What if your child called you from prison to say he had to sleep with a knife just to survive?

For Tim Leeper, that horrifying moment became a painful turning point in a journey he never expected to take. His son Kylan entered Tennessee’s private prison system as a young man seeking redemption—but never made it out alive.

In this powerful episode of the Charge Forward Podcast, Tim shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son and the shocking realities he uncovered about the state’s private prison system—where 27% of inmates account for 63% of deaths. With firsthand accounts of violence, neglect, and systemic failure, Tim takes us inside a world where profit often comes before people.

This episode dives into:

• The nightmarish conditions inside Tennessee’s private prisons
• Why Kylan never attended a single rehabilitation class—despite being accepted as the waiting list was months and even years long.
• How private facilities like CoreCivic avoid accountability and devastate families
• Tim’s proposed legislation to remove inmates from high-death-rate facilities
• The mission of Kylan’s Light: turning grief into real change

This conversation is raw, emotional, and necessary. Tim’s story isn’t just about justice for his son—it’s a call to action for anyone who believes in dignity, reform, and protecting future lives.

Listen now and join the movement for meaningful prison reform.

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From Top Shelf to Legacy: The story of Fiyori Vodka

Clarence Darkwa, founder of Fiyori Vodka & Johnnie Robinson, join the Charge Forward Podcast to share the incredible story of launching a premium vodka brand rooted in integrity, innovation, and intention.

Fiyori isn’t just another bottle on the shelf—it’s redefining what luxury tastes like. With a clean finish, no harsh ethanol bite, and a 97-point score at international spirits competitions, this ultra-premium vodka is winning over both connoisseurs and casual drinkers. How clean is it? Clarence tested it himself:

In this powerful episode, we unpack:

🧬 The science behind Fiyori’s crystal-clean taste
🏆 How it became a gold medal-winning vodka with a loyal fanbase
🧠 Why 90 seconds of consumer behavior shaped the entire brand identity
🤝 The power of relationships in a self-funded spirits startup
⚙️ Behind-the-scenes of partnering with Pronghorn (Diageo) to scale as a minority-owned brand
🍸 What’s next: Espresso martini RTDs and nationwide expansion

Clarence and Johnnie Robinson are on a mission—and it shows. Whether you’re a spirits enthusiast, brand builder, or entrepreneur navigating a competitive space, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, reputation, and real results.

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What happens when passion, purpose, and a pandemic pivot collide?
You get your pups favorite place - Groom Garage.

In this inspiring episode of the Charge Forward Podcast, host Jim Cripps sits down with Holly Hartley, founder of Groom Garage in Ashland City, TN. From her early days grooming at PetSmart to launching a grooming salon in her garage during the COVID shutdowns, Holly shares how she built a thriving business rooted in one core value: humanity over vanity.

Discover how Holly:

• Transformed a simple idea into a dual-purpose grooming and training business
• Has trained over 20 groomers—many who now run their own successful shops
• Built a community of trust by prioritizing canine wellness and transparent client conversations
• Infuses her passion for CrossFit, nutrition, and family into her business model
• Manages life, health, and entrepreneurship while raising five kids and planning her wedding

Whether you're a dog lover, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone navigating the chaos of starting something new—you’ll walk away from this episode inspired, encouraged, and ready to charge forward.

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