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#01: In the inaugural episode of the Fearless Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Cindy Chang interviews Emily O'Brien about her incredible journey to starting Comeback Snacks, a gourmet popcorn company, FROM PRISON. Learn how a single youthful mistake led to a four-year prison sentence, and how Emily transformed her challenges into opportunities, building a thriving business and becoming an advocate for inmate reintegration programs. Discover her inspiring story of resilience, redemption, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Follow Emily on IG: @Emz.obrien + @ComeBackSnacks
Come Back Snacks website + where to buy!
John Howard Society: Reform in Criminal Justice.
Look out for a Comeback Snacks Giveaway on Fearless Entrepreneur IG to kick off the podcast launch!
CHAPTERS:
00:38 Meet Emily O'Brien: Founder of Comeback Snacks
02:35 Emily's Early Life + Struggles
06:34 The Infamous Trip
13:21 Life After Arrest: Coping and Reflection
17:21 Scaling Fair Chance Hiring
19:53 Starting a Business in Prison
24:25 Prison Life Reflections
27:33 Healing and Moving Forward
29:58 Get to Know Your CEO
