Richie Stephens “The Gangster’s Guide to Sobriety”, “NCIS”, “Blue Bloods”, “Mayor of Kingstown”, Acting & Redemption | Nick Egan Times

Richie Stephens joins Nick Egan Times for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about redemption, recovery, acting, and transforming a life once defined by crime and addiction into one driven by purpose and inspiration.Before becoming a respected actor and author, Richie Stephens lived a life marked by drug trafficking, kidnapping, substance abuse, and self-destruction. After reaching his lowest point and nearly losing his life, he embarked on a remarkable journey of recovery that ultimately led him to Hollywood and a successful acting career.Known for portraying tough gangsters and criminals on screen, Richie has appeared in popular television series including NCIS, Blue Bloods, Days of Our Lives, MacGyver, Major Crimes, and Criminal Minds. His real-life experiences have given authenticity to many of the roles he has played throughout his career.In this episode, Richie discusses overcoming addiction, rebuilding his life, finding success in acting, and the inspiration behind his book The Gangster’s Guide to Sobriety: My Life in 12 Steps. He also shares insights into working alongside Silicon Valley creators John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky, who collaborated with him on bringing his extraordinary story to life.The conversation explores addiction recovery, mental health, second chances, personal growth, Hollywood, acting, storytelling, resilience, and the power of choosing a different path.An unforgettable discussion about redemption, courage, and proving that it is never too late to change your life.