In the Media
Doug Smith has been featured in interviews, podcasts, keynotes, and national conversations about recovery, leadership, mental health, and criminal justice reform. Below are recent highlights showcasing how his lived experience, policy work, and coaching insights are reshaping how we think about leadership today.
🎧 Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Laced with Morality
Episode Title: Douglas Smith—From Prison to Purpose: Leadership Lessons in Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem
Date: October 12, 2025
Doug joins host Dr. Katherine Hayes on the Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Laced with Morality podcast to share how his journey through addiction, incarceration, and redemption shaped his mission to help others lead with integrity, accountability, and hope.
🔗 Listen on Apple Podcasts
🌐 Visit Dr. Katherine Hayes’ website
🎧 Victory Over Sin Podcast - Episode #319
Episode Title: Douglas Smith - Path of Rocks in Austin, TX
Date: September 13, 2025
Doug and host Mark Renick talk about recovery, prison, and finding leadership through brokenness.
🎧 The Wise Ones - USA Global TV
Date: July 31, 2025
Episode Title: Redefining Leadership: Doug Smith on resilience, reform, and rising above adversity
Summary: Doug discusses The Path of Rocks and Thorns, his journey through incarceration, recovery, and leadership, and the principles that guide him toward integrity, resilience, and purpose.
🎧 King Connections Podcast
Date: July 2025
Episode Title: The Path of Rocks and Thorns with Douglas Smith
Summary: Host King Christopher invites Doug Smith to share his deeply personal journey and the leadership insights drawn from The Path of Rocks and Thorns.
🎧 The Stuph File Podcast – Episode #0831
Date: July 19, 2025
Episode Title: Doug Smith: From Prison to Purpose
Summary: Doug joins host Peter Anthony Holder to talk about his journey from incarceration to leadership, the impact of lived experience, and the lessons behind The Path of Rocks and Thorns.
🔗 Listen to Episode #0831
🌐 Visit Peter Anthony Holder on YouTube