We all have hidden prisons. But these prisons have doors.
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My new book How to Be Free shows you how to break free from invisible prisons that hold you back—whether from past mistakes, limiting beliefs, or self-imposed barriers. This framework delivers practical tools to build a life of clarity, purpose, and impact.
Hi, I’m Shaka
I'm a resilience expert, bestselling author, and speaker whose journey from incarceration to transformation has connected with audiences worldwide. Born in Detroit amid economic hardship, I spent 19 years in prison before finding my own path to freedom.
Today, I share the frameworks that transformed my life, helping executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes break free from their own invisible barriers. My mission is to show that everyone can achieve freedom and create a life full of possibility, purpose, and joy.
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I've been privileged to speak at Google, Apple, Meta, MIT, Harvard, TED, and many more. People invite me to share how I transformed obstacles into opportunities—and my practical frameworks help teams build resilience and unlock their potential. I'd love to bring these insights to your organization.
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“[Shaka] displayed all the skills this book hopes to impart: he shaped culture, recognized its flaws, then transformed it into something better.”
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