Josh

God, Family, Freedom with Pinal County Sheriff, Mark Lamb

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0700

Peter “Chappy” Meyerhoff sits down with Sheriff Mark Lamb of Pinal County.

Listen in as Sheriff Lamb touches on his days as an entrepreneur years before his foray into law enforcement at the age of 34. He speaks in particular of his involvement in bringing the number of drive-by shootings in Arizona’s Navajo Reservation from 76 in 2009 down to 0 in 2011.

He was elected Sheriff of Pinal County, Arizona in 2017, initially inspired by a decision to make a big impact on his community due to his dissatisfaction with the Obama administration.

Asked about the keys to success and looking past money as the end-goal, Sheriff Lamb talks about the importance of deciding on a cause to fight for beyond one’s own personal gain.

He crucially defines the difference between believing that you’re “special” versus believing that you’re “unique”, and that the latter is fundamental to helping you discover your strengths and purpose while keeping your ego at bay.

Sheriff Lamb explains how he used the marketing concepts he learned as a business owner and applied them to his benefit while running for Sheriff, and then to improve upon the current Department after he was elected.

He goes on to share how he used his platform as Sheriff to promote God, family, and freedom, including establishing the subscription-based streaming service American Sheriff Network.

Topics Discussed:

[02:10] Mark’s life before becoming Sheriff
[05:22] Dealing with gangs in Arizona’s Navajo Reservation
[07:59] Moving to Pinal County and becoming Sheriff
[10:20] Taking advantage of your strengths to achieve success and create a legacy
[15:42] Innovating the Sheriff’s Department
[18:54] Programs that Sheriff Lamb is most proud of
[26:04] How American Sheriff Network came to be
[31:22] Sheriff Mark’s plans for the future

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Surviving Prison & Life with the Never Ending Support of my Brother Matt Jr.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0700

Peter “Chappy” Meyerhoff sits down with his brother Matt Jr.. The younger Meyerhoff looks back on the horror of witnessing his older brother’s descent into drugs and thievery, while feeling powerless to help since Matt was only an 8th grader at the time.

Matt remembers endless nights filled with tears following Peter’s sentencing and enduring those 12 long years with nothing but hope in his heart.

He recalls Peter’s release and the grand welcome he prepared for his brother, including a festive gathering of family and friends and a brand new flatscreen TV.

This, of course, wasn’t the end of the darkest chapter of the Meyerhoffs’ lives. Matt then reflects on those first few moments after hearing the news that Peter overdosed on drugs and his initial doubts that Peter would ever become sober.

Finally, Matt assures Peter that giving up on his brother has never—and will never—become a possibility in his mind.

Soon after Peter’s decision to quit the car business right on the heels of his best month, Matt could see that there would be no limits to the amount of success and significance that would come Peter’s way in the coming years.

Topics Discussed:

[01:26] Growing up as Peter’s brother
[03:07] What it was like to see Peter’s descent and going to jail for 12 years
[07:46] The fear of extensions to Peter’s sentence
[12:47] Matt reflects on the day Peter was finally released from prison
[19:39] The day of Peter’s overdose
[22:58] Why Matt knew he would never give up on Peter
[26:27] Matt’s reaction to Peter’s decision to quit at the car business after his best month

Connect with Peter Meyerhoff:

Website
Instagram
TikTok
Facebook
Email: petermeyerhoff.info@gmail.com

Key Quotes:

I knew when I didn’t die that day that I was saved for a much bigger purpose, and it’s to help people save lives. ~Chappy
I know you were going to be successful doing whatever the fuck you want. Whatever you decide, literally anything, you’re just going to grind until it happens. If one thing doesn’t work out, you’ll find another thing. ~Matt
One thing that prison taught me was hustle. When you don’t have too many options, you acquire a great knack to just figure shit out. ~Chappy

Overcoming a 12 Year Prison Sentence, Drug Addiction, & Near Death Overdose Experience

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0700

Peter “Chappy” Meyerhoff kicks off the podcast with three very special guests: his father Matt, mother Celeste, and stepmother Lynette.

Listen in as the Meyerhoffs reflect on the most trying chapters in their family’s lives beginning with the moments that led up to a false accusation of sexual assault thrown at a then-teenaged Peter, to the drug-fueled downward spiral and falling out with his family that immediately followed, to his finally getting arrested at the age of 18.

Peter was sentenced to jail for 12 years—an absolute shock to both him and his family who expected no more than six years after Peter took the plea bargain. They describe the horror of the moment when the judge read his sentencing and how they all coped in the days that immediately followed.

In spite of all this, the Meyerhoffs’ troubles had just begun. Peter, who was determined to garner respect among his inmates, got involved in prison politics and continued to abuse drugs while doing his time.

Even after being released from prison, Peter’s most life-changing experience was yet to come. He found comfort in drinking alcohol in this new life and, before he knew it, he woke up one morning in an ambulance and was informed that he had overdosed on drugs while intoxicated and was close to death when he was found.

As he lay on that hospital bed, the switch finally flipped. Peter recalls telling himself, over and over, that he would not let this latest chapter in his troubled life be his last. He knew that he had to make a real change.

This was the seed of an epiphany that would inspire Peter to become a role model to others. By sharing his story and the events that finally motivated him to turn his life around, Peter proves that redemption is a very real thing, and that there is life after prison.

Topics Discussed:

[01:51] Peter’s upbringing, according to his parents
[06:04] The moment Peter started straying down the wrong path
[12:12] Peter’s family’s reaction to his falsely being accused of sexual assault
[24:40] Why Matt believed that prison was the only way to save Peter’s life
[28:38] How Peter and his parents felt when he was sentenced to 12 years in prison
[38:53] The days following the sentencing
[46:22] Peter’s institutionalization
[51:41] Peter’s involvement in prison politics
[55:58] Why the halfway point of Peter’s sentence was the “easiest” part
[1:06:23] The moment Peter was finally released from prison
[1:11:51] Peter’s drug overdose
[1:18:32] Did Peter’s parents believe he would ever achieve sobriety?
[1:24:38] The reaction to Peter quitting his job to pursue his purpose
[1:26:54] Do Peter’s parents have confidence in his new life plan?

Connect with Peter Meyerhoff:

Website
Instagram
TikTok
Facebook
Email: petermeyerhoff.info@gmail.com

Key Quotes:

There are a lot of good guys in the prison system that just made bad choices under the influence of drugs and alcohol. ~Matt
I just want to let the public know that this is a thing that happens to regular families. We were a regular family. We weren’t from the hood. I had no reason to go to fucking reason. I had no reason to get involved with drugs. I want to show that it happens to everybody. No matter what you fucking do to your life and how many times you ruin your life and how many times you fucked up shit—it’s never too late to change who you are as a person, and it’s never too late to become successful. ~Chappy