Celebrity and Sports agent Darren Prince, who represented stars such as Magic Johnson, Dennis Rodman, and Muhammad Ali, shares his recovery journey and how he became an advocate and speaker on addiction recovery and mental health. He opens up about being successful not in terms of wealth or fame, but through his internal healing and being of service to others.



On this episode, Darren talks to Matt about:


Launching a multi-million dollar baseball card business as a teen
His spiral into opiate addiction and hiding it from his clients
His “white light moment” where he found God and devoted his life to service
Writing his inspirational book and getting recognized for inspiring others
Being vocal about his sobriety and acting as a role model to others seeking recovery
Starting the Aiming High foundation to provide scholarships for treatment
How money and fame won’t bring happiness if you lose sight of your mental health
His advice to addicts who want help
And More



Darren’s memoir, Aiming High, is available HERE. 

For more information about Darren’s Aiming High Foundation, click HERE.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, MusiCares operates a Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Program that recognizes those issues unique to music professionals at any stage of their career, offering eligible individuals financial assistance and resources for psychotherapy, coaching, and psychiatric expenses, inpatient and outpatient treatment, detox and sober living costs.

About Darren Prince

​Darren Prince is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction and recovery. Through his agency, Prince Marketing Group, he represents icons such as Magic Johnson, Hulk Hogan, Charlie Sheen, Dennis Rodman, Chevy Chase, Denise Richards, Carmen Electra and the late Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali to name a few.

Through his new cause, he has become a sought after speaker on addiction recovery and mental health. He specializes in helping high functioning addicts and at-risk executives to identity and avoid the pitfalls of addiction and working with teens of self-esteem and self-worth.

Celebrity and Sports agent Darren Prince, who represented stars such as Magic Johnson, Dennis Rodman, and Muhammad Ali, shares his recovery journey and how he became an advocate and speaker on addiction recovery and mental health. He opens up about being successful not in terms of wealth or fame, but through his internal healing and being of service to others.
 
On this episode, Darren talks to Matt about:
 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Launching a multi-million dollar baseball card business as a teen</li>
<li aria-level="1">His spiral into opiate addiction and hiding it from his clients</li>
<li aria-level="1">His “white light moment” where he found God and devoted his life to service</li>
<li aria-level="1">Writing his inspirational book and getting recognized for inspiring others</li>
<li aria-level="1">Being vocal about his sobriety and acting as a role model to others seeking recovery</li>
<li aria-level="1">Starting the Aiming High foundation to provide scholarships for treatment</li>
<li aria-level="1">How money and fame won’t bring happiness if you lose sight of your mental health</li>
<li aria-level="1">His advice to addicts who want help</li>
<li aria-level="1">And More</li>
</ul>
 
Darren’s memoir, Aiming High, is available <a href="https://secure.mybookorders.com/mbo_index.php?isbn=9781732500808">HERE</a>. 
For more information about Darren’s Aiming High Foundation, click <a href="https://aiminghighfoundation.org/">HERE</a>.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, MusiCares operates a<a href="https://www.musicares.org/get-help/addiction-recovery"> Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Program</a> that recognizes those issues unique to music professionals at any stage of their career, offering eligible individuals financial assistance and resources for psychotherapy, coaching, and psychiatric expenses, inpatient and outpatient treatment, detox and sober living costs.
About Darren Prince
​Darren Prince is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction and recovery. Through his agency, Prince Marketing Group, he represents icons such as Magic Johnson, Hulk Hogan, Charlie Sheen, Dennis Rodman, Chevy Chase, Denise Richards, Carmen Electra and the late Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali to name a few.
Through his new cause, he has become a sought after speaker on addiction recovery and mental health. He specializes in helping high functioning addicts and at-risk executives to identity and avoid the pitfalls of addiction and working with teens of self-esteem and self-worth.

Matt Pinfield: Sound, Sobriety and Success is an inspiring podcast hosted by Matt Pinfield (MTV, WestwoodOne) who has been in the music scene for three decades and has been on the road for recovery with a little help from his friends. He has been vocal about his sobriety journey and this podcast seeks to inspire anyone going through similar situations. 

The Sound, Sobriety & Success podcast is all about open and honest discussions, with people from all walks of life, who have hit rock bottom. Through support they've turned their lives around. 

Matt Pinfield: Sound, Sobriety and Success is an inspiring podcast hosted by Matt Pinfield (MTV, WestwoodOne) who has been in the music scene for three decades and has been on the road for recovery with a little help from his friends. He has been vocal about his sobriety journey and this podcast seeks to inspire anyone going through similar situations. 
The Sound, Sobriety &amp; Success podcast is all about open and honest discussions, with people from all walks of life, who have hit rock bottom. Through support they've turned their lives around.

Matt Pinfield: Sound, Sobriety and Success

Celebrity and Sports agent Darren Prince, who represented stars such as Magic Johnson, Dennis Rodman, and Muhammad Ali, shares his recovery journey and how he became an advocate and speaker on addiction recovery and mental health. He opens up about being successful not in terms of wealth or fame, but through his internal healing and being of service to others.

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