James Tillman, one of the most positive and inspirational people you will ever meet, spent over 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, and was the first person in Connecticut released through the use of DNA. Remarkably, James calls his experience in prison, “a gift,” because it ultimately changed his life for the better, helping him learn that everything can be taken except our ability to choose what we believe. So, despite living in what some would describe as Hell on earth, James endured by harnessing the power of forgiveness, love and conviction. James, who has appeared extensively in the media, is a sought-after inspirational speaker who offers 10 specific lessons from his experience that can help others realize the power of conviction in their own lives. James, 51, who never had the opportunity to go to college, is now pursuing a degree in social work at Goodwin College. Jeff Kimball, co-writer, is an award-winning writer and author of “Community, Connection & Conversation: Making Social Media work for Business.” A former political and press aide to U.S. Sen. Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and John D. Rockefeller IV, Jeff is a coveted ghostwriter, former PR executive on Wall Street and a marketing and media consultant, who has close ties to members of the media and key players on Wall Street, in Silicon Valley and in Washington.