ARMED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS

Wallace "Wallo267" Peeples spent twenty years in and out of the prison system before restarting his life and catapulting himself to unforeseen levels of social influence and success. Now, in Armed With Good Intentions, Wallo shares his story with trademark honesty that's made him an inspiration to those who need it most.

Named after his well-respected father who disappeared when he was two, Wallace "Wallo" Peeples grew up in North Philadelphia with his mom, brothers, and grandmother feeling pressure to achieve the success and reputation his father had on the streets. In his teenage years, Wallo committed robberies and other small crimes, though he never harmed anyone. Spending time in and out of juvie, school psychologists and counselors labeled him "criminal-minded" and never provided any avenues of guidance. After his involvement in an armed robbery, Wallo was arrested and sentenced to 20 years in prison. This memoir traces the journey from Wallo's youth and incarceration to his incredible success. In his time spent in prison, Wallo came to understand that he was only ever "armed with good intentions." Even so, he reckoned with the systems that put him there, accepted responsibility for his own actions, and vowed that no matter what, he'd continue to grow. Wallo's reflection and new-found philosophy (which he now shares with you) informed the new trajectory of his life. On the day of his release, Wallo moved back to Philly and started on a new frontier of entrepreneurialism. Armed with vigor and intention, his tee-shirt business bloomed, and his social platform gained over 60,000 Instagram followers on his first day of freedom. That was the start of his continuously growing career and unmatched social influence. In Armed with Good Intentions, Wallo shares his hardships and triumphs and personal philosophy with his widest audience yet. Wallo spins his story of despair and tragedy into sage wisdom, inspiring readers looking for the motivation to revise how they see the obstacles in their own lives. Wallace Peeples, better known online as "Wallo267," has redefined growth and success. Wallo is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, a social influencer and activist, and a three-time Ted X speaker that reaches millions of people globally. He has proudly been named of one of the most "pivotal culture disruptors" of his time. He co-hosts his Barstool Sports podcast Million Dollaz Worth of Game with his cousin and rapper Gillie Da King. Not only is Wallo a top-rated podcaster and revered Cultural Advisor at YouTube, but he is the chief marketing officer of REFORM Alliance, an organization dedicated to transforming probation and parole systems. He is a treasured thought leader who has captivated the hearts and minds of a diverse spectrum of people utilizing his unwavering, humanitarian gift to humor, provoke, and incite prosperous mindset shifts and awe-inspiring change.