Community in Prison with Emily O’Brien

2020-09-15

Emily O'Brien is the Founder of Comeback Snacks, a gourmet popcorn company that she started in federal prison. Yes, you read that correctly. After getting mixed up with the wrong crowd and the wrong substances, Emily made a colossal mistake and was sentenced to 4 years in prison. She started her company with the goal of creating a social enterprise that could provide reintegration opportunities for other ex-offenders. As Emily shares her story, she reflects on the role community played in her...

Emily O'Brien is the Founder of Comeback Snacks, a gourmet popcorn company that she started in federal prison. Yes, you read that correctly.

After getting mixed up with the wrong crowd and the wrong substances, Emily made a colossal mistake and was sentenced to 4 years in prison. She started her company with the goal of creating a social enterprise that could provide reintegration opportunities for other ex-offenders.

As Emily shares her story, she reflects on the role community played in her journey before, during and after prison.

Episode Notes: https://www.createcommunitypod.com/episodes/emily-obrien

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