Earning Freedom with Michael Santos

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Prison Consultant for White-Collar Offenders:

As a prison consultant for White-Collar Offenders and others who face struggle, I offer an abundance of free content, premium content, and personal consulting. Every day I offer a new podcast. The podcast either share strategies that empowered me through 26 years in prison. They feature other formerly incarcerated individuals who discuss their strategies for success. Or I interview community leaders who discuss leadership and their expectations from people who have criminal convictions. Through all of this content, I strive to empower others.

Education in Prison:

If you’d like prison advice on education, then you will want to listen to today’s podcast. I share Dino’s story. Dino is an African-American who grew up in the inner-city. Dino committed crimes that resulted in a judge sentencing him to a lengthy term in federal prison. While incarcerated, however, Dino recognized that he could the time inside to prepare for success. He talks about the strategies he pursued while serving his sentence, and he talks about how those strategies allowed him to pursue an undergraduate program, earn straight-As, and then receive a full scholarship to earn his Ph.D. from UCLA, one of the best schools in the nation.

If you’re a white-collar offender facing time for a business-related crime, and you’re struggling with anxiety, then you may find inspiration from stories like the one Dino tells. An individual may face an indictment, and prison may bring separation from family. Yet just as gold is tested through fire, you too can test your strength through the fire of adversity. Use the guides I make available through PrisonProfessor.com to navigate your way through the challenges ahead. Or contact me to serve as your personal prison consultant. I’ll help you emerge from this experience successfully, positioning you for the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) so you can earn your sentence reduction and come home at the earliest possible time, more successfully than ever. Who knows, you may choose prison as an opportunity to pursue your Ph.D.

What is a Prison Consultant?

I attended a gathering last night at an extraordinary Potomac, Maryland home. Most all of the other guests were attorneys. Sam Sheldon, who hosted the event, formerly worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. He is now a partner at Quinn Emanuel, one of the nation’s most elite, white-glove law firms. Sam Morrison was also present. For more than a decade, he worked at the U.S. Pardon Attorney’s office and he now specializes in representing people who apply for clemency or pardons. Julie Stewart, the founder of FAMM was also present. There were several other lawyers in the room, including my friend Shon Hopwood, who clerks for the DC Circuit Court. The evening’s discussion centered on concepts related to prison or sentence reform, the injustices of mass incarceration, and the work that I’m doing to earn a living. One guest asked, “What is a prison consultant?”

Although I do a considerable amount of work without compensation, through PrisonProfessor.com I earn my living. Products on PrisonProfessor.com and prison consulting services I offer provide insight to people who do not adhere to the criminal lifestyle, but have been indicted for a crime.

Generally, my clients are white-collar offenders who are traumatized by the thought that prison may be a possibility. I don’t offer legal advice. Instead, I provide a specialty service, helping them prepare for the best possible outcome. Those consultations include helping them prepare for the presentence investigation, helping them understand programs like the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), which can result in their receiving time off their sentence, and also understanding a best-practice way of serving time so that they can position themselves for an easier journey, both in prison and beyond.

Through the free daily podcasts that I offer on the Earning Freedom network, and the abundance of articles I publish, I provide an abundance of free content. White-collar offenders who find that information can ascertain the value that I can provide as they confront the difficult challenges of a criminal prosecution. And as Sam Morrison, a lawyer who once worked for the Pardon Attorney told me last night, this work can help to position those defendants for clemency or a pardon later on down the journey. That is the work I do as a prison consultant.

Cole Geir hosts the popular podcast Infinite Upgrade. He strives to help people improve their life, taking them to “version 2.0.” Cole interviews business leaders and others who contribute to society. From those interviews, Cole and his listeners learn strategies that will empower them to achieve higher levels of success. They share patterns, like setting goals, waking up early, leading a deliberate life. Learning about journaling and other strategies. People facing imprisonment can benefit from Cole’s strategies. Check out his podcast: Infinite Upgrade  

Title: Prison Advice from Philanthropist

As a prison consultant for white-collar offenders, I strive to provide a combination of free and premium content in a number of formats. Some of that content features strategies that empowered me through 26 years in federal prison. Some of the content features stories I recorded about other people who went through prison successfully. We discuss strategies and early-release programs like the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) and other possibilities for early release. Sometimes I profile leading community citizens and ask them to share their thoughts. They speak about leadership and describe how those principles can help an individual emerge from prison successfully.

In today’s free podcast, I share the story of Patrick Johnson. Patrick is a former hedge fund manager and investment banker. He now leads a large philanthropy and strives to make the world a better place. Patrick came across my work in Business Insider. I write about my work as a prison consultant for many publications, including Business Insider. The article moved Patrick to follow my work, read my books, and connect.

Prison Consultant Gets Tips from Philanthropist

I participated on Patrick’s podcast called Lunch… During our conversation Patrick asked about the strategies that empowered me through prison. The conversation went so well that I invited Patrick to participate on the Earning Freedom podcast. Since Patrick built a career as a financial services professional, I thought that many of the white-collar offenders who contact me for prison advice could benefit from his insight.

