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Talking Second Chances

Talking Second Chances

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 Talking Second Chances is a podcast that explores how Tennessee is reimagining its workforce by helping justice-involved individuals prepare to successfully reenter communities across the state. Listen to engaging and candid talk about reentry, and hear perspectives from both JII individuals and employers who are willing to give them a second chance.Copyright TN Dept. of Labor & Workforce Politik & Regierungen
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  • Driven by Second Chances: Inside Focus Freight’s Mission to Employ Returning Citizens

    Driven by Second Chances: Inside Focus Freight’s Mission to Employ Returning Citizens
    May 7 2026
    In this powerful and engaging episode of Talking Second Chances, hosts Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy B. White sit down with second chance employer Focus Freight to explore how opportunity and purpose can transform lives.

    CEO Quania Johnson shares how launching her woman-owned trucking company was inspired by a deeply personal mission to help her nephew secure employment after returning home from prison. She’s since built a business committed to opening doors for others seeking a fresh start.

    Joining the conversation is Justin Mills, who brings a remarkable story of resilience and success. After spending more than 20 years incarcerated, Justin turned a second chance into a thriving career in trucking earning six figures within a year of release. Now the owner of Mills Logistics, he’s committed to helping others follow a similar path by creating opportunities for justice-involved individuals.

    This episode is a candid, inspiring, and often fun conversation about redemption, entrepreneurship, and the real impact of second chance employment in Tennessee.
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    34 Min.
  • From Probation to Purpose: Mandy Philyaw’s Journey in Reentry

    From Probation to Purpose: Mandy Philyaw’s Journey in Reentry
    May 5 2026
    In this episode of Talking Second Chances, Mandy Philyaw shares her personal and professional journey into the world of reentry work. Starting her career as a Probation Officer, Mandy offers insight into how her early experiences shaped her passion for helping justice-impacted individuals rebuild their lives.

    Now serving as a Grants and Programs Manager with the Tennessee Office of Reentry, Mandy reflects on the pivotal moments that led her to this role and the deeper purpose she’s found along the way. Tune in for an honest conversation about career growth, second chances, and the impact of dedicated reentry support in Tennessee.
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    20 Min.
  • A New Chapter for Reentry: Vision, Programs, and Partnerships in Tennessee

    A New Chapter for Reentry: Vision, Programs, and Partnerships in Tennessee
    Apr 23 2026
    The Talking Second Chances podcast is back with new hosts and a renewed vision. Grants and Programs Managers Jeremy B. White and Mandy Philyaw introduce the future of the Tennessee Office of Reentry and how it’s working to create meaningful opportunities for justice-impacted individuals across the state.

    In this episode, Jeremy and Mandy break down key initiatives driving this mission forward, including TN Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) and the Community Reentry Reinvestment Grant Program (CRRG). They also highlight the importance of collaboration through the TN Works initiative and how partnerships are helping build stronger pathways to employment and successful reentry.

    Tune in to learn how these programs and partnerships are shaping second chances and strengthening Tennessee’s workforce.
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    13 Min.
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