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by Madhura Wednesday, December 23, 2020 From being manipulated to smuggle drugs to turning her life around by starting her own business, Emily O’Brien’s story will spark inspiration in just about anyone that comes across it. While still in incarceration, the idea for a business that combines “prison and purpose” struck her. And that’s how Comeback Snacks was born. Emily’s Comeback Snacks expands far beyond just gourmet popcorn, it is more so about second chances and equal o...

by Madhura Wednesday, December 23, 2020 From being manipulated to smuggle drugs to turning her life around by starting her own business, Emily O’Brien’s story will spark inspiration in just about anyone that comes across it. While still in incarceration, the idea for a business that combines “prison and purpose” struck her. And that’s how Comeback Snacks was born. Emily’s Comeback Snacks expands far beyond just gourmet popcorn, it is more so about second chances and equal o...

TORONTO -- Emily O’Brien is making the “comeback” she always dreamed about.  “I use my creativity for good to make an impact and it’s the most empowering way I’ve ever lived,” she told CTV News Toronto.  The Hamilton woman is founder and CEO of “Comeback Snacks” flavoured popcorn. The popcorn is served up and sold by former inmates, just like herself.  “’Comeback Snacks’ was started inside federal prison,” O’Brien explained. “I wanted to create something to...