Don Singleton is living proof that your past doesn’t have to define your future.

Raised in the heart of New Orleans, Don’s early years were marked by violence, instability, and the absence of a father figure. By the time he was 21, he had three felonies and a prison record—but that wasn’t the end of his story. It was the start of something greater.

With no traditional doors open to him, Don carved his own path through entrepreneurship. He turned his passion for fitness into purpose, launching training businesses, founding a gym equipment company, building an apparel brand, and co-owning one of the largest fitness expos in the country.

But Don’s greatest legacy isn’t what he’s built—it’s who he’s become. A devoted father to three boys, a mentor to men seeking direction, and a speaker with a story that moves rooms.

Whether he’s talking to youth, entrepreneurs, or communities in need of hope, Don brings more than motivation. He brings a roadmap for turning pain into power—and a challenge to rise higher, no matter where you started.