About The Author

Dr. Steven Crane

I'm Dr. Steven Crane—a former homeless Marine, survivor, author, speaker, and man who refuses to let pain have the final say. My life is a testament to transformation—not the polished, glossy kind, but the raw, gut-wrenching kind that drags you through the dirt and dares you to rise.

 I didn’t grow up with silver spoons or a safety net. I was the misunderstood kid, bullied, isolated, often silent—but always watching. I was born into a world of contradictions: raised in a deeply conservative, religious household that praised hard work, yet we were shackled by the very systems we were taught to revere. My mother was deaf and sick. My father worked tirelessly, multiple jobs, just to keep the lights on. I learned early that life isn’t fair—and that no one’s coming to save you.

The U.S. Marine Corps became my escape and my proving ground. I poured every ounce of myself into service, envisioning a future in federal law enforcement. But then came the betrayal: I was abruptly honorably discharged for medical purposes, stripped of my purpose, abandoned by the system I had served. One signature—one GS-14 with a pen—left me disabled, disqualified, and homeless. I lived out of a car. I scavenged for hope. I broke.

And then I rebuilt...

I clawed my way back with nothing but faith, fire, and a refusal to be another tragic statistic. I redefined what it meant to be a man—not through brute strength, but through the courage to confront my past, the humility to ask for help, and the audacity to build a future anyway.

 Today, I’m a multiple-time doctoral graduate with 125+ certifications. I’ve founded companies that have delivered over $4.2 billion in benefits to veterans. I speak, coach, and teach at the intersection of mindset, mission, and meaning. Whether I’m leading executive performance workshops, guiding a veteran oward clarity, or standing on stage igniting a room, my mission is simple: to FLUSH the B.S.—the Belief Systems that hold us back—and teach others how to own their story and rewrite their truth.

 I am not for everyone. I'm intense, unfiltered, and unapologetically raw. I talk about trauma, transformation, and truth—not to impress, but to challenge. If you’re looking for another guru with vague platitudes, keep scrolling. But if you’re ready to take ownership of your pain, embrace the suck, and build a life of substance, then let’s go.

 This isn’t just my story—it’s yours too. Because no matter how far you’ve fallen, no matter what lies you’ve been told, you can rise. And I’m here to prove it.