Jul 16, 2026
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.…
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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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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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The Reality of Starting Over With Limited Resources
Starting From Less Than Zero For many individuals leaving prison, reentry does not begin with a…
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Why Structure Matters More Than Motivation After Incarceration
Motivation Fades but Structure Remains After incarceration, many individuals feel motivated to change. That initial drive…
Read Post →Jun 27, 2026
Why Long Term Support Matters More Than Short Term Help
Moving Beyond Short Term Solutions Support after incarceration is often focused on immediate needs. Housing, employment,…
Read Post →Jun 24, 2026
How Access to Capital Changes Outcomes After Incarceration
The Missing Piece in Reentry Conversations Access to capital is one of the most overlooked factors…
Read Post →Jun 20, 2026
The Role of Community in Reentry Success
Why No One Reenters Alone Reentry is often framed as an individual journey, but in reality,…
Read Post →Jun 17, 2026
Why Skills Alone Are Not Enough After Prison
The Gap Between Skills and Success Developing skills is often seen as the solution to reentry…
Read Post →Jun 13, 2026
What Makes Someone Ready for Opportunity
Opportunity Alone Is Not Enough Opportunity is often seen as the turning point after incarceration. While…
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