The Hustler Files is a groundbreaking, episodic series sharing stories around ex-offenders on their redemptive quests to pursue entrepreneurship, be productive citizens and prove that failure isn't final.  The podcast mission is to give people with a criminal backgrounds a voice and a second chance, activate change and lower recidivism through resources and opportunities and assemble a community that empowers not diminishes.

Meet The Hustler Files

Travel with us to North Carolina and meet our Hustler, Keron McHugh! 
Keron is an ex-offender with a past on the wrong side of entrepreneurship but that past is not for the faint of heart and in this first episode you'll find out about his life behind bars and the rules of engagement when you're a leader there. Join us and remember, journeys don't have a timeline, life purposes aren't always apparent and FAILURE IS NOT FINAL!

Crossing The Line Episode 101

In this episode we turn our attention to Kia.  Her full name is La’Kia Young and she could be anyone, anywhere with a past paved in rubble.  Her road of trials is not an easy one to hear, nor for her to share.  She may or may not be on a hero’s journey, but as you listen to Kia, we hope you hear her words, understand her pain and have some compassion for her actions because failure isn’t final.

Her Road Of Trials - Episode 102

2018 is going to be a very exciting year at The Hustler Files! Before we continue on with the journeys of Keron and Kia we want to share a snapshot of the opportunities and programs that are available within this season's featured state of North Carolina. While every state is different, North Carolina is more progressive than most, so if you're an inmate who will one day be released or an ex-offender, you've got a better shot at being a productive citizen and leading a successful life.

Knowledge Is Power - Bonus Episode

The journey of hustler Keron McHugh continues. Still behind bars faith and serendipity are playing a role in his present and future, providing Keron not only a new entrepreneurial pursuit but people to champion him once he is back in the free world.

NeedleWork - Episode 103

To follow Keron McHugh forward, you must first understand from whence he came. 
As the title implies his continuing journey is not without a range of players, emotion and drama as prison life helps set the stage for his future as an entrepreneur, son, brother and man.

Family, Friend And Foe: Part 1 - Episode 104

There's an old saying, 'It's not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game'. Being an entrepreneur isn't a game at all, or is it? If you play your future with planning, strategy and execution, can you win it all in the end?  I don't know, can you?? 
For Keron he only has one plan. So if he plays the entrepreneurial game with well thought out planning, decisive strategy, and targeted execution can he win it all in the end? As a matter of fact, can any entrepreneur?  Listen in and find out.

Family, Friend and Foe; Part 2 - Episode 105

There’s a saying, 'you don't know what you don't know' but perhaps you'd like to know the backstory behind The Hustler Files, so in this bonus episode, you'll hear how it all started, from idea to launch and hopefully you'll be inspired to start your own podcast about something you're passionate about.