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March 20, 2025 54 mins

How does a guy go from a five year prison sentence to Police Sergeant? In this episode of Nightmare Success, Brent Cassity interviews Ameer Williams, who shares his incredible journey from a troubled childhood and drug dealing to serving time in prison and ultimately becoming a police sergeant. Ameer discusses the challenges he faced during his early life, his descent into crime, the realities of prison life, and his unexpected path to redemption through a second chance at life. His story serves as an inspiration for those seeking to overcome their fears and transform their lives to make the impossible possible. In this conversation, Ameer shares his journey from struggling struggled with people who didn't accept him in his own precinct because of his past. He chose not to quit and gritted through to make it. He now has helped over 700 people receive their own pardons. He discusses the challenges he faced in finding employment, the pivotal moment that led him to pursue a pardon, and the support he received from mentors along the way. Ameer emphasizes the importance of resilience, community support, and the transformative power of second chances, both for himself and those he helps.

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