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From the Cells to Silicon Valley Mindset: How a Formerly Incarcerated Reentry Leader Taught Himself “Vibe Coding” and Built a Revolutionary Tech Platform
The Breakthrough Moment They say necessity is the mother of invention. For me, it was desperation mixed with an unshakeable vision and a...

Kardell Sims
Aug 126 min read


The Reentry Journey: Navigating Life's Highs and Lows in 2025
The Reentry Journey: Navigating Life's Highs and Lows in 2025

Kardell Sims
Mar 233 min read


From Prison Cells to Purpose-Driven Empire: A Raw Blueprint for Transformation
The work must be done on the inside

Kardell Sims
Jan 202 min read


Holidays Behind Bars: What Most People Don't Understand
Holidays Behind Bars: What Most People Don't Understand
The holiday season hits different when you're incarcerated.

Kardell Sims
Nov 17, 20243 min read


Walking Both Worlds: The Untold Reality of Prison Speaking and Reentry Consulting
Walking Both Worlds: The Untold Reality of Prison Speaking and Reentry Consulting
There's a bitter irony in dedicating your life to helping

Kardell Sims
Oct 29, 20243 min read


The Journey to Success: Harnessing the Power of Goal-Setting and Self-Reflection
The Journey to Success: Harnessing the Power of Goal-Setting and Self-Reflection

Kardell Sims
Sep 12, 20242 min read


From Inmate to Impact: A Historic Prison Outreach Initiative
This past week, I witnessed history in the making. As someone who onc

Kardell Sims
Sep 1, 20243 min read


Unexpected Transformation: My Alopecia Journey Behind Bars
Unexpected Transformation: My Alopecia Journey Behind Bars

Kardell Sims
Aug 22, 20243 min read


Breaking Free: My Journey Through Recidivism and Redemption
Why I kept going in and out of prison

Kardell Sims
Aug 15, 20242 min read


From Behind Bars to Breaking Barriers: Reflections on My 46th Birthday
Turning 46 years old

Kardell Sims
Aug 11, 20242 min read


The Art of Rebuilding: Mending Relationships Through Active Listening
The Art of Rebuilding: Mending Relationships Through Active Listening

Kardell Sims
Aug 1, 20243 min read


From Segregation to Self-Destruction: The Changing Face of the Northside of Sedalia Mo.
From Segregation to Self-Destruction: The Changing Face of Northside Sedalia
The Tracks That Divided Us
Growing up the Northside Sedalia

Kardell Sims
Jul 21, 20242 min read


From Cell Blocks to Building Blocks: My Journey of Transformation
For 24 years, my life was a revolving door of incarceration. Juvenile detention, foster homes, county jails, state prisons, and even...

Kardell Sims
Jul 17, 20242 min read
KARDELL SIMS
Speaker & Life Coach
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