Escape The Odds

Escape The Odds

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Escape The Odds episodes

  • Episode 32, Pipe Dreams, Kevin Anderson
    Kevin Anderson grew up hustling on the streets of Minneapolis and St. Louis at 12 years old. Business has always been a part of his DNA. Bit after several years in a Texas prison, He went from supplying cocaine to a master plumber as CEO of Ardent Plumbing. He has created a 7 figure legitimate business from scratch. Employs indivuals with as he like to say a "F" on their report card( felony).
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    35 min
  • The other side of the law,#31, Kaysia Earley
    Kaysia Earley thought her dreams of becoming an attorney was shattered when she was arrested on felony embezzlement. But for God, she returned to the same courtroom and thanked her judge who had sentenced her more than a decade prior. Listen to this remarkable story of perseverance.
    44 min
  • “Cut from a different cloth” episode 30,Tone Svccess
    “Tone Success” has always done things differently rather in the streets as major heroin dealer or in his new hustle, the apparel industry. He has created a clothing brand SVCCESS that’s worn by celebrities and every day people seeking success. After time in federal prison on drug charges he knew he had to switch hustles. Listen as he breaks down his story and how he has built a time tested clothing brand. @SVccessclothingnyc
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    34 min
  • Razor blade sharp. David Todd Groom Fly..#29
    ( watch full episode escapingtheodds.com David Todd spent 20 years in prison for 1st degree homicide and attempted murder. During his time away he honed his skill as a barber and now runs Groom Fly Salon. Check out the amazing story and biz tips.
    32 min
  • Surviving Cabrini Greens projects
    ( Watch video podcast www.Escapingtheodds.com Pete "Esau" Keller made it out of one of Chicago's most dangerous housing projects. In and out of the penitentary and gun fights most of his life provided the experience to reach the youth with his organization ULON.life. He has penned an autobiograohy entitled Pete Keller, The Canrini Green Chronicles. This is a Must Read!!!
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    35 min
  • Episode. 27. Change is the new hustle. Ed Hennings
    Watch video podcast www.Escapingtheodds.com . At 24,ED Hennings was sentenced to 40 years in prison for a homicide. After redeeming himself, he set on a path to change his life whether he was coming home or not. Ed has started a successful trucking company, Salon, Beard oil product, motivational speaker and Author. Tune in to an impactful story.
    51 min
  • NACA , Buy back the Block episode 26
    Tim Armour is the regional Director of training at NACA.com which is a not fir profit organization assisting individuals obtain property through the partnership with Bank of America. They provide no money down, no closing cost and below average interest rates. This is a great program for someone whose coming home from incarceration or who needs a fresh start.
    49 min
  • Episode 25, Lucas AlvarezBehind the Music
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    From a Decade in federal prison on Heroin charges to running a state of the art multimedia creation studio, Lucas”Blaze”Alvarez is bouncing back with avenges. His career in the Entertainment industry dates back prior to his incarceration with collaborations with hip hop heavy hitters. He is behind the scenes but ahead of the game. Enjoy the show. Blaze_getlikeme on Instagram
    37 min
  • Risky Business Episode 24

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    Pierre Baker is the best example of "Doing the time and not letting the time Do You" .He's been incarcerated for  marijuana and a robbery charge, but  some how created an online affiliate marketing business FROM PRISON . He started a thousand dollar business  before he left prison. This brother is unstoppable! I look forward to seeing what the future holds upon his release. Stay tuned! facebook @pierrebaker

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    40 min
  • From prison to purpose, Eric Salzenstein episode 22
    (watch full podcast video https://www.escapingtheodds.com/ )Since his childhood, Eric Salzenstein has always been a go getter. Growing up in sunny Orlando, Florida was not always sunshine and beaches. His ambition led him down a dark path of addiction and fast money. In 2012, he was arrested for a armed robbery in what prosecutors would describe as a drug deal gone bad. He was sentenced to 4 years in state prison. This is where his personal and professional development began to take root. Erik learned to take that same ambitious energy and apply it to a legitimate grind. He now runs a successful Business coaching firm. Check out the youtube interview https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC9K_SgEDsCpZsxk2Gao6xbg
    36 min

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Escaping the Odds highlights individuals who were impacted by the criminal justice system and who are now entrepreneurs and business leaders.