Released and Redeemed: A Guide To Purpose, Power, And Leadership After Incarceration Paperback – March 6, 2026

Released & Redeemed: A Guide to Purpose, Power, and Leadership After Incarceration is not a story about what went wrong.It is a guide to what comes next.Written by national workforce leader and formerly incarcerated advocate Joshua Johnson, this book offers a clear, grounded pathway for rebuilding identity, confidence, and direction after incarceration. It is not about motivation for motivation’s sake. It is about the internal shifts required to move from survival to leadership.Released & Redeemed meets readers at a critical moment—when freedom has been restored, but purpose is still uncertain. Through lived experience, reflection, and practical insight, Johnson explores how incarceration reshapes self-perception, how shame and doubt quietly limit potential, and how individuals can reclaim agency without denying their past.This book does not ask readers to erase their history.It shows them how to integrate it.Inside, readers will explore:How to redefine identity beyond a conviction or labelWhy leadership often emerges from adversity, not despite itHow to rebuild confidence, self-trust, and decision-making after disruptionWhat it means to lead yourself before leading othersHow to move forward without waiting for permission, validation, or perfectionWhile written first and foremost for individuals impacted by incarceration, Released & Redeemed also offers powerful insight for anyone seeking to understand transformation, resilience, and leadership in real terms. It reveals how overlooked potential is shaped—and how opportunity can unlock it.This is not a memoir.This is not a compliance manual.It is a roadmap for becoming whole, capable, and intentional after a system was designed to reduce you.If you are ready to stop proving your worth and start building your future, this book was written for you. Read more