PART 1: It doesn't matter how much money you got. Or how bad you're financial situation is. Pain is the one thing in the world everyone can relate to. You could try to run from them; you can self-medicate with drugs and or alcohol. You can't run from it, and you can't escape it. It's apart of life! And the decisions you make on how you deal with it will determine how bad your next experience with pain will be. PART 2: Don't dwell on an error. A mistake does not define who are.

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Mychal Pagan has spent 15 years of his life in prison. Throughout his life, being vulnerable to his circumstances had forced him to look outside himself for validation. His childhood trauma had set the tone for self-destruction. While Mychal's talent laid dormant, it took prison for Mychal's discovery. Listen in!

Aiyuba Thomas is an NYU alumnus, graduating from NYU with a Bachelors's degree. But, before Aiyuba got to this point, his growing pains helped change his life forever. He grew up in Hollis Queens and East New York, to experience the Carceral State of New York. Taking a plea... For a robbery1 to satisfy all other charges. Sentenced to 5 and 5. Aiyuba is a great man of wisdom and knowledge. Listen in!

Italo Sanchez has been to prison quite a few times as a youth, but his last visit was the straw that broke the camel's back. Accused of having a gun in his possession, Italo maintains his innocence. The only thing Italo was guilty of was being loyal to a friend who disregarded their friendship. Listen in to this powerful story and message.

Italo Sanchez has been to prison quite a few times, but his last visit was the straw that broke the camel's back. Innocent of a gun charge, Italo was guilty of being loyal to a friend who disregarded his friendship. Listen in to this story.

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Jerrel's journey happened when he was at his lowest, in prison. But it did not stop him from accomplishing his dream goals. Listen in! This brother has an amazing heart and soul.

Pt. 2 of me talking about my growing pains.

My brother Quintin Murray, founder of Higher Achiever Project and Say Word: let's talk about It, speaks on his experiences being inside the Department of Corruption. How facing 75 years in prison and receiving a sentence of 15 years saved his life.

Living a life of a lie! Trying to be something I'm not led me to do some hard times in New York Corrections. Facing 25 years of life, fighting for my freedom for two years, and finally receiving a second chance. Turning my life around by introducing Jesus Christ to a friend, doing introspection, and self-educating myself helped me through some rough times in my life.