Podcast appearances and mentions of sammy rangel

Welcome relatives and listeners to our “From Boys to Men, Healing the Patriarchy Within Series” Series, where our CAM Cohort interview and put praxis into action as they learn from men about their stories and experiences at the frontline of healing intergenerational roots as they address toxic masculinity and address patriarchal challenges. We recognize and celebrate that both the masculine and feminine should be celebrated and honored in harmony. In this episode, we learn from Sammy Rangel, the Life Technician, and his mission to leave no one behind lost in suffering, his early experiences, and his pride as a father. Sammy is the founder of Formers Anonymous and co-founder of Life After Hate; he is dedicated to the people looking to leave a life of crime and violence. Sammy is a strongt friend to HIR Wellness and our founder, Lea Denny. Please visit the links at the bottom of this description to learn more about Sammy. Hosts: Kay and Fondé If you are looking to engage in the conversation and reflect for yourself, come along with us as we free-think and activate our medicine together. Come as you are! Learn more about Sammy on his website, and what a Life Technician is all about. Check out his YouTube Channel here where he has many talks to watch and listen to. Explore The Lift Technician Podcast here. You can find and follow Sammy Rangel on Linkedin too!

Watch full interview @ Escapingtheodds.com Sammy Rangel is the CEO of Formers Anonymous & lifeafterHate.org. He is a TedX speaker ,Consultant and earned a MSW. Early on life for Sammy could only be described as torture and neglect. Abused by close family members and hitting the streets of Chicago 11 years old. Joining a gang was his only sense of family and structure. Eventually his life on the streets led to 16 years in various prisons and earning the status as a high ranking maniac Latin Disciple. Sammy was radicalized in prison and hate became his best friend. His organization now helps the same kind of people filled with same kind of hate he once carried in his heart. This story epitomizes that a changed mind leads to a changed life and love conquers hate. Follow Sammy journey lifeafterhate.org Facebook SammyRangel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronesmith/support

“They do change and that’s what these messages mean. People do change .” – Sammy Rangel Today I interviewed Sammy Rangel of Life After Hate In this episode we speak about how: The far right exploited the pandemic to terrorize vulnerable communities. Far right groups are stealing recruitment techniques from Read more... The post Reconcile The Aisle – How to Talk to a Trumper With Sammy Rangel of Life After Hate appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Your hosts, Lissette and Maurice, interview Sammy Rangel about his life, and how he went from living a life of hate to now helping others leave hate groups.

It is easy to think of militant hate group and gang members as heartless, self-centered, hostile people with no sense of compassion or appreciation for their fellow humans who are different in any way. In the same way that we believe these hostile acting “haters” are ignorant of others, most of us are also ignorant of who many of those who live by violence truly are. Sammy Rangel was one of these hate group gang members who lived by violence and hate. Today, he is a proponent of compassion and recovery, having co-founded a group that reaches out and helps others recover from a life of hate and violence. Hear his story and what he says are the keys to reaching others living from hate and violence and helping them turn their lives around.

“People are being groomed and don’t realize that they’re being groomed or that they have been groomed.” — Sammy Rangel Today I interviewed Sammy Rangel from Life After Hate. This is part two of that discussion. Sammy Rangel is an author, social worker, peace activist, speaker, trainer and father. His Read more... The post Reconcile the Aisle – White Supremacy and the Violent Far Right With Sammy Rangel of Life After Hate appeared first on Radio Misfits.

