How I Went From Prison To Making $150K In Orlando | Millennial Money

After being incarcerated and charged with a felony at the age of 16 for nearly two years, Marquis Mckenzie Sr. was hopeless about his future career prospects. The 32-year-old now brings in about $150,000 a year as a business owner and community organizer in Orlando, Florida.

This is an installment of CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series, which profiles people across the globe and details how they earn, spend and save their money.

Produced by: Tasia Jensen
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Editor: Marisa Forziati
Animation: Elham Ataeiazar

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