From convict to PhD, Michael Santos is a success story with interesting beginnings. On this episode of Faceplant, Santos takes us into his early years of drug dealing after seeing the movie Scarface. Facing the possibility of life in prison without parole, Michael Santos decided to turn his life around. After his official sentencing of 45 years in high-security prison, Santos made one thing his mission: education in prison. Even in failure, you can find success. Michael Santos is proof of that. From convicted felon, he became a renowned author, professor, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. He’s used his following and status to change the perception of former convicts, pursue prison education reform, and prove that it is possible to achieve success after prison.