“People are being groomed and don’t realize that they’re being groomed or that they have been groomed.” — Sammy Rangel Today I interviewed Sammy Rangel from Life After Hate. This is part two of that discussion. Sammy Rangel is an author, social worker, peace activist, speaker, trainer and father. His autobiography, "Fourbears: The Myths of Forgiveness," chronicles his life from the physical and sexual abuse he endured as a child to his path of self-destruction that culminated in a 15 1/2-year prison sentence. In 2012, Sammy founded Formers Anonymous, a national self-help group based on the 12-step model for people addicted to street life and violence. In May 2015, he participated in the TEDxDanubia Conference: Balance On the Edge held in Budapest, where he spoke about the power of forgiveness. In 2017, he was honored in a special tribute to Everyday Heroes in the Global Campaign Against Violent Extremism. Sammy holds a Master of Social Work from Loyola University-Chicago. He previously served as a program director for a youth outreach program in his hometown of Racine for 16 years. He is also a second-degree black belt, practices mixed martial arts, and is a singer on a Native American drum. He is the co-founder and Executive Director of the organization Life After Hate which is committed to helping people leave the violent far-right to connect with humanity and lead compassionate lives. To catch up with our guest: www.lifeafterhate.org www.instagram.com/lifeafterhate www.twitter.com/lifeafterhate www.facebook.com/lifeafterhate In this episode we speak about: The violent far right has changed their image, upped their marketing and they are actively recruiting. And if you know someone who has been taken in by them -- and geography is not a limitation anymore -- at least listen to the last part of this podcast to hear some tips from Sammy. Life After Hate is your resource. It does not take someone who has been in trauma to become a member of the violent far right -- the broken homen arrative of the white supremacist is no longer valid. It can simply be someone who is persuadable. The violent far right is using the language of civil rights to promote their cause, even going so far as to say that they are not racist. There is a way to melt away hatred on Twitter that does not entail being hateful. It is possible to forgive people who do horrendous acts. For people who are involved in the violent far right, the organization’s networks are vast and they make it very hard to leave. Stick around until the end to get this episode’s giveaway. If you enjoyed this podcast, could you please kindly consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or any other podcast outlets? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really make a difference in helping share the podcasts with other people. Become a Reconcile the Aisle VIP and receive gifts from me and podcast guests -- it’s free! Sign up over at www.laurenlogi.com/podcast To get inside info, discounts, show dates, and to be the first to know when my book Inside Melania: What I Know About Melania Trump by Impersonating Her comes out sign up for my monthly-ish email list over at www.laurenlogi.com. Let’s get social! Instagram: instagram.com/laurenlogi Instagram - Melania Trump parody channel: instagram.com/flotusofficial Twitter: twitter.com/laurenlogi YouTube: youtube.com/laurenlogi

“Hatred is also a form of suffering expressed.” — Sammy Rangel Today I interviewed Sammy Rangel from Life After Hate. This is part two of that discussion. Sammy Rangel is an author, social worker, peace activist, speaker, trainer and father. His autobiography, “Fourbears: The Myths of Forgiveness,” chronicles his life Read more... The post Reconcile the Aisle – Confronting Hatred With Sammy Rangel of Life After Hate appeared first on Radio Misfits.

“Hatred is also a form of suffering expressed.” — Sammy Rangel Today I interviewed Sammy Rangel from Life After Hate. This is part two of that discussion. Sammy Rangel is an author, social worker, peace activist, speaker, trainer and father. His autobiography, "Fourbears: The Myths of Forgiveness," chronicles his life from the physical and sexual abuse he endured as a child to his path of self-destruction that culminated in a 15 1/2-year prison sentence. In 2012, Sammy founded Formers Anonymous, a national self-help group based on the 12-step model for people addicted to street life and violence. In May 2015, he participated in the TEDxDanubia Conference: Balance On the Edge held in Budapest, where he spoke about the power of forgiveness. In 2017, he was honored in a special tribute to Everyday Heroes in the Global Campaign Against Violent Extremism. Sammy holds a Master of Social Work from Loyola University-Chicago. He previously served as a program director for a youth outreach program in his hometown of Racine for 16 years. He is also a second-degree black belt, practices mixed martial arts, and is a singer on a Native American drum. He is the co-founder and Executive Director of the organization Life After Hate which is committed to helping people leave the violent far-right to connect with humanity and lead compassionate lives. To catch up with our guest: www.lifeafterhate.org www.instagram.com/lifeafterhate www.twitter.com/lifeafterhate www.facebook.com/lifeafterhate In this episode we speak about: Sammy’s journey from being a runaway to being a throwaway … then onto becoming a speaker, author, and executive director of the nonprofit Life After Hate. That there’s hope for people … even if they don’t want to be rehabilitated themselves. How hatred is suffering expressed and that moments of empathy can dissolve hatred We are in the micro level a reflection of the larger issues around us. There’s a difference between calling people out and calling people in. Stick around until the end to get this episode’s giveaway. If you enjoyed this podcast, could you please kindly consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or any other podcast outlets? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really make a difference in helping share the podcasts with other people. Become a Reconcile the Aisle VIP and receive gifts from me and podcast guests -- it’s free! Sign up over at www.laurenlogi.com/podcast To get inside info, discounts, show dates, and to be the first to know when my book Inside Melania: What I Know About Melania Trump by Impersonating Her comes out sign up for my monthly-ish email list over at www.laurenlogi.com. Let’s get social! Instagram: instagram.com/laurenlogi Instagram - Melania Trump parody channel: instagram.com/flotusofficial Twitter: twitter.com/laurenlogi YouTube: youtube.com/laurenlogi

