We had the good fortune of connecting with Doctor Purpose and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Doctor, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I started Project Purpose/ Troubled Teen Mentoring Program in 2014. I started the program a few years later after my experience volunteering at a local High School located in Aurora, Colorado.

A group of students ranging from Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors frequently visited a restaurant that my wife and I were Managing Partners with during the year of 2011. The students would eat at our restaurant everyday. One day the students asked to speak with the owner. What happen next blew me away!

When I came upfront from the kitchen to my surprise the students were well dressed and wearing business casual clothing. They were full of energy anticipating on meeting and speaking with me. I introduced myself and immediately the students began praising our food and service. They shared with me some details of a program called, DECA Inc. DECA Inc. prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

The students asked me would I be their business mentor to help them with the program. They started telling me what they wanted to be in life and the different business ideas they wanted to start. I was blown away at the fact that here was 7 students who knew what they wanted out of life. It took me back to my teenage life were I remember things were very challenging. I was failing, involved in gangs, consuming drugs & alcohol, and getting in fights, etc.

I was overjoyed to hear and see the students enthusiasm. I agreed to their invitation and they invited me to their school to meet their Teacher the next day. After meeting with the Teacher and learning more about the program I quickly agreed and for the next 6 months I immersed myself in the program teaching the students about business plans, we conducted fundraisers, how to apply for jobs, the importance of appearance, resume preparation, and more.

We continued to have great success with the program and the students lives were changing right before our eyes! One day the teacher approached me asked me would I mind speaking to some more students. She explained that unlike this group of thriving students this group of students were considered, “At-Risk” I never heard of the word. She said they were troubled Teenagers and were failing school. She wanted me to share my journey to success story.

I met with a group of Sophomores and let me tell you this was a tough group. No smiles, angry, and even sad looking. As I begin sharing my story of pain and how I later in life began to turn my past story of pain into purpose the students begin to lean forward. They began showing interest and listening with all eyes pointing at me. Afterwards, the teachers thanked me and praised me for such a good job. They were amazed how well I kept their attention.

This experience totally changed my life. I felt something that I didn’t believe was possible and that was having an experience similar to my joy of the Hospitality Food Industry. However, this was more exciting! I knew this was something I needed to be doing. I was invited to talk to more students and each time I saw the impact I was making! This feeling this resonated with my heart. It became something that I saw I could do for the rest of my life.

The school year was coming to a close and the 2011 school year ended. For many years I felt empty not helping the students anymore. I saw students in so much pain everywhere. At the Mall, grocery stores, even homeless on the streets. I would hear how our students are falling behind in school. I would hear about gang-related teen shootings, increased amounts of drug addiction, suicides, depression, bullying, and more.

I felt something burning inside of me to do something about this. So, during the year 2014 I created Project Purpose/Troubled Teen Mentoring Program to deal with these challenges that our teens or facing. Its chief aim is helping troubled teens find success in life by helping them to discover their purpose.

Over the years I have had the pleasure of mentoring over 300 students. We have helped students choose life over suicide, going from failing school to graduating from High school, ending the cycle of juvenile detention to getting jobs and having families. Most importantly these students have been introduced to the understanding that they have a purpose in life! That they learn about their skills and talents and use these skills to serve their families and community!

Unfortunately, due to covid 2020 my business was shut down. During covid I had to re-purpose my business think outside of the box since my business was conducted in person through workshops. I’m excited of a new online private teen intervention academy that I’ll be launching at the end of the October.

Donald Murphy aka Doctor Purpose
Parent and Life Purpose Coach
Owner: Project Purpose/ Troubled Teen Mentoring Program
Owner: Doctor Purpose Life Coaching

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
What sets me apart from others is my proprietary method called The Doctor Purpose Method. A simple 5 Step Healing process designed to help individuals to go from “Pain To Purpose”

I’m really proud of the work I do! Helping Teenagers and Families find their Life Purpose! Ending Teen Suicides is my goal in my lifetime.

The Success I have to today was not easy. I would say the last 4 years I’ve come to respect and enjoy the journey. I use a process that consist of 3 steps. 1. Plan 2. Do 3. Review Do this every 90 days until you reach your desired goal.
Through prayer and reading personal development books and not quitting.

I’m learning to respect other people’s opinions and beliefs. Not to judge anyone. I have learned that we all are connected.

I would like the world to know that I have made it my mission to inject 1 Billion people with Purpose in my life time. I imagine a world were everyone is living their Life Purpose! This will make this planet more happier, healthier, loving, and peaceful! Also, my goal to end teen suicides in my lifetime.

I’m excited to announce the launch of my brand new private online academy this fall.  The name of the Academy is called, Teen Rescue Academy.  Mission statement – “We aim to eliminate teen suicide by guiding teens through the process of finding their purpose, releasing pain, and uncovering their true identity.”
Parents:  If you have a teen that is experiencing depression, trauma, school failure, getting into fights, experimenting with drugs and alcohol, suicidal tendencies, etc Or you simply want what’s best for your child and to see them thrive and succeed I would love to hear from you.  For more information email me at drpurpose@doctorpurposelifecoaching.com and indicate you would like more information about Teen Rescue Academy.
Looking forward to helping your Teen Find Their Life Purpose!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would start in Colorado Springs. 1. Visit the royal gorge railroad
2. Pikes Peak
3. Garden of The Gods
4. The Wonderful Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
5. Go to Colfax to experience Colorado’s Craft Homemade beers.
6. Denver Biscuit Company
7. Beau Jo’s Pizza
8. Crave Real Burgers
7. Anthony’s Pizza
8. Blue Pan Pizza
9. Hacienda Colorado
10. Sam’s No 3

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I like to give a shot out to a few of my first Bosses that if it wasn’t for them I may have been lost to the streets or even dead. My first Bosses Tom P. and Terry H. of Great Steak & Fry St. Louis Mo. They spoke life into me and gave me the opportunity to have my first job!

My second Boss Patrick O. of Panda Express. Thank you for believing in me and encouraging me to want something out of life. You taught me the importance of Customer Service, leadership, and how to serve others. Encouraged me to surround myself with positive people that are successful!

Big Shoutout to Raymond Frasier, Chauncey Davis. Michael & Lisa White, Jay Archie, Barry Overton, and AJ W. who all have made a significant impact on the development of my life.

Big Shoutout to the Personal Development Industry. The books that have shaped me and transformed my thinking. Inspired me to be in business for myself. Here is a list of authors and books. It’s so many I’ll just mention a few.

Les Brown- Fight For Your Dreams
John Maxwell- Failing Forward, Leadership 101
Jim Rohn- Twelve Pillars
Napoleon Hill- Think & Grow Rich
James Allen- As A Man Thinketh
Neville Goddard- Feeling Is The Secret
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
Florence Scovel Shinn- The Secret Door To Success
Robert Allen- Multiple Streams of Income
Robert kiyosaki- Rich Dad Poor Dad
Barry Overton- Ignite Your Greatness
Rocio Perez- Unstoppable 7 Steps To Becoming A More Intentional Leader
Brian Tracy- Change Your Thinking Change Your Life
Dr. Wayne Dyer- The Power of Intention
And Much More

Website: Doctorpurposelifecoaching.com

Instagram: @doctor_purpose

Facebook: @doctorpurpose

Other: https://linkr.bio/doctorpurpose Know Thyself/ Purpose Revolution Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1NPf9xVIo1ZMvZ0HKfvSTx?si=MXyUw5JXSH-4XO3xJAwv3A&dl_branch=1 On Anchor Podcast: https://anchor.fm/doctorpurpose Theknowthyselfpodcast.com

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