Why We Use Real-World Business Terms in Prison
Why Language Matters Words shape how people think. They also shape how people see themselves. In the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, […]
Financial Literacy Inside: Why Budgeting Matters Before Release
Why Money Habits Start Inside For many people leaving prison, finances are one of the biggest stressors. Bills, fees, job […]
Why We Call It a Brotherhood
More Than a Program PEP doesn’t operate like a traditional class or workshop; it feels like family. That’s intentional. The […]
What It Means to Lead Yourself First
Leadership Starts from Within PEP teaches business, but leadership is the heart of the program. Before participants are ready to […]
Learning Is Hot: A First-Time Volunteer’s Reflection on PEP
When Rice University student Juliana accepted an invitation to visit the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, they didn’t expect to spend the […]
The Discipline of Entrepreneurship Inside Prison
Why Discipline Comes First Before a business plan is drafted or a pitch is delivered, PEP participants focus on something […]
What Second-Chance Hiring Really Looks Like
Beyond the Label: Hiring for Potential Second-chance hiring isn’t just a trend. It’s a movement built on the belief that […]
How PEP Participants Learn to Handle Conflict
Turning Conflict Into Growth Conflict is a part of life; at home, at work, and in community. But most people […]
What PEP Volunteers Learn from the Experience
Transformation Is a Two-Way Street While PEP is focused on equipping incarcerated men for life after prison, many volunteers will […]
Accountability: The Value That Anchors Transformation
As the Estes Fall 2025 class prepares for their Business Plan Competition and Graduation this Friday, one theme has emerged as […]
