mEET THE founder:

Paige Fickes is the passionate founder of Beyond Bars Foundation, a dedicated advocate for families impacted by incarceration, and the co-host of the Love Within Walls: A Prison Wife Podcast. As a prison partner, mother, and reform advocate, Paige understands firsthand the struggles and stigma that come with loving someone incarcerated.

Determined to create change, Paige has spent years amplifying the voices of incarcerated individuals and their families on social media on sites like twitter and instagram, to using her podcast platform to challenge stereotypes and push for meaningful reform. On her advocacy journey, she discovered how little support fellow incarcerated families truly had. All of these things motivated her to become part of the change and create Beyond Bars Foundation. Through her nonprofit, she aims to provides support, education, and resources to help families navigate the complexities of the prison system. She hopes to help end the stigma that comes along with incarceration.