Today we’d like to introduce you to Corey Baker.
Hi Corey, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I am writing to share a transformative story that embodies the resilience and potential for change within our community.
As a Sumter South Carolina native, my journey from armed bank robber to community mentor and author represents a powerful narrative of redemption that could inspire your viewers.
Personal Journey
My life story began in Sumter’s challenging streets. Having lost both of my parents by age 19, I quickly found myself in a downward spiral en route toward death and destruction. I made choices that led to an armed bank robbery and a dramatic four-hour manhunt spanning eight counties. This lowest point became the foundation for an extraordinary transformation.
The Transformation
During incarceration, I discovered my true purpose through education and self-reflection. Today, I lead Skillsets for Life Consulting LLC, dedicating my life to:
• Mentoring at-risk youth
• Preventing youth crime
• Building community leadership programs
• Sharing hope through speaking engagements
Book Release
My book the Game Changer provides
• Raw insights into life behind bars
• Steps toward personal transformation
• Guidance for youth at crossroads
• Strategies for community engagement
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Of course it has not been a smooth road some of the struggles along the way came as I was initially released in 2009 with a marketing management degree small business manager, computer, fundamentals, retail department manager, as well as a load of other courses that I’ve completed however with having those college credits in a two year diploma from Altamont heart technical college I look forward to being in an advanced position given my circumstances however, upon my release, I quickly came to the reality that although I was released with a college degree, I was still now in competition with those who had a college degree but no criminal background so I found myself having doors closed in my face opportunities denied that I know I was qualified for so even after 10 years in prison and educating myself, I return back into society to continue to be punished and denied a fair chance based on my past, this ultimately way to my recidivism as I resulted back to criminal behavior in order to advance myself in society, and after being convicted in serving a second term of 15 months, I came home and soon recommitted myself to staying on track, moving forward and defying the odds, no matter what it took and I have been home now for over 10 years free of any new charges so in closing yes it was hard but I ultimately had to make the decision to stay on the straight and narrow, and no matter how hard it got to not go back to a criminal lifestyle
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Servicing our community and our currently incarcerated and returning citizens!
I am also the Author of “ Game Changer Transitional Manual” (a 52 week guide to successful Reentry) which is available on Amazon.
Reentry is my passion and I am happy to serve as a Reentry Coach, Coordinator , Mentor and advisor.
Common Good Atlanta is dedicated to providing higher education opportunities to individuals who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated, fostering personal growth, intellectual development, and stronger communities through access to college-level courses taught by university professors in Georgia’s prison facilities and transitional centers.
As Reentry Coordinator, I work to support returning citizens in their successful transition in the areas of education, employment as well as parole and probation compliance, drawing on experience and resources to help navigate challenges and build positive futures.
I am Georgia Department of Corrections trained and certified and cleared for all GDC facilities in the State of Georgia.
If you’d like to see how we can connect and make a positive impact in the lives of our returning citizens please feel free to reach out to me at: Corey@commongoodatlanta.com
Or call me directly at 404-904-7928
For a more extensive look at my work you can visit my website
Www.coreybakertv.com
How do you think about luck?
I don’t believe in luck. I believe in choices. Cause and effects and divine alignment.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.coreybakertv.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guagegetupandgrindeveryday
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JuRU2v6Nb/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-baker-63a428179
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@guageapparel.com
