Freedom Forward

At times it can be the most undervalued member, that produces the greatest value to a team. Each week another phenomenal story of perseverance in the pursuit of Freedom will be highlighted. If you believe ex-felons are a burden to society, that true redemption isn't possible, or simply want to be inspired by the most profound stories of personal growth, resilience, and extraordinary determination, this podcast is for YOU!

Marbles to Manslaughter 03/28/2021

Marbles to Manslaughter Sometimes just being the last man standing is a victory, no matter where that standing is at. A gang member from the notorious streets of Los Angeles California, there was a time in which Eugene YoungBlood had to consider "being the last man standing" a victory; even if that "standing" meant the rest of his life in prison. After nearly 30 years in prison he has a new goal; impacted by his mother (who would do 21 years in prison herself), two daughters, and a second chance at life on this side of the fence /episode/index/show/freedomforward/id/18495212

Good Planet Forward 02/04/2021

Good Planet Forward $55 MILLION. To build a company valued at a million is a feat. And yet to build a company worth 55 times that, and to do so in under 3 years is astonishing. This raw, unfiltered view into the life of one extraordinary individual is griping and compelling. Spencer's self-reflection and transparency in its recollection is incredible. /episode/index/show/freedomforward/id/17817620

710: The Aftermath 09/20/2020

710: The Aftermath Disciplinary violation for prison, infraction 710: Acquiring an unauthorized tattooing, once would get Nate in trouble. Add to that fact, if he tattooed a man from another race, it would be another type of trouble to ensue from the fellas. Nate stayed disciplined and perfected his craft. He navigated his way through prison politics by rising in rank of his car (prison click, gang, group). Freedom, his dad passing, and a good woman would change is outlook on it all. This is his story. /episode/index/show/freedomforward/id/16078601

Prison Super Star 08/16/2020

Prison Super Star As the world watched Michael's life play out on the TV show "Real Prison Housewives", a show he co-stared on while still in prison, he would not let that 15 min of fame go to his head. Michael continued to build his plan for release; but as he tried to get his life on track as a newly licensed real estate broker, his first client would take his own life on the day that the house was listed. He persevered, and now runs two businesses, a household, and is taking the real estate industry by storm. /episode/index/show/freedomforward/id/15627476

Peace Be The Journey To Freedom 07/30/2020

Peace Be The Journey To Freedom Real, raw, authentic. At 35 years old, with half of his life spent behind bars, Marcus "Boobie" White would walk out of prison. A plan, the drive to execute such plan, and perseverance to see it through. /episode/index/show/freedomforward/id/15408626

The Calling: 07/11/2020

The Calling: Asain-Pacific-Islander (or API) is a name and or term that is well known in the prison system, and now readily in the community. Such might not be so if it wasn't for this man. From the California's prison system to Washington State's deathrow, this man would influence and transform how people would do time. Today he continues to influence how people live, but i ways that will amaze you. Walk with me as I interview Jeffery Casey through conviction, a higher calling, redemption, and True Freedom. /episode/index/show/freedomforward/id/15165215

Daddy Daycare 06/22/2020

Daddy Daycare After nearly ten years in prison, Coy Graham finds his redemption in the mentoring of youth impacted by the system through his position of Vice President of Progress Pushers (a non-profit whose sole purpose is to counteract the negative effects that the system has had upon many families within our country), and through the intentional parenting of what he believes to be his greatest legacy, his three daughters. /episode/index/show/freedomforward/id/14914490

The Extraordinary, Ordinary Prisoner 06/21/2020

The Extraordinary, Ordinary Prisoner From life without the possibility of parolee to law student. Jeremiah Bourgeois would be sentenced to adult life at the age of 14. Through determination and an extreme amount of patience, today 27 years later, Jeremiah is a law student at Gonzaga, one of the more competitive private colleges or universities in the US. The less traveled road to this destination will have you in ahh. /episode/index/show/freedomforward/id/14904665

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