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In this brand new series, Cellmate to CEO, Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who has lived experience of the criminal justice system himself, talks to other CEO’s, leaders and changemakers about their transition from prison to leadership.

In this episode Tony chats with Jason Frost, who transformed from a gym orderly inside prison to the founder of Fit Box, with multiple gyms and hundreds of clients. Jason shares his journey through addiction, PTSD, and the stigma of a criminal record, to becoming a successful CEO. He highlights the importance of staying focused, being reliable, and how fitness helped with his own mental health.

Useful organisations:

The Fit Box Group- Gyms and Fitness Centres in Brighton and Hove

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In this brand new series, Cellmate to CEO, Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who has lived experience of the criminal justice system himself, talks to other CEO’s, leaders and changemakers about their transition from prison to leadership.

In this episode, Tony chats to Mandy Ogunmokun, the founder and CEO of Treasures Foundation. Mandy shares her inspiring journey from addiction and the revolving doors of prison, to founding a trauma-informed recovery charity for women. Mandy talks about the power of faith, personal growth, and the importance of having supportive people around you.

Useful organisations: 

• Treasures Foundation- Providing safe accommodation in East London and specialist outreach support to women with histories of addiction, mental health, trauma and experience of the criminal justice system.
• Samaritans- Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• UKNA- We are Narcotics Anonymous in the United Kingdom & Channel Islands. If you have a problem with drugs, we are recovering drug addicts who can help you get and stay clean.

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In this brand new series, Cellmate to CEO, Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who has lived experience of the criminal justice system himself, talks to other CEO’s, leaders and changemakers about their transition from prison to leadership.

In this episode Tony chats to the CEO of Offploy, Jacob Hill. Jacob talks about the ups and downs of his life so far, as the son of two retired police officers, and former ‘Yorkshire’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year’. Jacob talks to Tony about the path that led him to serving a prison sentence, and how drive, passion, hard work, and not shying away from asking for help, put him on the path to leadership.

Useful organisations:

• Offploy- Offploy is a social enterprise formed by ex-prisoners to help those with convictions secure employment and lead a positive life.
• Rift Social Enterprise- providing self-employment and HMRC-related advice, training and support to marginalised people in the UK.
• National Careers Service- Inspiring people to thrive.

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In this brand new series, Cellmate to CEO, Tony Supreme, CEO of Soul Surge Wellness, who has lived experience of the criminal justice system himself, talks to other CEO’s, leaders and changemakers about their transition from prison to leadership. 

In this episode Tony chats to Life After Prison’s very own Zak. They discuss Zak’s multiple run-ins with the law which started as a teenager, and subsequent prison sentences. Zak shares the changes he made during his third and final sentence, difficulty finding work after prison, and his progression into leadership and starting his own organisation, X Conversation. 

Useful organisations: 

• X Conversation- At Xconversation our belief in rehabilitation and the power to change guides everything we do and the decisions we make! 
• Social Ark- Social Ark empowers talented and resilient young people to use their lived experiences to create innovative social enterprises that address the issues they care about. 
• Prison Radio Association- The Prison Radio Association uses sound to change lives. 

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This week on Life After Prison:

It's the final episode of our four part mini-series and we’re bringing back our experts: Roland Karthaus, the architect exploring how prison design can support rehabilitation; Jenny Okolo, occupational therapist looking at daily life and neurodiversity inside prison; and Dr Graham Durcan, a researcher at the Centre for Mental Health. 

We asked them to look ahead: What current projects give them hope for the future of rehabilitation? And if rehabilitation was really at the heart of the system, what could prisons look like in the years to come? 

Useful Organisations:

Spark2Life (London) – Offers mentoring and workshops to help young people and adults make positive life changes, often led by individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system.

https://www.spark2life.co.uk/

Working Chance (London) – They help women secure sustainable employment by offering workshops, career coaching, and job placement services, aiming to challenge stigma and foster inclusion.

http://www.workingchance.org

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This week on Life After Prison

It’s the third episode of our brand new mini-series!

In this episode, Jules speaks to Dr Graham Durcan – a researcher and former psychiatric nurse who has spent years working in and around prisons. Graham shares insights into:

• The biggest mental health challenges people face inside
• The barriers to getting proper support
• What needs to change if we’re serious about making rehabilitation work

This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. 

