In this powerful episode, John Morris sits down with Justin, the Vocational Director at New Freedom, to dive deep into one of the most impactful workforce reentry programs in the nation. They discuss the origins of the partnership between PHP Commercial Painting and New Freedom, how vocational training is helping formerly incarcerated men and women rebuild their lives, and the importance of blending behavioral health with hands-on career training. Learn how New Freedom achieves a 93% success rate, what makes the program different, and why companies across industries are turning to this overlooked talent pool to solve their labor shortage. This is an inspiring look at second chances, leadership, and the ripple effect of doing the right thing.

In this powerful and transparent episode, John Morris opens up about one of the most stressful weeks he’s had in a long time. From managing job sites and employee paychecks to handling complex billing systems and running life skills classes, John lays out the pressure that comes with being a leader. He shares his personal journey of overcoming health issues, embracing self-care, and the importance of aligning mind, body, and soul. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or someone striving to grow in your career, this episode offers honest insight on how to handle stress without letting it consume you—and how critical it is to have the right support system around you.

In this powerful 70th episode, John Morris welcomes back Fred Santor — one year after his first appearance on Episode 5. Fred opens up about the incredible changes in his life over the past year: living in his own apartment, paying bills, becoming warehouse manager, and hitting nearly three years sober. Together, John and Fred discuss the struggles and victories of sobriety, what accountability really looks like, and how helping others keeps them grounded. Fred’s transformation is real, raw, and inspiring — a testament to what’s possible when you commit to doing the work.