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Ex- FBI Fugitive Malik Wade Turned Philanthropy
San Francisco, CA – February, 2018- Malik Wade is a mentor, author, entrepreneur and leader whose story of personal transformation has motivated and inspired many. Wade has lived three lives starting as a teenager he was an enterprising drug dealer, as a young adult he became a fugitive from the FBI and eventually became a prison inmate.
Wade was born and raised in low-income housing in San Francisco, CA during the 80’s at the peak of the crack cocaine epidemic that swept through America’s inner cities. Wade was a good student and superior athlete, but his life would change forever when he sold his first rock of crack cocaine at the age of 15. Over two decades Wade experienced a turbulent, yet amazing, personal transformation. In 1993, he was put on the FBI’s most wanted list which lead to him being a fugitive for seven years. He was subsequently arrested and served a fourteen-year federal prison term for conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
Today he is the founder and Executive Director of Scholastic Interest Group (SIG), a non-profit organization in his hometown of San Francisco. As an Executive Director of SIG, Mr. Wade mentor’s at-risk youth, speaks at universities such as Stanford, U.C. Berkeley, and Cal State University San Francisco. He focuses his efforts on at-risk youth facing daily challenges and adversity. He can be seen regularly at the Juvenile Justice courthouse speaking on behalf of these young men or at their schools speaking with teachers and coaches. Mr. Wade’s mentorship also consists of seemingly simple things such as taking young adolescents out for a healthy meal or stopping by their homes to speak with their parents or guardians. He has completely dedicated his life to helping the at-risk youth improve their lives and possibilities for success.
Wade is a leading voice for the youth and is currently spearheading a national youth mentoring movement to help save the lives of young people in inner cities and underprivileged communities.
Wade will be releasing his memoir PRESSURE: FROM FBI FUGITIVE TO FREEDOM this year about his past live and his journey.
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Music Therapy & Motivation Season 2, Episode 6 – “The Resurgence of RIMIDI: Soul, Self & Service”
If you’re drawn to deeply soulful voices and stories of artistic rebirth, don’t miss this episode. Gino Black sits down with RIMIDI, a rising indie-soul vocalist whose latest work channels vulnerability and empowerment.
What You’ll Learn:
- Rediscovering Purpose: RIMIDI walks through her comeback story—how she reclaimed her artistry after stepping back, and the creative clarity that followed.
- Lyrics as Healing: Discover how she uses songwriting as a therapeutic medium, tackling identity, mental health, and community through music.
- Empowerment Through Action: From launching GEMCulture.org to uplifting others via Fund‑a‑GEM, RIMIDI merges creative expression with communal support.
- Practical Wisdom: Ideal for independent artists—RIMIDI shares how she navigates self-promotion, audience engagement, and maintaining authenticity throughout the process.
The Takeaway:
This episode transcends the norm—it’s not just motivation, it’s a movement. RIMIDI’s journey is a blueprint for anyone reclaiming their voice, creative drive, or purpose. Her blend of soulful artistry and grassroots community work reminds us that music can heal both artist and audience.
Final Word:
RIMIDI’s episode is a stirring testament to resilience, artistry, and empowerment. Gino Black masterfully guides the conversation from personal growth to community building. Listeners—whether creatives, dreamers, or supporters—will walk away fueled by hope and inspiration.
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