Lead with Purpose. Rise with Hope
Inspiring transformation through lived experience, leadership, and resilience.
Featured Keynotes
Hope on Lockdown
Why You Never Give Up: Resilience, mindset, and the power of possibility
Lead the Line
How to Be the Example Others Want to Follow: Transformational leadership by action, not authority
From Isolation to Connection
Purposeful Networking : Building authentic relationships in any environment
Meet Gary: A Journey of Hope and Transformation
Gary shares his transformative journey from a life of regret and shame to one of hope and self-discovery after imprisonment. He speaks about the redemption program that helped him and the importance of holding onto positive expectations. From finding direction and changing his mindset to embracing selflessness, Gary’s story is a testament to the power of second chances and personal growth.
00:00 Introduction: A Day of Gratitude and Hope
00:21 Discovering Self and Redemption
00:58 Choosing Change and Giving Back
01:33 Embracing the Future with Hope
02:15 Leadership and Second Chances
02:51 Living with Purpose and Joy
Proof of Impact
Voices Who Stand with Gary
Grady Mitchell – Friend
Gary carries a phenomenal message of hope and accountability that uplifts everyone he encounters. Having known him for over three decades, I can say without a doubt—his transparency, authenticity, and inspiration are unwavering. You don’t just hear Gary’s message—you...
Cecilia Conley – Founder | Designed Conviction
Gary’s transformation is truly inspiring. While incarcerated, he became a source of strength and hope for many—including my husband. His journey from regret to purpose shows the power of redemption, selflessness, and second chances. Gary didn’t just change his life—he helped others believe they could too.
Jon Zulauf – Lawyer and Friend
Gary Packer is a remarkable man. He served 27 years in prison. Early in his incarceration he vowed to change his life and his transformation has been profound. It rests on his remorse, his faith, his desire to help others, and his effort to make himself a better person every day. He embodies the terms reform and rehabilitation.
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