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Hosted by VanKevia Garner · society · EN · 91 episodes
More Life: The Reentry Podcast, where we dive into the real-life experiences of formerly incarcerated individuals, hear from experts in the field, and discuss the latest reach and policies affecting reentry. Throughout the course of the show, we will discuss facts and dispel myths related to what reentry is and isn’t. You’ll hear from experts within a wide range of subjects, including formerly incarcerated, reentry specialists, criminal justice/or psychology professionals, mental health professionals, and advocates/or activists. You’ll learn about the challenges that formerly incarcerated encounter upon release, understand the role of familial and community support, and hear about creative and informative ways to better support or advocate for formerly incarcerated. Follow us on Instagram for more information @morelifethereentrypodcast
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More Life: The Reentry Podcast is hosted by VanKevia Garner. The show has published 91 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Lived Experience & The Power of Perspective with Adrian Boone" (17 July 2026, 39 minutes), "Becoming Whole: A Holistic Reentry Series" (13 July 2026, 8 minutes), and "The Case for Individualized Reentry Plans for Individuals with Disabilities with Sharif Brown" (15 August 2025, 39 minutes).
More Life: The Reentry Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 91 episodes.
Booking probability for More Life: The Reentry Podcast is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. More Life: The Reentry Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. More Life: The Reentry Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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VanKevia Garner hosts More Life: The Reentry Podcast, a society show with 91 episodes published.
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Episode #1
What does it really take to rebuild a life after 20 years in prison? In this powerful first episode of Becoming Whole: A Holistic Reentry Series , Adrian Boone shares his personal journey through incarceration, reentry...
More Life: The Reentry Podcast
Lived experience leads the way. That's not a slogan for us — it's how we've always done this. We walked into NARP 2026 Wholistic Approach to Reentry Conference in Little Rock expecting to learn. We walked out changed...
More Life: The Reentry Podcast
<p>In part two, Sharif discussed effective ways to address the often-overlooked challenges faced by individuals with disabilities during reentry. Sharif makes a compelling case for why individualized reentry plans are...
More Life: The Reentry Podcast
<p>In part one of this two-part conversation, Sharif Brown, the Director of Reentry at Alliance of Disability Advocates, dives into the unique barriers faced by formerly incarcerated individuals with disabilities. He...
Episode #8
<p>What resources are you utilizing to support you on your entrepreneurship journey? </p><p>In this episode, we explore how organizations can play a transformative role in supporting entrepreneurship for individuals...
Episode #7
<p>How could entrepreneurship be your pathway to empowerment and financial freedom?</p><p> In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, VanKevia Garner sits down with CJ Johnson, founder of Samsonite Painting & More...
Episode #6
<p>What if the key to reducing recidivism isn’t found in a courtroom — but in a kitchen? And what if entrepreneurship is the most powerful form of rehabilitation?</p><p>In this powerful episode, we meet the visionary—...
Episode #5
<p>How do you rebuild your sense of self after incarceration? What does it really take to believe you’re worthy of success again—after the system tried to break you? Can you start a business with nothing but grit, a...
Episode #4
<p>Do you have a business idea but aren’t sure where to start or if it’s realistic? Have you assessed readiness to start a business and feasibility of the business?</p><p>In this episode, VanKevia and Joe Lamberti talk...
Episode #3
<p>How committed are you to achieving your goals? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset?</p><p>In this episode, VanKevia and Bobby Bostic share insights on developing an entrepreneurial mindset, highlighting key traits...
Episode #2
<p>What challenges will I run into as an entrepreneur? How do I address or overcome these challenges? </p><p>In this episode, VanKevia, Dr. Robinson, and Dr. Fernhaber discussed the unique barriers faced by individuals...
Episode #1
<p>Can I start a business after incarceration? What will entrepreneurship offer me?</p><p>In this episode, VanKe'via and Dr. Damon J. Phillips discuss entrepreneurship as an alternative option for success and employment...
More Life: The Reentry Podcast
<p>Securing stable employment after incarceration can seem like an almost impossible challenge. But what if entrepreneurship could be the key to a fresh start?</p><p>In this season, From Incarceration to...
Episode #12
<p>In our final episode of the season, our host, VanKevia, reflected on the major takeaways from the season and conveyed the importance of civic power. VanKevia explored thought-provoking questions and presented...
Episode #11
<p>In this powerful episode, Avalon Betts-Gaston and VanKe’via explore the importance of improving public safety within the communities and emphasize the need for community connection for system-impacted people. Avalon...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode, Nicole Porter and VanKe’via explore the current trends of criminal justice reform and the ongoing efforts towards expanding voting rights regardless of incarceration status. Nicole emphasizes the...
Episode #9
<p>In this episode, Dr. Justin Smith discussed social activism among formerly incarcerated and the effects of political participation on formerly incarcerated. Tune into learn more about the impact storytelling of...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode, Brother Rahim Buford shares his personal experience with incarceration and its influence on his activism and ongoing efforts towards voter restoration. Brother Buford introduces us to his...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode, members of Chicago Votes (Touissant, Darrion, and Freddie) join VanKe’via to engage in a conversation about expanding voter access, empowering individuals through civic education, and reforming...
Episode #6
<p>Dr. Marc Meredith and VanKe’via dive into the barriers that prohibit formerly incarcerated people from participating in the political process. In this episode, Dr. Marc Meredith explored voter turnout among formerly...
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