02: Heroin Addict goes from Homeless to CEO // The Story of Joe Roberts

Joe Roberts is an inspirational example of overcoming adversity and managing change. In 1989, he was living under a bridge, homeless on skid row. Today he is an advocate, author and the Executive Director of The Push for Change.

Joe has witnessed human behavior at its depths and its peaks, in personal and professional life, and he has captured his experiences in thought-leading principles that are critical to success.He is the former President and CEO of a successful multimedia company. Joe is a well-polished inspirational speaker that has delivered his keynote to over 1,000,000 people over the last 15 years. He is committed to helping young people break through their most difficult barriers and is the perfect front man for The Push for Change.