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In this powerful episode of Second Chances@Work, host Arti Finn sits down with Keidrain Brewster, a formerly incarcerated entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Big Reform Movement. After serving 13 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice—beginning at just 17 years old—Keidrain has transformed his life and is now the CEO of Brewster Logistics, […]
At Alameda County’s Juvenile Justice Center, a dramatic transformation is underway. Once operating near its 300-bed capacity, the facility now serves between 42 and 60 youth—a shift driven by intentional reforms, collaborative leadership, and a strategic embrace of technology. This episode of Second Chances at Work dives into how Alameda County partnered with Orijin to […]
In this inspiring episode, Arti Finn, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, sits down with Tanaine Jenkins—TEDx speaker, award-winning recidivism strategist, and national advocate for probation and parole reform. Her journey spans military service, banking, incarceration, and ultimately finding her voice as a national leader. Today, Jenkins serves as Director of the Florida Safety Coalition and […]
In honor of Second Chance Awareness Month, this special episode of 2nd Chances @ Work features the remarkable John “Divine G” Whitfield — the justice-impacted changemaker whose real-life story inspired the critically acclaimed film Sing Sing, starring Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo. Divine G’s journey from wrongful incarceration to founding Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) inside New York’s Sing Sing Correctional Facility […]
In this episode of 2nd Chances @ Work, host Arti Finn sits down with Solomon Baymon, Director of Roca Western Massachusetts, to explore how relentless engagement, education, and tailored reentry pathways are transforming the lives of high-risk young people. A Springfield native, Baymon spent over 15 years in corrections, rising to Deputy Warden, before taking […]
When we first featured Anthony Barwick II on 2nd Chances @ Work, we heard a powerful story of resilience and transformation. But behind his journey was a father who never stopped believing in him. In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Barwick Sr. to hear his perspective on the challenges of having both of his […]
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