From street corners to boardrooms, from prison time to prime time — Crime Pays is the raw, unfiltered podcast that proves every loss can flip into a win.
Hosted by Ash Cash Exantus — bestselling author, publisher, and financial motivator — and Jason “J White” White — government contracting expert, reentry entrepreneur, and founder of FedCode — the show dives deep into the journeys of hustlers, dreamers, and game changers who turned mistakes into millions and setbacks into comebacks.
Every episode delivers powerful, no-fluff conversations with guests who expose the realities of the streets, the traps of the system, and the mindset shifts needed to break cycles and build wealth. This isn’t just about survival — it’s about elevation, whether through business, investing, or rewriting your life story.
If you’ve ever wondered how people go from indictments to investments, handcuffs to high-rises, or “crime” to creating generational freedom — this is your blueprint.
📌 Audio episodes drop every Wednesday at 8 AM EST
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Because at the end of the day… Crime Pays.
CP #026: He Prepared for Prison Before He Ever Got Arrested… Now He Owns a Cannabis Empire | Crime Pays
Most people fear prison. Westside Ken prepared for it.
Before serving 11 years in federal prison, Westside Ken made a decision that would change everything—he mentally prepared himself for the worst.
That mindset didn't just help him survive incarceration. It helped him come home, rebuild his life, and become a leader in one of North America's largest cannabis companies.
In this powerful episode of Crime Pays, Ash Cash and Jason White sit down with Westside Ken to unpack the choices that led him to prison, the discipline that carried him through 11 years behind bars, and the mindset that transformed his pain into purpose.
Westside shares why he never sees himself as a victim, how he trained his mind before entering prison, why celebrating too early can cost you everything, and why true wealth has nothing to do with designer labels—it has everything to do with peace, health, freedom, and legacy.
If you've ever wondered whether your past can become your greatest advantage, this conversation proves it can.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:51 Meet Westside Ken
04:33 Growing Up on Atlanta's West Side
08:41 Basketball, Hustling & Early Decisions
12:06 The Choice That Changed His Life Forever
15:48 Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison
19:12 How He Prepared Himself for Prison
23:09 The Mental Discipline That Saved Him
27:02 Losing Loved Ones While Locked Up
31:18 Why He Refuses to Have a Victim Mentality
35:04 Coming Home With a Different Purpose
39:01 "Stop Getting Excited... The Game Isn't Over"
42:56 Luxury Isn't Money—It's Freedom
46:39 Your Greatest Investment Is Your Health
50:43 Building One of America's Largest Cannabis Companies
54:36 Creating Opportunities for Returning Citizens
58:11 Legacy, Leadership & Final Gems
17 Jun 2026
CP #025: She Survived Abuse, Prison & a Near-Death Life… Now She’s Running for State Senate | Crime Pays
What happens when a little girl grows up surviving abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, heartbreak, and federal prison... and refuses to stay a victim?
In this powerful episode of Crime Pays, Ash Cash and Jay White sit down with Inga Nicole Goodwin—entrepreneur, author, real estate investor, domestic violence advocate, and future Virginia State Senate candidate.
Inga shares the raw truth about growing up in an abusive household, becoming a teen mother, surviving years of domestic violence, navigating federal prison, and rebuilding her life from the ground up. What should have destroyed her became the fuel that transformed her into a business powerhouse helping entrepreneurs secure funding, build wealth, and create financial freedom.
This isn't just a prison story. It's a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and refusing to let your past define your future.
