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 […]
255: Conquering Prison to Become Success
Conquering Prison Rodney White is a native of Richmond Virginia and served 15 years of an 18-year sentence for drugs and firearm charges. He tells his inspiring story on the Earning Freedom podcast. After release from prison, Rodney became an award winning sales person, motivational speaker, facilitator, community college academic adviser, and radio host. […]
254: From Prison Gang Leader to Community Leader
Gang Leader Transformation: Becoming Published Author I interviewed Abner Garcia, a remarkable young man who transformed his life while serving lengthy prison terms. He is an inspiration to anyone in prison, showing that at any time, a man can become more than past bad decisions. He grew up in a gang infested neighborhood and become […]
253: Dr. Jesse De La Cruz Former Prison Gang Leader
Dr. Jesse De La Cruz: Prison Gangster to Community Leader So proud to feature Dr. Jesse De La Cruz, a formerly incarcerated prisoner who emerged incredibly successfully–as a doctor of education and judicial expert. Check out his resume. Listen and watch his amazing two-part story on Earning Freedom, at MichaelSantos.com Dr. Jesse De La Cruz JSD […]
252: Former Prison Gang Leader Becomes Dr. Jesse De La Cruz
Dr. Jesse De La Cruz: Prison Gangster to Community Leader So proud to feature Dr. Jesse De La Cruz, a formerly incarcerated prisoner who emerged incredibly successfully–as a doctor of education and judicial expert. Check out his resume. Listen and watch his amazing two-part story on Earning Freedom, at MichaelSantos.com Dr. Jesse De La Cruz […]
251: From Decades in Prison to Business Success
Success After Prison: Michael E. Jordan Michael E. Jordan transformed his life while serving multiple decades in prison. He’s become a role model for others who aspire to lives of meaning and relevance after struggle. Michael E. Jordan, CEO and Co-Founder |Managing Business Partner – Folsom, CA Michael E. Jordan, was a career Medical […]