Sentenced to 13-20 years in prison at the age of 17, LaNay thought her life was over on Day One. After the initial shock of prison life, she made a promise to herself to focus on education, positive self-talk, and self-love while still incarcerated. Today, LaNay is a licensed builder, licensed broker, licensed insurance agent, author, business leader, and an ordained minister.

“Take baby steps and keep dreaming big.”

Facing a life sentence, Jule Hall realized he needed to be a different person even if he’d never be free. He transformed himself by reading biographies on Malcom X, Benjamin Franklin, Alice Walker, and more. Released after 22 years, Hall left prison with a college degree and is now an an education advocate and spotlight character on the Emmy-winning College Behind Bars documentary on Netflix.

“Day one in prison is where re-entry starts. Grab a book and take the time to become a master at something you like.”

‘DAY ONE with Andre Norman’ podcast series shares the individual stories of formerly incarcerated individuals, how they made the best of their time behind the walls, and how they set themselves up for a changed life post-incarceration.