Cellmate To CEO | Richard

In this episode Tony talks to Richard Brice. Richard is the founder and CEO of Clean Slate Solutions, an organisation helping people with convictions move into employment.

Richard talks to Tony about how addiction took over his life, eventually leading to prison, and the role faith and recovery played in helping him rebuild.

Richard also shares how the idea for Clean Slate Solutions began while he was still in prison, after seeing both the number of people preparing for release who wanted to work, and employers who were open to giving people a second chance. He talks about building the organisation from scratch, rebuilding trust in his personal life, and what he's learned about leadership along the way.

Richard also reflects on the importance of staying clean and sober, and what it means to him now to be a reliable dad, son and husband.

Useful organisations:

Clean Slate Solutions - supports people with convictions into employment, while working with employers to create opportunities for people leaving prison.Rebelution - An organisation working to address some of the wider barriers people can face after prison, including resettlement and housing.Cocaine Anonymous UK - fellowship and peer support for people who want to stop using cocaine and other mind-altering substances. Narcotics Anonymous UK - peer-support meetings for people who want help with drug addiction..Alcoholics Anonymous - support for people who want to stop drinking. FRANK - confidential information and advice around drugs and getting help.Samaritans - providing free, confidential emotional support to anyone who is struggling or in distress, 24 hours a day.Unlock - practical information and support for people with convictions, particularly around disclosure, employment and rebuilding after a conviction.

Nacro - support and advice around resettlement, criminal records, housing and employment after prison.

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