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From Prison Walls to Community Leader
Reinventing Gary Shepherd
I’ve got one of the best stories I’ve ever shared. I recently hosted an extraordinary guest on my YouTube channel, The Clarity Channel, with yours truly. (I’d love it if you subscribe!)
Gary Shepherd transformed his life after spending 30 years in an Arizona state prison. I met Gary through a friend of his, Joe Chiappetta, who was also in prison when they met.
I mentor both men. Mentoring means unpaid coaching, and it’s my honor to pay forward the many gifts given to me. I love these guys.
People ask me why I do stuff like this. I say, “Because I see a part of me in these men, and if I can help them help themselves, I am.”
Gary’s journey from a life sentence to being released to become a community leader is remarkable.
A New Beginning in a Dark Place
Gary Shepherd was sentenced to life plus 24 years, which might have broken many.
However, Gary chose a different path.
He spent his early years in prison studying biology, anthropology, history, and religion, seeking a deeper understanding of life.
Gary’s intellectual journey led him to develop a unique perspective on human behavior…
