Second Chance

Lilly is an extraordinary individual who volunteers to help prisoners reintegrate back into society. We revisit episode 73 where Lilly talks with no judgement about helping people to give offenders and ex-offenders a voice. Through studying a law degree and working with the criminal justice charity ‘Sussex Pathways’ she encourages ex-prisoners to stop re-offending. Trying to repair some of the harm in and out of prisons. Through exploring her own journey from sex, drugs and physical/emotional abuse to reaching out to our troubled prisoners today to make a real difference reducing reoffending rates.

Lilly’s Social Links:
Sussex Pathways Charity
Sussex Pathways Facebook 
Sussex Pathways Twitter
Lilly on Instagram

Second Chance Podcast Links:
Raphael on Instagram
Raphael on Twitter
Raphael's Website
Second Chance on Facebook
Raphael Rowe Foundation

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Jess Impiazzi has had such a full life from Reality TV star (Ex on the Beach/Celebrity Big brother) to now Actress (Keep Calm & Carry On/Override) who is on to bigger and brighter things. Behind the scenes she has come through domestic violence, divorce, mental health challenges, alcoholism, and even suicidal thoughts. She has managed to find in the darkest of times you can always hold on to the good and everything is captured in her new book ‘Silver Linings’. An in-depth conversation between Jess and Raphael reveals the beauty in even the most tragic situations in life, and never giving up on hope.

Jess’s Social Links:
Jess on IMDB
Jess on Twitter
Jess on Instagram
Jess House of Influence

Second Chance Podcast Links:
Raphael on Instagram
Raphael on Twitter
Raphael's Website
Second Chance on Facebook
Raphael Rowe Foundation

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Colin Richards takes a humanistic approach to sex and intimacy and see’s himself  as a sex educator and general problem solver of sex and relationship challenges. He helps people transform their relationships and sex lives to become what they want and deserve. By combining knowledge of sexual and relationship psychology with his experience as a sensual masseur he is able to work with both the emotional and sexual.

Colins Social Links:
Website
Facebook
Twitter

Second Chance Podcast Links:
Raphael on Instagram
Raphael on Twitter
Raphael's Website
Second Chance on Facebook
Raphael Rowe Foundation

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Cookie, not her real name, as she wanted to protect her true identity, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the death of her 12 week old baby boy. She maintained her innocence throughout the 13 years she was held in prison. She continues to protest her innocence on the outside. Go to Episode 3, Second Chance Podcast, to listen to the full interview. 

Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-3-cookie-served-13-years-in-prison-for-killing-her/id1526505997?i=1000488847302

Second Chance Podcast Links:
Raphael on Instagram
Raphael on Twitter
Raphael's Website
Second Chance on Facebook
Raphael Rowe Foundation

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Matthew Allman was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder after an acute episode led to his being sectioned and institutionalised in an asylum, in Barbados. Despite being held in total isolation and being medicated to manage his behaviour, he found a way out. In this interview he talks about how taboo mental illness is in his home country and incidents that led up to him bneing sectioned. He shares the methods he has learned to manage his condition, allowing him to pursue his musical career and live life without the need for medication. 

Links
Mind
Matthew on Instagram
Matthew on Facebook
Matthews Website

Second Chance Podcast Links:
Raphael on Instagram
Raphael on Twitter
Raphael's Website
Second Chance on Facebook
Raphael Rowe Foundation

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Emma Guns has had some remarkable experiences as a beauty editor and has worked with global brands in beauty, health, and lifestyle. She's mingled with models, TV personalities, and pop stars, attending some of the most coveted red carpet events. But Emma's personal life has been a different story. Beneath her smile and glamorous exterior, Emma has struggled with her weight, depression, anxiety, and the lifelong hair loss condition alopecia. Emma's experiences have compelled her to become an advocate for those who face similar struggles, providing guidance and support to those who need it most.

Despite the challenges, Emma has learned to overcome her struggles, sharing the methods and practical help that have worked for her. She acknowledges that there is no one simple answer, but rather a combination of different approaches that work on different days. Whether it's writing a to-do list or taking a walk, Emma emphasises the importance of doing what makes you feel good in the moment.

