In this episode we are joined by CEO, radio producer, presenter and DJ Anthony Olanipekun who left prison and founded music platform Soul Surge. Tony opens up about his life before, during and after prison, touching on how he is dealing with past trauma through therapy and describing the journey of starting his life again after release.
Useful organisations:
NACRO – [ Ссылка ]
Women In Prison – [ Ссылка ]
Advance – [ Ссылка ]
Clinks Directory – [ Ссылка ]
Irene Taylor Trust – [ Ссылка ]
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram and Twitter
📧 Email us: podcasts@prison.radio
✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
Tony’s socials:
@tonysupremeuk
Soul Surge – [ Ссылка ]
School Ground Sounds – [ Ссылка ]
0:00 - Favourite food inside
1:34 - Interview with Anthony Olanipekun
4:16 - Time in prison
5:12 - Life before prison
8:52 - What did you learn about yourself in prison
11:57 - How do you feel talking about your conviction
13:40 - Therapy
19:18 - Adjusting to life after prison
22:05 - The process of transitioning
22:58 - Getting work with a conviction
26:45 - School Ground Sounds
30:53 Ongoing projects
34:33 - DJ & Radio
34:56 - Challenges
36:18 - Prisoner to CEO
37:56 - Advice from Anthony
40:58 - Organisations that can help
