Jesse Crosson, better known as <a href="@second_chancer">@second_chancer</a>, regularly shares his experience in prison with more than 750,000 TikTok followers. While in prison, Jesse turned his life around and earned a degree in psychology, taught yoga, Spanish, and served as a mentor other inmates. Originally sentenced to 32 years, Jesse received a conditional pardon from Virginia's then-Governor Ralph Northam in 2021, after serving 19 years.Chris and Coss talk to Jesse about using social media as a force for change, and educating others about the incarcerated experience.

Jesse Crosson, better known as @second_chancer, regularly shares his experience in prison with more than 750,000 TikTok followers. While in prison, Jesse turned his life around and earned a degree in psychology, taught yoga, Spanish, and served as a mentor other inmates. Originally sentenced to 32 years, Jesse received a conditional pardon from Virginia's then-Governor Ralph Northam in 2021, after serving 19 years. Chris and Coss talk to Jesse about using social media as a force for change, and educating others about the incarcerated experience.

Jesse Crosson, better known as <a href="@second_chancer" rel="noopener noreferrer">@second_chancer</a>, regularly shares his experience in prison with more than 750,000 TikTok followers. While in prison, Jesse turned his life around and earned a degree in psychology, taught yoga, Spanish, and served as a mentor other inmates. Originally sentenced to 32 years, Jesse received a conditional pardon from Virginia's then-Governor Ralph Northam in 2021, after serving 19 years.Chris and Coss talk to Jesse about using social media as a force for change, and educating others about the incarcerated experience.

Ep. 9 | A Voice For the Voiceless with Jesse Crosson

The Hardest Step is an original podcast from Lost Debate about the power and promise of second chances. Hosted by two brothers from Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Chris and Coss Marte, the show’s first season explores the criminal justice system. We’ll talk with people who have had to ask for forgiveness and start again, including those who have committed crimes, been unfairly accused of crimes, and advocates for the incarcerated. 
The Marte brothers understand what it means to start all over again. Coss turned his life around after spending years in prison on drug trafficking charges and founded CONBODY, a fitness center that employs formerly incarcerated instructors. Chris weathered several political defeats before achieving his life-long dream of serving on the New York City Council. While their paths have diverged, they share a firm belief that starting over is the hardest step, and one worth celebrating.

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The Hardest Step is an original podcast from Lost Debate about the power and promise of second chances. Hosted by two brothers from Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Chris and Coss Marte, the show’s first season explores the criminal justice system. We’ll talk with people who have had to ask for forgiveness and start again, including those who have committed crimes, been unfairly accused of crimes, and advocates for the incarcerated. The Marte brothers understand what it means to start all over again. Coss turned his life around after spending years in prison on drug trafficking charges and founded CONBODY, a fitness center that employs formerly incarcerated instructors. Chris weathered several political defeats before achieving his life-long dream of serving on the New York City Council. While their paths have diverged, they share a firm belief that starting over is the hardest step, and one worth celebrating.

The Hardest Step is an original podcast from Lost Debate about the power and promise of second chances. Hosted by two brothers from Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Chris and Coss Marte, the show’s first season explores the criminal justice system. We’ll talk with people who have had to ask for forgiveness and start again, including those who have committed crimes, been unfairly accused of crimes, and advocates for the incarcerated.&nbsp;
The Marte brothers understand what it means to start all over again. Coss turned his life around after spending years in prison on drug trafficking charges and founded CONBODY, a fitness center that employs formerly incarcerated instructors. Chris weathered several political defeats before achieving his life-long dream of serving on the New York City Council. While their paths have diverged, they share a firm belief that starting over is the hardest step, and one worth celebrating.

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