kirakyle

Illinois Prison Program Manager for Defy Ventures | Advocate for Returning Citizens | Photographer | Graphic Designer | Former Radio Host

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

We don’t make appliances like we used to. I purchased a new @LGUS refrigerator 2 1/2 years ago and it stopped working last week. A local repair person from Sherman’s came to repair it, but the compressor has failed. I tried to call the phone number for LG writing on the sticker inside the fridge, but I was never able to talk to a live person. instead, I talk to what may have been a person or may have been AI through a chat for

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

Work that matters-->
Tennessee Voices, Episode 370: Joshua Mundy and Daren Swenson, education and recidivism https://t.co/BrqHz1MaNA via @tennessean

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

Saturday reading by the lake. Thank you to @GlennEMartin for the recommendation.

#haldenprison #norway #arehoidal #ninahanssen #reentry #restorativejustice https://t.co/OdKhr1Emaf

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

Your feedback on resumes and business ideas can empower these women to achieve great things for their communities and families when they return home. Our entrepreneurs-in-training invite you to spend the day with us on July 10 at Logan Correctional Center…https://t.co/EhSEWeg5pj

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To celebrate my 49th birthday, I want to share the most meaningful work I've ever been part of creating. One year ago yesterday, my first class of 17 students graduated from Defy's entrepreneurship program in Kewanee, IL. Then just a few weeks ago, my sec…https://t.co/q4R8PmPxld

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

One year ago today, 17 students graduated from the Defy Ventures program at Kewanee Life Skills ReEntry Center. Most have them are home (or nearly home) now. They are making an impact in their jobs, their families and communities. They are my hope for the…https://t.co/lxUTdXbKZE

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

Check out my latest article: Finding Balance https://t.co/RMQkyrN4bD via @LinkedIn

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

Three days from now, the men in this drawing will be pitching their business ideas at a Shark Tank style competition with Defy Ventures. They’ve spent the past eight months working hard on formulating their business ideas, understanding the problem they…https://t.co/dCKcZPOhQD

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

@bareMinerals has gone out of business. Customer service is no longer taking calls. Their anchor stores have closed. They will still take your money online, but they likely won’t send you the merchandise. Buyer beware.

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

@RedHead_Reality @bareMinerals I feel for you. I just got a store manager today at an independent location to finally confirm that they have gone out of business and been bought out by another company which clearly seems to have no intentions of making good on unfulfilled orders or refunds.

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

@bareMinerals is closed for business so don’t place online orders or you will likely lose money. Ty to the store manager in CA who finally gave me an honest answer about why customer service isn’t taking calls. #fraud

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

Chris and I got to visit the Peoria ATC today. It was great to see Antonio and John (here with us) and Tarrus and Ward, all 2022 graduates of Defy Ventures’ CEO of Your New Life (an entrepreneurial program currently active at Kewanee, Pontiac, and Logan).…https://t.co/aKunNeVrgM

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

Come teach the next class of women at Logan! Our graduates are empowered to start their own businesses after they are released from prison.

Defy Ventures is looking for a teacher/facilitator to teach our entrepreneurship program to the women at Logan Cor…https://t.co/9pV3TszbRF

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

My indigenous heritage is foundational to my identity, based on stories taught by my mother while I was young. But the reality is that my ancestors were indigenous people who assimilated as a means of survival, and their stories an…https://t.co/Qr3QXMUWrs https://t.co/nsQ9TQgPtV

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

@AlsoACarpenter Good grief.

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

Behind the scenes with Kitcheart custom cabinetry. @ Peoria, Illinois https://t.co/Md86x4vl4f

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One of Russia's most ardent feminists is running for a seat in parliament, campaigning for a strong law against domestic abuse. Alyona Popova faces an uphill battle — police routinely turn a blind eye to domestic abuse and restraining orders don’t exist. https://t.co/GRH7tC1qOf

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

To my own daughters and all the others who need to hear it: “If the recipe for creating little girls is, indeed, sugar, spice, and everything nice... The truth is, you’re a little heavy on the spice. And you know what? I’m so glad.”- https://t.co/NEsOEBEQDN via @jacksonvillem0m

[kirakyle @kirakyle545]

Waking through the nursery is always good for my soul. Even when things are just starting to grow again. Maybe that’s my favorite. #greenviewnursery #spring @ Green View Companies https://t.co/OHqOnixDa7