Sep 1, 2026
Why Patience Is a Competitive Advantage After Incarceration
Progress Takes Longer Than Expected After incarceration, there is often urgency to move forward quickly. Find…
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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 27, 2026
How Reentry Success Impacts Future Generations
Success That Extends Beyond One Person Reentry success is often measured at the individual level. Employment,…
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The Difference Between Being Busy and Making Progress
Activity Does Not Always Equal Progress After incarceration, there is often a strong desire to stay…
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Why Financial Literacy Matters After Incarceration
Understanding Money as a Tool for Stability After incarceration, financial decisions become immediate and constant. From…
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The Ripple Effect of One Opportunity
One Opportunity Can Change Everything After incarceration, opportunity is often the turning point. A single chance…
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How Small Habits Create Long Term Change
Big Change Starts Small When people think about change after incarceration, they often focus on major…
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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 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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