Emily O’Brien is the founder of Comeback Snacks- a popcorn company that changes the status quo. A formerly incarcerated individual, Emily made it her mission create a platform to fight for fair chances of those that have been impacted by the justice system-and it all started with popcorn. The recognition of her efforts led her to being awarded with the Queens Platinum Jubilee Community Service Award from the House of Commons and the Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2022, as well as the Woman of Distinction Award in 2020 from the YWCA.

Comeback Snacks mission is to develop a wide range of fun and delicious snacks while at the same time making a difference in the lives of people trying to make a comeback - especially those who have made a mistake in the past. We plan to do this in the following four ways:

1. Raise awareness through our platform as a brand and in media appearances,
2. Challenge business leaders directly through our growing number of speaking engagements to hire more people with criminal backgrounds,
3. Where possible, hire people with criminal backgrounds or potentially help them find work through our partners,
4. As we grow the business, provide a portion of our profits to organizations focused on reintegration programs, prison reform, and recidivism reduction.

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