The Successful Degenerate

The Successful Degenerate

Welcome to "The Successful Degenerate Podcast," where authenticity and triumph meet. Join me as I fearlessly share my journey from a college graduate to a homeless drug addict, to prison, and finally achieving success in sales. Through genuine storytelling and vulnerable moments, we'll break barriers and inspire listeners facing life's challenges. Together, we'll redefine success and showcase the transformative power of resilience. Join us on this empowering ride of hope, personal growth, and unstoppable determination.

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August 23, 2023 48 mins

Life has a way of throwing curveballs... It takes us on unexpected paths and sometimes, it's a struggle just to keep up. In the midst of all this, my grandfather often reminded me, "Control your thoughts and you control your mind." How has that mantra guided me through the upheavals of my personal journey? 

Tune in and we'll explore together. 

This episode takes you through my journey between 2...

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What if your teenage years were spoiled by early drug encounters, a tumultuous relationship, and a close family member battling a life-altering disease? 

Join me as I recount my rocky journey to self-discovery, starting with my first interaction with Vicodin and Marijuana, a stressful relationship with a girl named Whitney, and the emotional upheaval of having my grandfather diagnosed with ALS. 

Life throws curveb...

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August 1, 2023 25 mins

Have you ever wondered how family dynamics impact personal growth, especially in the face of adversity? Take an emotional stroll down memory lane with me, Brandon Caldwell, as I delve into my past, underscoring the roles of key individuals and impactful events. This episode is a tough narration, where I share tales from my upbringing, highlighting the influence of my sister Megan and her battles with addiction, how my stepfather Br...

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Ever wondered how a four-time felon becomes a professional? Walk with me, Brandon Caldwell, on a journey as we navigate the intricacies of my childhood, adolescence, and adulthood in the debut episode of the Successful Degenerate Podcast. Experience the raw honesty as we stroll through my fragmented past, starting with a dual-lifestyle shaped by my parents' divorce and culminating in my present-day life as a successful profess...

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Have you ever found yourself at rock bottom, wondering how to climb back up?

 I'm Brandon Caldwell, your host for The Successful Degenerate Podcast, and I've been there. I'll be sharing my raw and real journey from hopeful college graduate to homeless drug addict in Mesa, Arizona, to serving time in prison, and then transforming my life. My story is one of redemption and resilience, and I believe it can insp...

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