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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Talking Second Chances</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talking-second-chances--5772601</link><description><![CDATA[Talking Second Chances is a podcast that explores how Tennessee is reimagining its workforce by helping justice-involved individuals prepare to successfully reenter communities across the state. Listen to engaging and candid talk about reentry, and hear perspectives from both JII individuals and employers who are willing to give them a second chance.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5772601/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Government</category><copyright>Copyright TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg</url><title>Talking Second Chances</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talking-second-chances--5772601</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:08 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:name><itunes:email>tnlaborandworkforce@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Talking Second Chances is a podcast that explores how Tennessee is reimagining its workforce by helping justice-involved individuals prepare to successfully reenter communities across the state. Listen to engaging and candid talk about reentry, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Talking Second Chances is a podcast that explores how Tennessee is reimagining its workforce by helping justice-involved individuals prepare to successfully reenter communities across the state. Listen to engaging and candid talk about reentry, and hear perspectives from both JII individuals and employers who are willing to give them a second chance.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Government"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>4debcf9a-3218-5fa4-b54e-bc5a4469ccd8</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Connecting to Opportunity: The Workforce Reentry Tablet Program</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/connecting-to-opportunity-the-workforce-reentry-tablet-program--74872660</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White sit down with Adult Education Assistant Administrator Debbie Fillers to explore the Workforce Reentry Tablet Program and how technology is helping prepare individuals for success after incarceration.<br /><br />Debbie explains how the program got started and how tablets provide access to personal development resources, workforce skills training, high school equivalency classes, and other educational content while individuals are still incarcerated.<br /><br />She also discusses the changes made to the program this year and how those improvements are designed to better prepare individuals for employment and successful reentry once they return home.<br /><br />Looking ahead, Debbie shares her vision for the future of the tablet program—including the possibility of developing pre-apprenticeship opportunities that could give participants a direct pathway to careers and in-demand skills.<br /><br />It's a conversation about education, technology, workforce development, and creating stronger pathways to a second chance.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74872660</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74872660/tsc_e6_debbie_fillers_adult_ed.mp3" length="26143608" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/456ab4c00697bfa4a3832d7a821989bc59ab0327.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White sit down with Adult Education Assistant Administrator Debbie Fillers to explore the Workforce Reentry Tablet Program and how technology is helping prepare individuals...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White sit down with Adult Education Assistant Administrator Debbie Fillers to explore the Workforce Reentry Tablet Program and how technology is helping prepare individuals for success after incarceration.<br /><br />Debbie explains how the program got started and how tablets provide access to personal development resources, workforce skills training, high school equivalency classes, and other educational content while individuals are still incarcerated.<br /><br />She also discusses the changes made to the program this year and how those improvements are designed to better prepare individuals for employment and successful reentry once they return home.<br /><br />Looking ahead, Debbie shares her vision for the future of the tablet program—including the possibility of developing pre-apprenticeship opportunities that could give participants a direct pathway to careers and in-demand skills.<br /><br />It's a conversation about education, technology, workforce development, and creating stronger pathways to a second chance.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1630</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Building Hope Through Lived Experience: A Conversation with TN Voices</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-hope-through-lived-experience-a-conversation-with-tn-voices--73261370</link><description><![CDATA[In this impactful episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White welcome Rikki Harris, CEO of TN Voices, for a conversation about the power of lived experience, mental health, and second chances.<br /><br />Rikki shares how TN Voices supports the mental health and well-being of children, families, and adults through counseling, peer services, family support, and advocacy. She explains that the organization's "secret sauce" is employing counselors and peer support specialists who have lived experiences similar to those of the people they serve, helping build meaningful connections rooted in empathy and understanding.<br /><br />The discussion also explores TN Voices' work with justice-involved individuals returning from prison or jail, where trust, honesty, and authentic relationships are essential to successful reentry and long-term recovery.<br /><br />Rikki also discusses Tennessee's role in advancing innovative mental health treatment through the HOPE Treatment Act, which authorized federally approved clinical trials of ibogaine in Tennessee. She explains the potential of this plant-derived therapy being studied for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction, and why researchers and advocates are watching its development closely.<br /><br />Finally, Rikki shares insights from her upcoming book, Power of Perspective, releasing September 8, 2026, and reflects on how changing the way we see ourselves and others can transform lives. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about mental health, recovery, hope, and the power of second chances.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73261370</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73261370/tsc_e6_tn_voices_rikki_harris.mp3" length="31214987" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/99ca293aa2120e9e2deb5b823ade67931da9c4b7.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this impactful episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White welcome Rikki Harris, CEO of TN Voices, for a conversation about the power of lived experience, mental health, and second chances.

