Where did Andre Norman grow up?
Boston
Andre Norman is one of thr best prison success story in the world. Growing up in Boston, Andre struggled living in poverty and illiteracy at a young age. After quitting on his dream of being a trumpet player, Andre jumped in the Boston streets. This behavior eventually led himself in court before a judge where he was sentenced to over 100 years in prison.
What happened to Andre Norman?
In prison Andre had to learn quickly how to navigate this new and dangerous enviroment. As a natural-born leader, he quickly rose to the top of the prison gang system where he managed gang activities from within the confines of a maximum security prison. Its was in prison where Andre found his gift of speaking. One day inside of prison he was asked to come to a speaking event to support a friend and at the end the speaker asked Andre to give it a try and he killed it.
What was Andre doing before becoming a motivational speaker?
Young has worked as a mental health therapist for the past 19 years. His resume includes being self-employed, a business owner, and an athlete who has played sports at every level from high school to professional. He possesses a love of life and learning which his audiences feel the moment he begins his presentations.