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April 21, 2025 85 mins

What happens when a man chooses purpose over his past? In this powerful episode of The Art of Reinvention Show, I sit down with Shawn Hunter, a respected leader and the founder of an impactful movement in Lynchburg, VA. With a personal story rooted in transformation, Shawn opens up about how life experience shaped his mission to uplift others and build a stronger, safer community.


We dive into topics like:

  • His personal journey of growth and redemption

  • How job creation, education, and mentorship are reducing violence

  • The role of politics, mindset, and the school system in shaping our communities

  • Why it’s crucial to break generational cycles and invest in young people


This isn’t just a story about overcoming — it’s a blueprint for inspiring change, one person and one neighborhood at a time. Whether you’re a community leader, educator, parent, or someone on your own path of reinvention, this episode delivers real talk, real hope, and real strategies.


🔊 Listen now and get inspired to play your part in building something better.


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Guest: Shawn Hunter

Host: Johnathan "TeflonJohn" Smith

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