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Hosted by VanKevia Garner · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 91 episodes
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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
VanKevia Garner hosts More Life: The Reentry Podcast, a society show with 91 episodes published.
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,
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. In
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 not j
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 discus
What resources are you utilizing to support you on your entrepreneurship journey? In this episode, we explore how organizations can play a transformative role in supporting entrepreneurship for individuals reentering soc
How could entrepreneurship be your pathway to empowerment and financial freedom? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, VanKevia Garner sits down with CJ Johnson, founder of Samsonite Painting & More, LLC. CJ Jo
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? In this powerful episode, we meet the visionary— Muhammad Ab
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 vision,
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? In this episode, VanKevia and Joe Lamberti talk about the
How committed are you to achieving your goals? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset? In this episode, VanKevia and Bobby Bostic share insights on developing an entrepreneurial mindset, highlighting key traits of succes
What challenges will I run into as an entrepreneur? How do I address or overcome these challenges? In this episode, VanKevia, Dr. Robinson, and Dr. Fernhaber discussed the unique barriers faced by individuals who are for
Can I start a business after incarceration? What will entrepreneurship offer me? In this episode, VanKe'via and Dr. Damon J. Phillips discuss entrepreneurship as an alternative option for success and employment for forme
Securing stable employment after incarceration can seem like an almost impossible challenge. But what if entrepreneurship could be the key to a fresh start? In this season, From Incarceration to Entrepreneurship, we will
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 pathways fo
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 prov
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 long-te
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 release s
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 organization, U
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 voting po
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 inca
CJ Johnson
managing director · Media, Telecom & Entertainment investment banking
1 appearance on this show
Nicole Porter
The Sentencing Project
1 appearance on this show
Desmond Meade
President and Executive Director · Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
1 appearance on this show
Sharif Brown
Alliance of Disability Advocates
1 appearance on this show
Muhammad Abduli-Hadi
Down North Pizza
1 appearance on this show
Avalon Betts-Gaston
Bluesky
1 appearance on this show
Rahim Buford
Unheard Voices Outreach
1 appearance on this show
Touissant
Chicago Votes
1 appearance on this show
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More Life: The Reentry Podcast is hosted by VanKevia Garner. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 91 episodes.
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