Welcome to this week's episode of Unlocked! Join host Savannah Chrisley as she welcomes Damon West, a former inmate turned inspirational speaker and author. Damon shares his incredible journey from a life of crime and addiction to finding hope and purpose behind bars.Savannah and Damon discuss what led to his 65 year life sentence and the profound lesson he learned from a fellow inmate about being a "coffee bean", symbolizing the ability to change one's environment rather than being changed by it. Plus, Damon tells his life-changing encounter with Dabo Swinney. Damon's story is a testament to resilience, redemption, and the power of hope. Whether you're interested in true crime, personal growth, or the human capacity for change, this episode is sure to inspire.Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our show!- QUINCE: For your next trip, treat yourself to the luxe upgrades you deserve from Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/unlocked for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order.- NUTRAFOL: This Mother’s Day, consider Nutrafol - the best-selling hair growth supplement. Whether you're gifting to yourself or a loved one, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off any order! Enjoy free shipping when you subscribe. Go to https://www.nutrafol.com and enter the promo code UNLOCKEDGIFT.- PROGRESSIVE: Join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Visit us at https://www.progressive.com! Thank you to Progressive for sponsoring the show! (Restrictions apply. Not available in all states and situations.)- HONEYLOVE: Treat yourself to the most comfortable and innovative bras on earth and save 20% off sitewide at https://www.honeylove.com/Unlocked- GDEFY: Visit https://www.gdefy.com today, and use code UNLOCKED for 30% OFF orders over $120. Text my code UNLOCKED to 91888 for 30% OFF orders over $120. Free shipping. 60-day trial. So if you don’t love them? Pain free returns.LET'S BE SOCIAL:Follow Savannah Chrisley:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/SavannahChrisley)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@SavannahChrisley)X: (https://www.x.com/_itssavannah_)Follow Damon West:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/damonwest7)FaceBook: (https://www.facebook.com/damonjosephwest)X: (https://x.com/damonwest7)YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBAEWdaKcRRLLhRRmyyOfJg)https://www.damonwest.orgFollow The Unlocked Podcast:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/UnlockedWithSavannah)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@UnlockedWithSav)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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