About this episode
Damon West is an inspiring keynote speaker, bestselling author, and a living testament to the power of transformation and redemption. Once sentenced to 65 years in a Texas prison for his role in a meth-fueled crime ring, Damon emerged from incarceration with a message of hope, changing lives from corporate boardrooms to NFL locker rooms. Renowned for his gripping “Coffee Bean” story—a lesson he learned from a fellow inmate—Damon’s journey from maximum security to maximum impact has helped countless individuals break free from their challenges and become catalysts for positive change. He now travels the world empowering others to take ownership of their actions, overcome adversity, and inspire those around them. Takeaways: Redemption is possible for everyone: Damon’s story is living proof that no matter how far you fall, it’s never too late to change your life and make a positive impact. Your power lies within: The “Coffee Bean” message teaches that we each have the power to transform our environments—not by being changed by them, but by changing them from the inside out. Keep going and don’t give up: Whether you’re facing life’s obstacles or chasing your dreams, Damon’s journey reminds us that perseverance in the face of adversity often brings us closer to breakthrough moments than we realize. Sound Bites: “I put myself in the situation I was in where I had my back against the wall and the pressure was so high on me and I had to figure it out.” “Addiction doesn’t care who you are or where you come from. Addiction does not discriminate, because addiction doesn’t carewho you are, where you come from, who your parents are.” “If you ever shut yourself off to people because of their differences… you could miss some of the most important lessons and some of the best friendships in this life.” Quote by Mick: “ You don’t have to win, but you doggone for sure better fight” Connect & Discover Damon: Website : https://damonwest.org Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/damonjosephwest X: https://x.com/damonwest7 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBAEWdaKcRRLLhRRmyyOfJg Project: Coffee Bean Cares Program Book: Six Dimes and a Nickel 🔥 Ready to Unleash Your Inner Game-Changer? 🔥 Mick Hunt’s brand-new book , How to Be a Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One: The Blueprint for Modern Leadership , is here to light a fire under your ambition and arm youwith the real-talk strategies that only Mick delivers. 👉 Grab your copy now and level up your life → Amazon , Barnes & Noble , Books A Million FOLLOW MICK ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/ Facebook : ht tps://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MickUnpluggedPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/ Website : https://www.mickhuntofficial.com Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mick-unplugged/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices