Ep. 80 Prison to Purpose: The Making of a Mental Health Visionary with Lorenzo P. Lewis

Lorenzo P. Lewis, a mental health advocate and social entrepreneur, shares his journey from humble beginnings in a prison to becoming a thought leader in the mental health space. He discusses the importance of storytelling and how he used his own experiences to empower others. Lorenzo explains the Confess Project, an organization that focuses on mental health support in barbershops and salons, and the four pillars they follow: active listening, validation, positive communication, and reducing mental health stigma. He also highlights the historical significance of barbershops as community spaces for change and the challenges of overcrowding and managing expectations in these spaces. Website: https://www.lorenzoplewis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LORENZOPLEWIS/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOKqjCYYXBK3sfTmNWdolyQ