Designed Conviction a Social Enterprise

Letter from the Editor

Hello and welcome friends and family. Thank you for joining us in another edition of Designed Conviction the Magazine. This is a milestone for our 12th quarterly issue, making it three years and running. Thank you so much for all our loyal readers and subscribers. If...

The Things We Say

by Richard Thomas Watkins I sit daily In my little part of this world and listen to those around me who talk… and talk… and talk. . . and never say anything of substance. They share “war stories” with others of who they once were; they have no concept of what it means...

Underdog to Alpha, The Whitney Peyton Story

From humble beginnings in Pennsylvania to sharing the stage with Three 6 Mafia, Whitney Peytons is in a league of her own. She found her voice at a young age and has been using it ever since. Born and bred on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Whitney cares...

An impressive gesture by Matthew Leon, Washington

I have a pretty good reputation in prison. I treat people with respect, I’m not a snitch, and I’ve been around for a few decades. I’m someone people know they can go to when shit starts to get crazy around here. As a result, I get a pass on some things. Specifically,...