The truth is, as a prison consultant, I strive to pull insight from as many sources as possible. I want the people who contact me to recognize a pattern. An individual who has been indicted for securities fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, healthcare fraud, or any other type of crime can slip into a vortex. But as Patrick and I discussed today, there is always an opportunity for reconciliation and growth. Each individual must make his or her choice. The podcasts I offer may inspire those who are looking to restore their strength after an indictment.

If you’re facing time in prison for a white-collar crime or a first-offense, and you’d like to learn more about how to make it through successfully, please review the free content that I offer on MichaelSantos.com and PrisonProfessor.com. You may contact me directly if you’d like more personal service. I can help.

Prison Consultant for White-Collar Offenders  

In my work as a prison consultant for white-collar offenders, I strive to provide relevant information that will help people through challenging times. Some of those white-collar offenders are women. Women, in fact, represent a growing segment of our nation’s prison population—thanks to a wrong-headed commitment to mass incarceration. But what do we know about females in prison? It’s my job to work toward changing such outcomes. 

Females in Prison

Today I’m proud to introduce listeners to the Earning Freedom podcast to Jonel Beauvais. I met Jonel after I made a presentation for Dr. Nancy Lewis’ class at the State University of New York in Potsdam. Dr. Lewis introduced me to Jonel, praising her as a speaker who truly connected with an audience. Those who listen to today’s podcast will grasp why Dr. Lewis recommended her. I invited Jonel to participate on the Earning Freedom podcast so that our listeners could learn more about a women’s prison and how females adjust to the prison environment.

Jonel told the story of having to enter the prison system as a 25-year old woman. She suffered horribly, not so much for herself, but for the family members she had to leave behind. During her initial days in a women’s prison, Jonel spoke about the importance she placed on easing the trauma that her family members suffered as a consequence of the prison term she began to serve.

While inside the women’s prison, Jonel said that the number of women who had entered into romantic relationships with other women surprised her. She estimated as many as 80% of the people in her prison developed romantic relationships with other women who served time. They could lean on each other, develop support for each other, help each other through the challenges and pains of confinement. As a young mother, Jonel said that she empathized with the pain that all women in prison had to endure.

One strategy that really empowered Jonel was astral projection, and she offered a moving example of how she used astral projection to connect with her son and comfort him through the darkness of their separation. Those who listen will find inspiration and hope through Jonel’s remarkable story.

Prison Consultant: 

If you’re a white-collar offender and you anticipate time in prison, I urge you to educate yourself about every aspect of our nation’s prison system. Through daily podcasts at MichaelSantos.com, you will learn inspiring stories about others who faced imprisonment and emerged with their dignity intact. Through products and services on PrisonProfessor.com, including prison consulting, you will find resources that will help you through the journey ahead.

To learn more from Jonel, please contact her directly at the following email address:

I may have begun my business as a prison consultant for white-collar offenders. But Miranda McCroskey inspired me to become a podcaster. She and her husband, Bill, produce a popular podcast for lawyers and for those who serve the legal profession. It’s called Lawpreneurradio.com. While listening to Miranda interview one of Orange County’s premier federal white-collar defense attorneys, Diane Bass, I reached out. I had a reason. 

Through my website at PrisonProfessor.com, I receive many inquiries from white-collar offenders. They have been charged with crimes like wire fraud, tax fraud, mortgage fraud, securities fraud, or other types of offenses that relate to business. They’ve never faced criminal charges before. Through their research, they come across my work as a prison consultant. When they begin asking questions about the law, I tell them that I’m not a lawyer. Through our discussions, they ask what questions they should ask when hiring a lawyer. Truthfully, I didn’t know the answer.

When I heard Miranda interview Diane Bass, I came up with an idea. I could reach out to white-collar defense attorneys and interview them. I’d ask those attorneys for guidance on what defendants should ask when in the market for a defense attorney. That research led me to Miranda’s work at lawpreneuer.com. I found her to be outstanding resource and mentor. All I would need to become a podcaster was listen and learn from her.

I reached out to Miranda and she graciously invited me to visit her at the Center Club in Costa Mesa. Miranda hosts her show at the elegant business location. We had lunch together. While we ate, I listened as Miranda told me about the methodical steps she took to build such an influential platform. Then she allowed me to watch as she interviewed three lawyers. I felt so impressed and inspired by her skill that I returned to my office that evening and placed an order for all the equipment I would need to start the Earning Freedom podcast. 

Miranda appeared as a guest on my show today. I asked her to come for a reason. I know that a lot of the people who listen to my show are without hope. Whether an individual is in prison, or an individual may be going to prison, a person may feel as if there isn’t any light at the other end. But that isn’t true. If I could serve 26 years in federal prison and come out to find mentors like Miranda, then anyone could emerge from struggle and build a better life. It doesn’t matter if an individual was once a CEO who was indicated for securities violations, or if the individual was going to prison for selling weed. There is always a path to a brighter future. In Miranda’s story, those who listen can learn and feel inspired. I trust and admire her. And if a reader is in the market for an attorney, they may reach out to contact Miranda:

Miranda McCroskey

Lawpreneurradio.com

[email protected]    

Prison Consultant for White-Collar Offenders:

As a prison consultant for white-collar offenders, I strive to provide a combination of free and premium content in a number of formats. Some of that content features strategies that empowered me through 26 years in federal prison. Some of the content features stories I recorded about other people who went through prison successfully. We discuss strategies and early-release programs like the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) and other possibilities for early release. Sometimes I profile leading community citizens and ask them to share their thoughts. They speak about leadership and describe how those principles can help an individual emerge from prison successfully.

