Aug 11, 2026
What Makes a Job Opportunity Sustainable After Prison
Not All Jobs Lead to Stability Finding a job after incarceration is an important step, but…
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The Jeff Crilley Show · Jun 14, 2026
The Jeff Crilley Show: “Etcheson Interview”
The Jeff Crilley Show sits down with Michael Etcheson, PEP’s Executive Relations Manager, to discuss how the program transforms lives by helping incarcerated men become successful entrepreneurs, leaders,…
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GHCF: “High-Impact Grantmaking: One Year of Measurable Results”
GHCF spotlights PEP as a high-impact grantee, deploying its $200,000 grant to expand the PEP Collider and serve 285 returning citizens with approximately $600,000…
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WFAA: “Inmates Find Redemption at Entrepreneurship Program”
WFAA follows participants at the Sanders Estes Unit through PEP's transformative program, documenting the personal and professional journey from incarceration to entrepreneurship.
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Right on Crime: “From Businesses Launched to Alumni Giving Back”
Right on Crime highlights PEP's impact on the conservative criminal justice reform movement, showcasing alumni who have launched businesses and are now giving back…
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WFAA Yall-itics: “Turning Texas Inmates Into Entrepreneurs”
WFAA's political affairs program examines how PEP is transforming Texas prisons into entrepreneurship incubators, and the broader policy implications for criminal justice reform in…
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Voyage Dallas: “Inspiring Conversations with Chris Valka of Prison Entrepreneurship Program”
Voyage Dallas sits down with PEP's CEO Chris Valka to explore the program's mission, growth, and the leaders driving systemic change in criminal justice…
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Aug 6, 2026
The Emotional Side of Reentry That Often Gets Ignored
The Side of Reentry That Is Harder to See Reentry is often discussed in practical terms…
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Why Consistency Outperforms Intensity in Reentry
The Problem With Going All In Too Fast After incarceration, it is common to feel a…
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Measuring Success Beyond Employment After Prison
Success Is More Than a Job Employment is often seen as the primary goal after incarceration.…
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How Environment Influences Behavior After Incarceration
Why Surroundings Matter More Than Expected After incarceration, individuals are often told to make better choices.…
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The Role of Business Thinking in Reentry Success
Thinking Like a Problem Solver Reentry is filled with challenges that require more than effort alone.…
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Why Decision Making Skills Matter After Release
The Weight of Everyday Decisions After incarceration, life becomes a series of decisions. Some are small…
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What Separates Short Term Progress From Long Term Stability
Progress Is Not the Same as Stability After incarceration, it is possible to make quick progress.…
Read Post →Jul 14, 2026
How Employers Evaluate Second Chance Candidates
What Employers Are Really Looking For For individuals reentering the workforce after incarceration, understanding how employers…
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