Jonathan Todd Schwartz was a heavyweight business manager to some of the biggest names in show business. But a crippling gambling addiction led to his embezzlement of millions of dollars from numerous clients, including the singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. Jonathan tells Caleb about his rise in entertainment, how it all fell apart, and how he has been working to seek forgiveness and redemption.
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- (00:00) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
- (03:38) - Jonathan's Early Life and Family Background
- (09:21) - College Years and Early Career
- (13:40) - Breaking into the Entertainment Industry
- (24:40) - Struggles with Addiction and Gambling
- (35:44) - Six Years of Desperation
- (44:08) - The Downfall Begins
- (45:46) - Facing the Music: Lie Detector Test
- (53:21) - Sentencing and Reflection
- (56:35) - Life in Prison and Sobriety
- (01:01:58) - Reentering Society
- (01:05:18) - Making Amends and Moving Forward
- (01:07:27) - Final Thoughts and Lessons Learned
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjonathanschwartz/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-todd-schwartz-58585b333/
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