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In this brand new series, Cellmate to CEO, Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who has lived experience of the criminal justice system himself, talks to other CEO’s, leaders and changemakers about their transition from prison to leadership.

In this episode Tony chats with Gina, CEO of Gina’s, a restaurant and catering business in Tottenham. They chat about Gina’s first steps into running a business, when she set up a flower stall outside Holloway Prison while still serving her prison sentence. Gina talks about the incredible support she’s received from The King’s Trust, and how the hard work and determination she’s put into her business has not only provided for her and her family, but also created jobs and positive change within her community.

Useful organisations:

• The King’s Trust- The King's Trust helps people aged 11 to 30 to build confidence, get a job or launch a business.
• Prison Radio Association- The Prison Radio Association uses sound to change lives.
• Gina’s- A succulent fusion of African, Caribbean, and English cuisine laced with a touch of home using fresh and natural ingredients

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Today on Life After Prison we're joined by Big Stygs – an artist, entrepreneur, and community leader from Birmingham who’s turned his life around in a big way. From serving time in A-cat prisons and going viral inside, to now running multiple businesses and building a community hub to help others – this is a story about resilience, creativity, and proving you can always rewrite your future.

This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.

Useful Organisations

• Key4Life – uses music, sport, and mentoring to help young men leaving prison find purpose and employment.
• The Irene Taylor Trust – Music in Prisons – delivers music-making projects inside and post-release, helping people use creativity for change.
• Bounce Back – trains people in trades like painting, decorating, scaffolding, and helps them into work after release.

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If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.

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Today’s guest on the Life After Prison couch is Chris Baker. Growing up around crime, with his dad in and out of prison, Chris got pulled into that life too. A motorcycle accident during a police chase cost him his arm, and he later served a 10-year sentence. Today, Chris is an actor and motivational speaker working with schools and prisons, sharing his story to inspire others and show young people how Adverse Childhood Experiences can shape behaviour—and how to make better choices for the future.

Useful organisations:

Koestler Arts - The Koestler Awards is an annual programme encouraging people from the UK's criminal justice system to change their lives through the arts.

https://koestlerarts.org.uk/

Aspire2Change - An organisation that works with young people and adults at risk of offending or reoffending, offering mentoring, education, and skills training. Their focus is on building confidence, resilience, and opportunities to support positive life choices and reduce involvement in crime.

Spark Inside – A charity that uses coaching in prisons to inspire rehabilitation and personal growth among young people.

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