Rikki shares how TN Voices...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this impactful episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White welcome Rikki Harris, CEO of TN Voices, for a conversation about the power of lived experience, mental health, and second chances.<br /><br />Rikki shares how TN Voices supports the mental health and well-being of children, families, and adults through counseling, peer services, family support, and advocacy. She explains that the organization's "secret sauce" is employing counselors and peer support specialists who have lived experiences similar to those of the people they serve, helping build meaningful connections rooted in empathy and understanding.<br /><br />The discussion also explores TN Voices' work with justice-involved individuals returning from prison or jail, where trust, honesty, and authentic relationships are essential to successful reentry and long-term recovery.<br /><br />Rikki also discusses Tennessee's role in advancing innovative mental health treatment through the HOPE Treatment Act, which authorized federally approved clinical trials of ibogaine in Tennessee. She explains the potential of this plant-derived therapy being studied for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction, and why researchers and advocates are watching its development closely.<br /><br />Finally, Rikki shares insights from her upcoming book, Power of Perspective, releasing September 8, 2026, and reflects on how changing the way we see ourselves and others can transform lives. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about mental health, recovery, hope, and the power of second chances.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1770</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From LEAP to Leadership: Andrian Bullock’s Second Chance Success Story</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-leap-to-leadership-andrian-bullock-s-second-chance-success-story--72760439</link><description><![CDATA[In this inspiring episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White sit down with LEAP (Linking Employment Activities Pre-Release) success story Andrian Bullock to discuss her remarkable journey from incarceration to leadership.<br /><br />After serving seven years in prison, Andrian has been home for just seven months. Within a month of starting her new job, she was promoted to General Manager a testament to her determination, work ethic, and the preparation she received before reentering the workforce. Andrian shares how the LEAP program equipped her with the tools, confidence, and employment skills needed to successfully transition back into the community and build a thriving career. Her story is a powerful reminder that with the right support and opportunity, second chances can lead to extraordinary success. <br /><br />Tune in to hear Andrian's inspiring journey and learn how programs like LEAP are helping justice-impacted individuals prepare for meaningful employment and brighter futures.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72760439</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72760439/talking_second_chances_e2.mp3" length="22876516" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/4fae76e1fd9c392ffca42d1a4c9ee4eca580c0de.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this inspiring episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White sit down with LEAP (Linking Employment Activities Pre-Release) success story Andrian Bullock to discuss her remarkable journey from incarceration to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this inspiring episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White sit down with LEAP (Linking Employment Activities Pre-Release) success story Andrian Bullock to discuss her remarkable journey from incarceration to leadership.<br /><br />After serving seven years in prison, Andrian has been home for just seven months. Within a month of starting her new job, she was promoted to General Manager a testament to her determination, work ethic, and the preparation she received before reentering the workforce. Andrian shares how the LEAP program equipped her with the tools, confidence, and employment skills needed to successfully transition back into the community and build a thriving career. Her story is a powerful reminder that with the right support and opportunity, second chances can lead to extraordinary success. <br /><br />Tune in to hear Andrian's inspiring journey and learn how programs like LEAP are helping justice-impacted individuals prepare for meaningful employment and brighter futures.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1281</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Healing Through Opportunity: Thistle Farms’ Job Readiness Program</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/healing-through-opportunity-thistle-farms-job-readiness-program--72281657</link><description><![CDATA[In this inspiring episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White highlight the life-changing work of Thistle Farms, a nationally recognized social enterprise dedicated to helping women survivors of trafficking, addiction, and exploitation rebuild their lives.<br /><br />Through trauma-informed care, residential support, workforce development, and hands-on job training, Thistle Farms creates pathways to healing and long-term independence for women across Tennessee and beyond.<br /><br />Joining the conversation is Holli Anglin, who shares how the Job Readiness Program was developed and explains the different phases designed to help women build confidence, gain valuable skills, and secure meaningful employment.<br /><br />Also featured is Amalia Gawlikowski, a graduate of the program whose personal story is a powerful testament to recovery and resilience. Amalia opens up about her journey from addiction to finding purpose and success through Thistle Farms.<br /><br />This episode is an honest and hopeful conversation about healing, workforce development, and the power of second chances.