In today’s episode of 'Count Time Now, host Fred Ward sits down with Dante Ferguson, also known as Iceberg Ferg, to discuss his remarkable transformation from a gang leader to a youth violence intervention advocate. They delve into their initial meeting, Dante's challenging past and gang affiliations, and the profound personal growth he has undergone over the years. Dante shares his harrowing experiences, the adverse childhood events that shaped his life, and his newfound mission to guide at-risk youth away from a path of violence. The conversation also introduces an innovative curriculum, ACE to ACEs, aimed at addressing adverse childhood experiences and reshaping young lives.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:44 First Meeting and Initial Impressions

01:47 Challenges in Violence Intervention Work

02:38 Gang Affiliation and Its Impact

04:12 Growth and Transformation

06:05 Adverse Childhood Experiences

07:42 The Making of Iceberg Ferg

12:04 Reformation and Realizations

15:32 Understanding the Impact of Trauma

16:48 A Life-Changing Experience

16:59 The Turning Point

17:45 A New Perspective on Life

18:46 Introducing the ACE to ACEs Curriculum

20:31 Personal Reflections on Adverse Childhood Experiences

22:27 The Reality of Trauma

24:50 The Path to Transformation

27:36 A Message of Hope and Dedication