Entrepreneurs
Business owners who rebuilt after incarceration. Stories of starting companies, creating jobs, and achieving financial success after prison.
101 episodes
May 13, 2026
Pre-IPO Millions, Federal Conviction & Fighting Back | Michael Castillero on Nightmare Success
Michael Castillero
Apr 29, 2026
He Built a $13 Billion Empire… Became a Fugitive | Steve Keller Story
Steve Keller
Apr 22, 2026
From Federal Prison to $78M Business: PJ Jensen on Addiction, Discipline & No-Excuses Recovery
Excuses Recovery
Apr 1, 2026
From Federal Prison to Entrepreneur | Doug Feller’s Comeback Story :Reentry Truth
Doug Feller
Mar 18, 2026
From Federal Prison to a Piano: Jason Made Turns a Nightmare Into Music | Jason Pears
Jason Pears
Mar 11, 2026
All Charges Dismissed: Ryan Bloom’s 18-Month DOJ Nightmare
All Charges Dismissed
Mar 4, 2026
Fox & Rob Richardson: 21 Years as an Incarcerated Family | TIME Documentary, Angola Prison, Clemency & Redemption
Fox & Rob Richardson
Dec 31, 2025
From Film Sets to Federal Charges: John Santilli Surviving the System
John Santilli Surviving the System
Dec 3, 2025
From Prison to Popcorn: Emily O’Brien’s Comeback Snacks Story
Emily O’Brien’s Comeback Snacks Story
Nov 19, 2025
“Why Not?” – Rusty Pangburn on Redemption, Radical Weight Loss & a Second-Chance Career
Chance Career
Nov 12, 2025
Zero Excuses: Kristin Kline’s Convicted Comeback
Kristin Kline’s Convicted Comeback
Oct 8, 2025
“Criminal Law, Politics, and Redemption” Meet Lawrence Blackmon
“Criminal Law, Politics, and Redemption” Meet Lawrence Blackmon
Aug 20, 2025
Voice Silenced, Stifled, Taken Away: Shocking Story of Saffron Gustafson
Shocking Story of Saffron Gustafson
Aug 6, 2025
Pamela Winn: From Shackles to Advocacy for Incarcerated Women
From Shackles to Advocacy for Incarcerated Women
Jul 30, 2025
'From Rock Bottom to Roofing Powerhouse: Brandon James Rewrites His Future'
Brandon James Rewrites His Future'
Jul 16, 2025
Cooking Up a Comeback: Darnell 'SuperChef' Ferguson Unfiltered
Darnell 'SuperChef' Ferguson Unfiltered
Jul 16, 2025
Cooking Up a Comeback: SuperChef Darnell Ferguson Unfiltered
SuperChef Darnell Ferguson Unfiltered
Jul 9, 2025
'The Fall of a Financial King: The James Catledge Story'
The James Catledge Story'
Jul 2, 2025
The Inspiring Journey of Donald Hinton: From Darkness to Real Estate Success
From Darkness to Real Estate Success
Jun 25, 2025
From Bad Things On The Streets: To Healthy Treats: The Owen Hanson Story
The Owen Hanson
Jun 11, 2025
Finding Hope in Chaos: The Noah Asher Journey
The Noah Asher
May 21, 2025
The Bookie behind the Shohei Ohtani story: Mindset is Mathew Bowyer’s Superpower
Mindset is Mathew Bowyer’s Superpower
Apr 16, 2025
Partner of Famous Stratton Oakmont: The Richard Bronson Story
The Richard Bronson
Mar 26, 2025
A True Survivor Story: From Prison to Purpose with Jerry Durand
From Prison to Purpose with Jerry Durand
Feb 19, 2025
The Unfiltered Journey of Karlos Harris: From Helena to Empowerment
From Helena to Empowerment
Feb 5, 2025
Craig Rothfeld Founder: From Finance Professional to Advocate for Justice
From Finance Professional to Advocate for Justice
Jan 22, 2025
Ron Bauer: From Shadows of the Past to the Light of Purpose
From Shadows of the Past to the Light of Purpose
Jan 15, 2025
Amy Nelson: From Crisis to Advocacy in the Fight for Justice
From Crisis to Advocacy in the Fight for Justice
Nov 27, 2024
Carlos Watson: The Visionary Entrepreneur Railroaded by Injustice
The Visionary Entrepreneur Railroaded by Injustice
Nov 20, 2024
Bill Carlson’s Journey: From Stockbroker to Self-Discovery Behind Bars
From Stockbroker to Self-Discovery Behind Bars
Nov 6, 2024
Real Estate Empire Falls: John DiMenna’s Journey from Success to Struggle and Redemption
John DiMenna’s Journey from Success to Struggle and Redemption
