Gangs & Healing: A Return Visit with Underground Ministries, Ep #36

Alex Sanchez grew up in an area where drug use, gangs, poverty, and racism were a part of everyday life. He lost his dad at the young age of two. He just wanted to be accepted, but society rejected him. But the gang culture accepted him. He was constantly told he wasn’t going to amount to anything. He lived into what they said he would be. His aggression fueled by the gang culture and drug addiction led to violence and inflicting pain on others. Ultimately, he landed a 10-year prison sentence. Underground Ministries directly changed his life. Now, Alex works with Underground Ministries to help others reenter society. He shares his story of heartbreak and triumph in this moving episode of Upthinking Finance™. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...Learn more about Alex’s background [3:05] What changed the trajectory of Alex’s life [6:38]Navigating reentry into society [12:35] Alex’s experience hiking in the wilderness [17:56]Working with Underground Ministries [21:38] How your contributions support Underground Ministries [24:48] What “love” means to me [29:06]Open your mind before you judge others [30:12]Alex Sanchez is not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial or Capital Investment Advisers.Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial. A registered investment advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC.The financial professionals associated with LPL Financial may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state. Resources & People MentionedEpisode #3: Interrupting Mass Incarceration with Chris HokeUnderground Ministries Connect with Emerson FerschCapital Investment AdvisersOn LinkedInSubscribe to Upthinking FinanceAudio Production and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK