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: A New Chapter for Reentry
The Talking Second Chances podcast is back with new hosts and a renewed vision. Grants and Programs Managers Jeremy B. White and Mandy Philyaw discuss 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 Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) and the Community Reentry Reinvestment Grant program. 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. (April 23, 2026)
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