Oct 30, 2024
Facing Your Fears: Nate Schott’s Journey from Darkness to Light
Nate Schott’s Journey from Darkness to Light
Oct 23, 2024
Turning Adversity into Opportunity: The Journey of David Israel
The Journey of David Israel
Oct 9, 2024
The Journey of David Grosky: A Story of Loss, Growth, and Purpose
A Story of Loss, Growth, and Purpose
Sep 18, 2024
Finding Strength in Chaos: The Journey of Portia Louder
The Journey of Portia Louder
Sep 11, 2024
Success: Augie Ghilarducci’s Comeback from Darkness to Light
Augie Ghilarducci’s Comeback from Darkness to Light
Aug 21, 2024
William Sansing: From Heartbreak to Healing Through Advocacy
From Heartbreak to Healing Through Advocacy
Aug 14, 2024
The Unfolding Journey of Mark Varacchi: From Wall Street to Wisdom
From Wall Street to Wisdom
Jul 31, 2024
The Unlikely Journey of Chip Skowron: From Wall Street to Prison Entrepreneurship
From Wall Street to Prison Entrepreneurship
Jun 26, 2024
Perfectly Flawed: The Kristy Laschober Story
The Kristy Laschober Story
May 29, 2024
Kardell Sims, The Vision Board Man: From the Streets to Empowerment
From the Streets to Empowerment
May 15, 2024
Surviving, Adapting, and the Jingle of the Keys: Sam Mangel Story
Sam Mangel Story
May 15, 2024
Surviving, Adapting: Sam Mangel’s Journey Through the Shadows of Justice
Sam Mangel’s Journey Through the Shadows of Justice
Apr 10, 2024
Jacqueline Polverari: From Imprisonment to Purposeful Advocacy
From Imprisonment to Purposeful Advocacy
Mar 27, 2024
Mr. Mindset, Resilience: Jeff Martinovich’s Journey from the Boardroom to the Cell Block
Jeff Martinovich’s Journey from the Boardroom to the Cell Block
Mar 13, 2024
Actor, FBI: Charlie Grady’s Journey from Law Enforcement Legacy to Empowering Change
Charlie Grady’s Journey from Law Enforcement Legacy to Empowering Change
Mar 6, 2024
Aaron Smith: From Hustler to Advocate for Second Chances
From Hustler to Advocate for Second Chances
Feb 21, 2024
Justice Impacted: Rick Gray’s Journey from the Streets to Empowerment
Rick Gray’s Journey from the Streets to Empowerment
Feb 7, 2024
From Foster Care to Forgiveness: Ryan Stream’s Journey of Healing
Ryan Stream’s Journey of Healing
Jan 24, 2024
Our Guest: Jessica Hicklin’s Journey from Darkness to Advocacy
Jessica Hicklin’s Journey from Darkness to Advocacy
Jan 17, 2024
Drew Chapin: Young Tech CEO From Peak to Valley
Drew Chapin
Jan 10, 2024
Mastermind Ian Bick-Epic Parties-Nightclub Owner at 17-Prison-New Success
New Success
Jan 3, 2024
Discovering Identity: The Journey of Danny Collins
The Journey of Danny Collins
Dec 31, 2023
Building Second Chances: Sean Stegeman's and Lee Loveall's CMC Journey
Sean Stegeman's and Lee Loveall's CMC Journey
Dec 27, 2023
Joe Robinson: 24 Years in Prison to Financial Literacy Advocate
Joe Robinson
Dec 7, 2023
The American Dream to Prison to National Speaker - Walt Pavlo
Walt Pavlo
Nov 1, 2023
From Prison to the Oval Office - Glenn Martin
Glenn Martin
Oct 18, 2023
Prison Warden advocating change - Brian Koehn
Brian Koehn
Oct 4, 2023
Melvin Parson: From Prison to Farmer to Changing Lives
Melvin Parson
Sep 6, 2023
The Journey of Los Dahda (aka Loso Grandioso): From Trial to Triumph
From Trial to Triumph
Aug 30, 2023
Jason Safford: Green Energy Pioneer Goes to Prison
Jason Safford
Aug 16, 2023
Alec Burlakoff: From Guidance Counselor to $3 Billion Big Pharma Sales
Alec Burlakoff
Jul 19, 2023
National Company: Justin Paperny's Journey from Privilege to Purpose
Justin Paperny
Jul 5, 2023
Reinvention Architect- Craig Stanland: From Prison Walls to Purposeful Living
From Prison Walls to Purposeful Living
Jun 21, 2023
Mike Flaherty: From Shadows of Abuse to a Life of Purpose
Mike Flaherty
Jun 14, 2023
Branden Coluccio: Millionaire Before 30, Then Prison
Branden Coluccio
May 3, 2023
Bobby Bostic: A Journey from Darkness to Light
