The Real Second Chance
Education After Incarceration
“Freedom may start at release, but true transformation begins in the classroom.”
In this powerful keynote, Sharmain Harris shares his journey from incarceration to earning a master’s degree and using his voice to build a legacy. He shows audiences how education can change lives, break cycles, and inspire generations
Perfect for universities, adult education programs, reentry initiatives, and workforce development organizations, this talk equips educators and leaders to:
Understand the barriers justice-impacted learners face and the importance of
leveraging education to reduce recidivism and transform families and communities.
“Sharmain has an undeniable way of connecting with and inspiring his audience to consider how they can support others in their community. In sharing his transformational journey at our Inspire leadership conference, he showed the audience what it means to be a leader.”
– Brooke Infusino - Director of Talent Development
LEGACY
RISE ABOVE FATHERHOOD
"Children Spell Love - T.I.M.E"
Every father leaves a legacy—either by design or by default. In this inspiring and actionable presentation, Sharmain equips family service providers with tools to help fathers intentionally build a legacy rooted in love, leadership, and resilience. This is not just about fathers being compliant but about true connections that help fathers from all backgrounds plant seeds that will bear fruit for generations to come.
Perfect for: Fatherhood programs, faith-based organizations, mentorship programs, schools, and family empowerment events.
Audiences will walk away inspired, equipped, and challenged to see fatherhood not just as a responsibility, but as a legacy-building opportunity.
“Sharmain is bringing light and affirmation to a field that needs all it can get. He has an exceptional spirit and it has been a privilege to watch him take root.”
– Kyle Pruett, Author- Child Psychiatrist
Transformation
Redemption Over Incarceration
“The greatest return on investment isn’t measured in dollars—it’s measured in lives changed.”
In this impactful keynote,
Sharmain Harris shares how true
R.O.I.
comes when redemption creates lasting impact. Through his journey from incarceration to earning a master’s degree and building a national platform, he inspires audiences to believe in the power of second chances.
Perfect for reentry programs, universities, corporate workforce initiatives, and social impact events.
This talk challenges audiences to see that the highest R.O.I. is Redemption Over Incarceration because every life reclaimed is a family rebuilt.
"I have been part of sending over 1000 people to prison but this guy Sharmain inspires me.”
– Mike Gravely- Former District Attorney
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