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Earning Freedom with Michael Santos

Michael Santos is an advocate, author, speaker, and consultant. Through Ear

Earning Freedom offers insight into strategies that empower people through struggle. Michael Santos went to prison as a consequence of bad decisions he made as a young man. While serving a 45-year prison term, he learned lessons that inspired him to prepare for success. Through Earning Freedom, Michael shares those lessons and shows how they led to his success upon release. He also interviews others who successfully overcame struggle.

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Christmas Songs

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2021/12/23

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11. Better Times

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2021/01/11

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19:20

Prison to Paradise

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2018/04/19

Do you have a solid, actionable plan to build financial stability or prosperity in your future? That’s a question that relatively few Americans ask themselves. Those who want to do more than ask questions take action. It’s never too early, and it’s never too late to put yourself on the path to prosperity. I’m Michael Santos with Alternative Investment Seminars. During this 20-minute video, I’ll teach how my wife Carole and I went from literally ground zero to exceed $5 million in assets within five

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Audry Spade Interview

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2017/12/31

Questions from Audry Spade So Michael, you were in your early 20’s when you were convicted and sent to prison. I'm curious about your childhood and the influences you had growing up. How did you arrive at the decision to pursue crime? What kind of technology do you remember people using back before your arrest in 1987? You were arrested for drug trafficking and ultimately sentenced to serve 45 years in prison. Describe that first day of your sentence. What did your days in prison

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28:18

276: Police Officer Rebounds After Criminal Charge

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/11/09

Federal authorities charged Brett with federal crimes. Since he had worked for several years as a police officer, the criminal charges derailed his life. He decided to cooperate with authorities in exchange for leniency at sentencing. Brett talks about how he has rebounded with a new career since being dismissed from the police force.

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30:20

275: Conquering Life in Prison, Part 3

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/10/29

Luis Rivera succeeded in being released from federal prison, even though a judge sentenced him to serve a life sentence plus 140 years. Learn how his adjustment in prison contributed to his early release and his success.

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274: Conquering Life in Prison, Part 2

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/10/29

A federal judge sentenced Luis Rivera to life in prison, plus 140 years. In Part 2 of Luis's story, we learn how Luis adjusted in a high-security federal prison and we learn how he positioned himself for early release from federal prison.

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273: Conquering Life in Prison, Part 1

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/10/29

In 1995, a federal judge sentenced Luis Rivera to a term of life in prison, plus 140 years. In this episode on Earning Freedom, Luis describes his early adjustment. From his appearance on the Earning Freedom podcast, we know that Luis was released from prison and he now lives as law abiding citizen. Learn how he got out after 30 years in prison.

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272: Drug Addiction to Prison to Success

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/08/18

Derek Sauceda began using drugs when he was 10. His drug addictions led him into crime. His crime led him into a series of prison terms that kept him locked in cages for more than 24 years. Now he is a successful case manager with Fathers and Families of San Joaquin Valley. From Derek's story we see that a path exists to overcome struggle.

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271: Released after 20 Years in Pennsylvania Prisons

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/08/15

Big D was drawn to the streets as a young man. He looked up to drug dealers and gangsters. Authorities arrested Big D and after his trial, he was sentenced to a term that required him to serve more than 20 years in Pennsylvania prisons. Big D said that he wasted his first 10 years of confinement. Instead of adjusting positively, he lived in prison just as he had been living on the streets. He used drugs and he was engaged in violence. In today's Earning Freedom episode, Big D talks about how he

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270: From Violent Offender to Contributing Citizen

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/08/03

Today I spoke with Billie Gomez, a man who shared a story about his transformation. Billie spoke about growing up in a violent neighborhood and being influenced by gangs. By the time he was 18, he went to prison with a five year sentence. His adjustment in prison led to his receiving additional time. Upon his release from prison, Billie reverted to criminal behavior. Billie picked up a gun within two weeks of being released, and he used the gun to commit more crimes. That behavior led to his

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269: Earning Freedom for Corporate

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/07/12

Lessons that powered me through 26 years of imprisonment apply to anyone. In today's podcast, I share those strategies with the sales force at Resort Advisory Group.

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268: Preparing Prisoners for Jobs

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/06/17

Today's episode on Earning Freedom features an interview with Jeff Mould, founder of Second Chance Jobs for Felons. More than 60,000 people who returned to society after time in confinement rely upon his website each month. His website: Second Chance Jobs For Felons Focuses on helping people with criminal backgrounds. By adhering to his advice, people can overcome some of the challenges of transitioning into the labor market. I encourage others to rely upon his website as a resource for

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267: Prison to Successful Businessman

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/06/07

Weldon Long made some bad decisions as a young man. He went to prison. While incarcerated he struggled until he found education. Once he discovered the power of education, he applied himself fully. Weldon earned an undergraduate in prison and he earned a master's degree in prison. Then, Weldon used his education to build extraordinarily successful businesses upon release. Listen to Welson'd amazing story about success through prison and beyond on today's Earning Freedom podcast.

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266: President Commutes Life Sentence

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/05/27

President Obama commuted Israel Torres' sentence. A federal judge sentenced Mr. Torres to life in prison. While serving the life sentence, Mr. Torres kept hope alive and focused on steps he could take to prepare for success upon release--he always believed release would come. As a consequence of his successful adjustment, the President granted Israel liberty. He now lives as a contributing and productive member of society. Simultaneously, Israel works to for the brothers he left behind in prison:

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265: Sharing Stories From Prisoners

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/05/22

Malik King offers more insight about people serving lengthy sentences in prison. He is an advocate who works to end mass incarceration.

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264: Gambling Addiction Leads to Prison

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/05/13

Donald Gridiron is on his way to prison. It's a big challenge for anyone, especially for a well educated man who didn't have any previous experience with the criminal justice system. In today's Earning Freedom episode, Donald describes how a gambling addiction led him into the criminal justice system. He also talks about help he received from Justin Paperny at White Collar Prison Advice.

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263: Preparing for Federal Prison

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/05/08

Scott Clark had been a successful businessman. Some decisions he made regarding raising capital led him to the crosshairs of prosecutors. Soon after agreeing to plead guilty, Scott contacted Justin Paperny of White Collar Prison Advice. That call brought Scott hope. In today's Earning Freedom podcast, Scott speaks about the strategies he learned from Justin on preparing for prison.

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262: From Prostitution to Prison to Success

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/05/08

Alexis shares her inspiring story on the Earning Freedom podcast. She describes being abused by a pimp as a young woman. After years of prostitution, authorities sentenced her to a lengthy prison term. Upon being separated from her family, she made a commitment to transform her life. While in a prison cell, Alexis stayed away from trouble and focused on ways to prepare for success. Her story reveals the power of the human spirit, showing how anyone can become more than past bad decisions. Follow her

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261: Gang Member to Prison to Professional Actor

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos ·

2016/05/08

Today's show on Earning Freedom podcast features an amazing success story. Richard Esteras (@RichardEsteras) got involved in crime as a young man. Bad decisions led him to prison. While in prison, he made a decision to change his life. In this episode, he describes how he found strength while locked inside of a solitary cell. Then, he used lessons from those experience to launch a successful career as an incredible actor. He stars in many films, including the following: Year of the Snake Your

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