Alex Donnolo is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, investor, coach, speaker, and mental health advocate with a unique background. At age 16, he and his best friend were wrongfully convicted of a horrific crime and sentenced to prison. Only one of them survived. Released in 2011, Alex was determined to lead an extraordinary life filled with purpose and impact…
Fresh out of prison, Alex started a construction company while also pursuing his dream of becoming an actor. He attended the NY Film Academy, hired an agent, and is honored to have worked with legends such as Ray Liotta, Christian Slater, John Travolta, and Andy Garcia…. all while on felony parole.
In 2016, he was released from parole. Around that time, he began doubling his efforts to learn real estate. Alex founded his investment company in 2019, growing his commercial real estate portfolio to multiple 8-figures and almost 1,000 units spanning several states and countries.
In 2021, ten years after his release from prison, Alex put together a legal team to try and have his felony removed and his record sealed. To his surprise, the judge approved the motion without hesitation. Although this was a big win and the past was now officially behind him, he found himself slipping into deep depression and anxiety. For the first time, he began reading books on trauma, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality. He started meditating multiple times per day and seeking help from therapists and coaches…
This marked the beginning of his journey into personal development and healing. He realized he’d been running from his past and the unresolved trauma was taking its toll. The beauty in his pain is that it brought him to the rooms and the people who helped him to step into his higher calling. To own his story and use it for the greater good, inspire and instill hope, and steer the youth away from decisions that could unknowingly impact the rest of their lives.