If you've ever felt like life knocked you down too many times to get back up, this episode is for you.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Inga Nicole Goodwin will be guest speaking at Jay White's Federal Contracts Workshop in Portsmouth, VA on June 18, 2026 at Kashmir Karaoke from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
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In This Episode:
✔️ Growing up in a violent household
✔️ Becoming a teen mother at 15
✔️ The trauma that shaped her relationships
✔️ Surviving years of domestic violence
✔️ The federal case that changed everything
✔️ Life inside federal prison
✔️ Turning prison into a business education
✔️ Building multiple businesses after release
✔️ Helping survivors create financial independence
✔️ Why she's running for Virginia State Senate
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: Meet Inga Nicole Goodwin
03:02 – Growing Up in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania
06:50 – Daily Abuse Inside the Household
11:38 – Pregnant at 15 & Forced to Grow Up Fast
18:10 – Becoming a Teen Mom & Leaving Home
24:45 – Chasing Success to Get Her Son Back
31:08 – The Trauma Nobody Knew About
37:15 – Her First Abusive Relationship
45:52 – How Domestic Violence Changes Your Mindset
54:20 – The Moment She Realized She Needed To Leave
1:03:41 – Starting Over & Rebuilding Her Confidence
1:11:32 – Becoming a Millionaire Before 30
1:19:06 – Why Every Relationship Ended The Same Way
1:27:50 – The Financial Decision That Led To Federal Prison
1:36:18 – When The Feds Started Watching
1:45:22 – Facing Federal Charges
1:53:48 – Prison As A Forced Sabbatical
2:01:34 – Learning Business Behind Bars
2:08:50 – Coming Home & Rebuilding From Scratch
2:15:42 – Creating Multiple Businesses After Prison
2:22:15 – Helping Domestic Violence Survivors Build Wealth
2:29:10 – Why Financial Independence Is Protection
2:35:55 – Running For Virginia State Senate
2:42:28 – Final Gems & Closing Thoughts
3 Jun 2026
CP #024 The NFL Couldn't Save Me From The Federal Penitentiary | Crime Pays
What happens when the dream you've chased your entire life comes true… and then disappears?
In this powerful episode of Crime Pays, former NFL and CFL defensive back Cord Parks shares his incredible journey from making it to professional football to facing a federal indictment, prison time, and ultimately rebuilding his life with a renewed sense of purpose.
Cord opens up about the sacrifices his family made to help him reach the NFL, the identity crisis many athletes face after the game ends, the lure of fast money, and the decisions that led him down a path he never imagined. He also shares what prison taught him, how therapy transformed his mindset, and why finding purpose beyond your profession is critical for long-term success.
This conversation is a masterclass on accountability, resilience, faith, and redemption.
Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, formerly incarcerated, or simply navigating a major life transition, Cord's story proves that your worst mistake doesn't have to define your future.
🎙️ In this episode:
The reality of making it to the NFL
Life after football and identity loss
How fast money led to federal charges
What prison was really like
Therapy, faith, and personal growth
Rebuilding life after incarceration
Helping athletes and returning citizens transition successfully
Why you must keep the main thing the main thing
Follow Crime Pays for more conversations about redemption, second chances, and thriving beyond adversity.
CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome to Crime Pays
02:15 Growing Up in Atlanta & Family Structure
08:30 The Foundation That Built an NFL Player
13:05 Leaving Home for College in Boston
20:40 The NFL Dream Becomes Reality
28:45 Making the Rams & Learning the Business of Football
37:10 Bouncing Around the NFL & CFL
46:30 Going Broke After Professional Football
53:55 "Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing"
59:20 Becoming a CFL All-Star
1:03:40 Life After Football & Searching for Purpose
1:08:10 The Strip Club Conversation That Changed Everything
1:16:30 Selling Guns & Ignoring the Warning Signs
1:24:20 The FBI Shows Up
1:31:50 Federal Indictment & Telling His Mother
1:39:40 Therapy, Faith & Mental Preparation
1:46:15 Entering Federal Prison
1:53:20 Life Behind the Wall
2:00:10 The SHU (Hole) Experience
2:07:40 Returning Home & Rebuilding Life
2:13:30 The Hidden Identity Crisis Athletes Face
2:20:15 Connected Opportunities & Helping Others
2:26:40 Why Every Athlete Needs a Coach After Sports
2:32:10 Final Lessons on Redemption & Purpose
2:35:15 Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
2:36:30 Closing Thoughts
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