Felon: Formerly Entrapped Leaders Overpowering Negativity
May 21, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Episode description
After being sentenced to federal prison, Amanda and Legend wrote over 300 letters to each other — letters that would eventually become the foundation of their nonprofit, 300 Letters. In this powerful episode, they join Roselyn to share their journey from incarceration to inspiration.
We talk about:
Growing up in survival mode
What it really means to be labeled a “felon”
How incarceration impacts entire families — not just individuals
Rebuilding after prison, raising emotionally-aware sons, and founding a nonprofit that’s rewriting the system
This episode is raw, honest, and full of the kind of healing our community needs to hear.
🎧 Listen now and support Amanda and Legend’s work at 300letters.org.
🎭 Attend their Masquerade of Miracles Gala on June 5th in Miami → Get tickets here
📲 Follow them on Instagram: @300letters
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Spanish Word of the Week: Embarazada
04:00 – Meet Amanda & Legend
08:00 – Growing up in survival mode
12:30 – From college student to indictment
17:00 – Why incarceration is a family issue
26:00 – Finding out she was pregnant in prison
31:00 – The truth about medical care while incarcerated
39:00 – The cost of prison on families
45:00 – Reentry and healing through 300 Letters
52:00 – Redefining “felon” and changing the narrative
1:07:00 – Raising emotionally-aware kids
1:13:00 – Starting a nonprofit as returning citizens
1:19:00 – Real success story from a 300 Letters family
1:22:00 – Gala info + final thoughts
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