Episode notes
In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of Shawn Bridges, a former inmate on Death Row who today, is providing inspiration and helping people transform their lives. Shawn's impact is felt in numerous areas including but not limited to: Director of Reentry Services for The Real Deal 610, Director of Outreach at Not One More, and providing expungement and pardon services with his own business.
00:35 - Who are you and what do you do?
01:10 - What did you go to prison for?
01:50 - What was your greatest struggle while incarcerated?
02:20 - 20 years on Death Row
03:20 - What does having your “warrant signed” mean?
04:25 - Who is helping you find & fight the mistakes?
04:55 - What did you find out?
06:10 - Biggest opportunity after release
07:45 - What’s the difference between an expungement & a pardon? (clip)
10:20 - How long does one take versus the other?
11:25 - “The 7 year drop-off” - How to get straight after release?
14:45 - What other resources are needed?
15:50 - What are the biggest stigmas for returning citizens?
18:20 - How did you stay mentally fit?
20:05 - How did your family help you get through the process?
21:35 - Of the organizations you are connected to which are you most proud of and why?
24:45 - Would you be doing the remarkable things you’re doing if you hadn’t did time?
26:30 - What advice do you have for a person who’s struggling?
30:00 - Aging Out
31:05 - How can we support/get in contact with you?
33:30 - Bam, Bam, Bam
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