Troy Alexander: From Prison to Purpose and Building T363 Skincare

Some founders begin with investors, connections, or a clear path forward. Troy Alexander’s story began in a much harder place.   In this episode of Ingleside Reviews: Innovators Unveiled, host A.D. Edwards sits down with Troy Alexander, founder and CEO of T363 Skincare, for a powerful conversation about prison, accountability, discipline, reinvention, and building a men’s skincare brand from the ground up.   Troy opens up about the choices that led him to prison, the people who helped guide him during one of the lowest seasons of his life, and the habits that helped him rebuild after incarceration. He also shares how journaling, faith, self-respect, and personal discipline became part of his daily foundation.   The conversation also explores the business behind T363 Skincare, including product development, customer trust, men’s self-care, beauty industry hype, real innovation, and what it takes to build a brand with purpose.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN   • How Troy Alexander turned prison into a turning point • Why journaling and self-reflection became part of his rebuilding process • What it takes to launch a men’s skincare brand in a competitive industry • Why self-care, discipline, and confidence are connected • How founders can keep moving when people doubt their vision • Why your past does not have to disqualify your future   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS   00:00 – Why Troy Alexander’s story matters 03:18 – The early signs that Troy wanted to build something 03:56 – The moment life moved in a direction he did not expect 08:51 – The mental shift that happened during incarceration 11:43 – The promise Troy made to himself after prison 16:12 – The daily habits that helped him rebuild 17:17 – How the conversation shifts into T363 Skincare 35:08 – What real innovation looks like in men’s skincare 39:11 – What Troy wants people to understand about reinvention   MEET THE GUEST   Troy Alexander is the founder and CEO of T363 Skincare, a men’s skincare brand built around self-care, discipline, and helping men take better care of themselves. His journey from prison to entrepreneurship is a story of accountability, resilience, and reinvention.   TOOLS, STRATEGIES, OR IDEAS MENTIONED   • Journaling as a discipline for rebuilding your life • Morning routines and personal accountability • Men’s skincare and self-care • Customer conversations and real-world feedback • T363 Voices • Building trust in a beauty and skincare brand   Troy Alexander’s story is a reminder that your past does not have to define your future. What matters most is the decision to change direction, take responsibility, and build something meaningful from the lessons life gives you.   Follow Ingleside Reviews: Innovators Unveiled for more founder stories, business lessons, and conversations about innovation, resilience, leadership, and entrepreneurship.   Watch on the BraveheartsTV Network and YouTube. Listen in the ALIVE Podcast Network app and on all major podcast platforms. Download the 7-Day Breakthrough Workbook: https://bit.ly/PDIRworkbookSubscribe for more conversations with builders, creators, founders, and leaders: https://bit.ly/PDIRyoutubeGet the companion book, Unveiling the Innovator in You!: https://amzn.to/4dmgsVW🎙️ Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@InglesideReviewsPodcast📩 Connect or inquire about interviews: [email protected] ✨ Keep innovating. Keep creating. Never stop unveiling the innovator in you.