In today’s free podcast, I share the story of Patrick Johnson. Patrick is a former hedge fund manager and investment banker. He now leads a large philanthropy and strives to make the world a better place. Patrick came across my work in Business Insider. I write about my work as a prison consultant for many publications, including Business Insider. The article moved Patrick to follow my work, read my books, and connect.

Prison Consultant Gets Tips from Philanthropist

I participated on Patrick’s podcast called Lunch… During our conversation Patrick asked about the strategies that empowered me through prison. The conversation went so well that I invited Patrick to participate on the Earning Freedom podcast. Since Patrick built a career as a financial services professional, I thought that many of the white-collar offenders who contact me for prison advice could benefit from his insight.

The truth is, as a prison consultant, I strive to pull insight from as many sources as possible. I want the people who contact me to recognize a pattern. An individual who has been indicted for securities fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, healthcare fraud, or any other type of crime can slip into a vortex. But as Patrick and I discussed today, there is always an opportunity for reconciliation and growth. Each individual must make his or her choice. The podcasts I offer may inspire those who are looking to restore their strength after an indictment.

If you’re facing time in prison for a white-collar crime or a first-offense, and you’d like to learn more about how to make it through successfully, please review the free content that I offer on MichaelSantos.com and PrisonProfessor.com. You may contact me directly if you’d like more personal service. I can help.    

Prison Consultant: Emerge From Prison Successfully

As a prison consultant, I strive to present empowering stories that profile others who work to emerge from prison successfully. The stories portray people who encountered the prison system and used their time inside to prepare for success. Sometimes I share stories of well-educated white-collar offenders who face prison because of fraud convictions. Sometimes I interview people who come from less privileged backgrounds. There is an inspiring message with every story of an individual who faced struggle, but overcame the challenge to emerge with dignity intact. 

Today I present the story of Malik Wade. Malik did not enter the federal prison system as a well-educated white-collar offender convicted of fraud. On the contrary, Malik grew up in an urban community, influenced by a criminal lifestyle. While serving longer than a decade, however, Malik completely reformed his life. He created opportunities to educate himself. He participated in the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), which allowed him to shave a year off of his sentence.

In today’s podcast, Malik shares how an individual can move through struggle with his dignity intact as a law-abiding, contributing citizen. If Malik could emerge from prison successfully, just think what you can do!

Malik’s impressive adjustment through prison has resulted in his returning to society with many opportunities. Venture capitalists, hedge fund leaders, and CEOs have reached out to support Malik. They’ve sponsored a venture he initiated to prepare young people from urban communities for success.

The work that Malik has done, and his return to society as a law-abiding, contributing citizen, may serve to inspire anyone who listens. Facing imprisonment can challenge anyone. Some consider the prospect of imprisonment as one of the worst challenges an individual can face. Those who’ve overcome prison share guidance that can benefit anyone.

Prison Consultant

The 26 years I served provide a depth and breadth of experience that differs from any other prison consultant. Many white-collar or first-time offenders who anticipate surrendering to prison contact me with descriptions of hopelessness. When educated people face prison for the time they can slip into a vortex. It’s my job to help them restore their strength and dignity.

The free podcasts available at MichaelSantos.com demonstrate that there is a path back to success and prosperity. Malik Wade shows that he can do it. If you’ve been convicted of a white-collar crime like securities fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, or any other type of crime that may bring a prison term, visit PrisonProfessor.com for guidance. Or, if you would like to schedule a free personal consultation, contact me now.

I help people prepare for prison and to prepare for success upon release.

Karent's Husband is In Prison

Karen has a husband who serves time in prison. She contacted me searching for clarity on how prisons operate.

Karen has a husband who serves time in prison. While in his late teens, he was convicted of a crime related to the distribution of drugs. Following his release from prison, her husband returned to school and he earned an undergraduate degree. Then he earned a graduate degree. As a convicted felon, he faced challenges finding employment—despite his educational accomplishments. Discouragement in the job market led her husband back to drug trafficking. Now he is incarcerated again and Karen contacted me. 

During our 30-minute conversation, we spoke about custody and classification, the Residential Drug Abuse Program, and differences in security levels. Karen’s husband serves an enhanced sentence because of a firearms charge. Recognizing challenges in the job market for convicted felons, Karen’s husband has solid plans to launch an entrepreneurial venture upon release.

Karen’s story is the second in a series that portrays strong prison wives. Jo started that network to serve the millions of woman and family members who suffer ancillary consequences because of our nation’s misguided commitment to mass incarceration. Those who want to learn more may visit the following sites: 

Strong Prison Wives / Facebook / Twitter