Transform Your Life: Setting Goals, Follow Small Steps, and Stay Accountable with Chris Wilson

Welcome to Inside Job—a podcast by offenders, for offenders. I’m your host, Cleve Bell, and today I’m joined by 

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Chris Wilson—entrepreneur, criminal justice reform advocate, and author of The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose.

Chris shares his powerful story of resilience, from a troubled childhood to serving over a decade behind bars, and how staying focused on his purpose became the foundation for his transformation. Through discipline, vision, and determination, Chris turned his life around—and now he’s committed to helping others do the same.

Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Chris is the founder and CEO of Barclay Investment Corporation, a multi-service social enterprise that creates employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals through residential and commercial contracting. His additional ventures include The House of DaVinci, a luxury furniture restoration and design company, and Master Plan Productions, a media company focused on social impact storytelling.

Tune in to hear how Chris turned a life sentence into a master plan—and how he’s building a legacy of hope, purpose, and opportunity for others.

Reach out to Riverside House:

Would you like to be featured on a future episode of Inside Job?

We would love to hear from you! Please go to riverside house.org, click the media tab then podcast. There you will find an application to submit your request.