From Ethical Hacker to Helping Students Succeed | Resilient Talks w/ Nat Martin ft. Carl Gray III

What does it take to grow up in tough circumstances, pivot through setbacks, and transform skills into success?

In this episode, I sit down with Carl Gray III — a business solutions architect, ethical hacker, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of consulting experience. By the age of 10, Carl’s pastor and godmother was exposing him to conferences, mentorship, and opportunities that would shape his entire future.

Carl’s story is packed with lessons in resilience, faith, and creativity:

• How early mentorship shifted his mindset and gave him confidence in business spaces

• Why becoming an ethical hacker and consultant opened doors in government and corporate arenas

• The challenges he faced when COVID hit and shut down long-term consulting contracts

• How he pivoted fast to launch a Cyber Business Camp for students — making $20K in the very first week

• Why resilience isn’t just about “bouncing back,” but using adversity to propel forward

• His #1 piece of advice: forgive yourself for the possibility of a better past so you can create the future you want

This conversation is a masterclass in turning pressure into purpose and setbacks into superpowers.

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Website: launchwithcarl.com
IG: @friendswithbusinessespod

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