From Prison to Best Selling Author: Craig Stanland, Age 48
b'Today I welcome Craig Stanland to the pod! Craig is the author of the book \\u201cBlank Canvas; How I Reinvented My Life After Prison\\u201d. Craig was a top executive at a big tech company in NYC when he began committing mail fraud against a partner company, only to have the whole scam come to light one morning when the FBI showed up at his front door. Craig opens up about his journey into and out of prison, losing everything, the fear, shame, and loneliness resulting from those decisions, and how he\\u2019s reinvented himself since he\\u2019s been out. Craig gets deeply vulnerable and shares so much of his story including his experience with thoughts about suicide. \\n\\nSeptember is Suicide Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide\\u2014whether you are in crisis or not\\u2014call or live chat the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Talking with someone about your thoughts and feelings can save your life.'