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From Prison Cells to Purpose: Manny’s Full Transformation Story
In this episode, we sit down with our brother Manny, and man… this one is powerful on a different level. Manny takes us through the real journey, his childhood, the streets, 11 prison terms, toxic relationships, addiction, and the moment everything finally shifted.
This isn’t just a story about surviving. It’s about choosing to break every generational chain, finding faith again, rebuilding from the ground up, and stepping boldly into recovery and leadership.
Manny opens up about the crash that sent him back to prison for the 11th time, the divine moment that woke him up, and the tough decisions he had to make to rebuild his life with integrity. He shares how his wife Misty committed to her own healing, how they built healthy boundaries, and how both of them stepped into the work of helping others change their lives.
From getting into Odyssey House, to walking alone for months because he refused to compromise his recovery, to discovering his purpose as a peer support specialist, Manny shows exactly what real transformation looks like.
And now? He’s the co-founder of Level Up IOP, helping men and women all across the state break old cycles, rebuild their families, and find themselves again.
This episode is raw, inspiring, full of wisdom, and packed with the type of experience you can’t learn in any classroom. We’re honored Manny trusted us with his story.
00:00 – Manny’s early struggles with co-dependency & relationships05:15 – Crash, arrest, and the divine moment that changed everything12:20 – Realizing the impact on his daughter & choosing a new path17:40 – Prison tension, standing on principles, and refusing to “check in”22:55 – Getting back to Conquest & discovering leadership29:10 – Sentencing day: the moment the judge changed Manny’s life34:30 – Misty’s recovery, boundaries, and rebuilding their relationship41:45 – Running an honest program & learning to walk alone48:20 – Becoming a peer support specialist and giving back55:50 – Building Level Up IOP & helping people statewide
01:03:20 – Manny’s message to anyone fighting addiction or incarceration
Sponsor: https://renaissanceranch.net/
Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/smaqs.mafia.uso/
Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/caged.no.more.pod/
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By Smaqs MafiausoIn this episode, we sit down with our brother Manny, and man… this one is powerful on a different level. Manny takes us through the real journey, his childhood, the streets, 11 prison terms, toxic relationships, addiction, and the moment everything finally shifted.
This isn’t just a story about surviving. It’s about choosing to break every generational chain, finding faith again, rebuilding from the ground up, and stepping boldly into recovery and leadership.
Manny opens up about the crash that sent him back to prison for the 11th time, the divine moment that woke him up, and the tough decisions he had to make to rebuild his life with integrity. He shares how his wife Misty committed to her own healing, how they built healthy boundaries, and how both of them stepped into the work of helping others change their lives.
From getting into Odyssey House, to walking alone for months because he refused to compromise his recovery, to discovering his purpose as a peer support specialist, Manny shows exactly what real transformation looks like.
And now? He’s the co-founder of Level Up IOP, helping men and women all across the state break old cycles, rebuild their families, and find themselves again.
This episode is raw, inspiring, full of wisdom, and packed with the type of experience you can’t learn in any classroom. We’re honored Manny trusted us with his story.
00:00 – Manny’s early struggles with co-dependency & relationships05:15 – Crash, arrest, and the divine moment that changed everything12:20 – Realizing the impact on his daughter & choosing a new path17:40 – Prison tension, standing on principles, and refusing to “check in”22:55 – Getting back to Conquest & discovering leadership29:10 – Sentencing day: the moment the judge changed Manny’s life34:30 – Misty’s recovery, boundaries, and rebuilding their relationship41:45 – Running an honest program & learning to walk alone48:20 – Becoming a peer support specialist and giving back55:50 – Building Level Up IOP & helping people statewide
01:03:20 – Manny’s message to anyone fighting addiction or incarceration
Sponsor: https://renaissanceranch.net/
Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/smaqs.mafia.uso/
Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/caged.no.more.pod/