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72281657</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:56:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72281657/tsc_thistle_farms.mp3" length="39080992" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/82d60351e481ad214198271b2a29f307ea05306a.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this inspiring episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White highlight the life-changing work of Thistle Farms, a nationally recognized social enterprise dedicated to helping women survivors of trafficking, addiction,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this inspiring episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White highlight the life-changing work of Thistle Farms, a nationally recognized social enterprise dedicated to helping women survivors of trafficking, addiction, and exploitation rebuild their lives.<br /><br />Through trauma-informed care, residential support, workforce development, and hands-on job training, Thistle Farms creates pathways to healing and long-term independence for women across Tennessee and beyond.<br /><br />Joining the conversation is Holli Anglin, who shares how the Job Readiness Program was developed and explains the different phases designed to help women build confidence, gain valuable skills, and secure meaningful employment.<br /><br />Also featured is Amalia Gawlikowski, a graduate of the program whose personal story is a powerful testament to recovery and resilience. Amalia opens up about her journey from addiction to finding purpose and success through Thistle Farms.<br /><br />This episode is an honest and hopeful conversation about healing, workforce development, and the power of second chances.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2269</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Driven by Second Chances: Inside Focus Freight’s Mission to Employ Returning Citizens</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/driven-by-second-chances-inside-focus-freight-s-mission-to-employ-returning-citizens--71860068</link><description><![CDATA[In this powerful and engaging episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White sit down with second chance employer Focus Freight to explore how opportunity and purpose can transform lives.<br /><br />CEO Quania Johnson shares how launching her woman-owned trucking company was inspired by a deeply personal mission to help her nephew secure employment after returning home from prison. She’s since built a business committed to opening doors for others seeking a fresh start.<br /><br />Joining the conversation is Justin Mills, who brings a remarkable story of resilience and success. After spending more than 20 years incarcerated, Justin turned a second chance into a thriving career in trucking earning six figures within a year of release. Now the owner of Mills Logistics, he’s committed to helping others follow a similar path by creating opportunities for justice-involved individuals.<br /><br />This episode is a candid, inspiring, and often fun conversation about redemption, entrepreneurship, and the real impact of second chance employment in Tennessee.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71860068</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71860068/talking_second_chances_e3.mp3" length="34864902" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/e96159d058a56a9647ffab99c3fa7e5f20050586.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this powerful and engaging episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White sit down with second chance employer Focus Freight to explore how opportunity and purpose can transform lives.

CEO Quania Johnson shares how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this powerful and engaging episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White sit down with second chance employer Focus Freight to explore how opportunity and purpose can transform lives.<br /><br />CEO Quania Johnson shares how launching her woman-owned trucking company was inspired by a deeply personal mission to help her nephew secure employment after returning home from prison. She’s since built a business committed to opening doors for others seeking a fresh start.<br /><br />Joining the conversation is Justin Mills, who brings a remarkable story of resilience and success. After spending more than 20 years incarcerated, Justin turned a second chance into a thriving career in trucking earning six figures within a year of release. Now the owner of Mills Logistics, he’s committed to helping others follow a similar path by creating opportunities for justice-involved individuals.<br /><br />This episode is a candid, inspiring, and often fun conversation about redemption, entrepreneurship, and the real impact of second chance employment in Tennessee.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2013</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From Probation to Purpose: Mandy Philyaw’s Journey in Reentry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-probation-to-purpose-mandy-philyaw-s-journey-in-reentry--70898063</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Talking Second Chances, Mandy Philyaw shares her personal and professional journey into the world of reentry work. Starting her career as a Probation Officer, Mandy offers insight into how her early experiences shaped her passion for helping justice-impacted individuals rebuild their lives.<br /><br />Now serving as a Grants and Programs Manager with the Tennessee Office of Reentry, Mandy reflects on the pivotal moments that led her to this role and the deeper purpose she’s found along the way. Tune in for an honest conversation about career growth, second chances, and the impact of dedicated reentry support in Tennessee.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70898063</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70898063/talking_second_chances_e1_update.mp3" length="21030408" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/3f277ddfda9428eecbff2be7b82d174051476d1b.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Talking Second Chances, Mandy Philyaw shares her personal and professional journey into the world of reentry work. Starting her career as a Probation Officer, Mandy offers insight into how her early experiences shaped her passion...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Talking Second Chances, Mandy Philyaw shares her personal and professional journey into the world of reentry work. Starting her career as a Probation Officer, Mandy offers insight into how her early experiences shaped her passion for helping justice-impacted individuals rebuild their lives.