What does it really take to rebuild a life after prison? 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. 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. In this conversation, Dr. Waleed and Shaheedah discuss: • The reality of rebuilding life after incarceration • The hidden barriers people face during reentry • How lived experience shapes authentic leadership • Why communities must rethink second chances • Turning personal adversity into collective impact 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. If you believe in second chances, redemption, and community transformation, this conversation is for you. Book Launch: April 4, 2026 at Allegra Wesbrook Library, Charlotte, NC payhip.com/blueprintroyal Amazon (after 4/4/2026)