Everyday Awakening

Never Stop Learning: Lessons from Trauma Survivor & CEO Des Hague

Everyday Awakening

Show Notes

In this powerful conversation, Des Hague opens up about the traumatic childhood he overcame—abuse, instability, and homelessness—and the inner drive that helped him reclaim his life. His mantra, Onwards, fueled his rise to CEO, investor, author, and national leader who now channels his success into helping others. Des's story is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and choosing purpose. Des is a business executive, investor, author, and keynote speaker. He leads Hague Enterprises, where he invests in and guides companies nationwide. The author of Think Your Way to the Top and Fifteen Minutes of Shame, Des channels his lived experience into helping others rise. Today, he's recognized as a leading executive, entrepreneur, and inspiration to leaders across the country. If you need a reminder of the strength we're all capable of, this conversation is for you. Tune in to Everyday Awakening and subscribe on iTunes and leave a review to help others discover this transformative conversation.

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