Coming home: the difficult transition from federal prison to society | Carlos Parks | TEDxGreensboro

Carlos Parks overcame a young life of drug dealing and a federal prison sentence to fashion a successful family and business life. Now he serves as a mentor and example to others. Carlos Parks was born in Goldsboro NC Carlos and his sister Sharonda were raised in Lynchburg Va. where his family relocated after his father and mother separated. Carlos is a father of two with another on the way. Carlos has 4 grandchildren and a beautiful wife Demetria. Carlos is a licensed NC Realtor and speaker. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@cynthiagerald1498]

Great job nephew! I am so proud of you♥️

[@DVAwarness]

Very proud of you for rehabilitating yourself because the point of jail is supposed to be for rehabilitating people, not just locking them up! 💪🙏👍

[@TheTruth-lx7et]

Great Ted Talk Carlos! Congratulations on all your accomplishments. Always remember you are a victor and not a victim!

[@Baggbi]

[Slow clap] I know you were deep man.Thank you for telling your story. Thank you for being a role model. I have had the pleasure of selling your artwork and it is awe inspiring.

[@traynay2405]

Spoken truth from the heart. You can and will become what you believe. Faith, Hope and perseverance breeds change. Humble beginnings.

[@luckyorion7603]

I just met this gentlemen two weeks ago... He is a real inspiration!!!

[@brothaal9461]

This was very insightful and offers hope to those soon to be released or that have been released for sometime, but lack the resources, support and know-how to successfully emerge back into society. Well done brother.

[@denisemanning3349]

Very well spoken my friend. Proud of you. Sometimes we don’t realize that we go through things in life, whether good or bad in the end to be a blessing to others. You are doing what that end plan was, which was to show others how to overcome their obstacles. We all have a purpose in life. I pray for your continual success in everything you do. Congratulations on your beautiful family!

[@jewlssky1094]

😢😢That's beautifully Thanks for sharing.

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

Thank you sir. Great message and advice. God bless you and family.

[@briqwall9672]

This was awesome. TRUTH SPOKEN

[@pleshettebowens3256]

Would love to have a copy of the manual you mentioned. Do you have a website or something

[@arthurmerson3589]

Is there a copy? Did you get the name of the book or manual he wrote?

[@SpeakersMagazine]

Excellent.

[@ACEsMatter]

This is everything!!!!

[@sexyback6572]

i just lost my job and i am worried how am i gonna get a job as its really hard as i am a ex con

[@traceyflowers5291]

Beautiful Man :)

[@Consoleplug11]

Thats my whole name