S2: EP38: Creating a Culture of Possibility

Today, I have a beautiful, thought-provoking and soul-stirring
conversation with Michael Phillips, from Dallas, Texas. He is the
founder of Life Prep and currently serves as the Chief Engagement
and Fulfilment Officer for the TD Jakes Foundation. He is
chairman of 50CAN and also serves as a board member of KuriosEd.


After losing his father, suffering a life-altering car accident,
and losing his college scholarship, Michael turned to selling
drugs to make ends meet. But when his house was raided, he was
arrested and thrown into a living nightmare.


When it looked like he would be sentenced to spend years behind
bars, the judge gave him a choice - go to a special college
program for adjudicated youth or face the possibility of a
30-year prison sentence. It wasn't hard to pick. From that
choice, a mission was born - to help change the school-to-prison
pipeline system. He discovered that education was the path to
becoming who he was created to be.


In this powerful interview, we go deep as Michael talks
passionately about helping people live better lives, and his
determination to drive social change with lasting
transformational benefits to society.





We also talk about and what you will learn:


His background


The importance of creating a culture of possibility not
punishment


School-to-prison pipeline. What we can do to dismantle it


Why the education system needs shaking up


The importance of creating a wholistic approach to parenting


Why you should invest in your children’s passion


Spirituality


Creating generational equity


Plus much more…… lots of advice throughout.


Michael's practical steps provide a way forward to anyone wanting
to help create space for collateral hope in the lives of young
people around them.





Resources


Wrong lanes, have right turns – A pardoned man’s escape


Michael Phillips


Contact Details:


https://michaelphillips.info/about


Social platforms:


@mikephillipsofficial





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