From Addiction to Achievement: How One Second Chance Changed Everything - Episode 127

In Episode 127 of the Workforce Skills Podcast, John Morris sits down with Maryanne “Kenner” Kenner, whose life has been completely transformed through recovery, hard work, and a willingness to embrace opportunity. Maryanne shares how she never intended to join a painting program at New Freedom, but a last-minute decision led her to discover a career she never imagined. Less than a year after being hired by PHP Commercial Painting, she’s already worked her way from painter to crew lead and is now stepping into the estimating department—achieving four of the five goals she originally set in her five-year plan. John and Maryanne discuss: How recovery creates new opportunities Why personal responsibility matters more than second chances The importance of mentorship and company culture Building trust with family after addiction Learning to be “selfish” in recovery Why promoting from within creates stronger leaders The power of surrounding yourself with the right people How businesses can successfully hire individuals in recovery This episode is an inspiring conversation about resilience, growth, leadership, and proving that your past does not determine your future. Stay Hungry.