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Today's episode features author, poet, and public speaker Devin Coleman. Devin D. Coleman's work embodies the art of turning tragedy into triumph. Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL, Devin’s life took an unexpected turn while he was a student at Florida A&M University. An act of poor judgment landed him in prison his senior year. It was during this time that Devin chose to redirect his life by harnessing his talent for writing. He subsequently published his first volume of poetry titled Prisoner to Poet: Thoughts of an Incarcerated Soul. Upon his release, Devin went on to complete his college education in 2008 graduating with a 3.7 GPA He serves his community in various ways by utilizing his skills and passion for civic engagement. Devin served as an Executive Board Member of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC), a Volunteer Board Member for the Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center Advisory Council serving in the role of Secretary, serves on the Client Advisory Board (CAB) of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Member of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Team as a part of Responsible Fatherhood -An Initiative of the Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition, Chairman of the Fatherhood Initiative Task Force in Jacksonville, FL, and a 2017 Criminal Justice Reform Lobby Day Ambassador. Devin’s mission is to stimulate fatherhood engagement while using his story to provide a roadmap for recovery from mistakes. This passion has created opportunities for Devin to speak at various events across the nation. He has two video series (Fatherhood Friday and Fatherhood Tips on YouTube) as well as several workshops aimed at helping others turn the curve. His new book, Turning the Curve will be on pre-sale late December 2020. Get to know Devin: Website: devindcoleman.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/devindcoleman Facebook: Devin D. Coleman Instagram: @devindcoleman Twitter: @devindcoleman LinkedIn: Devin D. Coleman YouTube: Devin D. Coleman Throwback Episodes: Why You Need Therapy (And How to Get it) with Abraham Sculley Why to Stop People Pleasing & "Fitting In" - with Art Mitch Speak Up! Difficult Convos and Emotional People - with Mel B Cook Other things we mention: Kendall Ficklin - life and business coach: www.kendallficklin.com Things we chat about… You only have control of yourself and how you react to things Sometimes life gives you a test but you learn the lesson later If something isn't meant to be you need to learn to move on Make the plan and make the moves The window of opportunity isn't open forever It's not always about who you are, but you are are becoming Actor Resources Did ya hear?? (Last chance!) I'm giving away 100 free 1 on 1coaching sessions - but the offer expires December 31st, 2020! Click here to grab a spot! Join us! "Actor Problems" Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems Join the actor self-care newsletter! www.tonyrossicoaching.com Plus gain access to my free video series - “Why You Think You Suck (Even Though You Really Don’t)” For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Actor Problems Sponsor” in the subject line. Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation options, starting at $1/month. Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi TikTok: @tony.rossi Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Remember - we can be messy and still get the things that we want #notperfect #stillenough