Andre Norman "The Ambassador of Hope" On Perseverance, Healing & Life After Prison |

[@ladee1017]

I came across him on TikTok and was intrigued to know more about his story. At first I kept asking myself why was I listening to him because he’d been to prison and I hadn’t. That was all I heard but I kept listening and I remained open and I’m so glad I did. He dropped so many jewels. One being “success is not success without a successor”.

[@RickyandGandi]

🙌🏽

[@tyronewilliams6855]

That's the exact same reason I watched this. Great story!

[@ogstatus2507]

Sounds like he had to make a choice of killing his right hand man but he didn't do it

[@patrickweaver5290]

So what were saying is it's ok to murder , steal and generally be a terrible person but then u can leave jail and now ur a good person, give me a break if he lost everything tomorrow he would be back to crime.

[@shannonkettle2209]

I found Andra’s story because of my son who is in prison right now. He suggested I listen to him. My son is so much more intelligent than he will ever realize, he has a good heart and he often comes across the information like this that always blows me away and never forget it. I love my son very much, he’s just had a very hard life.

[@ramseybedford5345]

God bless your heart , your son, and your household. Peace be with you. I needed to hear what you felt for your boy, and what you said about him. Thank you for sharing that. My mom threw me away , and gave up on me, don't ever give up. It takes what it takes for some of us. I wish I could talk to my mom so bad. Don't quit 5 seconds before the miracle happens.

[@sjones3191]

@@ramseybedford5345 it’s not quitting but saving yourself. I have 6 sons, of that 2 are grown. We have been through so much. But anyone hurting us doesn’t value us. I love them enough to distance myself. I didn’t receive all of the support that some people do but I did my best and a darn good job whether it stuck or not.

[@ingridmcfarlane8348]

Hi Shannon. I am in the same situation you are right now. It's very very hard for me and my family, as I'm sure it is for you. Yes, our sons are kings, wise, smart, but just got caught in the snare of the fowler. I pray for your peace and for your son's safety and blessings

[@drak1011]

This does not have nearly the views that this needs. This message needs to be spread further through so many more people and environments.

[@ericgarner8944]

I was Dre's cellmate for a few months in the early 90's..I was just a child then..I learned alot in those few months..I understand branding and marketing from having the terms introduced to me on a message board in our cell..I always tell anyone that asks how valuable those days were for me..

[@stevem7137]

“Somebody let you down, they haven’t been their for you and it hurts”

[@shannonkettle2209]

We all need each other. God bless you and keep you safe. I don’t know you personally and I’m just an old woman, but just for the record, I do care

[@lennoxrodney3403]

“Success is not success, without a successor.” Words hit nice.

[@SleepySriracha]

Glad I found this Tiktok amazing story.

[@CrispGrowth]

Us too!

[@petekaras8587]

@@CrispGrowth😅😊😅😅😅😊

[@Ibs123]

This guy should never have gone to prison, he’s very well spoken and articulate and what he says makes sense. He should be very proud of himself…

[@ChuchuJS]

How does this podcast not hit more than a million ? That’s the reason why we have few billionaires people get bored with knowledge and excited to exciting fictional characters.. Amazing interview

[@treelyons4788]

This man testimony is AMAZING!!! His prophecy is profound!!! Success is not success without an successor 🙌🏾 This!!!🪦 Harvard Fellow Honorable Son Ended Mass incarceration

[@nem6ix]

He understands he’s purpose from his parents. I felt that.

[@xDaviluv]

This is the stuff I am interested in. We’ve all gone through hell but there is always hope.

[@CrispGrowth]

yes ♥

[@dazd7502]

Amazing interview, this intervention program can be run in all western nations.

[@avib4850]

People need to hear this

[@americanboxingfan1162]

Hallelujah! God bless you Andre!

[@o.gmanman9665]

Really powerful interview, it opened my eyes to alot . I needed this

[@CrispGrowth]

We are happy you found it helpful 🔥

[@kendonhines]

TikTok brought me here and I’ll glad it did, this was dope

[@sheritamitchell1036]

"Just doing stuff with no understanding".... PROFOUND!

[@StanleyNJK]

This ought to go viral. A lot of folks and young kids needs to listen to this interview. Ownership mindset, making us feel we all need to hold ourselves accountable for whatever reasons or situation.

[@Earlybird4theworm]

This interview prompted me to read two books I was gifted and never read. Thursday January 11th 2024 Power & Anger Thanks 😅 Wish I could call this guy and or meet him, but I’m sure he’s hella busy 💪🏾

[@Sheenovastee]

Found your story at the right time. I'm studying, trying to transition into a tech career and the thought of quitting kills me but I get so overwhelmed by how much I have to learn and apply.

[@arakiozakaki]

beautiful. just beautiful. i need all my friends to listen to this

[@terrencemckinney3923]

Insightful and powerful. They always want to demonize the finished product and not acknowledge the circumstances that they play a big role in creating

[@Dylan-tt3ic]

The youtube algorithm helped me find this podcast. Great story!

