The odds were stacked from the get-go for Quandell. He grew up on the poor side of Detroit, Michigan, falling into gang activity, and, although he never used drugs, his life trajectory was greatly impacted by his decisions.

He became a father at age 16 and again at age 19. Having never dealt with his past experiences, after a 3rd suicide attempt, he found himself admitted into a psychiatric hospital. And that's when his life turned around. He learned where he was responsible for everything in his life and discovered a new meaning of success for himself in the process.

Follow Quandell's journey, through his own words, from self-hatred to self-love, from acceptance to forgiveness, and how he is creating ripples in other people's lives through his clothing line and support of others in his community today. He shares tools that helped him and the one piece of advice that changed his whole perspective of his unforeseen future.

Quandell's story starts pretty heavy, but the mood quickly lightens when he begins to talk about his son and the pride he feels for him. Quandell shares his perspective on parenting from growing up as a teen parent and the lessons he gleaned from his own experience. 

The interview concludes with Quandell's book recommendations for life and business, and one final piece of advice the world could definitely practice more of - even behind the masks.

I was reminded of a piece of advice shared in Netflix's series "Cobra Kai" that Mr. Laruso received in the latest season: "Put good into the world and, good returns back to you." (If you loved the "Karate Kid" movies, you'll love this series! Even if you didn't see them all, it doesn't matter. It goes back to specific moments in previous movies and is wittingly written.)

Resources/Quandell's Book Recommendations:

• Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself  by Dr. Joe Dispenza

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