The Inside Job - Life After Prison

Welcome to Inside Job—a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by my good friend, John M.,  Director of   Celebrate Recovery at Calvary Chapel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  In this episode, our guest, John M., shares a raw and powerful conversation about redemption, recovery, and new life. John shares his journey growing up in a Caribbean family where...

Welcome to Inside Job—a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by my good friend, Don T.   In this episode, our guest, Don Thompson, shares his powerful story of transformation. From growing up without a father and falling under the influence of negative role models, to serving time in the Dade County Jail in the 1970s, Don's early life was marked by t...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by my good friend and fellow Celebrate Recovery member, Don. In this powerful episode, Don opens up about his journey through childhood trauma, addiction, and the life-altering challenges he faced along the way. He shares how the support and structure of Celebrate Recovery played a key rol...

Welcome to  Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders.   In this powerful episode of Inside Job , host Cleve Bell steps into the spotlight to share his personal story of transformation—from incarceration to leadership. For over three decades, Cleveland Bell III has served as the Executive Director of Riverside House , a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to helping returning citizens rebuild...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by Alan Oria.   Welcome to Part 1 of a powerful two-part series on Inside Job . In this episode, we sit down with Alan and Marlen Oria, a married couple whose journey is marked by redemption, restoration, and the healing power of Christ-centered recovery. Together, they candidly share thei...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by Marlen Oria.   Welcome to Part 2 of our inspiring two-part series on Inside Job . We're continuing our conversation with Alan and Marlen Oria, a couple whose journey of healing, redemption, and growth offers hope to anyone walking a path of recovery. In this episode, we dive deeper into...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by Carmen Bell, Riverside House's Community and Donor Relations Coordinator.  In this episode of Inside Job , Carmen sits down with Robin Mitchell, a resident of Riverside House's Emergency Shelter Program, to share his inspiring journey from homelessness to hope. Robin opens up about the...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by Greg Anderson.  In this episode of Inside Job , we welcome Greg, a seasoned ministry leader with a powerful legacy of service and impact. Originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Greg has been in full-time church-based ministry since 1996, serving as a Small Groups Pastor—most rece...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by Freddie. In this episode of Inside Job , we sit down with Chief Freddie, a respected leader with over three decades of service in public safety. With 32 years at Miami Fire Rescue—including five years as Deputy Fire Chief—Chief Freddie has held every civil service rank and brings a weal...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by Chris Wilson, author of the book The Masterplan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose . In this powerful episode of Inside Job , Chris shares his remarkable journey from incarceration to inspiration. He opens up about his childhood, the ten years he spent behind bars, and...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by Reconcile.   In this episode of Inside Job , we welcome Reconcile—artist, husband, and dedicated advocate for renewal, social justice, and youth empowerment. Based in Miami, Reconcile is deeply committed to mentoring young people and building stronger communities. He maintains a strong...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by Jackie Rose Rodriguez.   In this episode, Jackie opens up about her incredible journey of survival and resilience. From a challenging and tumultuous childhood, Jackie's story evolves into one of profound transformation and healing. Today, she lives a life dedicated to helping and servin...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by  In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Chris Wilson—entrepreneur, criminal justice reform advocate, and author of The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose . Chris shares his powerful story of resilience, from a troubled childhood to serving over a decad...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by Desmond Meade. In this episode of  Inside Job , host Cleveland Bell sits down with Desmond Meade, President and Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC), to discuss the historic Amendment 4—a grassroots movement that restored voting rights to over 1.4 millio...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by Attorney James L. Walker who is the President and CEO of Walker and Associates , located in Atlanta Georgia.  In this episode, we sit down with Mr. Walker, a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 25 years of experience advocating for underserved communities. A native of Richmond, Connecti...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by Jeff Walsh. In today's episode, Jeff shares his unique journey through incarceration—an experience that began at age 34 and opened his eyes to the deeper flaws within the justice system. Driven by addiction, Jeff's path to prison was not unlike many others, but his perspective once insi...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined again by Misty Buck.  In our last episode, we explored the power of acceptance, the role of self-help programs, and the importance of celebrating recovery. In this episode, we take the next step— getting started. We discuss what it looks like to begin attending meetings regularly and how d...

Welcome to Inside Job —a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I'm your host, Cleve Bell, and today I'm joined by Misty Buck, the marketing lead at Riverside House, as I begin to reflect on a remarkable 49-year recovery journey. Recovery is a lifelong process, and today marks the beginning of a series where Cleve shares the hard-earned lessons, experiences, and spiritual truths that have shaped his...