Camp Confidential - Beyond The Bars
Hosted by Katrina H McLarin, with co-host and author V. Cheryl Womack: Camp Confidential dives deep into Cheryl’s powerful, firsthand account of surviving a women’s federal prison camp.
Based on her eye-opening book How to Go to Camp, this season is a raw, real, and necessary guide for any woman facing incarceration — and for anyone who wants to understand what really goes on behind the gates.
From intake to release, Cheryl shares the truth no one talks about — the rules, the culture, the mental prep, and the unexpected lessons inside. Whether you’re seeking guidance, insight, or just a deeper look into the federal prison system, you’re in the right place.
Camp Confidential - Beyond The Bars
Whatever Can Go Wrong Will Go Wrong
In this episode, hosts Katrina McLarin and Cheryl Womack reflect on Cheryl’s journey — from serving her prison sentence to now facing time in a halfway house. Cheryl shares the unexpected ramifications of her plea deal, including travel restrictions, business hurdles, and the stigma she continues to face from society.
Together, they explore her ongoing legal battles with the IRS, the impact on her family dynamics, and the emotional toll of reintegration after incarceration. Throughout the discussion, Cheryl emphasizes her fight for redemption and her hope for a pardon, while Katrina provides thoughtful perspective and guidance.