In this raw and unfiltered episode of Break That Cycle, we sit down with Ebenie Gordon, who walked out of jail less than a year ago after more than a decade of charges ranging from theft to assault. With a rap sheet that could have defined her forever, Ebenie chose instead to use her last stint behind bars as a turning point.
While incarcerated, she earned her diploma, completed a welding program, and secured certifications in OSHA10, forklift operation, and scissor lift use. Since her release in October 2024, she's found steady work, bought a car, and is relying on her faith to keep moving forward.
We talk about:
The reality of living with a record that spans over a decade
How she turned her time inside into an opportunity for growth
The challenges of reintegration and starting over after incarceration
Her message to others still caught in the system
Ebenie's story isn't polished — it's real. It's proof that second chances exist, and that redemption is possible when determination meets opportunity.
