How do we turn punishment into possibility? Dave and Jerremy dig into raw, human stories of life behind bars with Jason Holland, Rafael Quiroz, and Jennifer Morehouse. From warehouses of despair to corridors of hope, they reveal how relationship, skill-building, and even a simple greeting from an officer can ignite transformation. Discover the surprising moments that sparked courage, the failures that drove change, and the powerful connections breaking the cycle of recidivism. Tune in for a candid look at second chances—and why they matter for us all.

• (00:00) Introduction: Rebuilding or Just Surviving?
• (11:47) Private Prisons, Profit, and the Politics of Pain

• Jason Holland – Program Manager for Defy Ventures, Co-founder of Reentry Wheels, and author of Move Your Mountain. LinkedIn
• Jennifer Nancy Morehouse – Founder of Morehouse Crafted Interiors. Instagram
• Raphael Kiros - Entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and strategist, running multimillion-dollar companies while pushing criminal justice reform. LinkedIn

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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What if the worst thing you’ve done didn’t define you? In this moving episode, Dave and Jerremy talk with three incredible leaders—Jason Holland, Jennifer Nancy Morehouse, and Raphael Kiros—who turned prison time into a launchpad for purpose. Their stories reveal the failures of the $80 billion U.S. prison system, and the radical potential of human-centered rehabilitation. This isn’t just about justice—it’s about transformation, healing, and the power of belief.

• (00:00) Introduction to the Episode
• (00:33) Meet the Guests: Stories of Triumph
• (02:36) Jennifer’s Journey: Building a Business with Purpose
• (04:26) Jason’s Path: Relearning and Growing Post-Prison
• (06:53) Raphael’s Story: Overcoming the Odds
• (08:58) Challenges Behind Bars: Mental and Emotional Toll
• (18:23) How Prison Culture Impacts Mental Health

• Jason Holland – Program Manager for Defy Ventures, Co-founder of Reentry Wheels, and author of Move Your Mountain. LinkedIn
• Jennifer Nancy Morehouse – Founder of Morehouse Crafted Interiors. Instagram
• Raphael Kiros - Entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and strategist, running multimillion-dollar companies while pushing criminal justice reform. LinkedIn

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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How do we truly break the cycle of incarceration? In this powerful episode, Dave and Jerremy sit down with Quan Huynh, who transformed 22 years behind bars into a mission of redemption. Now Executive Director at Defy Ventures SoCal, Quan shares his remarkable journey—from being labeled a “lifer” to becoming a Harvard-educated change agent. This episode exposes the $80 billion prison system’s failures and explores bold, human-centered solutions: entrepreneurship, education, and investing in people. It’s a candid look at second chances, systemic dysfunction, and how real reform starts when we change the narrative.

Timestamps

• (00:00) Kicking Off: Why America’s Prison System Needs Fixing
• (00:57) On the Road: Meeting Quan at a Women’s Prison
• (01:19) Inside the Program: Coaching Entrepreneurs Behind Bars
• (02:04) Redefining Prison: Entrepreneurship as Empowerment
• (03:31) Facing the Truth: Why Prison Reform Fails
• (04:12) Scaling Hope: Making Education Accessible in Prisons
• (05:10) Real Wins: From Prison Pitches to Honeybee Success
• (06:33) Quan’s Redemption: From 22 Years to Second Chances
• (14:08) Reimagining Justice: Investing in Human Potential
• (15:44) The Struggle Continues: Systemic Barriers Post-Release
• (20:29) A Call to Action: Seeing Humanity in the System

📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues

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