A Journey from Darkness to Light
Apr 26, 2023
Darrin Landes: Sports Packages for the Rich, Then Addiction and Prison
Darrin Landes
Apr 19, 2023
Prison Lifer gives advice -changes inmate’s life for success- Kyle Chiaponne
Kyle Chiaponne
Apr 12, 2023
Building a New Path: Rick Gray’s Journey from Incarceration to Empowerment
Rick Gray’s Journey from Incarceration to Empowerment
Mar 8, 2023
Real Estate Guru gets 10yr sentence- Mike Morawski
Mike Morawski
Feb 22, 2023
National Co. Helping Justice: Harley Blakeman’s Journey from Struggle to Second Chances
Harley Blakeman’s Journey from Struggle to Second Chances
Feb 8, 2023
LA Real Estate Guru- From Prison to Property: Danny Navarro’s Journey
Danny Navarro’s Journey
Feb 1, 2023
Justin Smith: 10 Years in Prison for Selling Bath Salts — Now Building a Tech Empire
Justin Smith
Jan 25, 2023
The Journey of JC Almanza: From Darkness to Light
From Darkness to Light
Jan 11, 2023
From Trauma to Triumph: The Journey of Psych Ward
The Journey of Psych Ward
Jan 4, 2023
From $400 Million Bank Sale to Prison: Shaun Hayes's Rise and Fall
Shaun Hayes
Dec 7, 2022
From Child Actor to Prison Shot-caller- Peter Meyerhoff
Peter Meyerhoff
Nov 30, 2022
CEO Entrepreneur lands in wrong prison- Aaron Duncan
Aaron Duncan
Nov 9, 2022
Foster Care, addiction, prison, to master tattoo artist entrepreneur- Shawn Medina
Shawn Medina
Nov 2, 2022
The Education Czar, Travis Richey: A Journey from Chaos to Redemption
A Journey from Chaos to Redemption
Oct 26, 2022
Matt Cox: Catch Me If You Can — The Mortgage Fraud Mastermind
Matt Cox
Sep 28, 2022
Faking Death: Seth Williams’ Journey from Power to Redemption
Seth Williams’ Journey from Power to Redemption
Sep 14, 2022
Andrew Gibbs-Dabney: Owning His Story and Embracing the Future
Owning His Story and Embracing the Future
Aug 3, 2022
From Homelessness to Hollywood Producer: The Journey of Michael Henderson
The Journey of Michael Henderson
Jul 13, 2022
Robert Riley II: A Journey from Darkness to Advocacy
A Journey from Darkness to Advocacy
Jun 15, 2022
The Journey of Stanley Prince: From Struggles to Success
From Struggles to Success
Jun 8, 2022
The American Dream Soccer Coach, Anthony Pierre: From the Streets to the Field
From the Streets to the Field
May 4, 2022
The Journey of Sam Lander: From Struggles to the Soundtrack of Life
From Struggles to the Soundtrack of Life
Mar 23, 2022
The Heartfelt Journey of an Opera Singer: Paul Hartfield’s Story
Paul Hartfield’s Story
Mar 9, 2022
The Journey of Ben Robinson: From Solitary Confinement to Entrepreneurial Success
From Solitary Confinement to Entrepreneurial Success
Feb 23, 2022
Brutally Honest Wisdom: Michael Hughes’ Journey from Incarceration to Identity
Michael Hughes’ Journey from Incarceration to Identity
Feb 16, 2022
The Journey of a Horticulturalist Folk Singer: Sean McFarland’s Story
Sean McFarland’s Story
Feb 9, 2022
Politician Mr. Jeff Smith: From Basketball Courts to the Halls of Justice
From Basketball Courts to the Halls of Justice
Jan 12, 2022
The Biggest Cases: Ron Slovacek’s Journey Through Darkness and Light
Ron Slovacek’s Journey Through Darkness and Light
Jan 5, 2022
Eric Ross: From the Fields of Iowa to the Depths of Transformation
From the Fields of Iowa to the Depths of Transformation
Dec 8, 2021
The Journey of Proud Respected Homebuilder: Ed Levinson’s Path to Purpose
Ed Levinson’s Path to Purpose
Nov 10, 2021
The Unexpected Journey of Jim Strobbe: a Lawn Care Business Owner
a Lawn Care Business Owner
Oct 27, 2021
The Mortgage King, Jason Rauschelbach: Lessons from the Edge of Financial Chaos
Lessons from the Edge of Financial Chaos
Oct 14, 2021
A Journey Through the White Collar Nightmare: Jim Clark’s Story
Jim Clark’s Story
Sep 28, 2021
Nightmare Success In and Out teaser
Nightmare Success In and Out teaser