Day One with Andre Norman™ — Season 1, Episode 5: Take Ownership of Your Life & Influence for Good (feat. Antong “Bruce Wayne” Lucky)

Episode synopsis

Antong is an activist, author, master educator, and trainer who works with the prison population. As a young boy, he flourished in the talented and gifted program at school but because he lived in a violent neighborhood, he joined a gang and eventually ended up in prison. On his first day behind bars, he felt like he had failed at life, so he started making positive changes. He took advantage of every educational opportunity and read 1,000 books before he was released.

About Day One with Andre Norman™

Make the most of your time while incarcerated. Check out DAY ONE with Andre Norman™ to learn how formerly incarcerated individuals set themselves up for post-incarceration success. Topics include sustaining yourself mentally and physically in such a challenging environment, embracing your educational opportunities, and staying away from bad influences.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Education Can Free Your Mind and Change Your Life (feat. Jule Hall)
• E2Be Responsible for Your Outcome (feat. LaNay Harris)
• E3It’s Not How You Start, It’s How You Finish (feat. Dr. Donk)
• E4When the Phone Call Comes: A Mother’s “Day One” Experience (feat. Stephanie Reed)
• E6Use This Opportunity as a College Experience (feat. Keidrain Brewster)
• E7Embrace Change and Thrive (feat. Jennifer Rodgers)
• E8Train Yourself for Re-entry Success (feat. Idris Talib)
• E9Forgiving Yourself Can Open Doors (feat. Kareemah Hanifa)
• E10Focus on Your Desire to Change (feat. Giant)
• E11Educate Yourself: Make the Most of Your Resources (feat. Brent Burke)
• E12Max Out the Opportunities You’re Given (feat. Dominic Williams)