The Re-Entry Journey: Episode 58 - David Gethers(Defy The Odds)

David A. Gethers is a Disable Veteran, the Founder of DAG SPEAKS LLC, and the author of WeakDay Remedies: A Transformational Journal. David is an expert on Successful Reentry, Transformation and Transition, and Cognitive Behavior. David has created programs and frameworks that address, prevention, diversion and reentry. He assists Justice Impacted Veterans, Justice Impacted Youth, and Justice Impacted Citizens overcome various barriers they face. Using his book, WeakDay Remedies, Journaling exercises and interactive workshops, David has created a TRANSFORMATION framework that helps others Defy The Odds. His subject matters are: 1. The Ugly Truth: Tragedy Transformation and Triumph 2. Defy The Odds: Overcoming Adversity 3. Decision Making: The B.I.O of Decisions 4. Intentional Success: Disciplines 4 Desired Results 5. Emotional Intelligence: Coping Skills for challenges As a Justice Impacted Veteran himself, David knows the challenges and barriers Justice Impacted Citizens face from day to day. In 2013, David was released 15 years earlier than expected (another miracle story) from a 30-year prison sentence. Having only a high school diploma, a strong resolve, and a plan and purpose to transform his life; David would do just that! In 2014 at Governor State University (after initially being denied due to his felony conviction), he began his college career. David would go on to become the Vice-President of the Student Senate, implementing changes and transformation, and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication in 2016. David also, earned his Master’s degree in Urban Ministry from Olivet Nazarene University in 2019. David looks forward to partnering with you to impact and transform the lives of individuals in your organization.