From tragedy to triumph, Dr. Johnny Vega outlines his unique journey to entrepreneurialism

• Marquis Lupton
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  Marquis Lupton is an On-Air Host/Producer for WITF. A graduate of Shippensburg University (undergrad), and graduate of Morgan State University (graduate), Lupton is happy to bring his unique delivery and background back to Central Pennsylvania. Previously, Marquis worked as a board operator and Club DJ for FM97 WLAN, and later decided to switch gears to pursue television. Switching from radio, Marquis got his start in television working for CNN as a control board operator for the Situation Room and later as an assistant field producer for CNN’s Pentagon Unit. Post-CNN, Lupton decided to get in front of the camera, and became a reporter/anchor making stops at CBS 21, WMDT ABC 47, and NBC 40 in Atlantic City. With a journalism career spanning over a decade, Lupton has had the opportunity to interview people like Sen. Corey Booker, former Gov. Chris Christie, Shaq, Oprah Winfrey, and a lengthy list of Senators, city council members, and State representatives. Marquis also ran a digital media company for 5 years, called TCP Media Group, which was a media company aimed at giving marginalized groups in Pennsylvania a voice. Marquis returned to radio in 2022, and is excited to be back “home” with radio.
  
  Marquis is also a native of Lancaster, and a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School.

Airdate: September 26th, 2023

Dr. Johnny Vega’s story is one of tragedy, triumph and trusting your dopeness. By day, Dr. Vega was once a rising sophomore at Millersville University, but was living a double life. By night he was a drug dealer in the city of Lancaster, who later was arrested and served 10 years in federal prison. Today, Dr. Vega goes around the country to tell his tale of redemption, and mentoring youth on how to change their life-around regardless of their situation, in addition to running his own health and wellness brick and motar store-front in Lancaster. Dr. Vega has inspired a countless number of youth, and adults with his motivating words and story.