Talking Second Chances
The Podcast of the Tennessee Office of Reentry
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 justice-involved individuals and employers who are willing to give them a second chance.
Latest Episode: Building Hope Through Lived Experience
In this impactful episode of "Talking Second Chances," Rikki Harris, CEO of TN Voices, speaks about the power of lived experience, mental health, and second chances.
Harris shares how TN Voices supports the mental health and well-being of children, families, and adults through counseling, peer services, family support, and advocacy. She explains that the organization's "secret sauce" is employing counselors and peer support specialists who have lived experiences similar to those of the people they serve, helping build meaningful connections rooted in empathy and understanding.
The discussion also explores TN Voices' work with justice-involved individuals returning from prison or jail, where trust, honesty, and authentic relationships are essential to successful reentry and long-term recovery.
Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Podcasts:
Department Podcast
State of the Workforce
Department Podcast
TN's Workforce Reimagined
TN Office of Reentry Podcast
Talking Second Chances