<p>What does it really take to rebuild a life after prison?</p> <p>In this powerful episode of the Prison to Promise Podcast, host Craig Waleed sits down with Charlotte-based community leader and reentry advocate Shaheedah Ross.</p> <p>After spending years incarcerated, Shaheedah Ross emerged determined to transform her experience into purpose. Today, she works to create pathways for justice-impacted individuals seeking opportunity, dignity, and a second chance.</p> <p>In this conversation, Dr. Waleed and Shaheedah discuss:</p> <p>• The reality of rebuilding life after incarceration<br> • The hidden barriers people face during reentry<br> • How lived experience shapes authentic leadership<br> • Why communities must rethink second chances<br> • Turning personal adversity into collective impact</p> <p>This episode is a powerful reminder that people are more than the worst moment of their lives—and that leadership can rise from places society often overlooks.</p> <p>If you believe in second chances, redemption, and community transformation, this conversation is for you.</p> <ul> <li>Book Launch: April 4, 2026 at Allegra Wesbrook Library, Charlotte, NC</li> </ul> <a href='http://payhip.com/blueprint'>payhip.com/blueprint</a>royal Amazon (after 4/4/2026)