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Tremaine Smith joins Brandon Burley on The Redemption Project to discuss serving 31 years in prison, rebuilding his life, becoming an author and entrepreneur, and the power of redemption and second chances. On July 6, 2026, I had the opportunity to sit down with Brandon Burley for an episode of The Redemption Project podcast. The conversation was a tremendous success and provided an opportunity for me to share my journey—from being sentenced to two 40-year prison terms at the

When people see these book covers, they often see stories. What I see is a journey. A journey that began decades ago when I was a teenager facing a future that seemed impossible to overcome. A journey that carried me through prison, loss, personal growth, self-education, and ultimately redemption. And a journey that continues today through the work of True Phoenix Media. The three projects featured here—Remember the Phoenix, Buried Alive, and Breaking Chains—represent differ

The next chapter in the Phoenix Series is coming soon. Buried Alive takes readers back to where the story truly began. Before the wisdom. Before the growth. Before the transformation. Before the Phoenix. At fifteen years old, Corey stood before a judge and received two forty-year prison sentences. What followed was a journey through fear, loss, survival, and self-discovery that would ultimately shape the man readers met in Remember the Phoenix. This highly anticipated prequel

True Phoenix Media is excited to announce an upcoming podcast appearance with Brandon Burley, scheduled to be recorded on July 6, 2026. During the conversation, I will share my journey from being sentenced to prison as a teenager to serving thirty-one years incarcerated before rebuilding my life as an entrepreneur, author, and founder of True Phoenix Media. The discussion will explore the experiences that inspired Remember the Phoenix, the upcoming release of Buried Alive, an

Some moments in life come full circle. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the Palm Beach Youth Academy, a facility for juvenile offenders. And while its not the specific institution where my journey through the criminal justice system began more than three decades ago, it was a sobering reminder of when I took the wrong fork in the road. This time, however, I wasn't arriving as a teenager facing an uncertain future. I was invited back as a speaker to share my story with

For a limited time, readers can purchase Remember the Phoenix directly from True Phoenix Media for just $10 plus shipping and applicable sales tax. Remember the Phoenix is a powerful story of perseverance, redemption, and transformation inspired by lived experiences. The novel follows Corey as he navigates adversity, identity, betrayal, growth, and the lifelong pursuit of purpose. As the first installment in the Phoenix Series, the book lays the foundation for future novels,

Welcome to the official News & Updates page for True Phoenix Media. This page serves as the central hub for the latest announcements, book releases, podcast appearances, media coverage, film project developments, and behind-the-scenes updates from author and publisher Tremaine Jevon. True Phoenix Media was founded with a simple mission: to tell authentic stories of perseverance, redemption, and transformation. Through books, film projects, and multimedia storytelling, our goa