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Transform Your Life: Setting Goals, Follow Small Steps, and Stay Accountable with Chris Wilson

The Inside Job - Life After Prison

Release Date: 05/31/2021

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Welcome to Inside job, a podcast by offenders for offenders. I am Cleve Bell and I am accompanied today by Chris Wilson, author of the book The Masterplan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose. In this episode, Chris shares about his childhood, the 10 years he was incarcerated, the importance of staying true to his purpose and goals, how he took advantage of every opportunity to transform his life, and how now he dedicates his time to help others to also rediscover their lives and achieve their dreams.

 

Chris lives in Baltimore, Maryland, where he spends most of his time working for criminal justice reform and creating job opportunities for offenders. He is the owner and founder of the Barclay Investment Corporation, a multi-service social enterprise, specializing in residential and commercial contracting work. Barclay works closely with the local workforce and social service providers to connect unemployed Baltimore City residents with clients who are in need of a number of services. His other business ventures include The House of DaVinci, a high-end furniture restoration and design company, and Master Plan Productions, a social impact content development company.

 

Key Takeaways:

[2:23] Chris shares about his life growing up in Washington, D.C.

[4:03] Chris talks about the role of his grandparents in his childhood.

[6:56] Chris shares about how he got incarcerated and how he made it through that system.

[8:43] “I am going to prove that I am a good person.”

[10:12] Chris realized his life has been hard, but many of the other people in prison have also experienced tough lives.

[10:45] Chris talks about his passion for playing the cello.

[11:44] Chris shares about the time when he started to write letters to the judge telling about his goals and commitments.

[13:55] The origins of a lifelong friendship and mentorship with Steven.

[16:15] Chris talks about the moment he was moved to a halfway house.

[17:25] Going back into prison as a result of a major breakdown caused by his mother’s death.

[18:51] Chris speaks about how he started his time of giving back.

[20:06] The time when Chris fathered a child.

[22:15] How did Chris discover the art piece of his life?

[24:42] Chris extends his words of encouragement for those going through incarceration.

[26:14] The importance of planning with small steps and keeping motivated.

[30:01] Chris’s goal is to send a copy of his book to every person incarcerated and returning citizen.

 

Learn More About Riverside House:

Riverside House is a nonprofit, government, and faith community partner. We have been active agents of change and sustained progress in the Miami area for more than three decades, helping tens of thousands walk a straight path into refashioned, sober, and spiritually upright lives as free citizens.

 

At Riverside House, we provide a critical relief valve during the transition of offenders from confinement to community. Our teams of well-credentialed and committed professionals support each man and woman who enters our doors in their unique, personal path to rehabilitation and recovery.

 

We are in the business of second chances, and we know that the consideration we extend to those most in need must be holistic in nature. We address the total person — mind, body, and spirit, attuned to the moral and material needs we all share.

 

…Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

Matthew 25:40 (NIV)

 

To learn more visit riversidehouse.org

 

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Would you like to be featured on a future episode of Inside Job?

We would love to hear from you! Please go to riverside house.org, click the media tab then podcast. There you will find an application to submit your request.

 

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