From Prison to Hospitality: My Journey - Wayne Boatwright

In this episode, Wayne Boatwright shares his powerful story of redemption and his challenges while reentering society and the workforce. Listeners will learn:

• How Wayne's life took a dramatic turn to spending time in San Quentin, one of California's most notorious prisons (00:21)
• The challenges Wayne encountered when trying to find housing and employment after being released from prison (27:06)
• Wayne's experience working in the hospitality industry (32:13)
• The importance of meeting formerly incarcerated individuals where they are and helping them transition (40:35)
• Practical reasons for hiring formerly incarcerated people (47:28)

Links:

• Hear Wayne's story on The Only One in the Room podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
• Connect with Wayne on LinkedIn
• Read Wayne's article for QA Commons (referenced in this discussion)
• QA Commons
• San Quentin News
• Man 2 Man

If you appreciated this conversation, also check out these episodes:

• Jeff Korzenik: Unlocking Overlooked Talent: Second Chance and Inclusive Hiring in Hospitality
• Craig Poole: How I'm Creating New Beginnings for Others Through Hospitality

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands