From Prison to Stardom: How Stephen Wesley Turned an 8-Year Sentence into Hit Songs with Slash & T-Pain

Stephen Wesley, once sentenced to eight years in prison at just 18, found redemption through music. During his incarceration, he discovered his passion, taught himself guitar, and performed for fellow inmates. After his release, he persevered, eventually landing a record deal and collaborating with music legends like Slash and T-Pain. In this episode, Stephen shares his journey from prison to the music industry, the challenges he overcame, and how he turned his life around through dedication and talent. #StephenWesley #PrisonToSuccess #RedemptionStory #MusicJourney #TrueCrimeStories #Slash #TPain #InspiringStories Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Connect with Stephen Wesley: IG: https://www.instagram.com/imstephenwesley/?hl=en Website: https://www.instagram.com/imstephenwesley/?hl=en Tea Company: https://www.instagram.com/generositeadrinks/?hl=en Listen to Stephen Wesley on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MNhan1lhCeQUOnQtG6ZDC Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: https://www.ianbick.com/shop Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:05:00 Journey Through Relocations 00:11:06 Childhood Dreams of Music and Sports 00:15:43 Meeting the Love of My Life in Newport 00:21:16 Wrongful Conviction and Life in Prison 00:26:54 Non-Violent Conflict Resolution 00:32:14 Building Relationships with Prison Guards 00:37:23 Life Lessons Learned in Prison 00:42:30 The Spark of Performing for Others 00:47:48 Achieving Dreams After Prison 00:53:36 The Power of Music in Community Activities 00:58:45 Embracing Change and Growth 01:04:12 Transitioning from Prison to Music Career 01:09:42 Overcoming Challenges in the Music Industry 01:16:47 Balancing Music and Business 01:21:08 The Generosity Business Model: Giving Through Consumer Goods 01:25:35 Ending Remarks and Future Plans Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices