The Power of Testimony: Why Storytelling Matters in Transformation
Stories Carry Power Inside PEP, storytelling isn’t a side note, it’s part of the process. Participants are encouraged to share their past, speak about their growth, and define who they’re becoming in their own words. This isn’t about guilt or shame. It’s about truth and transformation. Why It Works When someone learns to tell their […]
Can a Prison Program Help You Heal?
More Than Business Many people assume that prison programs focus only on discipline, routine, or job training. At PEP, the approach is different. Our curriculum includes real conversations about pain, trauma, and the choices that led to incarceration. Because if a person is going to build a new life, they have to confront the past […]
Gratitude as a Mindset in Reentry
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 […]
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 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 […]
