Listen "From Lawyer to Behind Bars: A story of volunteerism"
Episode Synopsis
Episode 34 | Phyllis Taylor
Prison volunteer Phyllis Taylor shares her incredible journey from high-profile law firm to jail, where she's touched thousands of lives. Discover the shocking realities of life behind bars and the power of compassion.
: Prison Lady Blog Post
Segments:
00:00 Introduction to Phyllis Taylor02:35 Phyllis's journey from law firm to prison volunteer06:00 The impact of Oprah Winfrey on Phyllis's life09:59 Phyllis's challenging childhood14:00 Understanding different types of correctional facilities18:38 The story of Manny: From solitary confinement to citizen25:54 Destiny: A poet, prostitute, and friend30:58 Challenges in the correctional system36:01 Interactions with prison guards42:01 The harsh reality of prisoner release50:19 Volunteering in prisons: How to get involved54:00 The rewards of volunteering and future dreams
Calls to Action:- Like our podcast to support more inspiring stories of transformation- Share our podcast to spread awareness about prison reform and volunteering- Subscribe to our podcast for more eye-opening conversations about social justice
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The views and opinions expressed by our guests, are their own, and are not necessarily those of the Your Grey Matters podcast or its owners. Topics presented are for general information purposes only.
The Your Grey Matters podcast, name, and logo has been created and is owned by Neil Silvert and Jason Silvert.
Prison volunteer Phyllis Taylor shares her incredible journey from high-profile law firm to jail, where she's touched thousands of lives. Discover the shocking realities of life behind bars and the power of compassion.
: Prison Lady Blog Post
Segments:
00:00 Introduction to Phyllis Taylor02:35 Phyllis's journey from law firm to prison volunteer06:00 The impact of Oprah Winfrey on Phyllis's life09:59 Phyllis's challenging childhood14:00 Understanding different types of correctional facilities18:38 The story of Manny: From solitary confinement to citizen25:54 Destiny: A poet, prostitute, and friend30:58 Challenges in the correctional system36:01 Interactions with prison guards42:01 The harsh reality of prisoner release50:19 Volunteering in prisons: How to get involved54:00 The rewards of volunteering and future dreams
Calls to Action:- Like our podcast to support more inspiring stories of transformation- Share our podcast to spread awareness about prison reform and volunteering- Subscribe to our podcast for more eye-opening conversations about social justice
Check out our website: Your Grey Matters Podcast Website
Follow us on all our social media pages:X (formerly Twitter): Your Grey Matters on XInstagram: Your Grey Matters on InstagramFacebook: Your Grey Matters on FacebookLinkedIn: Your Grey Matters on LinkedIn
Prefer to watch? Check out the YouTube Video here
The views and opinions expressed by our guests, are their own, and are not necessarily those of the Your Grey Matters podcast or its owners. Topics presented are for general information purposes only.
The Your Grey Matters podcast, name, and logo has been created and is owned by Neil Silvert and Jason Silvert.