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Damon West

Tuesday 11th June 2024

Damon West shares his incredible journey from college football star to convicted felon, and how he transformed his life through sobriety and resilience.
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62 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Raw
Hopeful
Transformative

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From Gridiron to Redemption: Damon West's Inspiring Journey

Episode Overview

  • Damon West's transformation from a convicted felon to a motivational speaker.
  • The significance of the 'coffee bean' mentality in changing one's environment.
  • The impact of sobriety and recovery programs on Damon's life.
  • The importance of resilience and personal growth in overcoming addiction.
  • Damon's journey as an inspirational speaker and author.
I walk out of a Texas prison but I'm not a free man; I'm on parole until the year 2073.
Damon West's story is one of transformation and redemption. In this episode of The Payoff with Pete, Damon shares his journey from being a star college football player to running a major burglary ring in Texas, and eventually serving seven years in prison. But that's just the beginning. Damon’s life took a dramatic turn when he embraced sobriety and began to rebuild his life.
Now, nearly a decade sober, he's a New York Times bestselling author and a sought-after motivational speaker. Damon talks about his lowest points, including the moment he was sentenced to 65 years in prison, and how he turned his life around by adopting a 'coffee bean' mentality - a concept from his book that encourages people to transform their environment rather than letting it change them.
This episode is packed with raw honesty and inspiring reflections on resilience and the power of recovery. Pete Sousa, the host, keeps the conversation engaging and insightful, making it clear why Damon’s message resonates with so many. If you’re looking for a story that highlights the possibility of change, this episode is a must-listen.