In this week's Plot Twist episode of The Light Watkins Show, we revisit the remarkable story of Shaka Senghor. This bite-sized Plot Twist episode takes listeners through Shaka’s life, highlighting a pivotal moment that transformed his path forever.
Here are some of the topics discuss in this episode:
1:12 - Introduction
3:39 - What's it like to be in solitary confinement
5:40 - How Shaka wrote a book in prison
11:05 - How Shaka managed to get his book out of prison
15:44 - How Shaka got himself out of prison using only a letter
18:09 - What it takes to become a bestselling author
21:13 - The first book Shaka ever sold out of prison
23:31 - How to get your life back after prison
31:17 - The call that changed Shaka's life
If you want to find out why Oprah didn’t want Shaka to come to Hawaii, watch here.
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