La voce del cofondatore di Life After Hate, un'organizzazione che negli Stati Uniti aiuta suprematisti bianchi ed estremisti a uscire dalla spirale della violenza. La sua carriera di gang-leader, gli scontri in prigione, gli anni di isolamento in massima sicurezza prima del cambiamento totale. Sammy Rangel racconta le origine dell'odio e il dramma delle famiglie che assistono al cambiamento dei figli e cercano di convincerli a chiedere aiuto, prima che sia troppo tardi.Sono stati più di mille i morti nel 2019 nei vari naufragi nel Mediterraneo. Tutte persone senza nome, senza volto e senza un'identità precisa. Il tentativo di rendere giustizia all'umanità delle vittime, nel film "Un Unico Destino", di Fabrizio Gatti, giornalista de L'Espresso, che dà voce a tre medici sopravvissuti al naufragio. Era l'11 ottobre del 2013, al largo di Lampedusa, e in quella strage morirono 268 migranti tra cui 60 bambini. Era un'imbarcazione carica di medici siriani che fuggivano dalla Libia con le loro famiglie e molti dei sopravvissuti sono in attesa di risposte, di capire perché i soccorsi non arrivarono. Tra gli ospiti anche l'avvocato Arturo Salerni, che rappresenta le parti civili e l'avvocato Luca Ciaglia, legale dell'ufficiale della Guardia Costiera che rischia il rinvio a giudizio per omissione di soccorso.La fotografia della generazione dei ragazzi italiani nel lavoro di ricerca di Laboratorio Adolescenza. Ospite il presidente, giornalista e collaboratore del Corriere, Maurizio Tucci. E infine la rubrica Spunti a Meno Venti, con il racconto di Cecilia, una ragazza che, dopo la maturità scientifica, è partita per lo Zambia e ne è tornata carica di riflessioni e immagini. Ospiti: Sammy Rangel, cofondatore di Life After Hate; Fabrizio Gatti, giornalista; Arturo Salerni, avvocato; Luca Ciaglia, avvocato; Maurizio Tucci, giornalista; Cecilia Alberti, maturata al Liceo Scientifico Einstein di Milano.

La voce del cofondatore di Life After Hate, un'organizzazione che negli Stati Uniti aiuta suprematisti bianchi ed estremisti a uscire dalla spirale della violenza. La sua carriera di gang-leader, gli scontri in prigione, gli anni di isolamento in massima sicurezza prima del cambiamento totale. Sammy Rangel racconta le origine dell'odio e il dramma delle famiglie che assistono al cambiamento dei figli e cercano di convincerli a chiedere aiuto, prima che sia troppo tardi.Sono stati più di mille i morti nel 2019 nei vari naufragi nel Mediterraneo. Tutte persone senza nome, senza volto e senza un'identità precisa. Il tentativo di rendere giustizia all'umanità delle vittime, nel film "Un Unico Destino", di Fabrizio Gatti, giornalista de L'Espresso, che dà voce a tre medici sopravvissuti al naufragio. Era l'11 ottobre del 2013, al largo di Lampedusa, e in quella strage morirono 268 migranti tra cui 60 bambini. Era un'imbarcazione carica di medici siriani che fuggivano dalla Libia con le loro famiglie e molti dei sopravvissuti sono in attesa di risposte, di capire perché i soccorsi non arrivarono. Tra gli ospiti anche l'avvocato Arturo Salerni, che rappresenta le parti civili e l'avvocato Luca Ciaglia, legale dell'ufficiale della Guardia Costiera che rischia il rinvio a giudizio per omissione di soccorso.La fotografia della generazione dei ragazzi italiani nel lavoro di ricerca di Laboratorio Adolescenza. Ospite il presidente, giornalista e collaboratore del Corriere, Maurizio Tucci. E infine la rubrica Spunti a Meno Venti, con il racconto di Cecilia, una ragazza che, dopo la maturità scientifica, è partita per lo Zambia e ne è tornata carica di riflessioni e immagini. Ospiti: Sammy Rangel, cofondatore di Life After Hate; Fabrizio Gatti, giornalista; Arturo Salerni, avvocato; Luca Ciaglia, avvocato; Maurizio Tucci, giornalista; Cecilia Alberti, maturata al Liceo Scientifico Einstein di Milano.

