I recorded this video the morning of March 22. As it was uploading, I got a call that changed my life forever, and I didn't post the video as a result.
I've now reached a point where I am more comfortable sharing the message, which is even more meaningful to me now.
I've been away from the office and social media for a while. Here's why.
Saturday marked an important milestone in the history of Cornbread Hustle.
That's Ben, who sent me this photo. On March 6, 2016 - five years ago this past weekend - the idea for a second-chance staffing agency was born.
I was at a transition house with Ben, helping him learn how to use Google. He had recently finished a 20-year prison sentence, and a lot had changed on the internet since he went into incarceration.
We searched for jobs Ben might like, and I picked up the phone to talk with prospective employers. I joined him at his first job interview to advocate for him. He was hired and paid $10 an hour.
Today, Ben is a working professional, earning six figures and with two years of living expenses saved up!
I really needed this reminder.