[@ramseybedford5345]

Andre, is a game, changer. Thank you so much. You'll never know how much I needed to hear this. Again, thank you

[@CrispGrowth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@erronbrown2690]

I needed to hear this and I think God waited for him to say it to let me listen because I’ve heard this before but never listened ❤

[@bkantorski]

so happy i came across this

[@ericandrekopoulos]

This could hit soft spots for millions.

[@richardmasters2045]

This man is doing the Lord's work for real 🙏

[@pamelantx]

What an uplifting story . Something we all need right now. I’ve been to prison I’ve lived some of what he’s saying. Getting to hear there is another side, more to the story and nobody is a lost cause. Hats off to this man and may he keep on keeping on!!! 💕🫶🙏

[@georgeowura3541]

why this video doesn't have a million or more views amaze me. Is crazy that contents like this is not promoted for everyone to see it. Thanks Andre, god richly bless you

[@RickyandGandi]

Thank goodness for TikTok.

[@RickyandGandi]

It’s the title. If it said something about King Pin, people would stop and watch.

[@kjwilliams100]

Saw him on TikTok and wanted to know more. So glad I did

[@WORDMAJOR-g2q]

Powerful story saw this guy on TikTok so glad so many life gems

[@Lokiofwz]

If you're seeing this video, That means ur being CORRECT so to you I SALUTE.

[@Omatmani]

Waoh! Just waoh. God bless you Andre. Keep up the good work.

[@casualfan197]

Thank you for not putting ads on this podcast… this opened up my eyes crazy stories but also inspiring

[@enjolireyes643]

Shared this… hope my family and friends see this and LISTEN!

[@anonymemphis]

How does this not have more views? I've seen the shorts all over youtube several times over. This is the first time I was able to find the full podcast. There has to be a better way to advertise it. I will share it where possible.

[@johntaviousslaton80]

Because it seems so fairytale. Most who are commenting never been to prison. I’ve been to federal prison and there’s no way the fbop ( federal bureau of prison) is kicking nobody out. They got something called the MAX which is underground. Some of the things are going on but that kitchen deal 😂 I don’t believe it.

[@mialilrob..]

This was a masterpiece!!

[@ToddHalfbreedBaker]

Surprised this isn't popping off. Wild interview

[@NB-nh2sf]

It's so wild to be a prisoner and think you run it. That's the mentality and ego that destroys our communities....Everyone thinks they're running something but actually they're just a criminal. You wake up when they wants you eat when they want they lock you down when you want. Obviously that cook guy wasn't aware that he actually had the authority.

[@Beast_is_a_dumbass220]

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say you’ve never been behind the wall.

[@vanessathompson6185]

Wow! Great men come from various backgrounds.

[@arelismatias375]

Thank you TikTok for bringing me to this interview. Absolutely amazing!! 👏🏼❤️

[@puneetpuri2758]

So much rationale! Way to go Andre

[@dvader2004]

Once he said "he went to the person on the grill and said make him 2" I knew he was lieing😂😂😂

[@cincomxntana3938]

Finally I’m not alone 🤣 dude definitely should write a movie his stories like a dam fast and furious movie graphics included 🤣🤣🤣

[@Beast_is_a_dumbass220]

How do you know he’s lying? Can you support that claim? No, you can’t. I’ve known dudes like him behind the wall

[@djroberts-hw7eq]

funniest part was when he also knew what the guy said to his wife on the phone all while being shut inside his office 🤣🤣🤣

[@byronbass1370]

@@Beast_is_a_dumbass220because iv been to prison. Not how it works, don’t matter if your eme or ab. Dont be so naive, he a liar

[@MaxxGhost1]

It was a hypothetic assumption of the guy’s actions. Not that he heard the exact conversation.

[@Cowboy_Slow]

I work at the prison when I was 21. He telling the truth guys that was lock up told me I don’t have worry about them. I would have to worry about officers bringing in contraband. Boy was they telling the truth. I learned who ran zone in each building and who was over then. If there was a problem on the zone they dealt with it. To them you locked up with them not the other way around.

[@josephcostello684]

I have never been to prison as an inmate but I worked as a maintenance mechanic for PA Correctional Facility Services. I worked in 5 different facilities. Now I don’t know what happens inside the pods, but I can tell you for certain the turnkey is not unlocking that door for Kitchen access to an inmate who is not on a work detail period. There are 3 strict meal times for inmates and outside of them times the C.O.’s and prison staff use the same kitchens, eat the same food, they do have their own cafeteria/lounge area, but it is connected by the same common hall as the inmate cafeteria. I ate there almost daily, saved money on lunch because it was provided by the state at no cost to employees. And I worked 2nd and 3rd shift as to limit times outside of lockdown. Never once had I seen an inmate granted such privilege in over 7 years that I worked there. I think he seen this in a movie😂

[@mintamearaself799]

I was thinking the same thing. He’s a talker. So arrogant and unbelievable. 😂

[@djroberts-hw7eq]

this guys a clown 😂😂

[@shirleyashanti3031]

U don't know what happened on that 1st shift.