Emma's advocacy and willingness to share her struggles have provided a ray of hope for many individuals who may be going through similar experiences. Her story reminds us that we all have our unique battles, but with determination and support, we can overcome them.

Emma Guns Links:

Emma Guns on Instagram

Emma Guns on Twitter

The Emma Guns Show on Facebook

Emma Guns Website

Second Chance Podcast Links:

Raphael on Instagram

Raphael on Twitter

Raphael's Website

Second Chance on Facebook

Raphael Rowe Foundation

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Sarah Frei is an inspirational young woman who had to have both legs amputated above the knee and was left paralyzed after a drunk driver crashed into her car on the night of July 30, 2020. Sarah, just 17 at the time, was on her way home with three friends when the incident happened. She suffered paralysis below the waist, a broken back, injuries to her spine, a broken ankle and injuries to her face. She has undergone 20 surgeries but needed to have both of her legs amputated. Less than three months after the incident, Sarah was released from hospital and has gone on to do some amazing things, from wake-boarding, skydiving and touring Europe. Posting photos of her life on social media has inspired thousands of her followers. Sarah was hurt physically, but her spirit continues to shine.

Links:
Sarah's Instagram
Strong Like Sarah
Facebook

Second Chance Podcast Links:
Website
Buzzsprout
Apple Podcast
Audible
Facebook

Donation Support:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/secondchance1
https://www.raphaelrowefoundation.org/get-involved

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In the late nineties, John Lefebvre was approaching middle age and living out an unpromising legal career in Calgary, Canada. Then he jumped on board a dot-com start-up as a founder of Neteller. As companies fortunes rose along with those of the online gambling industry, the pay-off for Lefebvre and his partners would be astronomical. But it didn’t come without a price.

The firm's involvement in transactions serving the online gambling industry led to charges of money laundering, racketeering, running an unlicensed money transmitting business and promoting illegal gambling. Lefebvre was charged in connection with the creation and operation of an Internet payment services company that facilitated the transfer of billions of dollars of illegal gambling proceeds from U.S. citizens to the owners of overseas internet gambling companies. 

He pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to promote illegal internet gambling transactions and served 45 days in Federal Prison.

Links: 

Website
Facebook

Second Chance Podcast Links:

Website
Buzzsprout
Apple Podcast
Audible
Facebook

Donation Support:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/secondchance1

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Chrissy Chambers was the victim of revenge porn and chose to speak out to prevent others going through the trauma she experienced being publicly exposed on social media. When Chrissy broke off her relationship with an ex boyfriend he became revengeful and induced her with alcohol before secretly filming himself having sex with her.  He posted the videos on at least 30 porn websites which is when Chrissy first learned what had happened. During her fight to have the videos removed she suffered from sleep paralysis, alcoholism, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. At the time of her case, there were no laws that said revenge porn was illegal. Chambers set out to change this so other people who found themselves in this situation would not get turned away from law enforcement like she did.

Links: 

Chrissy's Instagram 

Youtube

Twitter

Second Chance Podcast Links:

Website

Buzzsprout

Apple Podcast

Audible

Facebook
Donation Support:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/secondchance1

https://www.raphaelrowefoundation.org/get-involved

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David was imprisoned for his part in an organised drug trafficking network. But that’s not what defines him. His self-belief and determination took him from a prison cell to the head coach and manager of Livingston FC, a Scottish premiership football team. His story is testimony to the change in direction a person can take given an opportunity. His candidness and honesty is refreshing and to the point. He does not make excuses or blame anything or anyone for the mistakes he recognises were of his own doing. Yet, the reality for David and many others is how people can be influenced by the social environment and culture in which we start our life experiences. 

Links: 

Davie Martindale (@Daviemar13) / Twitter

Coaching Staff - Livingston FC

LinkedIn

https://livingstonfc.co.uk/

Second Chance Podcast Links:

Website

Buzzsprout

Apple Podcast

Audible

Facebook
Donation Support:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/secondchance1

https://www.raphaelrowefoundation.org/get-involved

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