<![CDATA[The Convictions Podcast]]>https://theconvictionspodcast.callcast.coPodcast for NodeSat, 18 Jul 2026 11:17:22 GMTSat, 18 Jul 2026 11:17:21 GMT1440NoyesBranden ColuccioOvercoming Life's F**kups: The Art of ConvictionBranden Coluccio has become known for his to turn his life's GREATEST setback into a FORCE that has lifted up those around him and forever positively impacted the lives of many people overcoming their own struggles. It's his superpower. And now you get the blueprint for MASSIVE success. From private equity, to entrepreneurship, to a $67 million exit at 29, then $40 million in real estate by 31, Branden's meteoric rise was the stuff of legends, but so was his fall from grace. An multi-exit entrepreneur, speaker, and two-time author Branden achieved the pinnacle of entrepreneurial success before age 30. From the outside, he had it all: a beautiful wife, millions of dollars, prestige, cars, you name it. But in reality, he was bloated, out of shape, self-medicating with alcohol, and a solid foundation in life. His definition of success was all wrong. Then, as it does, the universe intervened and at the snap of a finger destroyed life as he knew it. The fall from grace was swift and agonizing. He went from private equity boy wonder to outcast. In July of 2020, he surrendered to federal prison. Having never been in any trouble during his life, he was in for a rude awakening about how difficult life can be on the inside. Never having been in handcuffs or in jail, Branden was placed in isolation for 22 straight days. This is where his mindset changed forever. But from the moment his life changed, in the darkest of hours, he vowed that this horrible event would not destroy him. Instead he committed to turning this into one of the greatest moments of his life. A moment that he would use to positively impact the lives of those around him facing their on challenges. Branden returned home in the best physical and mental shape of his life, quit alcohol, nurtured a wonderful marriage, drafted another book and dedicated himself to helping others learn the formula for turning massive adversity into your superpower. On the Convictions Podcast you will hear TRUE stories of amazing human beings that have battled their way through the fire - homelessness, alcoholism, decades in prison, divorce, death, you name it. All of us have a story, but most people only want to tell the good parts. Not here. It's not a question of if life throws us curve balls, but when. You'll hear all of the pain, the challenges, and the tactics use by those who have been forged in the fire along their journey from failure to savage. Branden lives with deep conviction that the human spirit is a weapon to be used for good, but that this mindset must be sharpened, and adversity is the opportunity to unlock the greatest versions of ourselves. But it can also kill us. Which will you choose? Follow his journey @whitecollarsavage on Instagram! Join his private community here: https://whitecollarsavage.teachable.com/p/home Join The Convicted here: https://fb.me/g/p_FNSDyEHnVgHJFmfF/9E1k9e0EepisodicBranden Colucciowhitecollarsavage@gmail.comtrue<![CDATA[EP#004: Rising from Tragedy to $30MM+ Triumph: The Alex Smith Story]]>Alex Smith, CEO of Spartan Solar, publically shares his never before told story of losing his best friend and his father to traveling across the country, betting it all to make it in the cutthroat world of solar sales.

Alex shows incredibe strength and optimism in his brutally honest portrayal of dealing with loss, financial stress, investing BIG in personal development, getting in shape, and what it takes to reach MASSIVE success.

Follow Alex on Instagram @alexhsmith to see more of his journey!

]]>https://theconvictionspodcast.callcast.co/e/dc507c21-2ea0-4eef-af1b-5d1ea447c4cfdc507c21-2ea0-4eef-af1b-5d1ea447c4cfWed, 19 Apr 2023 10:41:00 GMT4127EP#004: Rising from Tragedy to $30MM+ Triumph: The Alex Smith StoryBranden ColuccioRising from Tragedy to $30MM+ Triumph: The Alex Smith StoryAlex Smith, CEO of Spartan Solar, publically shares his never before told story of losing his best friend and his father to traveling across the country, betting it all to make it in the cutthroat world of solar sales. Alex shows incredibe strength and optimism in his brutally honest portrayal of dealing with loss, financial stress, investing BIG in personal development, getting in shape, and what it takes to reach MASSIVE success. Follow Alex on Instagram @alexhsmith to see more of his journey! true14full<![CDATA[EP#003: Fatherless to Homeless to Famous - The Journey of Garrain Jones]]>His father was murdreed when he was [9]. He was sentenced to 12 years in a French prison. He was homeless. His life had fallen apart repeatedly.

