Prison Professors With Michael Santos

Anwar considered himself an entrepreneur. When he turned to drugs, a judge sentenced him to federal prison. He tells his story today.   Learn more about prison reform by visiting https://prisonprofessors.com

Randy Kearse shows that regardless of what bad decisions a person has made, he can start sowing seeds for a successful journey in society. He now leads ReentryStrategies.com and RandyKearse.co. Listen and learn from the author of “Changin’ Your Game Plan and other books.   Learn more about prison reform by visiting https://prisonprofessors.com

Randy Kearse served multiple decades in prison and then transformed his life. He is now the CEO of Reentry Strategies. He creates programs to inspire and educate people in prison. Check out his books, including Changin’ Your Game Plan. Learn more by visiting ReentryStrategies.com www.reentrystrategies.com Learn more about prison reform by visiting https://prisonprofessors.com  

Learn how former prison gang leader becomes doctor and expert witness for the courts. Learn more about prison reform by visiting https://prisonprofessors.com

Anthony Radogna has a specialized legal practice and he assists people who have issues with professional licenses. Visit his website at  anthony raddogna lawyer Learn more about prison reform by visiting PrisonProfessors.com

Shane Pardoe was born into struggle. His parents lived a criminal lifestyle. Early decisions led him into the juvenile justice system, and then to a life sentence for murder. Listen to the steps he took to educate himself and pursue path to redemption. Learn more about prison reform by visiting https://prisonprofessors.com

John Webster built his career as a federal defense attorney. Then one of his clients set him up. The client made a deal with prosecutors, and the lawyer went to prison. Upon his release, John built a new business to help others make better decisions as a consultant. Learn more about prison reform by visiting https://prisonprofessors.com

Brad Rouse graduated from Harvard University in 1995. He built a successful career in New York’s theater industry. Then he became involved with drugs and he went to prison. His story shows the power of reform. Learn more about prison reform by visiting https//PrisonProfessors.com  

Marc Levin runs Right on Crime. He works with a large team to influence Learn more about her work at MyReBuiltLife.com. Learn more about prison reform by visiting PrisonProfessors.com

Mark was a gay man who became involved with using drugs. As a result of his addictions, he began selling drugs. Those decisions led to his prison term. He learned how to cope. Learn more about prison reform by visiting PrisonProfessors.com

Patricia Egipciaco is an amazing entrepreneur. She knows that more than 650,000 people leave prisons and jails every year. Those people struggle to find employment. In an effort to help this great social injustice, she pursued a best-practice approach. Patricia launched a software company that helps people in prison rebrand themselves. Her company, MyRebuiltLife.com allows formerly incarcerated people to highlight their accomplishments. Rather than focusing on the negative, she encourages people how to profile their strengths. Then, she invests time, energy, and resources to show employers why they should hire formerly incarcerated people. Learn more about her work at MyReBuiltLife.com. Learn more about prison reform by visiting PrisonProfessors.com

Titan Gilroy is a star. He has always been a star and we’re proud to profile his amazing story of overcoming adversity. He grew up in poverty. After being bullied by others, Titan learned to fight. He became a champion in Golden Gloves and he was on his way to becoming a professional. Then tragedy struck. A bar fight led to a tragic ending for his opponent and a prison term for Titan. After serving his 16-year prison term, Titan resumed his path to professional fighting. But a scare from law enforcement led him to leave boxing behind. He started a new chapter in his life. Titan is an amazing story of overcoming struggle. He took a minimum-wage job. That minimum-wage job ended with 40 hours. But Titan applied himself with a 100% commitment. He studied hard. He worked overtime. He became the best in the world at his craft. In time, others believed in him. They invested in him. He built his own machine shop that employed dozens of people. Titan reveals his passion for giving back to society. He created a program

Learn from the profiles we complete of those who emerged from prison successfully. Use these stories to see the best possible outcome from our nation's prison system. For more information on #PrisonReform, visit www.PrisonProfessors.com

Ed Kressy struggled with an addiction to meth. That addiction resulted in the loss of his job at Genentech. Then he led to the loss of his family and friends. He struggled with addiction for decades. Ed is grateful to @defyventures for the inspiration they gave. Now Ed works with Defy Ventures. Together, they work to help people who have experienced prison across America. He is a great example of servant leadership. To learn more visit @defyventures. Vist PrisonProfessors for more information on our work toward #prisonreform.

David Rosenfield has a law practice that focuses on white collar criminal defense. He once worked for the Department of Justice as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. David prosecuted cases in the major frauds division for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey. Prior to his work as an AUSA, David worked with the SEC. For white-collar defendants, David urges people to be honest with their defense attorney. He offers excellent suggestions on sentence mitigation, too. Contact David: Drosenfield@herrick.com Or call 212-592-1513 Learn more at PrisonProfessors.com

Michael Justice went to prison as a young man. While inside, he wasted 10 years in cycles of violence. Frequent fighting led him to maximum-security prisons. After a decade inside, a mentor inspired him. In today’s podcast, Michael talks about the power of learning and the power of a solid work ethic. Since concluding his prison term, he took a series of jobs that didn’t pay well. Yet by applying himself fully, Michael was able to learn and master his trade. Now he runs his company that generates millions of dollars in revenues. Get more information at Prison Professors: https://prisonprofessors.com  

Mario Bueno is an amazing young man. Authorities arrested him for a murder case when he was still an adolescent. Difficult environments influenced his early decisions. Mario’s money came from robbing drug dealers. One of those robberies resulted in a murder and he went to prison. While in prison, Mario discovered the power of education. He earned an undergraduate degree in accounting. Now he pursues a master’s degree. Mario is now a reform expert. He works with state and local governments to both inspire and educate young people. He is a good example to show that regardless of what bad decisions a person makes in the past, a good future awaits those who focus on self-improvement, servant leadership, and contribution. Learn more about Mario's work at prison reform. Visit https://prisonprofessors.com for more information.  

Tulio Cardozo went to prison for crimes related to drugs. While incarcerated, he made a commitment to learn and grow. Although he didn’t have direct access to computers, he studied computer coding. That commitment led Tulio to become proficient as a computer coder and web-page builder, even though he couldn’t access the Internet. Today Tulio is a leading contributor to one of our nation’s most successful #prisonreform programs, The Last Mile. In today’s episode, Tulio tells us about his experience and how The Last Mile contributes to such companies as Rocket Space, Uber, and AirBnB.   Learn more at https://prisonprofessors.com  

Kathy Kaplan worked in an office. She learned of a scheme that involved the theft of trade secrets. Rather than calling authorities to let them know about the crime, she kept silent. Her silence led to her arrest by federal authorities. Then she went to federal prison. In today’s episode, Kathy talks about the steps she took to prepare for a journey through federal prison. Then she tells us about her journey inside and the work that she does now to advance our pursuit of #prisonreform.

As a young woman, Jennifer Myers fell in love with a man who earned a living selling marijuana. Soon she joined his scheme. That decision resulted in her being sentenced to serve a three-year prison term. In today’s podcast, Jennifer reveals the steps she took to prepare. As a result of her preparations, Jennifer says that she walked onto the women’s prison camp in Alderson with confidence and a sense of purpose. She used her time in prison wisely and came home successfully. Since coming home, she has worked to educate others through her nonprofit, Rise to Empower. And she leads with the use of her memoir, Trafficking the Good Life. Learn more about Jennifer through her profile on our website at https:www.PrisonProfessors.com