Perseverance: Wrote his own parole plan and gained his freedom, now offers service to inmates seeking parole.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dominique Leonard. Founder of Jus' Free: 🎙️ Interview Summary Guest: Dominique LeonardBusiness: Jus' Free – a parole package provider that helps incarcerated individuals present themselves effectively to the Board of Pardons and Paroles. 🧭 Purpose of the Interview To share Dominique Leonard’s powerful journey from incarceration to entrepreneurship, and to highlight how his experience led to the creation of Jus' Free, a business that helps inmates humanize themselves and improve their chances of parole. 🔑 Key Takeaways 1. From Life Sentence to Liberation Dominique was sentenced to life for a non-aggravated robbery (bank robbery with a note, no weapon). He discovered that non-aggravated life sentences allow parole eligibility after 5.5 years. After being denied parole once, he fired his legal team and created his own parole package. 2. Birth of Jus' Free Dominique’s self-made parole package led to his release after 7.5 years. He promised God that if released, he would help others—thus founding Just Free. The business helps inmates understand and prepare for parole through personalized packages. 3. Faith and Family as Pillars Dominique credits his faith in God and support from his family for his transformation. He remained trouble-free in prison, focused on personal growth and redemption. 4. Business Model and Impact He began by contacting inmates via the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) website. His success rate is 82% for helping clients secure parole. Offers continued support even if clients are denied parole initially. 5. Reentry and Humility Upon release, Dominique took a warehouse job paying \$8/hour to reintegrate into society. He later pursued paralegal certification to strengthen his legal knowledge. 💬 Notable Quotes “I had to humanize myself in the walls of prison.” “If I sit there with a life sentence and now I’m free… you can’t tell me God isn’t good.” “Jus' Free makes sure we humanize every person incarcerated who’s been dehumanized.” “I made a bad decision. That doesn’t make me a bad person.” “I knew it wasn’t going to be my end. That was my start.” 📞 Contact Info Website: JusFree.com Phone: (713) 306-9620 Social Media: Dominique Leonard on Instagram and Facebook #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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