In Part 13 of Redlining & White Noise, Charles Rotramel and Gregg Taylor speak with Sammy Rangel, Executive Director of Life After Hate. In this moving conversation, Sammy shares his story of gang violence, incarceration, and how he became immersed in violent extremism. He talks about his transformation from a life of hate to a life of compassion and the organization he co-founded to help others do the same. For more on this episode, visit reclaimedpodcast.com.

On today’s episode of Speak Out With Tim Wise, Tim speaks with the folks behind the We Counter Hate project: an ingenious and creative new effort to counter hate speech on Twitter. As you’ll hear on the program, the project involves the use of computer technology to identify hate speech, alert those who spread it that it has been deemed hate speech, and then let them know that for every re-tweet of the material, a donation will be made to an organization fighting the very hatred they seek to spread. Ultimately the goal is to get “hatefluencers”to think twice before retweeting bigoted content, by raising the cost of their free speech. Neither censorship nor shaming of racists will suffice to shut them down, but this creative approach is making a difference. Tweets marked by the We Counter Hate system get retweeted up to 70 percent less often than tweets sent out by the same Twitter accounts, but which were not marked. Also on the program is Sammy Rangel, the Executive Director of Life After Hate — which works to help people leave the white supremacist movement and inoculate others to their poison — and which has worked with the folks at We Counter Hate to develop the model and the approach used in this effort.

Sammy Rangel is a transformed man: a former far-right extremist who had a powerful change in his life and is now the Executive Director of Life After Hate, a nonprofit that works with ‘radicalized' individuals in extremist movements and assists them in leaving the movements and reforming their lives (among other things).

Sammy Rangel is a transformed man: a former far-right extremist who had a powerful change in his life and is now the Executive Director of Life After Hate, a nonprofit that works with ‘radicalized' individuals in extremist movements and assists them in leaving the movements and reforming their lives (among other things).More about Sammy's story can be found HERE. Check out his TED Talk. Oh, and here's his book.To join the community of Humanize Me listeners, go HERE!

As an author, social worker, peace activist, speaker, and trainer, Sammy Rangel joins us to share his profound story about forgiveness. His early life was filled with horrendous experiences of abuse and neglect, leading to violent years spent in and out of prison, with the most important people and systems failing to help him.  While his story is heart wrenching, his spirit is awe inspiring. He speaks honestly about the pivotal moments in his life that caused him to shift from destruction to connection, from hate towards empathy, and ultimately, towards forgiveness.  You can connect with Sammy on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/sammyrangel

What do you do when you are feeling insecure, what "armor" do you display? Some people retreat, some begin talking a lot to fill the quiet, others create stories in their minds or try to look important. Often times we put on a combination of "armors" depending on the situation. Is it a defense mechanism? Get real, get vulnerable with Host Mike Domitrz and CAST members Barry Moniak and Sammy Rangel as they explore their own insecurities and in the process ask the question, "Why do I put on armor?" and "what can I learn by facing my fears?" If you find yourself putting on the armor of insecurity, join us and listen in.  Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways: [1:10] Mike reads the quote from Breakfast with Buddha and CAST members share their experiences. [8:31] Asking yourself “Why am I feeling insecure?” can lead to discovery. [12:36] When a person feels safe they don’t need armor to protect their ‘safe sacred space.’ [19:30] What does it mean to suffer well in a worst case scenario?   Mentioned in This Episode: Breakfast with Buddha, by Roland Merullo   Barry brings insightful experience and profound discovery to his entertaining, interactive presentations. He inspires audiences to embrace a “befriend fear” mindset to build focused, energized, synergistic winning teams. Known affectionately as the “CEO Whisperer,” Barry gets leaders to not see people as they think they are, but rather as they truly are. He identifies operational strengths and weaknesses, and creates a “befriend fear” modus operandi. This is the foundation for an extraordinary, winning, synergistic culture. Endinmind.com Facebook.com/endinmind Twitter.com/BarryMoniak   Sammy Rangel is a TEDx Speaker, author, and most importantly, a father. With a Masters’ in Social Work, he consults with social service providers, schools, and law enforcement agencies on reducing violent extremism. He is the founder of Formers Anonymous, a program for men and women looking to exit a lifestyle of crime and violence. https://twitter.com/sammyrangel  (@sammyrangel) http://www.againstviolentextremism.org https://www.facebook.com/FormersAnonymous/   Contact Us: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com Everyday Mindfulness Show on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victor Johnson shares his song On This Train about the Portland Heroes, Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche and Ricky John Best who were killed in a white supremacist terror attack, and Micah David-Cole Fletcher who was seriously injured. Sammy Rangel from Life After … More ... The post Victor Johnson, Sammy Rangel of Life After Hate, and Bob Lord of Dreadnaught appeared first on Paradigms Podcast.

