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Welcome to Second Chance Coaching, the podcast that brings awareness to the everyday triumphs and challenges of life through the eyes of the returning citizen. Learn through stories and strategies on how to optimize the power of the human spirit and make the most of your second chance.
Welcome to Second Chance Coaching, the podcast that brings awareness to the everyday triumphs and challenges of life through the eyes of the returning citizen. Learn through stories and strategies on how to optimize the power of the human spirit and make the most of your second chance.
Episodes

Mar 18, 2026
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Reentry
Mar 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
45 min
The Season 7 Finale examines how does the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion affect the reentry journey.
Second Chance Coaching will return for its 8th season on Wednesday September 2, 2026.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Mar 11, 2026
Steady Wealth Building & Reentry
Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
20 min
Utilizing the principles from the book, "The Wealthy Barber" by David Chilton in application to the reentry journey.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Mar 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
22 min
Utilizing the principles from the book "How to Win Friends & Influence People" by Dale Carnegie in application to the reentry journey.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Feb 25, 2026
Unlimited Power & Reentry
Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
30 min
Utilizing the principles from the self-help book Unlimited Power by Tony Robbins in application to the reentry journey.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Feb 18, 2026
Handling Little Life Changes & Big Life Changes
Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
29 min
Navigating through the small and big life changes throughout the reentry journey.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Feb 11, 2026
Being Stuck At The Crossroads
Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
17 min
How to get through feeling stuck along your reentry journey especially when you are making a major decision that is a little scary.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Feb 4, 2026
Motivation and Discipline
Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
30 min
How to optimize and balance motivation and discipline along the reentry journey.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Jan 29, 2026
Lies, Hypocrisy, & Reentry
Jan 29, 2026
Jan 29, 2026
25 min
How to navigate lies & hypocrisy in the reentry journey.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Jan 21, 2026
Workplace Conflict & Reentry
Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
24 min
Strategies on how to constructively address workplace conflict on your reentry journey.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Jan 14, 2026
Artificial Intelligence & Reentry
Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
29 min
Examining How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Support The Reentry Journey, PLUS What Did ChatGPT Tell Me About Me?
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis
