Michael X Taylor

Michael X Taylor spent 17 winters behind bars — but his story is not about confinement, it’s about transformation. Today, he is a mentor, father, author, and advocate who helps others navigate reentry after incarceration. Borrow Michael to hear a story of resilience, healing, and second chances.

His life turned on the experience of incarceration. Seventeen winters in prison tested his spirit, but they also became the forge of his purpose. Today, Michael serves as Program Coordinator at MI-CEMI, Peer Navigator at A Brighter Way, and Program Facilitator at Peckham’s GO Program, guiding others who face the same barriers he once knew. Through his 17 Winters podcast and his book First 10 Moves to Forever Freedom, he speaks honestly about stigma, rebuilding trust, and discovering hope. A proud father of two boys, Michael’s journey is about more than survival — it’s about reclaiming dignity, nurturing family, and lighting the path for others. Borrow his book to explore what true freedom means.