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#29 Kevin Kropinyeri

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Show Notes

Kevin Kropinyeri is a much loved and highly respected comedian, artist and speaker. He’s the father of AFL star Kozzy Kropinyeri-Pickett.

Kev’s childhood was marred by domestic violence, alcoholism and cruelty. As a young man he was locked up in three different states and struggled to find his way .

Through enormous courage and self-reflection, Kev turned his life around and his powerful story of how he did it is truly as remarkable as it is transformational.

I’m extremely grateful to Kev for sharing his story with such honesty and vulnerability.

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