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From Prison to President of The Jordan Brand — The Larry Miller Story

What if the man leading one of the most iconic brands in the world once served time for second-degree murder?

What if he kept it a secret… for over 50 years?

In this gripping and unfiltered episode of Corporate Hustlerz Podcast, we breakdown the life journey of Larry Miller — the former President of Jordan Brand and one of the most respected executives in sports and fashion — for a raw conversation about redemption, resilience, and the power of second chances.

What’s Inside:

At just 16 years old, Larry Miller made a decision that would alter the course of his life — one that landed him in prison for a violent crime. For decades, he buried that chapter of his story as he climbed the corporate ladder, working with powerhouse companies like Nike, Jordan, and the Portland Trail Blazers. He eventually became the man behind the global rise of the Jordan Brand — shaping culture, sneakers, and sports history.

But behind closed doors, Larry was carrying a secret — a secret he finally revealed in his memoir Jump: My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom and in this powerful podcast.

Why You Need to Hear This:

This isn’t just a business success story. It’s a human story.
We dive deep into the life of Larry Miller and speaks on:
• Growing up in West Philly, gang culture, and systemic challenges
• Serving prison time and the battle to reclaim his future
• Earning his degree behind bars and turning his life around
• Climbing the ranks at Nike and Jordan while hiding his past
• Why he finally chose to speak out
• The stigma formerly incarcerated people face in the workforce
• How corporations can rethink hiring and talent

This episode is filled with hard truths, emotional reflection, and hard-earned wisdom for anyone who’s ever felt like their past disqualifies them from greatness.

Memorable Quotes:

“Some of the smartest people I’ve ever met were sitting in prison cells.”
“When you’ve had to plead for your life in front of a judge, no business crisis feels that serious.”
“Hiding my past was survival… but telling the truth became freedom.”

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🎯 Who Should Listen:
• Aspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, and executives
• Anyone who’s ever made a mistake and wants to rewrite their story
• Fans of Jordan Brand, Nike, and sneaker culture
• Advocates of criminal justice reform
• Corporate leaders rethinking talent and inclusion
• Listeners who crave real, vulnerable, life-changing conversations

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📍 Spotify
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📍 YouTube
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🎧 Don’t just listen to another success story.
Listen to the truth behind one.