IN THIS EPISODE:
⚡️ Becoming a meth baller from early teens.
⚡️ Navigating education while having Schizophrenia
⚡️ Insights on how to publicly share your mental health journey.
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ABOUT APOLLO:
🧠 Growing up in a world dominated by hip-hop and street culture, he faced daunting circumstances. Narrow escapes from the drug game and gang violence left their marks in the form of PTSD and addiction. Homeless at the age of twenty, Apollo made the pivotal decision to return to school.
💻 Dr. Apollo Ellis is a renowned expert in computer science technology. He has earned a Master’s degree and a PhD from the best institutions in the world, and worked at many Fortune 500 tech giants like Intel, Apple, Sony PlayStation, and Facebook.
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
00:08:12 - Joining a gang from early teens
00:17:10 - Navigating an addiction while being Schizophrenic
00:34:00 - Turning sober and finding software development
00:57:08 - How Apollo manages his Schizophrenia while studying at the highest level
01:13:40 - Becoming a PhD engineer at one of Silicon Valley's largest tech companies
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Book - Through the Valley: Streets, Schizophrenia, and Success in Tech www.amazon.com.au/Through-Val...
LinkedIn - / apollo-e-481621a0
Facebook - / apollo.ellis
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