Marcel Clarke - Hiding in plain view.

Today’s guest, Marcel Clarke has a story that defies the odds and redefines what it means to turn pain into purpose. From the streets of Philly to the boardroom, he’s a serial entrepreneur, investor, and soon-to-be author whose journey is anything but conventional. At just 15 years old, he walked in on a conversation that would change his life forever—his own father and grandmother finalizing the details of his life insurance policy, convinced he wouldn’t survive past 21. Rather than crumble under the weight of their expectations, he used that moment as fuel to reclaim his future and rewrite his story. An honor student of the streets, he sharpened his skills in leadership, strategy, and survival—and later transformed those into formal degrees, earning a B.S. in Business Administration from Strayer University and a Master’s in Organizational Communications from Bowie State. Today, his growing empire includes real estate development, commercial cleaning businesses, stock market and crypto investments, and several joint ventures. He's also working on his debut book, “Hiding In Plain View,” a raw and inspiring account of his life journey set to be published later this year. In this episode, we talk about:Breaking free from the expectations of othersTransferring street smarts into business successBuilding wealth through diversified venturesAnd the mindset it takes to survive—and thrive—when the odds are stacked against you Get ready for a story of resilience, reinvention, and relentless drive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.