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Darren Prince | From Teenage Card Collecting Millionaire turned Celebrity Talent Agent to recovering Opiate Addict & founder of the Aiming High Foundation.
Darren Prince | From Teenage Card Collecting Millionaire turned Celebrity Talent Agent to recovering Opiate Addict & founder of the Aiming High Foundation.
Darren Prince | From Teenage Card Collecting Millionaire turned Celebrity Talent Agent to recovering Opiate Addict & founder of the Aiming High Foundation.
Thursday 6th May 2021
Darren Prince shares his journey from teenage millionaire card collector to addiction recovery advocate on 'Knockin' Doorz Down'.
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I need people to know that you can do this.
Ever wondered how someone goes from a teenage millionaire to an advocate for addiction recovery? Darren Prince's story is one for the books. As a kid, Darren faced teasing for his speech and learning disabilities. But things took a turn when he discovered a passion for trading baseball cards in high school. His knack for statistics and sports info made him the go-to guy among his friends, boosting his self-confidence.
What started as a hobby turned into a lucrative mail-order card trading empire, making Darren a local celebrity entrepreneur. Yet, despite his wealth and fame, he felt like the same insecure kid inside. The turning point came at a sleepaway camp when he was 14. After experiencing stomach pains, he was given a clear green liquid by the nurse. The feeling it gave him was euphoric—he was laughing, talking, and felt like the life of the party.
This moment marked the beginning of his struggle with opiate addiction. Darren carried pills everywhere, sinking deeper into addiction even as he worked as a celebrity talent agent for big names like Magic Johnson and Hulk Hogan. An overdose in Las Vegas was the wake-up call Darren needed. He sought help and began his journey to sobriety. Today, Darren is the founder of the Aiming High Foundation, which provides scholarships for those in need of rehab.
His advocacy work has changed countless lives, proving that recovery is possible for anyone willing to seek it. In this episode of 'Knockin' Doorz Down', Darren shares his incredible journey from early success to rock bottom and back up again. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how far you fall, there's always a way to climb back up. Tune in to hear Darren's inspiring tale and perhaps find some motivation to make changes in your own life.