How Darren Prince Turned Addiction into a Mission to Help Millions
How Darren Prince Turned Addiction into a Mission to Help Millions  
Podcast: The Living Your Legacy Podcast
Published On: Thu Feb 06 2025
Description: Darren Prince, a bestselling author, public speaker, and CEO of Prince Marketing Group, joins the Legacy Makers Podcast to share his incredible journey. Once a highly successful sports and entertainment agent working with legends like Magic Johnson, Dennis Rodman, and Pamela Anderson, Darren battled a secret addiction behind the scenes. His struggles with opioids led him into a dark double life, but through faith, recovery, and a newfound purpose, he emerged stronger. Now, he dedicates his life to helping others overcome addiction and mental health struggles, spreading hope through speaking engagements, charities, and his bestselling book Aiming High.In this episode, Darren and the host discuss the stigmas surrounding addiction, particularly in different cultures, and why celebrities are often drawn into destructive behaviours. He emphasises the importance of building genuine relationships in business, valuing people over profits, and how his past experiences shaped his mission to help others. Darren reflects on what legacy truly means—not wealth or fame, but the impact we leave on people’s lives.CHAPTERS02:35 - The Double Life of Addiction04:54 - Cultural Stigmas Around Mental Health07:21 - The Celebrity Addiction Epidemic09:45 - Relationship-Building: The Secret to Business Success12:10 - The Super Agent Label & Its Meaning14:35 - Breaking Generational Curses Through Recovery17:02 - Faith, Meditation, and Healing TraumaConnect with Darren:Website: www.officialdarrenprince.comInstagram: @agent_dpTwitter: @Agent_DPLinkedIn: Darren PrinceBook: Aiming High: How a Prominent Sports and Celebrity Agent Hit Bottom at the Top – Available on AmazonBusiness: CEO of Prince Marketing Group (www.princemarketinggroup.com)Charity Work: Advocate for addiction recovery & mental health awareness