He caught his first case at 15 years old.

Gang life. Street wars. Federal time.

A mindset built for survival — not success.

Philos Cannada sits down with Ash Cash and Jay White for one of the rawest conversations of the year.

This isn’t a highlight reel.

This is the real story — how the streets grabbed him early, how prison hardened him, and how one mental shift changed everything.

From doing 13 years in federal prison

to coming home and turning $2,000 into $25,000 in 30 days

to building real businesses, fixing credit, running ads, and creating freedom —

Philos breaks down:

• How environment shapes identity
• Why most people never escape the mindset
• What prison really teaches you (if you’re paying attention)
• How discipline transfers from the streets to business
• Why your past doesn’t disqualify you — it trains you

This episode is for:

• People currently behind the wall
• Anyone fresh home trying to figure it out
• Families supporting loved ones inside
• Hustlers ready to redirect their energy the right way

No motivation fluff.

No fairy tales.

Just strategy, accountability, and execution.

🎙 Crime Pays is the #1 personal development platform for formerly incarcerated men, women, and their families.

If Philos can rebuild from this…

so can you.

📲 Philos Cannada

Instagram: @theq.uietbuilder

📲 Ash Cash

Instagram: @iamashcash

📲 Jay White

Instagram: @iamjasonwhite_

Learn how to thrive beyond the wall with real tools, coaching, and community:

👉 https://www.skool.com/crimepaysacademy