Carlos Rebollo is a Bridgeport, Connecticut-based entrepreneur and the founder of Freedom Braids, a business he created while incarcerated and turned into an LLC after being released from prison.
Carlos’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and empowerment.
Having spent 24 years incarcerated, he made a promise to himself that upon his release, he would dedicate his life to spreading love, hope, and kindness through his work. Braiding hair became his tool for both creative expression and community engagement, allowing him to connect with others while sharing his personal journey of rehabilitation and reinvention.
Carlos’s commitment to helping others look good, feel good, and do good is evident in every braid he weaves. He uses his platform not just to run a business, but to inspire change, providing mentorship and support to those facing similar struggles. His message of redemption and empowerment has reached far beyond his local community—Carlos has shared his story in various podcasts and was featured in the HBO documentary Nature of the Crime, where he highlights the challenges and triumphs of life after incarceration.
With Freedom Braids, Carlos continues to be a beacon of hope, showing others that transformation is possible, no matter one’s past. Through his craft, he’s helping to build a stronger, more empowered community.
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