Starting Over: How Entrepreneurship Transforms Lives with Dr. Damon J. Phillips

Can I start a business after incarceration? What will entrepreneurship offer me? In this episode, VanKe'via and Dr. Damon J. Phillips discuss entrepreneurship as an alternative option for success and employment for formerly incarcerated people. Throughout this conversation, we highlight the importance of providing support and resources for entrepreneurs, particularly those with criminal records, and emphasized the potential for entrepreneurship to transform lives and provide ownership. Tune in with VanKe'via and Dr. Damon J. Phillips to learn how other formerly incarcerated people are transforming their lives through entrepreneurship and determine whether entrepreneurship is the next step for you. Want to dive deeper into this research? Check out the full article in the show notes. Entrepreneurship as a Response to Labor Market Life After Prison: Why Returning Citizens Become Entrepreneurs The Prevalence of Criminal Records Among Small Business Owners Entrepreneurship as a Bridge to Employment? Entrepreneurship Offers the Formerly Incarcerated a Path Forward Want to take the next step towards business ownership? GEO Reentry Connect Start a Business 10 Tips for Starting a Business After Prison Connect with More Life: The Reentry Podcast: Follow Us On Instagram: @morelifethereentrypodcast Want to send us topic ideas or reach out to us? Share Your Ideas Are you formerly incarcerated and want to share your entrepreneurial journey? Share Your Entrepreneurial Journey Want to join our team? Become A Team Member Please listen, rate, and review. Thank you, More Life! Host: VanKe’via Garner, M. S. Produced by Trey Lokey https://uppbeat.io/track/hartzmann/good-feelings License Code:WWUKNN1ALHEZYUNF