Duke experienced a troubled childhood and as a young man chose drug addiction and the thug life. His decisions led him down a dark path and ultimately to three stints in prison – twice in the UK and once in the US.

After hitting rock bottom, Duke made the difficult decision to relocate and turn his life around. Since getting clean 15 years ago, he has dedicated himself to sharing his life lessons with others. His inspiring story is one of resilience, human spirit and self-empowerment. Duke is now an experienced mentor, EDI trainer and budding author. He regularly appears on the local news and radio and was featured in BBC’s Inside Out.