Host, Mike Domitrz, welcomes CAST member Sammy Rangel to the podcast. Sammy is the epitome of mindfulness. During his formative years, he was denied a sense of self and potential. He has endured a life most cannot fathom. But, Sammy has turned his mess into a message, as an author, a speaker, and a comfort to those in need. Sammy describes his gradual awakening, the strategies he uses for support during his journey, and how he is constantly developing into the man he wants to be. Subscribe to the Everyday Mindfulness Show.   Key Takeaways: [1:27] Sammy describes his tumultuous youth and how his life turned into a TEDx talk. [6:14] Sammy started developing into who he wanted to be, not what others designed him to be. [10:44] Suffering has a cathartic purpose. [19:17] Reaching out to others is how Sammy gets the support he needs. [24:50] Books Sammy uses to expand his awareness.   Mentioned in This Episode: Sammy Rangel — TEDx Danubia: Balance on the Edge Against Violent Extremism Life After Hate Formers Anonymous Prehistoric Mesoamerica, by Richard Adams A Road Less Traveled, by M. Scott Peck   Sammy Rangel is a TEDx Speaker, author, and most importantly a father. With a Masters’ in Social Work, he consults with social service providers, schools, and law enforcement agencies on reducing violent extremism. He is the founder of Formers Anonymous, a self-help program for men and women looking to exit a lifestyle of crime and violence. https://twitter.com/sammyrangel (@sammyrangel) http://www.againstviolentextremism.org https://www.facebook.com/FormersAnonymous/   Contact Us: The Everyday Mindfulness Show listen@everydaymindfulnessshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Repurpose your Past for Possibilities in the Future.”  Holy cow!  This is a powerful episode where you may want to have some kleenex nearby.   From growing up in an abusive home to trying to commit suicide at the age of 8 to a mom that tried to kill him to being imprisoned, Sammy’s personal life and experiences are nothing short of miraculous.   “Nothing was harder than making the decision to change.”  What a POWERFUL statement!  The mindset to believe you can do ANYTHING is the game changer and what continues to guide Sammy.  Is it easy?  There’s a ton of learning along the way.   We all need mentors in our life (Spiritual mentors, Teachers, Guides).  Sammy humbly talks about the role of his mentor to helping him to completely change his life.  He says that the softest parts of his mentor’s Spirit to open the toughest parts of his Spirit.  Without giving too much away, I’ll encourage you to listen to the power that George, Sammy’s mentor, had in his life.   Sammy’s life lessons help him in growing his foundations and spreading his message.  Spirituality became the center of his life.  His Universal Truths on Love and Forgiveness apply to each one of us!   I guarantee, you will be moved by Sammy’s story.   Books Ted Talk Sammy Rangel Lists of Videos Against Violent Extremism Life After Hate Former s Anonymous Facebook LinkedIn My mission is to help serve YOU, my listeners, so please submit questions to admin@amycannatta.com. Want to learn how to transcend the daily grind and tap into your most UNSTOPPABLE self? Click here to download the Relentless Resilience Guide and Workbook. www.amycannatta.com/rr   If you love this podcast, I would be so grateful for a rating and a review!

