Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness.

In this episode, we are joined by Craig Waleed, an educator, advocate, and author, who shares his transformative story from a childhood marked by trauma to an 8-year incarceration and, ultimately, redemption. Craig recounts how early life struggles, including sexual abuse, shaped his path to prison, but it was within those prison walls that his journey of healing began. Through self-reflection, education, and mentorship, Craig found his way out of the cycle of violence and discovered his true identity. His powerful narrative reminds us of the resilience of the human spirit, the importance of addressing trauma, and the role of education in changing lives.

To learn more about Craig Waleed and his work, visit:

https://disabilityrightsnc.org/who-we-are/team/craig-waleed/

Craig Waleed’s Podcast: Prison to Promise:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7ypSMM92xCXuZWkfBD14Ha?si=0b305adeafd34285

Craig Waleed’s Books on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Craig-Waleed/author/B08F6WCWZN?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1728938492&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Tentmakers Website:

https://www.tentmakers.la/