India, Nov. 15 -- A man from the United States who struggled to find employment due to a criminal record has reinvented his life as a successful entrepreneur.

For Dawon Matthews, choosing business ownership was always a "no brainer." According to a report by CNBC, his journey began after he was charged with a felony at the age of nineteen and found corporate doors repeatedly closed.

"Once they see a felony behind a person they do not even care about what credentials you got. You are just not accepted in that society," Matthews says.

Today, the 32-year old owns five businesses, including his thriving Houston food truck Goodies Soul Kitchen. As per the outlet, his businesses now generate more than one million dollars in net revenue each ...