EPISODE · Jan 9, 2025 · 47 MIN
Lawyer then prison, homeless, and now CEO: The Jeffrey Abramowitz Story
from Nightmare Success In and Out · host brent cassity
How do you go from being a successful attorney to prison to being homeless to being the CEO of national reentry nonprofit? In this episode of Nightmare Success, Brent Cassity interviews Jeffrey Abramowitz, who shares his transformative journey from a successful Philadelphia lawyer to a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform and education as CEO of the Petey Green Program that educates people impacted by the criminal legal system. He is also the host and producer of the award-winning television and radio show "Looking Forward." Jeff discusses the pivotal moments in his life, including his incarceration for wire, mail, and tax fraud, the lessons learned in prison, and his commitment to helping others navigate the challenges of reentry into society. He found his purpose and passion living in a homeless shelter teaching education courses. Jeffrey now is a subject matter expert for the United States Department of Education in the areas of adult literacy, correctional education and areas of adult literacy. He emphasizes the importance of education, personal responsibility, and the need for systemic change to support justice-impacted individuals. He shares his strong voice through his work with the Petey Green Program and other initiatives, Jeff aims to empower those affected by the justice system and inspire hope for a better future. Show sponsors: Navigating the challenges of white-collar crime? The White-Collar Support Group at Prisonist.org offers guidance, resources, and a community for those affected. Discover support today at Prisonist.org Protect your online reputation with Discoverability! Use code NIGHTMARE SUCCESS for an exclusive discount on services to boost your digital image and online reputation. Visit Discoverability.co and secure your online presence today. Skip the hassle of car shopping with Auto Plaza Direct. They’ll handle every detail to find your perfect vehicle. Visit AutoPlazaDirect.com "Your personal car concierge!"
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How do you go from being a successful attorney to prison to being homeless to being the CEO of national reentry nonprofit? In this episode of Nightmare Success, Brent Cassity interviews Jeffrey Abramowitz, who shares his transformative journey from a successful Philadelphia lawyer to a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform and education as CEO of the Petey Green Program that educates people impacted by the criminal legal system. He is also the host and producer of the award-winning television and radio show "Looking Forward." Jeff discusses the pivotal moments in his life, including his incarceration for wire, mail, and tax fraud, the lessons learned in prison, and his commitment to helping others navigate the challenges of reentry into society. He found his purpose and passion living in a homeless shelter teaching education courses. Jeffrey now is a subject matter expert for the United States Department of Education in the areas of adult literacy, correctional education and areas of adult literacy. He emphasizes the importance of education, personal responsibility, and the need for systemic change to support justice-impacted individuals. He shares his strong voice through his work with the Petey Green Program and other initiatives, Jeff aims to empower those affected by the justice system and inspire hope for a better future. Show sponsors: Navigating the challenges of white-collar crime? The White-Collar Support Group at Prisonist.org offers guidance, resources, and a community for those affected. Discover support today at Prisonist.org Protect your online reputation with Discoverability! Use code NIGHTMARE SUCCESS for an exclusive discount on services to boost your digital image and online reputation. Visit Discoverability.co and secure your online presence today. Skip the hassle of car shopping with Auto Plaza Direct. They’ll handle every detail to find your perfect vehicle. Visit AutoPlazaDirect.com "Your personal car concierge!"
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