2023 Fellow Focus: Terrance Lewis + The Liberation Foundation
Exoneree, founder, champion for criminal justice reform…2023 Fellow Terrance Lewis of The Liberation Foundation shares more about his journey as a social impact entrepreneur.
What life experiences propelled you into the entrepreneurial space and made you decide to be your own boss?
Working for $0.19 per hour for 21.5 years and helping to maintain someone else’s dream.
What do you enjoy most about being a founder?
Independence and the creativity of being a founder.
What do you wish someone had told you before you started your entrepreneurial journey?
That it would take a team effort to accomplish my intended goal.
Tell us about an experience you had as an entrepreneur or in starting your company that exemplified one of Camelback's core values: "Belief in Mission + Vision"; "Unafraid of Failure"; "Constant Learner"; "Humble + Hungry"; and "Give First."
[Humble + Hungry] When The Liberation Foundation’s first client was released from prison after serving 24 years for a crime that he did not commit. It was a “Humbling” experience and it made myself and TLF’s core team members “Hungry” for more to be released.
How do you stay motivated?
Knowing that there are countless men and women who depend on me remaining motivated to help their cause.
Let's talk about your legacy. How do you hope your venture will make the world a better place generations from now?
I hope that The Liberation Foundation helps close the door to recidivism and becomes a platform for men and women to highlight what true “Reform” looks like.
What's your favorite book or podcast that you draw entrepreneurial inspiration from?
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