<p>Today’s guest has a story like no other. Growing up in the 70s, facing racism and rejection, he soon became involved in organised crime and serving years inside.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After decades trapped in a cycle of crime and prison, everything changed during his final sentence, when a theatre company cast him in a production that would completely transform the direction of his life.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now 20 years on,&nbsp;he’s&nbsp;remained crime free, using creativity, storytelling, and lived experience to inspire others and encourage change both inside and outside the prison system.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Orginsations</p><br><p><br></p><ul><li>Synegry&nbsp;Theatre - work with people affected by the criminal justice system, using theatre and the arts to support rehabilitation, build skills, and create pathways into education and employment. They&nbsp;delivers&nbsp;workshops, training, and professional productions both in prisons and in the community.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prison reform trust ‘Building Futures program’ - supporting people serving long prison sentences by giving them a voice in shaping prison policy and rehabilitation. The project focuses on leadership, hope, self-advocacy, and preparing people for life beyond prison.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This podcast is also available as a video – just search <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@lifeafterprison" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Life After Prison</a> on YouTube.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Contact us:</p><br><p>If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.</p><br><p>💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok</p><p>📧 Email: [email protected]</p><p>✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF</p><p>🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>