From Prison to Purpose — Meet JC Almanza

I’m not a therapist. I’m not a hype man.
I’m a man who spent 17 years behind bars, built structure out of chaos, and walked out stronger than I walked in.

Wrong to Strong is more than a brand — it’s a code.
I created it because I know what it’s like to survive trauma, addiction, gang life, and prison.
But I also know what it takes to transform — for real.

I grew up in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by gang life and violence. By my teens, I was already deep in the streets, chasing validation and chaos.
Prison wasn’t rock bottom — it was the start of my rebuild.

Inside, I created structure. I trained my body, rewired my mind, and reconnected with my faith.
I studied, I prayed, I coached other men, and I found purpose through discipline.

When I walked out, I didn’t leave that blueprint behind — I turned it into a movement.

Today, I Lead Wrong to Strong

I’ve worked with:

Arizona prisons, reentry programs, and rehab centers
The Boys & Girls Club and juvenile facilities
Law enforcement, mental health orgs, and refugee programs
Schools, churches, and national platforms

I teach the USP Max program — a 6-module course built inside the system to help people break survival habits and build a real future.
I coach one-on-one, speak on stages, and give the truth raw — just like I lived it.

🔥 Seen On

Locked Up Abroad – National Geographic

Gangsters: America’s Most Evil – Reelz / Amazon Prime

Dead Files – Travel Channel

✅ My Mission:

Help people stop surviving and start structuring.
Teach men and women to walk with purpose.
Turn pain into power — through faith, fitness, and focus.

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JILL MCCONNELL

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“Bill is the secret sauce to my recent financial gains. I can’t thank him enough.”

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From Prison to Purpose — Meet JC Almanza

I grew up in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by gang life and violence. By my teens, I was already deep in the streets, chasing validation and chaos. Prison wasn’t rock bottom — it was the start of my rebuild.

Inside, I created structure. I trained my body, rewired my mind, and reconnected with my faith. I studied, I prayed, I coached other men, and I found purpose through discipline.

When I walked out, I didn’t leave that blueprint behind — I turned it into a movement.

Today, I Lead Wrong to Strong

I’ve worked with:

Arizona prisons, reentry programs, and rehab centers

The Boys & Girls Club and juvenile facilities

Law enforcement, mental health orgs, and refugee programs

Schools, churches, and national platforms

I teach the USP Max program — a 6-module course built inside the system to help people break survival habits and build a real future. I coach one-on-one, speak on stages, and give the truth raw — just like I lived it.