You DO Deserve a Wonderful Life with Sammy Rangel – 10-22-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living When you were young, what did you imagine your life would be like when you grew older?  You might have had images and expectations of a family, a home, a fulfilling career, or many of the other trappings of what most would consider a rich, wonderful life.  But sometimes perceived wrongdoings  in our past, or a low sense of self worth can make us believe a story that we don’t deserve to have a rich, wonderful life.  Or maybe those around us have led us to believe that we are not qualified or worthy to fulfill our dreams.  This story that we tell ourselves about what we “deserve” in life can be a roadblock to achieving our own potential and keep us from seeing our life unfold in ways that would fill us with joy and satisfaction.  How can we change the story in our heads so that we truly believe we deserve to live a wonderful life? Joining us this week is one of our most popular guests, who has overcome his own challenging past to help inspire and coach others to truly believe that they too deserve good things in their life, for themselves and their family. Sammy Rangel was born into abuse, and spent most of his early years in mental institutions, foster homes, and detention homes. He embraced violence at the age of 11, joining the Maniac Latin Disciples gang and spending long periods in prison. It wasn’t until a drug abuse program helped him rehabilitate that Sammy began to further his education and start working for a Safe Streets Outreach Program in Wisconsin. Today, he serves on the board of the organization Life After Hate and consults with law enforcement on addressing and curtailing gang behavior. Sammy is the author of the autobiography FOURBEARS: The Myths of Forgiveness. In 2004 Sammy graduated from Gateway Technical College-Racine and from Carthage College with a Bachelors of Social Work Degree with a minor in Psychology, Cum Laude. In 2009 Sammy graduated with a Master of Social Work Degree, Summa Cum Laude, with a mental health focus, from Loyola University-Chicago. Sammy currently serves as the Senior Director for Program Management and Development for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin.  He previously served as the Programs Director for the Re-Entry Division of Racine Vocational Ministry. Sammy has also worked at the Racine County Jail as a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor helping men and women with addictive and criminal lifestyles. Sammy contributes to the community by sitting on various committees that address race, homelessness, crime, gang activity or drug abuse issues among our youth and adults. He is also the founder of Formers Anonymous, an organization with a mission to help people move beyond their addiction to street life. Sammy is an in-demand speaker and has spoken about his story to audiences around the world. In May 2015, he appeared on stage at the TedX Conference in Budapest speaking on “The Power of Forgiveness”. Sammy’s presentation is available on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOzJO6HRIuA&feature=youtu.be. Sammy has been a guest on our show before and we are honored to welcome him back to inspire our listeners.  

Re-Thinking Your Purpose with Sammy Rangel – 4-9-16 | Mind Body Spirit Living The journey we embark on in the early part of our lives is heavily influenced by our family circumstances, environment, and cultural influences.  The path that we initially take often must be re-considered when we enter a new stage of life, and realize that what we thought was working in our life is no longer working. This is particularly true in situations defined by difficult circumstances such as a life of abuse, crime, or addiction.  When the circumstances that created our path are no longer available, or no longer an option, how do we re-think what our purpose is, and find a new definition of our life’s calling?  This week we are joined by a guest who has not only personally navigated his own journey of re-thinking his purpose, but now helps others re-think theirs as well. Sammy Rangel was born into abuse, and spent most of his early years in mental institutions, foster homes, and detention homes. He embraced violence at the age of 11, joining the Maniac Latin Disciples gang and spending long periods in prison. It wasn’t until a drug abuse program helped him rehabilitate that Sammy began to further his education and start working for a Safe Streets Outreach Program in Wisconsin.Today, he writes articles for Life After Hate and consults with law enforcement on addressing and curtailing gang behavior. Sammy is the author of the autobiography FOURBEARS: The Myths of Forgiveness. In 2004 Sammy graduated from Gateway Technical College-Racine and from Carthage College with a Bachelors of Social Work Degree with a minor in Psychology, Cum Laude. In 2009 Sammy graduated with a Master of Social Work Degree, Summa Cum Laude, with a mental health focus, from Loyola University-Chicago. Sammy has also worked at the Racine County Jail as a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor helping men and women with addictive and criminal lifestyles. Sammy contributes to the community by sitting on various committees that address race, homelessness, crime, gang activity or drug abuse issues among our youth and adults. He is also the founder of Formers Anonymous, an organization with a mission to help people move beyond their addiction to street life. Sammy is an in-demand speaker and has spoken about his story to audiences around the world. In May 2015, he appeared on stage at the TedX Conference in Budapest speaking on “The Power of Forgiveness”. Sammy’s presentation is available on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOzJO6HRIuA&feature=youtu.be. Sammy has been a guest on our show before and we are honored to welcome him back to inspire our listeners.