Episode 99: Those Doors Always Open

This week's special guest Jovon "Boo Boo" Deshields just came home after a 12 year bid that started when he was 15 years old. His message since being paroled is "Never Going Back" we talk about his trial and tribulations and his what his road home has looked like. Timestamps/Topics: (2:05) Not a Kid Anymore: Boo Boo talks about his childhood and the environment that presented him with opportunities to start hustling (6:25) Media Influences: How much does the media play in the youth turning to the streets and a life of crime. (9:20) Can't Prepare for This: Hear about our guest's first experiences getting locked up and how he was in for a rude awakening. He gives his firsthand experiences of incarceration as a teenager and growing up in prison. (17:37) Never Going Back: Boo Boo talks about when his mindset shifted and when he vowed that he was never going back.  (22:30) Recidivism is Real: After doing 12 years how does a person transition to a life of freedom and what steps do they need to take to avoid being a statistic. (31:39) Mental Health: We get deep and talk about coping with depression and finding light at the end of the tunnel (34:54) As Long as I Reach One: After being out for only 4 months, Boo Boo has started giving back and giving lectures to teens going down the wrong path. What's his message to the next generation and what that means to him given his own experiences.