Cellmate to CEO | Christian

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In this brand new series, Cellmate to CEO, Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who has lived experience of the criminal justice system himself, talks to other CEO’s, leaders and changemakers about their transition from prison to leadership.

In this episode Tony interviews Christian O'Reilly, the founder and CEO of Fire and Ice, a premium wedding photography and videography business. Christian shares his transformative journey from spending two years in prison to becoming a highly sought after wedding photographer for high-profile clients worldwide. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and the drive and passion that fueled his success.

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