# The CEO Who Found His Why Behind Bars: Cody Warren on Rebuilding a Life

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Podcast: [Innerspace: Deep, Meaningful Conversations with Brett Kaufman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/innerspace-deep-meaningful-conversations-with-brett-kaufman-185648)
Published: 2026-05-18T08:00:47+00:00
Episode link: https://joininnerspace.com/
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## Resource

Cody Warren was arrested just one month before his college graduation. What followed were four years in prison and a choice: let the mistake define him or use it as a turning point to reshape his entire life. While incarcerated, Cody discovered endurance running by completing his first marathon behind prison walls, finding a new sense of purpose through suffering and discipline. Today, Cody is a husband, father, and a entrepreneur. He is the acting CEO of Two Men & A Vacuum, a commercial cleaning company he started from the ground up in 2012 that now employs over 200 people. He is also the founder of Peak + Restore, a performance and recovery company dedicated to helping others push their physical and mental limits. From the prison yard to completing some of the world's toughest ultramarathons, including the Moab 240 and Cocodona 250, Cody’s story is a masterclass in redemption. In this raw conversation, we explore trauma, growth, and the mindset required to rebuild yourself. Cody’s mission is simple: help others find their "why," because when you find your why, you find your purpose.

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