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New Audiobook Playlist “Hope On The Outside” Helps Returning Citizens Re-enter With Confidence, Skills & A Plan
Free on YouTube—Bart Smith’s step-by-step guide turns preparation on the inside into success on the outside
Las Vegas, NV — September 12, 2025 — Author and creator Bart Smith has released the free, full audiobook playlist of Hope On The Outside—a practical, compassionate roadmap to reduce recidivism and help people transition from incarceration to community life with dignity, skills, and momentum. Stream the complete audiobook on Smith’s YouTube channel at BartSmith.com/youtube.
Hope On The Outside distills 100+ actionable tips across 90+ bite-size topics—from mindset shifts to job-readiness and money fundamentals—so listeners can prepare on the inside and execute on the outside. Smith designed the program to lower the risk of returning to custody by replacing uncertainty with structure, support, and daily, doable steps—benefiting not only those returning home, but also their families and communities.
What’s Inside The Audiobook
The playlist mirrors the book’s fast, straight-talking format with short tracks you can listen to anywhere. Representative track titles include:
• Message From The Author
• #1: Forgive Yourself
• #2: Make This Vow Now
• Write This Particular Letter
• Get Spiritual/Religious!
• Start Taking Classes!
• Work Out, Exercise & Get In Shape!
• Self-Esteem & Confidence
• Can’t Find A Job? Start A Business!
• Money & How You Make It!
… and many more focused segments through “Hope For The Future.”
Why It Matters
• Real-world readiness: Covers employment, skills, tech basics, finances, family, mental health, and community connections.
• Learn by listening: The entire audiobook is free to stream on YouTube—ideal for listening while commuting, working out, or winding down. Subscribe free at BartSmith.com/youtube.
• For loved ones & mentors: Families, volunteers, nonprofits, and faith groups can use chapters as weekly discussion and action prompts.
Availability
• Listen free (YouTube): BartSmith.com/youtube (subscribe free).
• Book page & chapter list: BartSmith.com/hope-on-the-outside-by-bart-smith (paperback, Kindle, and audio excerpts).
Call To Action
Listen to Hope On The Outside today, share the playlist with someone preparing for release, and help them build a concrete plan for day one—and every day after. Subscribe free at BartSmith.com/youtube and visit the book page for print/Kindle options and supplemental materials.
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Hope On The Outside is a practical, step-by-step guide for returning citizens and their support networks. With concise, real-life guidance across mindset, skills, work, money, relationships, health, and community, it turns preparation into progress and fear into forward motion. Listen free on YouTube and learn more at BartSmith.com/hope-on-the-outside-by-bart-smith.
About The Author
Bart Smith is a Las Vegas–based author, YouTuber, speaker, and creator of 30+ books spanning personal growth, business, relationships, confidence, motivation, and more. In addition to writing and audio narration, he produces free training and resources through his website and YouTube channel @BartSmithWorld.
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Interviews & Appearances
Bart is available for interviews in flexible and convenient formats:
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Request An Interview
To request an interview with Mr. Smith, please contact his office. Thank you for considering Bart Smith for your media coverage. He'd love to be a part of your story.
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