In this powerful episode of the Conviction Fiction Podcast, we tackle one of the most damaging but often unspoken barriers to healthy relationships: the ownership attitude. This mindset—believing people belong to us or should move according to our expectations—creates emotional chaos, fuels insecurity, and leads to controlling behaviors that hurt everyone involved.

We explore how control shows up across gender, culture, and identity, including LGBTQ+ relationships, and how domestic violence often begins long before physical harm ever appears. Through personal reflections and real-world insights, we break down why control feels like safety, why it never truly is, and how to step into a healthier way of loving.

If you're ready to confront your patterns, release the need to manage others, and build relationships based on freedom—not fear—this episode is your call to action.

🎧 Tune in now and keep changing the narrative.

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In this powerful episode, we unpack one of the most common—but least talked about—barriers to personal transformation: the lack of interest in responsible performance.

Why do so many returning citizens, people in recovery, and individuals overcoming trauma struggle with responsibility? Why does consistency feel impossible? Why does accountability sting so deeply?

Antoine breaks it all down with honesty and lived experience:

• The hidden link between trauma and responsibility
• How addiction and survival mode train you to avoid structure
• Why accountability matters whether you stole $100 or $18 million
• What it really means to “step out of the box”
• Why courage—not perfection—is the foundation of change
• How responsible roles rebuild your identity, confidence, and future

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by responsibility, stuck in old patterns, or afraid to let go of the familiar, this episode offers clarity, tools, and hope.

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Jonathan Todd Schwartz once stood at the top of Hollywood’s financial world, managing the fortunes of global icons like Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Alanis Morissette, Linkin Park, Halsey, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Known as the “diva whisperer,” he was one of the industry’s most trusted advisors—until addiction, deception, and a multi-million–dollar embezzlement scandal sent his life crashing into the headlines.

In this powerful Conviction Fiction Podcast interview, Jonathan sits down with host Antoine Rivers to walk through the rise, the unraveling, and the long journey back to accountability. This episode explores the hidden pressures behind success, the psychology of addiction, and what happens when denial turns into devastation.

But it also asks a deeper question:
Can someone who caused this much harm truly change?

From prison to sobriety to rebuilding the trust of his family, Jonathan’s story isn’t about excuses—it’s about facing the truth head-on. Raw, honest, and layered, this episode pulls back the curtain on a modern cautionary tale with real-world consequences.

If you’re drawn to stories of transformation, redemption, and the uncomfortable intersection of power and self-destruction—this conversation is one you won’t forget.

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In this powerful episode of the Conviction Fiction Podcast, Antoine Rivers breaks down one of the most overlooked barriers to growth and transformation: lack of effort — the mindset that wants the reward without the work, the progress without the discipline, the elevation without the sacrifice.

With raw honesty and lived experience, Antoine explores why so many returning citizens — and people in general — get trapped in comfort, fear, procrastination, and inconsistency. He reveals how our past, our environment, and our survival instincts shape our relationship with effort… and how breaking that pattern is the key to building a better future.

This episode dives deep into:

• The comfort zone and why it keeps you stuck
• The truth behind “I’m trying” vs. actually putting in the work
• How lack of effort damages trust, momentum, and opportunity
• Why your life only changes once your effort does
• Real stories and reflections from Antoine’s journey through incarceration, reentry, fatherhood, business, and self-reinvention

If you’re ready to confront your patterns, take ownership, and step into a higher version of yourself — this episode is your turning point.

🎧 Tune in now: “Lack of Effort — When You Want the Results But Not the Work.”

And if you want to support the mission, grab one of Antoine’s books — Turning Forward, No Turning Back, and the Conviction Fiction workbooks — available now on Amazon.
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Change the narrative. Reclaim your story. Finish strong.

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In this solo episode, Antoine Rivers breaks down one of the most overlooked barriers to personal transformation: the belief that “doing a few good things makes me a good person.”

This mindset—common in the justice-impacted community—creates confusion, blocks accountability, and keeps people stuck in old patterns.
Antoine unpacks why isolated positive actions don’t erase harmful behavior, how self-image becomes a shield, and what it really takes to see yourself clearly enough to grow.

This episode dives deep into:

• Why “I’m a good person at heart” becomes a trap
• The difference between intentions and impact
• How to build a balanced, honest self-image
• Using discomfort as a tool for growth
• Shifting from justification to real accountability
• Practical steps for reconstructing your identity

If you’re committed to truth, change, and rewriting your story from the inside out—this one is for you.

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In this powerful solo episode of Conviction Fiction, Antoine Rivers breaks down one of the most common — and most destructive — criminal thinking errors: The Closed Channel.

A closed channel happens when you stop receiving feedback, correction, truth, and support. It’s the mental and emotional shutdown that keeps people stuck, even long after they’ve returned home. And the cost? Missed opportunities. Damaged relationships. Lost support. Repeated cycles.

In this episode, Antoine dives into:

• What the “closed channel” really is
• How shutting down blocks your growth and freedom
• Real case studies (James & Lisa) that show how this thinking error derails progress
• Why defensiveness and pride become self-sabotage
• How to open your channel using practical, life-changing steps

This episode is raw, introspective, and built for anyone trying to rewrite their life narrative. If you’ve ever reacted defensively, pushed away support, or ignored advice that could have helped you—this one hits home.

Conviction Fiction is independently produced with no advertisers or sponsors. If this episode impacts you, support the mission by picking up one of Antoine Rivers’ books on Amazon. Your support keeps the cameras rolling and the message reaching those who need it most.

Listen now and learn how opening your channel can open your future.

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Imagine a future where you are in complete control of your story.
Free from the shadows of incarceration, free from labels, free from the limitations of what others believe about you.

In this Conviction Fiction Quick Guide, host Antoine Rivers — author, entrepreneur, husband, father, and returning citizen — breaks down the five essential steps to reclaiming your narrative and taking ownership of your life story:

• 1. Understanding Your Current Story — See your life clearly and identify who’s been holding the pen
  2. Deconstructing the Old Narrative — Break free from labels and limiting beliefs that no longer serve you.
  3. Crafting Your New Identity — Redefine yourself with purpose, power, and a vision for the future.
  4. Strategic Communication and Action — Learn how to speak your truth and live it boldly.
  5. Sustaining Your Reclaimed Narrative — Build systems of support, reflection, and celebration that keep you grounded.

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  Antoine shares personal stories from his journey as a returning citizen, business owner, author, husband, father, and social influencer, offering real examples of how transformation takes root when you choose to write a new story for yourself.

  If you’ve ever felt trapped by your past, misunderstood by society, or unsure how to rebuild your image — this episode is for you.
  It’s not about erasing where you’ve been; it’s about redefining where you’re going.

  🎙️ The Conviction Fiction Podcast — Changing the narrative, one story at a time.

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He spent years in prison — and walked out to build a multi-million dollar empire. What did he learn behind bars that Harvard Business School could never teach?

In this powerful episode of The Conviction Fiction Podcast, host Antoine Rivers explores the untold stories of men who turned incarceration into innovation. Featuring the incredible journeys of Freddie Figgers, the abandoned child who became the youngest Black telecom owner in America, and Alfred Lomas, a former gang leader who transformed his life to lead a $1.7M nonprofit in Los Angeles.

From survival instincts to boardroom brilliance, this episode breaks down how “street smarts” became strategy, how resilience replaced regret, and how a generation of returning citizens are redefining success on their own terms.

If you’ve ever doubted that redemption can lead to prosperity, this is your proof.
Listen now to Beyond Bars: The Million-Dollar Mindset of Former Felons — where pain becomes power, and every setback becomes a setup for success.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

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