Breaking Chains: Generational Trauma and the Prison Pipeline
Marty Wright
Session Details
In this powerful, interview-style session, Marty Wright shares his personal journey of breaking free from the cycle of generational trauma and incarceration. From life-changing moments in prison to founding FaithWalkers, Marty now mentors at-risk youth and uses chess as a tool for critical thinking, discipline, and empowerment. Join us as he reflects on his past, his transformation, and how he’s helping the next generation rewrite their stories.
About the Presenter
Marty Wright is co-founder of the organization, FaithWalkers, Inc. In 2015 Marty published a mentoring program; “Overcomer's Mentor Training” Marty is a loving husband, father, uncle, brother, mentor, and life coach.
A former gang leader and drug dealer, Marty surrendered his life to God while incarcerated and was led by Christ to write and publish his story, “Formidable Adversary; Deceptive Weapons of the Enemy”.
As Marty’s life transformed, he mentored many other incarcerated men, a work so effective it garnered recognition from President Obama.
A free man now, Marty continues to touch lives through public speaking and teaching.