ERIC and ANTHONY

Childhood friends Eric and Anthony reflect on growing up in 1980s New York City, where survival often meant turning to the drug trade. Both served more than 20 years in prison, and after their releases, they reconnected with a shared resolve to improve their own lives and uplift their communities. Drawing on Eric’s connection to a former professor from Sing Sing Correctional Facility, they launched Success After Lockdown, a podcast that amplifies the stories of formerly incarcerated people making a difference. As Anthony says, “People make mistakes and people can transition… people can make changes in their life and have a huge impact.”