Coach Taylor sits down with Marc Vahanian, Founder and Executive Director of Pathway to Kinship, for a thoughtful conversation about purpose, partnership, and the shared commitment that drives meaningful prison-based work.

Coach Taylor and Marc reflect on how they first met, what drew each of them into working inside correctional institutions, and the values that continue to anchor their service. Together, they explore the power of collaboration - how strong partnerships, mutual respect, and shared responsibility strengthen programs and deepen impact for the individuals and communities they serve.

This episode offers insight, inspiration, and affirmation for anyone committed to justice-centered work, community healing, and building pathways that honor dignity, accountability, and connection.

Topics covered:

• How Coach Taylor and Marc Vahanian met
• The journey into prison-based service
• The role of partnership and collaboration
• Mutual respect within prison programs
• Staying mission-driven in challenging work
• Building and sustaining impact through service

GOGI - "Getting Out, by Going In"

Coach Lance returns to the Prison Positive Podcast to share an inspiring update on his life since being released earlier this year—and to celebrate what’s possible when the GOGI Life Tools are lived every day.

Since his release, Coach Lance has been working, attending school, and actively pursuing his counseling certification. In this conversation, he reflects on the discipline, mindset, and daily application of the GOGI tools that continue to guide his growth on the outside.

This episode is also a powerful moment of gratitude. Coach Lance came back to personally thank GOGI and to honor a specific coach who is still incarcerated—someone who shared GOGI with him inside and changed his life forever through service, leadership, and belief. Their connection is a living example of how transformation happens organically inside institutions and continues long after release.

This is what GOGI impact looks like: people serving people, applying the tools consistently, and creating real change from the inside out. On the Prison Positive Podcast, we celebrate these wins—because every step forward matters.

Topics covered:

• Life after release and real-world progress
• Working, schooling, and pursuing counseling certification
• Gratitude for GOGI and the coaches who serve inside
• Peer-led transformation within incarceration
• Applying GOGI tools on the inside and the outside
• Celebrating growth, accountability, and success

GOGI - "Getting Out, by Going In"

Coach Carlson sits down with Coach Taylor for a conversation about how she became involved with GOGI and the meaningful ways the Life Tools have shaped her work, leadership, and service.

Coach Carlson shares her journey into GOGI, her connection to the tools, and how she actively applies them in her daily life. Together, they explore how the GOGI Life Tools translate across various environments, supporting personal accountability, self-leadership, and sustainable change for individuals in prison, returning citizens, and community members alike.

The conversation also highlights Coach Carlson's work with GOGI Media and Education, including the creation of interactive, student-centered courses designed for individuals who are incarcerated and those preparing for release. Coach Carlson explains how education, storytelling, and accessible learning experiences are being used to deepen engagement, reinforce the Life Tools, and support successful reentry.

This episode offers a powerful look at how GOGI lives beyond theory, becoming a practical, daily framework for growth, freedom, and transformation in real-world settings.

Topics covered:

• How Coach Carlson became involved with GOGI
• Her personal connection to the GOGI Life Tools
• Applying the tools inside and outside correctional institutions
• GOGI Media & Education initiatives
• Creating interactive courses for incarcerated and reentry students
• Using education as a pathway to lasting internal freedom

GOGI - "Getting Out, by Going In"