In this episode, I interview my friend, Kendall Ebanks, a former elite boxer and MDK brother, about his experiences with the Ivy Ridge program (as seen on Netflix).

Kendall shares his background and journey to becoming a boxer, highlighting the role of chaos and survival in shaping his resilience.

We discuss the deceptive marketing tactics used by programs like Ivy Ridge, which promise to help troubled teens but often subject them to abuse.

Kendall emphasizes the importance of awareness and the need to protect vulnerable individuals from such programs. He also shares his mindset of pivoting and adjusting in the face of adversity, and how he has turned trauma into a superpower.

In this conversation, Kendall shares his experience at Ivy Ridge and the impact it had on him.

He emphasizes the long-term effects of the program on identity and the desperate measures some kids took to escape. Kendall shares his journey of resilience and overcoming trauma, and offers advice for those feeling stuck.

He concludes by discussing his legacy and the positive impact he wants to make in the world.

What an amazing episode! Thank you, Kendall.