🎙️ From Incarceration to Inspiration: The Why Not Mindset with Rustin Pangburn

Description: What does it take to break free from the past and build a future full of purpose? In this powerful episode of The Criminologist podcast, we sit down with Rustin Pangburn—motivational speaker, justice reform advocate, and founder of WhyNotMindset.net. Rustin’s journey from serving a 60-month sentence to becoming an over-the-road truck driver and an advocate for second chances is nothing short of inspiring.

Together, we explore: ✅ The challenges of reentry and the first steps to reintegration ✅ How Rustin reshaped his identity and defied the odds ✅ The importance of social support and employment in the desistance process ✅ Overcoming setbacks and maintaining resilience in the face of adversity ✅ The flaws in the justice system and what needs to change for true reform ✅ Rustin’s vision for Why Not? and how he’s helping others reclaim their lives

🔹 If you or someone you know is navigating reentry, this episode is a must-listen. Rustin’s story proves that transformation is possible, and that success starts with a single question: Why Not?

🌍 Join the Movement! Visit WhyNotMindset.net to learn more about Rustin’s mission, book him as a speaker, or connect with a community dedicated to second chances.

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