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The Power of Reflection in Reentry

Prison Entrepreneurship Program participant smiles and gives thumbs up during a PEP workshop inside a Texas prison unit

Reentry is not only about stepping back into society, it’s about stepping into a new version of yourself. For many PEP participants, that starts with learning how to reflect. Reflection builds awareness. It helps individuals unpack their past, understand their patterns, and imagine something different for the future. At PEP, reflection is more than an […]

Gratitude as a Mindset in Reentry

Prison Entrepreneurship Program participants seated and smiling during a PEP class session inside a Texas correctional facility

Gratitude Isn’t Just a Feeling For many PEP participants, gratitude becomes more than a seasonal reflection. It becomes a way of thinking. A way of seeing the world differently after incarceration. This shift in mindset helps men focus on what’s possible instead of what’s lost. Why Gratitude Matters in Reentry Coming home from prison brings […]

Why We Celebrate Small Wins at PEP

Prison Entrepreneurship Program participant delivers a business pitch to an audience of peers, volunteers, and staff during a PEP event inside a Texas prison

The Power of Progress For someone working to rebuild their life after incarceration, the path isn’t always fast or easy. That’s why at PEP, we make it a point to recognize and celebrate even the smallest victories. A completed assignment. A well-delivered pitch. A moment of integrity. These are more than tasks. They’re turning points. […]

What It Means to Lead Yourself First

Prison Entrepreneurship Program participants pose confidently in front of PEP mural during a class session focused on identity, growth, and community

Leadership Starts from Within PEP teaches business, but leadership is the heart of the program. Before participants are ready to manage a team, build a company, or serve their community, they have to learn how to lead themselves. This isn’t a metaphor, it’s a daily practice that drives everything they do. Self-leadership is where real […]

The Discipline of Entrepreneurship Inside Prison

PEP participant Grady pitches his Crescent City Wings business plan during a Prison Entrepreneurship Program presentation session

Why Discipline Comes First Before a business plan is drafted or a pitch is delivered, PEP participants focus on something far less flashy; discipline. That’s because successful entrepreneurship is rooted in consistent effort, personal accountability, and self-leadership. These traits are teachable, and inside PEP, they’re non-negotiable. Entrepreneurship without discipline is just an idea. With discipline, […]

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