Then one day, a homelessman at a gas station uttered six words that altered the course of Garrain's life forwever. Author of Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life, Garrain has been featured on VH1 and IMPACT THEORY with Tom Bilyeu. 

He has ammassed a HUGE following of over 273,000 followers on Instagram and been written featured in FORBES, SUCCESS, BUISNESS INSIDER, FOUNDR and many more.

Listen to the lessons buried DEEP within Garrain's wild journey through life!

]]>https://theconvictionspodcast.callcast.co/e/84b2ae0c-844e-442f-b183-5fe70ffa4c4c84b2ae0c-844e-442f-b183-5fe70ffa4c4cSat, 15 Apr 2023 20:20:03 GMT2696EP#003: Fatherless to Homeless to Famous - The Journey of Garrain JonesBranden ColuccioFatherless to Homeless to Famous - The Journey of Garrain JonesHis father was murdreed when he was [9]. He was sentenced to 12 years in a French prison. He was homeless. His life had fallen apart repeatedly. Then one day, a homelessman at a gas station uttered six words that altered the course of Garrain's life forwever. Author of Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life, Garrain has been featured on VH1 and IMPACT THEORY with Tom Bilyeu.  He has ammassed a HUGE following of over 273,000 followers on Instagram and been written featured in FORBES, SUCCESS, BUISNESS INSIDER, FOUNDR and many more. Listen to the lessons buried DEEP within Garrain's wild journey through life! true13full<![CDATA[EP#002: The Savage Entrepreneur that Went From Nearly Bankrupt to Millionaire]]>Listen to the incredible story of perserverance, and the relentless pursuit of his dreams even after facing near bankruptcy and almost a dozen business failed starts. Multi-millionnaire real estate developer Momin Sheikh IG: @phillymayormo tells is all and shares the deep lessons he learned while rebuilding his life.

]]>https://theconvictionspodcast.callcast.co/e/dd410960-8e29-4c0d-b2f0-9ef651c705a7dd410960-8e29-4c0d-b2f0-9ef651c705a7Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:27:34 GMT2758EP#002: The Savage Entrepreneur that Went From Nearly Bankrupt to MillionaireBranden ColuccioThe Savage Entrepreneur that Went From Nearly Bankrupt to Millionaire Real Estate DeveloperListen to the incredible story of perserverance, and the relentless pursuit of his dreams even after facing near bankruptcy and almost a dozen business failed starts. Multi-millionnaire real estate developer Momin Sheikh IG: @phillymayormo tells is all and shares the deep lessons he learned while rebuilding his life. true12full<![CDATA[EP#001: From Wall Street to Prison to The Nation's Top Prison Consultant]]>Justina Paperny shares his personal story from Wall street to prison and back. He has since become the nations leading white collar prison advisor and has been featured on Fox, Dr. Phil, MSNBC, and People Magazine among many others.

]]>https://theconvictionspodcast.callcast.co/e/448f8d36-7c70-4597-b706-cd44ad72e059448f8d36-7c70-4597-b706-cd44ad72e059Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:19:22 GMT2391EP#001: From Wall Street to Prison to The Nation's Top Prison ConsultantBranden ColuccioInterview with Justin Paperny: From Wall Street to Prison to The Nation's Top Prison ConsultantJustina Paperny shares his personal story from Wall street to prison and back. He has since become the nations leading white collar prison advisor and has been featured on Fox, Dr. Phil, MSNBC, and People Magazine among many others. true11full<![CDATA[Justin Paperny]]>Justin's amazing story of battling back from incarceration to become the nation's leading white collar advisor. Features on MSNBC, FOX, etc.

]]>https://theconvictionspodcast.callcast.co/e/c6658229-62d5-49de-b235-672e9663b28ac6658229-62d5-49de-b235-672e9663b28aThu, 16 Mar 2023 23:11:55 GMT0Justin PapernyBranden ColuccioBattling Back: Justin PapernyJustin's amazing story of battling back from incarceration to become the nation's leading white collar advisor. Features on MSNBC, FOX, etc. true11full