In this episode, host Holly Cotton and David Lewis, President of Macrobites talk overcoming adversity. After spending most of his early 20’s in an and out of prison, David turned his life around and partnered with two friends to create their company, Macrobites. David shares his story of youth, how he broke free from the hood stereotypes and gives advice to future and current entrepreneurs. Holly and David also talk creating your own lane and how to ensure your hustle is a thriving business.
After spending most of his early 20s in and out of prison for selling drugs, David Lewis turned his life around in a major way. Following his release from a 3-and-a-half-year incarceration in 2013, David has worked his way up in the restaurant industry, from dishwashing at a country club to in a few short years, general managing a fast-casual restaurant. He has a passion for fitness and is a NASM certified personal trainer. He prides himself on being an active and involved father to his 3 beautiful children Chey, Prince, and Ayesha, and a dedicated husband to his wife Kelly Lewis. He plays piano and recently published his first memoir/self-help book: Adapt to Win.
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