Thomas Baca served prison time in New Mexico State Prison for armed robbery, aggravated battery, and kidnapping. In this powerful episode, he opens up about his time behind bars, the harsh realities of prison life, and how he turned his life around after being released. Now a successful entrepreneur, Thomas Baca owns Sir Men’s Salon LLC in Albuquerque, proving that redemption is possible after incarceration. He shares how vocational rehabilitation programs helped him reintegrate into society, the struggles of life after prison, and his mission to inspire others who have walked a similar path.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome to Locked In Podcast
00:04:19 A Turning Point: The Path to Juvenile Hall
00:08:11 The Impact of Peer Influence on Life Choices
00:12:33 Finding a Place to Stay
00:16:09 High-Level Connections and Operations
00:20:03 Escaping the Law: TJ's Story
00:23:39 Navigating State and Federal Charges
00:27:17 Receiving a 1 to 10-Year Sentence
00:31:23 Misconceptions About Prison Life
00:34:49 Life in Level Two Prison: No Rules Environment
00:38:20 Unexpected Gesture in the Barber Shop
00:42:10 Life in Prison and the Razor Blade Story
00:46:11 Transition from Prison to a Business Mindset
00:49:57 The Vision of the Ultimate Fighter House
00:53:33 Overcoming Financial Struggles and Homelessness
00:57:24 Overcoming a Criminal Past: A Small Business Owner’s Journey
01:01:19 Shout Out to Ric Flair
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