Lorenzo Lewis: From Prison Birth to Mental Health Advocate

MASTERS by Winn Claybaugh

Lorenzo Lewis models his life around liberation. Born in jail to an incarcerated mother, he struggled with depression and anxiety throughout his youth. At 17, he almost reentered the system of mass incarceration; instead, he began his journey to wellness, faced his emotional challenges, and became a social entrepreneur, speaker, author, and changemaker. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Lorenzo shares his unimaginable story and his insights surrounding the stigma and misconceptions of mental illness. Lorenzo's journey can inspire you to be an advocate for mental wellness for yourself and others.