<br /><br />Now serving as a Grants and Programs Manager with the Tennessee Office of Reentry, Mandy reflects on the pivotal moments that led her to this role and the deeper purpose she’s found along the way. Tune in for an honest conversation about career growth, second chances, and the impact of dedicated reentry support in Tennessee.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1171</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A New Chapter for Reentry: Vision, Programs, and Partnerships in Tennessee</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-chapter-for-reentry-vision-programs-and-partnerships-in-tennessee--71194552</link><description><![CDATA[The Talking Second Chances podcast is back with new hosts and a renewed vision. Grants and Programs Managers Jeremy B. White and Mandy Philyaw introduce the future of the Tennessee Office of Reentry and how it’s working to create meaningful opportunities for justice-impacted individuals across the state.<br /><br />In this episode, Jeremy and Mandy break down key initiatives driving this mission forward, including TN Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) and the Community Reentry Reinvestment Grant Program (CRRG). They also highlight the importance of collaboration through the TN Works initiative and how partnerships are helping build stronger pathways to employment and successful reentry.<br /><br />Tune in to learn how these programs and partnerships are shaping second chances and strengthening Tennessee’s workforce.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71194552</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:33:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71194552/talking_second_chances_reboot_teaser.mp3" length="15163728" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/994e6b37ac323c8e4dc205a1a60a67f44526f325.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Talking Second Chances podcast is back with new hosts and a renewed vision. Grants and Programs Managers Jeremy B. White and Mandy Philyaw introduce the future of the Tennessee Office of Reentry and how it’s working to create meaningful...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Talking Second Chances podcast is back with new hosts and a renewed vision. Grants and Programs Managers Jeremy B. White and Mandy Philyaw introduce the future of the Tennessee Office of Reentry and how it’s working to create meaningful opportunities for justice-impacted individuals across the state.<br /><br />In this episode, Jeremy and Mandy break down key initiatives driving this mission forward, including TN Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) and the Community Reentry Reinvestment Grant Program (CRRG). They also highlight the importance of collaboration through the TN Works initiative and how partnerships are helping build stronger pathways to employment and successful reentry.<br /><br />Tune in to learn how these programs and partnerships are shaping second chances and strengthening Tennessee’s workforce.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>809</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Talking Second Chances-Filipe Goncalves</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-second-chances-filipe-goncalves--64045310</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White sits down with one of the Tennessee Office of Reentry's Reintigration Specialists, Filipe Goncalves, who covers the Southeast and Upper Cumberland areas of the state. Join in a conversation about how this work is done including lessons learned, best practices, and stories from the field.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64045310</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:28:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64045310/talking_second_chances_filipe_goncalves.mp3" length="22121415" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/6be25297c7a1f9183af1785d7c3efa86f0dfae1f.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White sits down with one of the Tennessee Office of Reentry's Reintigration Specialists, Filipe Goncalves, who covers the Southeast and Upper Cumberland areas of the state. Join in a conversation...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White sits down with one of the Tennessee Office of Reentry's Reintigration Specialists, Filipe Goncalves, who covers the Southeast and Upper Cumberland areas of the state. Join in a conversation about how this work is done including lessons learned, best practices, and stories from the field.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1248</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Talking Second Chances - Grace Goins</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-second-chances-grace-goins--63590903</link><description><![CDATA[<br /><br /><br /><br />Talking Second Chances Podcast: Season 3 PremiereIn this first episode of 2025, Talking Second Chances kicks off its third season with an inspiring conversation with Grace Goins, a Reintegration Specialist serving the East Tennessee region. Grace shares her journey from graduate school to her current role, highlighting how her master’s thesis, Correctional Career Pathway: A Journey to Hope, laid the foundation for her work in supporting justice-involved individuals.<br /><br />Host Trevor White dives into a discussion with Grace about the challenges and opportunities of reintegration, with a special focus on the innovative tablet program. This initiative equips individuals behind bars with digital tools designed to support their education, skill-building, and reentry preparation, offering hope and a pathway to success as they transition back into the community.<br /><br />Tune in for an engaging and hopeful conversation that sets the tone for a transformative season!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63590903</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:28:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63590903/talking_second_chances_grace_goins.mp3" length="35972524" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/abb3b0796573880b71e0308f6454bd02b240c1f4.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Talking Second Chances Podcast: Season 3 PremiereIn this first episode of 2025, Talking Second Chances kicks off its third season with an inspiring conversation with Grace Goins, a Reintegration Specialist serving the East Tennessee region. Grace...