About Us

Deon "Hollywood" Reed Hafeez

FOUNDER - SPEAKER - SURVIVOR

Meet our Founder and CEO Deon "Hollywood" Reed Hafeez, The Inspiration Hustler. From addiction to purpose- his story isn't just told, it's lived. And when he speaks, people listen. He's authentic. He's Impactful. He uses his voice to reach those who are still fighting.  

Deon shares his powerful, real-life message of struggle, resilience, hope, accountability, redemption and transformation. From decades in addiction to recovery to liver transplant recipient. He connects with audiences in a way that is raw, relatable, and impactful- meeting people where they are and showing them what recovery can truly look like. 

Recovery is Possible

Recovery Cartel is a non-profit collective forged through the realities of addiction and recovery. We stand together with discipline, unity and accountability- protecting our sobriety and refusing to let one another fail. We heal together, grow together, and move forward as one.

This is who we are and here's how to move with us:

*JOIN THE CARTEL: Join the mailing list, get involved, volunteer support each other

*SHOP MERCH: Recover out loud by wearing your message! Share your story! Funds go towards our cause

*BOOK US: Speaking engagements, panels, community outreach, volunteerism

*DONATE: Support the mission. Change a life. Every dollar and every item donated helps someone stay on the path of recovery.

Recovery Cartel Core Values:

* UNITY - We move together

*ACCOUNTABILITY- We hold the line

*STRENGTH- We don't quit

*SERVICE- We give back

*RESPECT- Everyone matters