Life After Prison

In this episode of Cellmate To CEO, Tony Supreme talks to Chris Sylvester.  Chris is the founder of Getting Clean, an organisation ‘reducing crime and grime’ by supporting people with addiction issues by making and selling soap. Chris also runs LERO Leeds, a lived experience recovery organisation, promoting inclusive recovery.

Chris shares the remarkable journey that took him from heroin addiction which began at the age of 12, years of offending and multiple prison sentences, to building an award-winning social enterprise with purpose at its heart.

He reflects on the people who helped him turn his life around, the power of recovery, and why meaningful employment and community can play such an important role in helping people rebuild their lives.

Tony is the CEO of Soul Surge Wellness & Soul Surge and has lived experience of the criminal justice system himself. In this inspirational series, he talks to other CEOs, leaders and changemakers about their transition from prison to leadership.

Useful organisations:

Getting Clean- An organisation whose moto is ‘to ensure all addicts in the UK have access to peer-support and employment opportunities.’
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Peer support meetings for people recovering from drug addiction.
LERO Leeds- (Lived Experience Recovery Organisation) - challenging stigma and changing the perception of addiction within society

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Tony Supreme is back with a brand new series of Cellmate to CEO. Tony is the CEO of Soul Surge Wellness & Soul Surge and has lived experience of the criminal justice system himself. In this inspirational series, he talks to other CEOs, leaders and changemakers about their transition from prison to leadership.
In this episode, Tony talks to Carlotta Allum, founder of Stretch, a charity supporting people affected by prison, homelessness, addiction and social exclusion through creativity, digital skills and storytelling. Carlotta is also a qualified teacher, researcher, PhD student and recently elected Green Party councillor.
Carlotta shares the extraordinary journey that took her from a detention centre in Los Angeles, where she believed she was facing a ten-year prison sentence, to becoming a charity founder, researcher and elected public representative. She reflects on rebuilding her life after prison, the barriers of living with a criminal record, why lived experience matters, and how storytelling can help people rewrite their futures.

Useful organisations:

Stretch - Supporting people affected by prison, homelessness, addiction and social exclusion through creativity, culture and digital inclusion.
Unlock - Information and advice for people with criminal records, including disclosure, employment and DBS checks.
Nacro - Support with employment, housing, education and resettlement after prison.

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If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok
📧 Email: podcasts@prison.radio
✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

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Tony Supreme is back with a brand new series of Cellmate to CEO. Tony is the CEO of Soul Surge Wellness & Soul Surge and has lived experience of the criminal justice system himself.

In this inspirational series, he talks to CEOs, leaders and changemakers about their journey from prison to leadership.

In this episode, Tony speaks to Gethin Jones, founder of Unlocking Potential, a training and consultancy organisation working with prisons, probation services and justice organisations across the UK and beyond. He's also leading The Cost of Justice, a campaign challenging public perceptions of prison and rehabilitation.

Gethin shares the experiences that shaped his life, from growing up in care and becoming caught in addiction, to receiving 56 offences, 18 convictions and spending eight years in prison. Now, more than 20 years into his own recovery, he's spent his career supporting others, shaping services and influencing change.. Along the way, he reflects on the people who believed in him, the lessons he learned, and how he went from being trapped by the system to helping transform it.

Useful organisations:

Unlocking Potential- Gethin's organisation, delivering leadership development, training and consultancy across the justice system.
Nacro – Support with employment, housing and resettlement after prison.
The Care Leaver Covenant & Care Leavers' Association- Information and support for adults with care experience.
Change Grow Live (CGL) & The Forward Trust- Support for anyone affected by drugs or alcohol.

Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok
📧 Email: podcasts@prison.radio
✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/

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Today’s guest on Life After Prison is Jordan Young. Growing up in East London, Jordan found himself chasing money from a young age, a path that eventually led to a prison sentence at just 20 years old.

Since then, he’s gone on to build successful businesses, work with major names in the music and film industries, and is passionate about helping others see that the skills they already have can be used to create a different future.

Useful Organisations:

Untapped - Combine fitness coaching with entrepreneurship training for disadvantaged and justice-involved young people.

The Kings Trust Enterprise Program - Offers business training, mentoring, and start-up support for young people aged 18–30, including those with criminal records.

This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.

Contact us:

If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.

💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok
📧 Email: podcasts@prison.radio
✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/
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Today on Life After Prison, Zak is joined by Rory Newton, host of Legacy Chats.

Raised in Luton and shaped by early loss and instability, Rory found himself caught between two worlds — trying to move forward while still tied to his past. In his early twenties, that led him down a path he’d tried to avoid, resulting in a prison sentence for intent to supply Class A drugs.

But this conversation isn’t about the crime — it’s about what came after.

From prison to rebuilding, setbacks, fatherhood, and finding purpose, Rory is now using his story to challenge others to take accountability and build a better legacy.

Organisations:

Spark2Life - Committed to preventing youth offending and promoting emotional wellbeing in children and young adults (11–30 years old), particularly those facing exclusion, exploitation, or criminal justice involvement. https://spark2life.co.uk/

XO Bikes (London) - Trains and employ ex-offenders as bicycle mechanics, providing prison-based training and post-release work opportunities to reduce reoffending and support community reintegration. https://xobikes.com/

Samaritans - Provides free, confidential emotional support to anyone who is struggling to cope, experiencing distress, or having thoughts of suicide.

This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube.

Contact us:

If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.

💬 Socials: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X, @lifeafterprison on TikTok
📧 Email: podcasts@prison.radio
✉️ Write: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/
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