Useful Organisations:

Spark2Life (London) – Offers mentoring and workshops to help young people and adults make positive life changes, often led by individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system.

https://www.spark2life.co.uk/

Working Chance (London) – They help women secure sustainable employment by offering workshops, career coaching, and job placement services, aiming to challenge stigma and foster inclusion.

http://www.workingchance.org

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If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.

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This week on Life After Prison:

It's the second episode of our brand new mini series!

In this episode, Jules speaks to Occupational Therapist Jenny Okolo. Jenny works with people in prisons and in the community, and her focus is on how daily routines, purposeful activities, and understanding neurodiversity can all play a role in rehabilitation. In this conversation they explore what daily life inside does to someone's sense of self, how activity and structure help people rebuild and what needs to change if rehabilitation is really the goal.

This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. 

Kenny Imafidon - https://youtu.be/qhqYDtndgL4

Jacob Dunne - https://youtu.be/Arue_f9_4Cc

Tony Olanipekun - https://youtu.be/uReUvaobmH0

Darren Murinas' Episode - https://youtu.be/pD5_BwQnN-U

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This week on Life After Prison is the first episode of our brand new mini series!

In this first episode, Jules speaks to Roland Karthaus. He’s an architect who’s looked a lot at prison design, and he’s interested in how the way prisons are built can either support rehabilitation or get in the way. She asks him about the role of rehabilitation in prison design, the cost of building new prisons versus investing in people, and what would need to change if rehabilitation really was the priority.

This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. 

Useful organisations:

Prison Reform Trust - The Prison Reform Trust works to make the UK’s prison system fairer, more humane, and more effective — reducing unnecessary imprisonment and improving conditions for people inside and their families.

https://prisonreformtrust.org.uk/

Howard League - The Howard League campaigns for less crime, safer communities, and fewer people in prison — promoting justice, rehabilitation, and second chances for everyone.

https://howardleague.org/

Frank’s episode - https://youtu.be/6dgNgfgKwQ0

Tony’s episode - https://youtu.be/uReUvaobmH0

Joel’s episode - https://youtu.be/kLW-71YjSN4

Sobanan’s episode - https://youtu.be/kr7uO_zAPF8

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Today’s episode is a little different — it’s our wrap-up for the main series. Over the last few weeks, we’ve spoken to so many incredible people who’ve opened up about their lives, their time inside, and what happened next. We’ve heard stories of resilience, moments that really shook us, and insights that challenged how we think about the system. 

In this episode, we’re looking back at those conversations — what’s stayed with us, what we’ve learned, and the bigger themes that connect them all.

We also share what’s coming next — including the mini-series we’ve been working on that will take an even deeper look at prison, the system, and its future. 

This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. 

Useful organisations:

Working Chance (London) - Helps women with convictions into employment, offering career coaching, skills training, and support for those exploring self-employment or entrepreneurship.  

https://workingchance.org/ 

The forward Trust - Works across prisons and communities to support people overcoming addiction, offending, homelessness, and barriers to employment. 

https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/ 

Mind (UK-wide) – Provides support and advice for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.  

https://www.mind.org.uk/ 

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In this episode, we explore what it’s really like coming out of prison and adjusting to life on the outside – especially for parents trying to reconnect with their children. Our guests, Faye and Toni, met while in prison and have supported each other ever since. They share their experiences of parenting after prison, navigating stigma and judgment, managing the challenges of life on tag, and how supportive friendships can make all the difference during reentry and transition. If you’re preparing for release or supporting someone coming home, this episode is full of honest insights and practical advice.

This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. 

Useful Organisations

Spurgeons – Focus on building healthy parent-child relationships, easing the emotional, social, and financial pressures of prison life. By supporting the whole family, they help reduce reoffending, strengthen bonds, and build resilience for the future.

https://spurgeons.org/

Nepacs (North West) – Work with families, young people and children affected by the criminal justice or care systems.

https://www.nepacs.co.uk/

Storybook Dads and Storybook Mums – UK prison programmes that help parents in prison stay connected with their children by recording bedtime stories and sending them home. 

https://www.storybookdads.org.uk/

Children Heard & Seen – They offer tailored one-on-one support from trained practitioners, assistance for parents/carers, peer support groups for both children and carers, engaging online activities, fun-filled activity days and residentials, as well as practical support such as legal advice and guidance on financial well-being.

https://childrenheardandseen.co.uk/

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