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Criminal justice

Season 6, Episode 1: From Dream to Reality: The Journey of Building a Business

What’s it really like to go through the justice system? Experts by Experience starts by asking – and listening.

Created by Catch22Minutes, this series puts lived experience at the heart of the conversation. In each episode, we hear from people who have been through the justice system, as well as professionals working to change it from the inside.

In this episode of Experts by Experience, Nic sits down with Jacob Hill, founder of ⁠Offploy ⁠– a social enterprise supporting both employers and people with criminal convictions. Jacob shares his powerful journey through the criminal justice system, the inspiring individuals he met along the way, and how his entrepreneurial spirit led him to create a business that opens doors to employment for those often left behind.

Together, Nic and Jacob explore the social and economic value of second chances – for individuals, for businesses, and for society as a whole. It’s a conversation about resilience, purpose, and the power of backing potential over past mistakes.