Carlos Parks overcame a young life of drug dealing and a federal prison sentence to fashion a successful family and business life. Now he serves as a mentor and example to others. Carlos Parks was born in Goldsboro NC Carlos and his sister Sharonda were raised in Lynchburg Va. where his family relocated after his father and mother separated. Carlos is a father of two with another on the way. Carlos has 4 grandchildren and a beautiful wife Demetria. Carlos is a licensed NC Realtor and speaker. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx