From Prison to Purpose: How Sean Rayland Built Red Rebel Armour

Host Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Sean Rayland Boubar, the founder of Red Rebel Armour, an Indigenous-owned streetwear brand and social justice business. Sean shares his transformative journey from being a gang member to becoming an entrepreneur focused on social impact. He discusses the importance of mentorship, cultural identity, and the challenges he faced while building his business. He highlights the the mission of Red Rebel Armour to create employment opportunities and reduce recidivism, while also addressing systemic barriers that affect Indigenous individuals. Sean envisions a hopeful future for Indigenous communities, where traditional values are integrated into modern life, fostering a sense of belonging and support. More about Sean Rayland: Sean Rayland (he/him) is the owner of Red Rebel Armour, an Indigenous-led streetwear brand with a social mission. It aims to reduce recidivism by offering paid on-the-job training to those reentering the community from the criminal justice system. This initiative has significantly aided formerly incarcerated individuals in rebuilding their lives, fostering healing and empowerment. Red Rebel Armour integrates Anishinaabe culture into contemporary streetwear, forming a unique and impactful style that celebrates Indigenous identity and pride. The brand not only focuses on fashion but also on social impact, helping community members overcoming barriers to employment post-incarceration. It appeals to those who value Indigenous culture, authenticity, social responsibility, and artistic expression.Offering a diverse clothing line that fuses Anishinaabe motifs with streetwear designs, Red Rebel Armour collaborates with Indigenous artists, designers, and activists. These collaborations result in limited-edition collections that elevate Indigenous voices and generate economic opportunities within Indigenous communities. Thanks for checking out this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast! If you enjoyed the conversation, please leave a comment and thumbs-up on YouTube, or leave a five star review on your favourite podcast app! Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about Matriarch Movement at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is produced by Women in Media Network ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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From Prison to Purpose: How Sean Rayland Built Red Rebel Armour is an episode from Matriarch Movement by Shayla Oulette Stonechild.

This episode is 39:31 long.

This episode was published on Mar 30, 2026.

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