Shaka Senghor
Resilience Expert, 3X Bestselling Author, and Speaker
Description
Shaka Senghor is a celebrated writer and entrepreneur whose journey from incarceration to leadership fuels a powerful voice in criminal justice reform. As President of Shaka Senghor Inc., Shaka combines storytelling and advocacy to inspire resilience and redemption. Known for his bestselling memoir and impactful TED Talk, Shaka’s work bridges personal transformation with social change. Passionate about empowering others, Shaka invites conversations that challenge perspectives and ignite hope.
Suggested Questions
- What was the hardest part about your time in solitary confinement?
- Was there a specific moment or person who sparked your transformation?
- How do I break cycles and create a new story for my family?
- How do you deal with people who still define you by your past?
- What surprised you most about freedom?
- What was it like reentering society after 19 years in prison?
- What’s the blueprint for turning pain into purpose at work and in life?
- How can I forgive myself or someone who hurt me?
- What daily practices actually build resilience and composure?
- I feel stuck. Where do I begin?
- How did you transform your life during and after prison?
- How do I start healing from anger, shame, or grief?
- How can I transform personal adversity into resilience and lasting positive change?
- What’s your most effective strategy for breaking cycles of recidivism and incarceration?
- What are the biggest misconceptions about redemption and personal transformation today?