Testimonials
Hear From Those Who Found Hope
Bob Wall
Actor, Real Estate Investor, Entreprenuer
“Leonard Wayne came from a very dysfunctional family & wound up abusing drugs and alcohol to cope with his father murdering his mother and he had several other family members commit suicide. Leonard became a wildly powerful 6′ 5″ 250lb Black belt. In his teen he turned into a teamster leg breaking enforcer!
Leonard also became a successful stockbroker, FAA pilot, master salesman, registered alcohol and drug technician and motivational speaker! Leonard’s story of his attempts to get higher & higher with drugs, alcohol & sexual conquests resulted in low self esteem, abusive behavior, that culminated ultimately, (even with his God given talent, good looks, immense charm, size, fearlessness & exceptional intelligence) led him to prison & later REDEMPTION! Higher & Higher is a GREAT read and has lessons for all of us. Everyone who reads Higher & Higher will learn & benefit. Great job Leonard, my 7th degree Black Belt and dear friend. Thanks for bearing your soul!
You are giving back as a powerful speaker, coach & example of what faith can do for all lost souls & others who have strayed from the Golden Rule! Leonard you are a great Christian example and my Black belt.”
“I know there are a lot of great stories out there but you must read Higher and Higher by Leonard Wayne.”
Joe Mantegna, Jr.
Actor, Best known for his roles in box office hits including Three Amigos (1986), The Godfather Part III (1990),he stars in the CBS television series Criminal Minds as FBI Supervisory Special Agent David Rossi.
“It is not a difficult read and it is very entertaining, and ultimately you come away learning something important about my boxing sparring partner Lenny. Never quite! My favorite kind of book! ‘Lenny the Lion’ always had A ‘Positive Mental Attitude’ and a good left hook!
Leonard walks with Jesus and is A real Standup man. God bless him always.”
Kenneth H. Norton
Heavyweight Champion, Former heavyweight champion who broke Muhammad Ali’s jaw on his way to a major upset in 1973, Norton finished with a record of 42-7-1 and 33 knockouts, and went into acting after he retired.
"I have just finished reading your book for the third time. It’s amazing how similar our lives were and are. Your life story would make a wonderful movie…do it now. I appreciate your honesty, it is so refreshing to read a book like yours, it served as both an inspiration and motivation to me now, I thank you so much. I recommend your book for anyone and everyone to read.”
Mike Stone
Grandmaster Mike Stone, old school karate fighter, stuntman, actor, author
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John Natividad
Grandmaster Mike Stone, old school karate fighter, stuntman, actor, author
“A must read for all my students and anyone in the Martial Arts community – Master Wayne is now a Sober escort & bodyguard companion for actors, doing specialized drug interventions for Jesus Christ. Early in his life Lenny consciously followed the simple belief, ‘You choose your seat in life with champions, like Jesus Christ!’
Master Wayne’s choices have taken him to the highest level of success, to the lowest valley of failure, and back again to mature and sustainable success. He is always driven by a desire to share the wisdom gained from his choices to help others find Jesus Christ and achieve stability and genuine prosperity in their personal lives, relationships, family and business. Leonard’s life story demonstrates that unwise choices eventually bring consequences.
Through his unique and personalized approach to sober coaching, plus his ‘’Jesus Christ ‘’interventions, Leonard now guides others to maximize their God-given abilities to pursue their dreams while learning discernment to choose wisely and give success the right foundation to last-He still lives at Surf City, Huntington Beach, CA with his burning passion for the extension of the Kingdom of God. It was really a great pleasure, to see him again with his beautiful wife, Laurie at the 2014 Long Beach International Martial Arts Championships. I love my brother Leonard even more now…please read this book and find Jesus Christ today… Maloha.
Many Masters will walk in and out of your life, but only true Masters will leave footprints in your heart.” Friends… “If you have one real friend in life, you are a wealthy man.” There are friends and then there are friends. The true friends are the impacting friends… impacting your life for the good… stand with you through everything, stand with you when you stand alone, cheer you on in your successes. There is a difference between true friendship and acquaintances. I’m grateful for love and smiles—“Many folks want to serve God, But only as advisers.” Thy will be done, Almighty God.” Love you very much, Mahalo e ke akua no keia la.”
“Higher and Higher”, Dr. Leonard Wayne's memoir is more than just a memoir, it’s a lifeline. Dr. Wayne doesn’t just tell his story, he invites you into it, with honesty, humility, and heart. His journey through addiction and into healing is both deeply personal and universally relatable for anyone who has struggled, or loved someone who has.
What struck me most was the courage it took to tell the truth, not just the hard parts, but the grace, and the clarity that only someone who has truly walked through fire can offer. There is wisdom here for those who are struggling, who are in recovery, for family members trying to understand, and for anyone searching for meaning in pain.
This book is a testament to resilience and the power of spiritual transformation. It’s raw, real, and ultimately uplifting. I’m grateful to know Dr. Leonard Wayne, and his story, healing and service to others, supported me along my path to find a whole new way of life as the Director of a treatment centre in Costa Rica. Read it, share it, and let it remind you that healing is not only possible, it’s worth fighting for.
Rachel Baxter
Dr. Leonard Wayne has been a impressively helpful mentor / therapist for me. He is wise in many different areas of life and he has helped me develop methods to stay in the light and to direct my attention towards my goals and towards staying in a vibration of love. I would recommend seeing him if you need somebody who is as knowledgeable as an almanac and has a great personality.
I have not seen anyone look SO MUCH younger than their actual age. Dr. Wayne has the light from the universe’s spirit flowing and emanating throughout his words and soul. I loved every second of my time with him. I’m happy to send ANYONE in need of direction his way.
Don Campbell
I was blessed to meet Dr. Wayne in August and all I can say is Wow! What a special human being! His knowledge and compassion is unmatched. Anyone looking for help for themselves or their family should call him right away. I’ve been in the recovery field for many years and the techniques and strategies Dr. Wayne uses are unique and some of the best I have ever come across. With Dr. Wayne comes hope and “The Light”
Highly Recommended!! …with anyone and in any situation.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Dr. Wayne, and I couldn't be more grateful for the experience. From the very first phone call, I found it incredibly easy to talk to him. He has a straightforward, no-nonsense approach that immediately resonated with me. I felt an instant connection, and he was able to schedule an in-person session the same day, which was amazing.
During our first session, he was incredibly effective, helping me make significant progress right from the start. I appreciate his honest and direct communication style, which made it easy to open up and work through my challenges. I'm looking forward to continuing our work together and highly recommend Dr. Wayne to anyone seeking guidance. Thank you!
#StayInTheLight
Eric Avery
Dr. Leonard Wayne is the pinnacle of trustworthy. He has helped myself overcome some of the most difficult aspects of life, and without him I would not have ever had the opportunity to have a loving life in the light. After all he has done, not just for me but also my parents, we now consider him a part of our family. There is no length he won't go to help the people he cares about with genuine kindness and true showmanship to recover their faith in humanity, themselves, and their passions.
I absolutely love Higher and Higher by Leonard Wayne.
Michael Franzese Sr
Former New York City mobster and caporegime in the Colombo crime family
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