Joshua Lee
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Joshua Lee grew up in an abusive home, surrounded by gang-affiliated individuals, and was a teenage rapper. At the age of 17, he became a felon after a stabbing incident during a fight and subsequently spent time in juvenile hall on several occasions. Following the completion of his criminal probation, a judge showed him mercy by reducing the felony to a misdemeanor before eventually sealing his record.
Despite being turned down by over 10 different law enforcement agencies and being told that a career in the field was an impossible "pipe dream," he successfully secured a position as a Correctional Officer. Since then, he has started two businesses and earned a BS degree. His professional training includes graduating from a police academy, two corrections academies, a parole officer academy, and various military training courses. As of August 2026, he currently serves as a Parole Officer.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- How to transform childhood abuse, juvenile crime, and personal loss into a career of service and leadership.
- Why doing the things you absolutely hate—like waking up early and running—forges unbreakable self-discipline.
- That failing forward through 10 rejected law enforcement applications can build the perseverance needed to finally succeed.
- How to use accountability to dismantle a victim’s mindset and stop passing toxic cycles to future generations.
- Why being the hero of your own story means refusing to let life break your spirit, no matter the hardship.
- That God’s purification through suffering prepared him to become his wife’s caretaker during her stage-four cancer battle.
- How to start two successful businesses and earn a degree while working full-time in law enforcement and raising a daughter.
- Why every person has an untapped inner beast waiting to be unleashed for a life beyond mediocrity.
- That listening deeply and helping others discover their self-worth can redirect lives away from addiction and despair.
- How to stay hyper-focused on your goals when life guarantees pain, suffering, and small glimpses of happiness.
about the show
America’s Authors is a television documentary series featuring authors, writers, storytellers, and creative entrepreneurs whose work has the potential to reach audiences far beyond the page.
Each episode takes viewers inside the story behind the book, exploring the experiences, ideas, challenges, and purpose that shaped the author’s work. Guests share why they wrote their book, what message they want readers to take away, and how their ideas can create impact in business, culture, entertainment, education, or personal growth.
The series highlights authors who have built meaningful stories, powerful frameworks, industry expertise, or life-changing messages through their writing. From business books and memoirs to self-development, leadership, fiction, and cultural commentary, America’s Authors gives writers a platform to bring their message to a wider audience.
The show also explores the connection between books, media, and screen adaptation, helping viewers see how a strong written idea can become part of a larger entertainment, education, or brand-building opportunity.
For featured guests, America’s Authors provides a platform to share their story, build authority, expand their reach, and show why their work deserves to be seen, heard, and remembered.
