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10/21/2026

What role can hands-on experience play in preparing someone for life after incarceration?

At a Florida Department of Corrections equine program, incarcerated women learn to care for horses while developing practical skills, building confidence, and exploring potential career paths in the equine industry.

The program is one of several stories explored during production of Prison Life Media's upcoming documentary with the Florida Department of Corrections.

Coming in early 2027.

10/19/2026

What can mathematics and art teach us about life beyond prison?

Through a collaborative art exhibition, Professor Guadarrama encouraged incarcerated women to explore mathematics, build trust, and reflect on what they hope to carry into the world.

The project offers a look at how educational opportunities inside prison can create space for creativity, connection, and personal development.

10/16/2026

Growth doesn't happen the day you plant the seed. It takes time, patience, and consistent effort.

After 27 years in prison, one man shares how gardening has become a source of purpose and an opportunity to give back.

The food grown inside the prison is donated to people in need, allowing those involved to contribute to the community beyond the prison walls.

His experience raises a broader question about personal growth, accountability, and what it means to give back to society, even while incarcerated.

10/14/2026

Breaking the cycle starts with recognizing the patterns that keep us stuck.

In this firsthand account, an incarcerated individual reflects on the mental and emotional challenges of prison life and the lasting consequences of personal decisions.

His message raises an important question: How can lessons learned through incarceration help prevent others from following the same path?

10/12/2026

What does Yancey wish more people understood about incarcerated individuals?

As a reentry instructor at Jefferson City Correctional Center, Yancey works with residents preparing for life beyond incarceration. Through his experience, he's developed a perspective on the importance of recognizing the individual behind the sentence.

Hear more about his work, experiences, and approach to reentry in his full Day in the Life episode.

Watch now on YouTube at . Link in bio.

10/05/2026

Sometimes you know when it’s time to walk away.

John planned to leave, and someone even warned him to.

But he stayed a few more days...

Hear more of John’s story in a new Day in the Life, premiering this Friday on YouTube .

10/02/2026

“I would say I’m a happier person because of my job.”

Kevin Yancey found his sense of purpose helping people prepare for life after prison. As the institutional reentry coordinator at Jefferson City Correctional Center, he gets to see that work make a difference.

Meet the person behind the role. His full Day in the Life episode premieres tonight at 6:30 PM ET on YouTube .

09/30/2026

Before working in a prison, Yancey only knew what he had seen on television.

Now, as a reentry instructor at Jefferson City Correctional Center, his perspective has changed.

With approximately 95% of incarcerated individuals eventually returning to their communities, preparing people for what comes next is an important part of the work happening inside.

This Friday, step into Yancey’s day and learn more about his passion, his perspective, and the role he plays in preparing people for life after incarceration.

🎥 Full Day in the Life episode premieres Friday on YouTube .

09/25/2026

Howard entered prison at 18 years old. Now 50, he has spent more than three decades incarcerated.

In tonight’s Day in the Life, Howard reflects on the person he was when he arrived, the weight of a life without parole sentence, and the moment that started to change the way he saw his life.

Howard’s full story premieres TONIGHT at 6:30 PM ET on YouTube .

09/23/2026

Howard once told himself he would never grow old in prison. Now he’s sharing what was behind that thought.

Watch Howard’s Day in the Life this Friday at 6:30 PM ET on YouTube . Link in bio.

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