[@davidtrent1245]

I love this interview. #chicagowestside

[@therealsuadelove]

Beautiful story and character salute to you and this platform for having you

[@Maurayne]

As an educator I can tell you that you can ALWAYS tell the difference between a student who went to preschool and those who didn’t. They’re just different.

[@Elite_gospel_girl]

This is such a great interview. Much respect for this guy for Turing his life around and helping other ❤

[@junisfletcher3862]

Awesome interview. Shout out Andre 💪🏾

[@BigLongJohnson79]

Beautiful interviews he’s helping a hell of a lot of ppl

[@joeblack737]

This guy looks like my twin brother and my story is so similar I need to take my manuscript of my book off the shelf!

[@jbroome51791]

Great interview!

[@stunnala736]

I love this show i saw it on TikTok now I’m here listening to your podcast now

[@allpointsdistribution447]

If any individual in captivity can give a head nod and the overseers open the gate it’s more to it than that.

[@roypettigrew6453]

Entertainment vs a guide to live. I feel that one.

[@silviugheorghe7118]

This podcast is 🤩

[@owenmason8437]

46:00 Roosevelt high school

[@jimmythompson5822]

God works so swiftly. Bless this man. Thanks you Lord for giving him a second chance.

[@qman313]

Great podcast!

[@davidpykee]

Came here from the burger clip from tiktok

[@ibrahim5alid513]

Just thanks 🙏🏽

[@mmutuyimana1]

Powerful stuff!

[@MugendiAZoka]

Keep up the good work 👏🏽

[@WAstEDxLaMA]

I am so grateful that I stumbled upon this man and his story. Saw the whole thing in one sitting and teared up several times! This man is on fire. God bless him and his story

[@Coachjhibb65]

Same!! 😭👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@sidneyhaha1411]

Yall please listen to this man I've watched way too many of my students that I love and care about go down a path that isnt their greatness because of either friends or role models and it kills us teachers that care to watch a kid who could reach greatness not believe in themselves or not have the best role models and go down the wrong path and throw away their greatness.

[@originalman3951]

"POWERFUL WORDS"

[@beasteurope7844]

This is inspirational 😮❤❤

[@julieharris6707]

His story is real when a mother raises her son alone and the father halfway there. When children don't feel heard or understand and Love they lack support and will go inthe wrong direction.

[@jordandavenport1209]

When I start my podcast called “things that didn’t happen” he’s gonna be my first guest

[@kydenthurston9582]

Train up a child in the way he should go.

[@Conlloyd]

This was an absolutely compelling interview. The weight of the words of Andre Norman was real and this was a golden one! Very informative! Lovely editing as well!

[@Lovaaahhh]

Are the podcasts available on the tablets yet?

[@bigoleslimeball4am29]

I’m 24 came pass this story from a short were it was a lot of young people not getting the mission a lot of this hit home I never able to express myself I always felt like I did shit to fit in I’m just not going to wait until it’s to late

[@tristandavidmanley8150]

Not a Buddhist or anything, but this man seems to fit the bill of a reincarnation of a great soul who did some problematic things and was dealt a shit hand by karmic justice. One of those "touched by the Gods" dudes. He is the main character.

[@zozoszn575]

As a 24 young black nigga all the young rebel shit aside dude can stop the killing in the black on black crime Chicago, NY, cali everywhere 27 n younger neeeeeedddd to watch this

[@zu_zu2193]

He was actually the cook

[@cincomxntana3938]

🤣🤣🤣 more believable. Cooking burgers for the staff and imagination ran wild

[@tracysteele95]

“I work on keeping people alive “ *8 counts of attempted murder*😭

[@creatvambition1090]

Sheeeesh 😬😬😂🤣

[@jordaircooke7618]

Only thing different between the Shot callers is the president doesn't call the shots he a puppet.

[@baileyosborn8724]

Trumpet won’t ever leave you or tell you that you aren’t good enough

[@memphis10camaros]

Everything comes from your childhood

[@DP-lx1jn]

Dang only 400 views. Interesting…. thanks KZbin

[@kevinoechslin7376]

Gave the dude a head nod alright, while on his knees.

[@davj1586]

Notice how he doesn’t studder at all in speech

[@TheSchauer]

Very interesting man

[@bklyn7188]

I have to say this guy is about the walk as much as he's about the talk.

[@BeerBreath702]

I feel like I have to make this man a burger now just so I’m safe lol

[@dakitchen911.]

Interesting that they muted out God when he said I was a vessel of God

[@michellek2057]

Why can’t I find it!

[@armandozuniga4623]

Im seeing my self I'm this guy

[@johnmadden2106]

My mans was incarcerated in a 1903 prison movie based in the future

[@Leroy-xk1xd]

Prison A.I. reality.1= unlimited potential.

[@northstarkennel2262]

💯

[@nintendo6739]

Can anybody give me the rime stamp of that kitchen story where he threatens the police

[@ABRJV]

Literally 5 mins into the podcast he is talking absolute shit like he ran the prison no bloody way bro 😂😂

[@cartelkelzcartelkelz3306]

Dame dash vibez 💯

[@banks7289]

Cut from the Dame dash cloth

[@azero2]

This is the prison version of Stolen Valor.