How Can Former Felons Turn Their Lives Around and Become Successful Entrepreneurs?

In this inspiring episode of The NEXCUE Mindset, host Steven Garner sits down with James Evans, CEO and founder of Tre Unlimited. From incarceration at age 20 to building a thriving grooming brand, mentoring youth, launching community events, and creating a reentry nonprofit, James shares how he rebuilt his life, brand, and purpose from the ashes—literally.You'll discover how barbershop culture became a platform for coaching, why entrepreneurship is key for reducing recidivism, and how trauma, mental health, and spiritual resilience are essential to long-term success. If you’ve ever wondered, “Can someone really go from prison to purpose?” — this episode proves the answer is YES.Listen now to learn:How Tre Unlimited began inside a prison barbershopWhy mentorship and trades can break the prison cycleWhat recidivism coaches do—and why we need more of themThe story behind the "Grooming for Greatness" initiativeHow to support reentry programs and ex-felon entrepreneursWhether you’re a justice-involved individual, a social worker, or a community leader—this episode gives you hope, strategies, and a renewed sense of purpose.#FromFelonToFounder#SecondChancesMatter#Barberpreneur#PrisonToPurpose