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Gregg Champion | From Dealing Drugs, Jailtime and Addict to Sobriety, Entrepreneur, TedX Speaker, Family Man, and Founder of StartUp Recovery
Gregg Champion | From Dealing Drugs, Jailtime and Addict to Sobriety, Entrepreneur, TedX Speaker, Family Man, and Founder of StartUp Recovery
Gregg Champion | From Dealing Drugs, Jailtime and Addict to Sobriety, Entrepreneur, TedX Speaker, Family Man, and Founder of StartUp Recovery
Thursday 11th February 2021
Gregg Champion's journey from addiction and jail to entrepreneurship and advocacy is explored in this episode of 'Knockin' Doorz Down'.
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Get the buttons here!Gregg Champion: From Dark Times to Bright Futures
If you show me an addict, I show you someone who's had childhood trauma.
Imagine facing the darkest moments of your life and emerging not just unscathed but thriving. That's exactly what Gregg Champion did. In this gripping episode of 'Knockin' Doorz Down', host Jason LaChance sits down with Gregg to uncover his incredible journey from dealing drugs and spending time in jail to becoming a successful entrepreneur, TedX speaker, and family man. Gregg's story is one of resilience and transformation, deeply rooted in his early experiences with trauma and addiction.
Growing up, Gregg faced immense challenges. His father died in a drunk driving accident when Gregg was just four and a half, leading to a cascade of emotional and financial struggles for his family. To make matters worse, he endured sexual abuse at the age of eight, which left deep scars. By the age of 13, Gregg had turned to substance abuse as a coping mechanism, eventually becoming a drug dealer himself. But Gregg's story doesn't end there.
With multiple DUIs and arrests, he was staring down serious jail time. It was under his mother's encouragement that he began to turn his life around, attending church and seeking mentorship. This episode delves into how these pivotal moments and relationships helped Gregg shift from a life of addiction to one of sobriety and purpose. Today, Gregg is the co-founder of StartUp Recovery, a treatment facility dedicated to helping others on their own paths to recovery and personal growth.
He shares candidly about the importance of mentorship, learning from bad bosses, and the power of perseverance. Gregg's journey is a powerful reminder that no matter how far you've fallen, it's never too late to rise again. Tune in to hear Gregg's inspiring tale of redemption and discover how you too can find hope and strength in the face of adversity.