In this inspiring episode of Conviction Fiction, we sit down with Michael Clark, a formerly incarcerated student and full-time worker who is rewriting his story through education and service. Michael shares how Common Good Atlanta — a powerful organization connecting Georgia’s colleges and professors with prison classrooms — helped him rediscover his purpose and build a future rooted in growth.

From the emotional challenges of reentry to the quiet victories of academic success, Michael walks us through the highs, lows, and honest moments of rebuilding life after incarceration.

💬 In this episode, we explore:

• What it really feels like to come home
• How access to higher education empowers returning citizens
• The role of Common Good Atlanta in creating second chances
• The media’s distortion of justice-involved individuals
• Practical wisdom for those just beginning their reentry journey

Michael’s story is a reminder that education isn’t just about degrees — it’s about dignity, direction, and the belief that we are more than our worst decisions.

🎧 Tune in now to hear how the narrative is being rewritten — one class, one voice, one story at a time.