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<br /><br /><br /><br />Talking Second Chances Podcast: Season 3 PremiereIn this first episode of 2025, Talking Second Chances kicks off its third season with an inspiring conversation with Grace Goins, a Reintegration Specialist serving the East Tennessee region. Grace shares her journey from graduate school to her current role, highlighting how her master’s thesis, Correctional Career Pathway: A Journey to Hope, laid the foundation for her work in supporting justice-involved individuals.<br /><br />Host Trevor White dives into a discussion with Grace about the challenges and opportunities of reintegration, with a special focus on the innovative tablet program. This initiative equips individuals behind bars with digital tools designed to support their education, skill-building, and reentry preparation, offering hope and a pathway to success as they transition back into the community.<br /><br />Tune in for an engaging and hopeful conversation that sets the tone for a transformative season!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2117</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Talking Second Chances-Charles Johnson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-second-chances-charles-johnson--62670395</link><description><![CDATA[In the latest episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White sits down with Charles Johnson, a new Reintegration Specialist from West Tennessee. Charles shares his unique journey from being an Adult Education teacher who worked with justice-involved individuals within prison walls to now supporting their reintegration into society. Together, they explore the challenges and successes of working with individuals who are rebuilding their lives after incarceration, discuss the skills and strategies that truly make a difference, and highlight the importance of education as a stepping stone to change. This episode offers listeners a candid look at the power of second chances and the transformative role educators and reintegration specialists play in breaking down barriers to reentry.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62670395</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:37:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62670395/talking_second_chances_charles_johnson.mp3" length="33566837" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/27c0ddcdcf5cc75bd814c35e653735c1af1132d8.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the latest episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White sits down with Charles Johnson, a new Reintegration Specialist from West Tennessee. Charles shares his unique journey from being an Adult Education teacher who worked with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the latest episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White sits down with Charles Johnson, a new Reintegration Specialist from West Tennessee. Charles shares his unique journey from being an Adult Education teacher who worked with justice-involved individuals within prison walls to now supporting their reintegration into society. Together, they explore the challenges and successes of working with individuals who are rebuilding their lives after incarceration, discuss the skills and strategies that truly make a difference, and highlight the importance of education as a stepping stone to change. This episode offers listeners a candid look at the power of second chances and the transformative role educators and reintegration specialists play in breaking down barriers to reentry.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1970</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Talking Second Chances - Angela Lax</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-second-chances-angela-lax--62215440</link><description><![CDATA[In the latest episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White sits down with Angela Lax, the newly hired Reintegration Specialist for the Office of Reentry. Angela, who previously worked in Adult Education, Angela serves the Middle Tennessee area, focusing on implementing state-issued tablets in jails and prisons. These tablets are a vital tool for helping justice-impacted individuals "behind the wall" access education, employment resources, rehabilitation programs, and training opportunities. Tune in to hear how these efforts are transforming lives and offering second chances through technology and education.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62215440</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62215440/talking_second_chances_angela_lax.mp3" length="23856324" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/bafa3b2a2fb6a9a05f288fb78f29606b45edb214.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the latest episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White sits down with Angela Lax, the newly hired Reintegration Specialist for the Office of Reentry. Angela, who previously worked in Adult Education, Angela serves the Middle Tennessee...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the latest episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White sits down with Angela Lax, the newly hired Reintegration Specialist for the Office of Reentry. Angela, who previously worked in Adult Education, Angela serves the Middle Tennessee area, focusing on implementing state-issued tablets in jails and prisons. These tablets are a vital tool for helping justice-impacted individuals "behind the wall" access education, employment resources, rehabilitation programs, and training opportunities. Tune in to hear how these efforts are transforming lives and offering second chances through technology and education.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1369</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Talking Second Chances - Trevor White</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-second-chances-trevor-white--61274704</link><description><![CDATA[In a reversal of roles, this week host Trevor White becomes the one answering questions as he is interviewed by fellow Tennessee Office of Reentry member Jeremy White (no relation!) about his professional history, new role as data analyst, and more! ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61274704</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:03:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61274704/talking_second_chances_jeremy_trevor.mp3" length="38448950" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/46b40ff2cd2ceedc082a162e97dc740c2e00a96e.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In a reversal of roles, this week host Trevor White becomes the one answering questions as he is interviewed by fellow Tennessee Office of Reentry member Jeremy White (no relation!) about his professional history, new role as data analyst, and more! </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a reversal of roles, this week host Trevor White becomes the one answering questions as he is interviewed by fellow Tennessee Office of Reentry member Jeremy White (no relation!) about his professional history, new role as data analyst, and more! ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1523</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Talking Second Chances - Rebecca French</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-second-chances-rebecca-french--60929128</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I have a conversation with Rebecca French, General Manager and Culinary Apprenticeship Instructor for the <a href="https://mcccc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manchester and Coffee County Conference Center</a>. In 2023, they were a recipient of the <a href="https://www.tn.gov/disability-and-aging/disability-aging-programs/employment-first-and-community-inclusion/inclusive-employer-award/award-recipients.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tennessee Employment First Inclusive Employer Award</a> for their exemplary implementation of policies, strategies and initiatives that resulted in a measurable impact in the areas of disability inclusiveness in their workplace. Join us as we discuss the importance, challenges, and successes, of not only being an employer, but an advocate and supportive partner, in successful reentry.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60929128</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:33:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60929128/talking_second_chances_rebecca_french.mp3" length="45766217" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/08f1c1af495b62ba451776b8effd4ea5fa531224.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I have a conversation with Rebecca French, General Manager and Culinary Apprenticeship Instructor for the https://mcccc.com/. In 2023, they were a recipient of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I have a conversation with Rebecca French, General Manager and Culinary Apprenticeship Instructor for the <a href="https://mcccc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manchester and Coffee County Conference Center</a>. In 2023, they were a recipient of the <a href="https://www.tn.gov/disability-and-aging/disability-aging-programs/employment-first-and-community-inclusion/inclusive-employer-award/award-recipients.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tennessee Employment First Inclusive Employer Award</a> for their exemplary implementation of policies, strategies and initiatives that resulted in a measurable impact in the areas of disability inclusiveness in their workplace. Join us as we discuss the importance, challenges, and successes, of not only being an employer, but an advocate and supportive partner, in successful reentry.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1840</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Talking Second Chances - Dismas House</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-second-chances-dismas-house--60566986</link><description><![CDATA[This episode brings you two guests for the price of one! Today we have both Ms. Kleopatra Gaiter, Admissions Manager for Dismas House in Nashville, TN. And Ms. Grayce Gadson, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Manager who also works with Dismas House in Nashville, TN. To learn more about Dismas House of Nashville you can visit their website here: <a href="https://dismas.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://dismas.org/</a>. And to learn more about the IPS program you can visit their website here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yrbssnwu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://tinyurl.com/yrbssnwu</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60566986</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:42:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60566986/talking_second_chances_grayce_gadson_kleopatra_gaiter.mp3" length="99069105" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/de17b73809946c4ec314574d39f1148646f8ab31.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode brings you two guests for the price of one! Today we have both Ms. Kleopatra Gaiter, Admissions Manager for Dismas House in Nashville, TN. And Ms. Grayce Gadson, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Manager who also works with Dismas...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode brings you two guests for the price of one! Today we have both Ms. Kleopatra Gaiter, Admissions Manager for Dismas House in Nashville, TN. And Ms. Grayce Gadson, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Manager who also works with Dismas House in Nashville, TN. To learn more about Dismas House of Nashville you can visit their website here: <a href="https://dismas.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://dismas.org/</a>. And to learn more about the IPS program you can visit their website here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/yrbssnwu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://tinyurl.com/yrbssnwu</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4047</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chances,dismas,house,justice,reentry,second</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Talking Second Chances-Rosetta Taylor</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-second-chances-rosetta-taylor--60264318</link><description><![CDATA[Host Trevor White in this episode as he talks with Rosetta Taylor, Executive Director of the National Association of Reentry Professionals (NARP) which recently held its annual conference earlier this year in Franklin, TN! NARP is a robust national network of reentry advocates, with a focus on collaborating the expertise and resources needed for culturally responsive, trauma-informed, equitable, holistic, collaborative, comprehensive reentry planning and service delivery. You can find more information on their website at <a href="https://www.thenarp.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">thenarp.org</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60264318</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:57:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60264318/talking_second_chances_rosetta_taylor.mp3" length="41620373" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/426bb7bac69eff1df5678abaee414f52df40ea9f.