ACID TO
ASSETS

From Teenage Drug Trafficker to Business Entrepreneur:
The Dena Gleason Story

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25+ Years of Transformation
Street to Success Business Entrepreneur & Coach

A Story of Redemption and Transformation

Discover how one woman turned her darkest past into her greatest asset

From Rock Bottom to Rising Up

At 15, Dena was trafficking drugs across state lines. Arrested, incarcerated, and written off by society—she refused to accept that as her story. Discover how she transformed from teenage criminal to successful entrepreneur.

Breaking Every Limitation

Society said she was finished. Statistics said she'd fail. Her past said she wasn't worthy. But Dena refused to be defined by her mistakes. Learn the mindset shifts that turned obstacles into opportunities.

Building an Empire from Nothing

With no resources, no connections, and a criminal record, Dena built a seven-figure business empire. This book reveals the exact strategies, principles, and unwavering determination that made it possible.

Dena Gleason

A Life-Changing Transformation

At just 15 years old, Dena Gleason was arrested, but not for drug trafficking... Was it only a matter of time? Dena was a teenage girl caught in a world of crime, violence, and desperation. Her childhood was stolen. Her future looked bleak.

But at some point, something shifted. Dena made a decision that would change everything: she refused to let her past define her future.

Today, Dena is a successful real estate agent, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and living proof that your past doesn't determine your destiny. In Acid to Assets, she shares the raw, unfiltered truth about her journey from rock bottom to remarkable success.

"I didn't just survive my past—I leveraged it. Every mistake became a lesson. Every failure became fuel. This is how you turn acid into assets."

— Dena Gleason
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Matthew A. Buckley

About Matthew A. Buckley

Matthew A. Buckley is a former law enforcement officer turned author and advocate for redemption stories. With 15 years of experience in the criminal justice system, Matthew witnessed firsthand how the system often fails those it's meant to protect.

After his own public fall and redemption, Matthew dedicated himself to sharing stories of transformation—stories that prove it's never too late to change your life. Acid to Assets is his second book, chronicling the incredible journey of Dena Gleason.

Matthew is also the author of Ditch the Drift, a powerful guide to reclaiming direction and purpose in life.

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