This is Hope 2 Hustle! I'm your host Cheree Ashley and I've personally faced the life and death challenge of opiate addiction. I converse with others to share stories of Uncut Gems. We've all held onto hope in difficult times and we’ve all hustled to get to where we want to be in life. Our journeys have not been easy, they've been rewarding. If its been a fight against illness, addiction, mental health, starting a company, school, sports etc. to be successful. Through this podcast I hope to inspire and help others in their personal journey letting them know they're not alone.
Tony Hoffman | From Addiction & Prison To The Olympics & Mental Health Advocate
Welcome to the @Hope2Hustle (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC8b0ccb50bjPExmYyFhLcnw)podcast! I'm your host Cheree Ashley and I converse with others to share stories of Uncut Gems. In this episode, I sit down with the courageous and ambitious Tony Hoffman.
On December 13th, 2008, Tony Hoffman was paroled by the California Department of Corrections after serving a two-year sentence for a drug-related robbery. While incarcerated, Tony set four goals: Race BMX professionally, go to the Olympics, start a non-profit called the Freewheel Project, and become a professional mental health and substance abuse speaker.
Since paroling prison, Tony has tirelessly worked towards achieving his goals and the dreams he’d set out for while incarcerated. He raced BMX professionally for several years and continued to coach Brooke Crain to a 4th place finish at the Rio Olympic Games, accomplishing his dream of going to the Olympics. The Freewheel Project was very successful for many years helping thousands of youth through action sports before moving on to pursuing a very demanding national speaking career. Today Tony is an author, an owner of pH Wellness drug and alcohol treatment facility, and one of the world's most requested mental health and substance use speakers.
Tony and I discuss the following and more.
What thoughts, feelings, and emotions led Tony towards substance use? 01:03
What is a common thing that all people in addiction recovery tend to have in common? 14:58
What is physical dependence on a substance and how did it become common during the opioid crisis?" 28:26
What would Tony tell his younger self who was struggling with addiction? 43:24
How did Tony use his time in prison to improve himself and begin to envision the life he wanted to build for himself? 58:52
We answer these questions and more in this insightful episode of Hope 2 Hustle, Uncut Gems.
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1 May 2024
Mohawk Matt Cammarano | From The Gang Life & Drug Addiction To Sober Entrepreneur
Welcome to the @Hope2Hustle (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC8b0ccb50bjPExmYyFhLcnw)podcast! I'm your host Cheree Ashley and I converse with others to share stories of Uncut Gems. In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring and determined "Mohawk" Matt Cammarano.
Matt will celebrate six years clean and sober on May 18. Matt grew up in the San Fernando Valley in a middle-class family. He thrived in sports, most notably baseball.
He started doing graffiti which turned into a gang. Trouble followed and he joined the US NAVY to get away from trouble.
When Matt returned home from the Navy he returned to old ways and went to prison for a long stent. Addiction had taken over his life.
Matt found a way out and getting sober changed his life Now, Matt is thriving as a social media marketer and model for Sullen Clothing amongst other brands, and lives his life giving back and being of service to others.
Mohawk and I discuss the following and more:
Intro 00:00
How did Matt go from almost playing pro baseball right into hardcore drugs? 00:25
How strong are the rituals and routines of addiction on the mind? 06:40
Matt and I share our perspective on the addiction crisis and question, "Why isn't more being done to help suffering addicts and increase public safety?" 09:40
What was the depth of Mohawk Matt's addiction? 20:00
What was the occurrence that finally led Matt to head down a path of recovery, or face life in prison? 27:00
We answer these questions and more in this insightful episode of Hope 2 Hustle, Uncut Gems.
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For more on Mohawk Matt Cammarano :
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Welcome to the @Hope2Hustle (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC8b0ccb50bjPExmYyFhLcnw)podcast! I'm your host Cheree Ashley and I converse with others to share stories of Uncut Gems. In this episode, I revisit a few sit-downs with some of my amazing guests thus far. This episode includes highlights from my conversations with Brandon Novak, Mike Diamond, Terrance "T Wrecks" McKinney, Ashley Holt, and Bianca Richards.
My guests and I touch on conversations around transcending trauma, confronting addiction and the recovery journey, as well as maintaining one’s mental health, knowing self-worth, chasing dreams and goals, and more.
For the full episodes search the Hope 2 Hustle audio Podcast archives, or click the YouTube links below.
Brandon Novak 00:09
Full YouTube episode https://youtu.be/iZo85fHV4z8 (https://youtu.be/hhAvzeQUcQA)
Mike Diamond 09:32
Full Episode https://youtu.be/VwRwm23aDHg (https://youtu.be/khymUCUnpqo)
Terrance "T Wrecks" McKinney 18:25
Full Episode https://youtu.be/z23mLljb-h0 (https://youtu.be/IFFCvEt-mXo)
Ashley Holt 27:43
Full Episode https://youtu.be/h5A1Rci4y5k (https://youtu.be/QkAWKZ1K4mo)
Bianca Richards 38:41
Full Episode https://youtu.be/n6DsazqkK1U (https://youtu.be/SQ-tthJUbrA)
(https://youtu.be/SQ-tthJUbrA)
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