Malik King continues to offer hope and assistance to hundreds of people in federal prison. Today he relays the story of Chad, a man serving a 40-year sentence in federal prison.
264: Gambling Addiction Leads to Prison
Donald Gridiron is on his way to prison. It’s a big challenge for anyone, especially for a well educated man who didn’t have any previous experience with the criminal justice system. In today’s Earning Freedom episode, Donald describes how a gambling addiction led him into the criminal justice system. He also talks about help he […]
263: Preparing for Federal Prison
Preparing to Surrender to Federal Prison Scott Clark had been a successful businessman. Some decisions he made regarding raising capital led him to the crosshairs of prosecutors. Soon after agreeing to plead guilty, Scott contacted Justin Paperny of White Collar Prison Advice. That call brought Scott hope. In today’s Earning Freedom podcast, Scott speaks about […]
262: From Prostitution to Prison to Success
Alexis shares her inspiring story on the Earning Freedom podcast. She describes being abused by a pimp as a young woman. After years of prostitution, authorities sentenced her to a lengthy prison term. Upon being separated from her family, she made a commitment to transform her life. While in a prison cell, Alexis stayed away […]
261: Gang Member to Prison to Professional Actor
Richard Esteras Today’s show on Earning Freedom podcast features an amazing success story. Richard Esteras (@RichardEsteras) got involved in crime as a young man. Bad decisions led him to prison. While in prison, he made a decision to change his life. In this episode, he describes how he found strength while locked inside of a […]
260: Malik King Inspires People in Prison
Inspires People in Prison I met Malik King at an event that celebrated FAMM’s 25th anniversary in Washington DC. When I met Malik, I asked if he was formerly incarcerated. He told me that he had never been to prison, but he corresponded with more than 200 federal prisoners. He is an inspiration, […]
259: From prison to Ph.D–Dr. Michael Endres
Prison to Ph.D: Michael Endres Michael Endres is an amazing man. He went to prison as a young man without much in the way of direction. A violent crime resulted in his receiving a lengthy sentence. While incarcerated, however, Michael realized that he wanted to change his ways. He saw education as being […]
258: Returning to Society after Decades in Prison
Today I interviewed Marcus White for the second time. He talks about his adjusting in society after decades in prison. Below is a brief bio he wrote. At nineteen years old the penal system had nearly captured the rest of my natural life for gang violence. Sitting in a jail cell paralyzed with this gripping […]
257: John Thomas and Success after Three Times in Prison
Success After Three Times in Prison John Thomas started making bad decisions as a young man. He sold drugs and went to prison. While in prison, John continued making bad decisions. Those decisions resulted in his serving many years longer than he had to serve. He could’ve been released after five years. Yet his adjustment […]
256: Transformation from State Prison in New York
https://youtu.be/m8yzL8lhsuo From Bars to Benjamins: Shakoure Char Carpenter Shakoure Char Carpenter grew up in a tough, New York environment. As a young boy, leaders from the streets influenced him. He got sucked into their lifestyle. The friends he chose led him into deeper problems than he could imagine. At 18, authorities arrested him for felony […]