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Host Trevor White in this episode as he talks with Rosetta Taylor, Executive Director of the National Association of Reentry Professionals (NARP) which recently held its annual conference earlier this year in Franklin, TN! NARP is a robust national...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Host Trevor White in this episode as he talks with Rosetta Taylor, Executive Director of the National Association of Reentry Professionals (NARP) which recently held its annual conference earlier this year in Franklin, TN! NARP is a robust national network of reentry advocates, with a focus on collaborating the expertise and resources needed for culturally responsive, trauma-informed, equitable, holistic, collaborative, comprehensive reentry planning and service delivery. You can find more information on their website at <a href="https://www.thenarp.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">thenarp.org</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1660</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>narp,reentry,secondchances</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Talking Second Chances-Dr. Laura Ferguson-Mimms</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-second-chances-dr-laura-ferguson-mimms--59209320</link><description><![CDATA[This special episode celebrating Second Chance Month welcomes Dr. Laura Ferguson-Mimms, Executive Director of the Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI), a non-profit that provides holistic support to incarcerated scholars as they pursue college programs in Tennessee prisons leading to associate and bachelor degrees, and as they prepare for reentry. You can find out more about THEI by visiting their website at:<a href="https://www.thei.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> thei.org</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59209320</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/59209320/talking_second_chances_dr_laura_ferguson_mimms.mp3" length="51328271" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/3f0fbca00b61cc25106ec0feee1e6dd3210491f5.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This special episode celebrating Second Chance Month welcomes Dr. Laura Ferguson-Mimms, Executive Director of the Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI), a non-profit that provides holistic support to incarcerated scholars as they pursue college...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This special episode celebrating Second Chance Month welcomes Dr. Laura Ferguson-Mimms, Executive Director of the Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI), a non-profit that provides holistic support to incarcerated scholars as they pursue college programs in Tennessee prisons leading to associate and bachelor degrees, and as they prepare for reentry. You can find out more about THEI by visiting their website at:<a href="https://www.thei.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> thei.org</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2070</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adulted,adulteducation,education,educationinprison,reentry,secondchancemonth,secondchancesmonth,tennessee</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Talking Second Chances - Jeffrey Korzenik</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-second-chances-jeffrey-korzenik--58945666</link><description><![CDATA[This episode welcomes Jeffrey D. Korzenik, a chief investment strategist for one of the nation's largest banks, to talk about his specialty: the intersection of labor markets and the criminal justice system. This comes together in his book "Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works For Your Business And The Community" which defines and outlines the business and economic case for Second Chance Hiring. 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This comes together in his book "Untapped...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode welcomes Jeffrey D. Korzenik, a chief investment strategist for one of the nation's largest banks, to talk about his specialty: the intersection of labor markets and the criminal justice system. This comes together in his book "Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works For Your Business And The Community" which defines and outlines the business and economic case for Second Chance Hiring. You can find out more about both Jeffrey and his book here: <a href="https://www.jeffkorzenik.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.jeffkorzenik.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3019</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>recidivisim,reentry,secondchance,secondchancehiring,untappedtalent</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d5f85775b5f576b5894d134f87d656.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Talking Second Chances - Jason Whyte</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-second-chances-jason-whyte--58577023</link><description><![CDATA[Host Trevor White sits down with Founder, President, and CEO Jason Whyte of the National Reentry Workforce Collaborative (NRWC) to talk about the overlap between reentry and workforce development. NRWC is the only national organization founded by workforce practitioners committed to advancing socio-economic mobility for people impacted by the justice system. You can find out more about them by visiting their website here: <a href="https://thenrwc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thenrwc.org/</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58577023</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:03:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58577023/talking_second_chances_jason_whyte_mixdown.mp3" length="51304245" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://freepodcasttranscription.com/transcription/64593f5c8634e2c814f8d44a4cea59e4dadc0152.srt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><itunes:author>TN Dept. of Labor &amp; Workforce</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Host Trevor White sits down with Founder, President, and CEO Jason Whyte of the National Reentry Workforce Collaborative (NRWC) to talk about the overlap between reentry and workforce development. NRWC is the only national organization founded by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Host Trevor White sits down with Founder, President, and CEO Jason Whyte of the National Reentry Workforce Collaborative (NRWC) to talk about the overlap between reentry and workforce development. NRWC is the only national organization founded by workforce practitioners committed to advancing socio-economic mobility for people impacted by the justice system. 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