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Recidivism, Skilled Trades, and The ODDS with Jasen Hunter S2 Ep25

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Our guest today, Jasen Hunter has a strong background in Sales and Marketing.  Specializing in programs for teens and families.  He’s worked with the Boys and Girls Club in his hometown and the Teen Club of Southwest Georgia.

He currently serves as the Marketing and Sales Director for The Millionaire Portfolio Group.  He is the author of the book, The ODDS, has been the keynote speaker for an event at the Big Bend AFTER Reentry Coalition, and is also known as Coach Jasen.

Links for references in this episode:

The Millionaire Portfolio Group: https://themillionaireportfoliogroup.com

Big Bend A.F.T.E.R. Reentry Coalition: https://bigbendreentry.org

Replay Fitness FGA, https://replayfitnessfga.com

Special thanks to Goldie Sound Productions, www.goldiesound.com

Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by Dominic Rollins

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Reinforcing Reentry with Minister Tamara Lockley S2 Ep24

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Our guest today, Tamara Lockley has a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology from Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary School. She is an ordained minister, and she works for Community Action Agency, where serving and helping others is her passion.

Tamara is a member of We Can Speak-Podemos Hablar Toastmasters club where she has gained experience in public speaking and leadership skills.  She is currently the Big Bend After Reentry’s Women’s support group facilitator.  Tamara gives hope and encouragement to those who are coming home from being incarcerated.  Tamara’s goal is to provide a safe place for a peer support group to discuss various topics, such as: Employment, Housing, Basic needs, Goals, Education, Desires, Healing, and Family.

Links for references in this episode:

Big Bend A.F.T.E.R. Reentry Coalition: https://bigbendreentry.org

Toastmasters International: https://www.toastmasters.org

Replay Fitness FGA, https://replayfitnessfga.com

Special thanks to Goldie Sound Productions, www.goldiesound.com

Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by Dominic Rollins

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Reflections on Our Magnificent Men Series S2 Ep13

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Today’s episode is my reflection on our Magnificent Men series.

It was an honor to present the diverse journeys of Adrian Dickey, Aakeem Bennett, WC “Bobby” Blackmon, and Andrew Miller who are all deserving of praise and recognition in our Magnificent Men series.  We heard great words from each man as he offered his own perspective on personal and professional growth.

Links for references in this series:

Full Sail University, https://hello.fullsail.edu

Goldie Sound Productions, www.goldiesound.com

W C Blackmon: www.wcblackmon.com

Andrew Miller, https://www.andrewcmiller.com

Tallapalooza, www.tallapalooza.com

Replay Fitness FGA, https://replayfitnessfga.com

Milestone Divas Day, www.milestonedivasday.com

Special thanks to Goldie Sound Productions: Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by Dominic Rollins

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Creative Outlets and Reforms with Andrew Miller S2 Ep11

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Today, Andrew Miller will speak about his volunteer work in several local prisons.  Since 2019, he has sponsored gavel clubs – special versions of Toastmasters for those who cannot join a traditional Toastmasters Club.  In 2022, he began teaching creative writing at Madison and Jefferson Correctional Institution.

Most of his professional career was spent at the US Army Engineer R&D Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi, where he conducted research on endangered species and habitat restoration.  In addition to volunteering, he restores antique stained-glass windows and writes short stories and essays.  He and his wife have lived in Tallahassee since 2006.

Links for references in this episode:

Andrew Miller, https://www.andrewcmiller.com

Tallapalooza, www.tallapalooza.com

Replay Fitness FGA, https://replayfitnessfga.com

Milestone Divas Day, www.milestonedivasday.com

Special thanks to Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com

Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by Dominic Rollins