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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 1H 19M

EP 229 "Prison Saved My Life" with Shawn Serfass, 2nd Chance Mentors

from Background Check Podcast · host Jay Dan Gumm

In this episode, we sit down again with speaker, mentor, entrepreneur, and now author, Shawn from 2nd Chance Fitness and 2nd Chance Mentors. This time we talk about everything from his story that led him to federal prison, his relationship with his son and how that affected his parenting, marriage, his new roofing company that he started, AND his book release. We laugh, but we also dig into some deep topics. You will enjoy this episode and want to share it with someone you know. How to connect with Shawn, his organization, and his companies. Shawn's Book: https://www.forgivenaf.com/ 2nd Chance Mentors: https://www.2ndchancementors.com/ 2nd Chance Fitness: https://2ndchancefitcamp.com/ Alpha Storm Roofing & Construction https://www.alphastormroofing.com/ To partner with us please click here: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Other ways to support us: Cash App: $ForgivenFelons Mail Check to: Forgiven Felons PO Box 4283
 Cedar Hill, TX 75106   Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home? Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at [email protected] Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

In this episode, we sit down again with speaker, mentor, entrepreneur, and now author, Shawn from 2nd Chance Fitness and 2nd Chance Mentors. This time we talk about everything from his story that led him to federal prison, his relationship with his son and how that affected his parenting, marriage, his new roofing company that he started, AND his book release. We laugh, but we also dig into some deep topics. You will enjoy this episode and want to share it with someone you know. How to connect with Shawn, his organization, and his companies. Shawn's Book: https://www.forgivenaf.com/ 2nd Chance Mentors: https://www.2ndchancementors.com/ 2nd Chance Fitness: https://2ndchancefitcamp.com/ Alpha Storm Roofing & Construction https://www.alphastormroofing.com/ To partner with us please click here: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Other ways to support us: Cash App: $ForgivenFelons Mail Check to: Forgiven Felons PO Box 4283
Cedar Hill, TX 75106   Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home? Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at [email protected] Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

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