Podcasts about anti recidivism coalition

How can the intersection of franchise growth, impact and love create a powerful force for good?Today's guest, Paul Blavin, is sharing his journey from a conventional money-minded career into a mission-driven path focused on love, service and his venture into the franchising space. Paul shares his realization that business success is not just about money but about the character and passion of the people at the helm. Because at the end of the day it's the grit, heart and a servant mindset who truly wins the day.Paul also shares about his work with the Blavin Scholars where he helps change the lives of youth who've aged out of the foster care system, and then dives into Beloved Brands where his goal is to break down barriers to franchising and have business leaders who are not defined by their bank account but by their quest to make a difference.Paul Blavin is a serial social venture entrepreneur. Most recently, he is the co-founder and Vice Chairman of Mercy BioAnalytics. He began his career in 1986 as an investment banker with Citibank and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. He then served as the President of First Mercury Financial Corporation, a publicly traded insurance company. He also co-founded and managed a private investment partnership – PWB Value Partners, L.P. – which began in 1995 with three investors and $3.2 million under management. Over 14 years, the business grew to more than 80 investors and approximately $2.0 billion, consistently outperforming the S&P 500 Index, net of all fees and expenses.Paul's primary philanthropic focus is youth life transformation for those who need it the most and are least able to help themselves. Paul and Amy, his wife of 32+ years, have immersed themselves in the following programs: Blavin Scholars; Transformational Prison Project; Freehab; Thrive Scholars; Anti-Recidivism Coalition; and Mully Children's Family.So, if you are ready to discover how Paul is changing lives one franchise at a time, fostering a legacy of love, support and service and answering the question of what happens when love becomes the cornerstone of driving impact and success then this episode is for you!Connect with PaulText at - (480 - 540 - 5566)Episode Highlights:Paul Blavin's experience and philosophyPaul's belief that character, dedication and service are key traits for successful entrepreneursPaul's personal turning point 16 years agoThe inception of Blavin Scholars to support youth from foster carePaul's entry into franchisingThe Beloved Brands conceptOverview of the Beloved Brands portfolio of brandsLong term goals for Beloved BrandsThe importance of character and perseverance for franchisees over financial prerequisitesThe impact of incorporating community service into business models.Connect with Tracy Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/ JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale JBF Franchise System - https://jbfsalefranchise.com/ Email: podcast@jbfsale.com Connect with Shannon Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwilburn/ JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale

(Airdate 2/12/25) Sam Lewis is the Executive Director of the Anti Recidivism Coalition (ARC). Previously, Sam served as the Director of Inside Programs. A former life prisoner himself, Sam understands the various obstacles, challenges, and difficulties the prison and reentry populations face. On this podcast we look at rehabilitation, alternatives to incarceration, how to stay out of prison's revolving door and what's working. To contact ARC call (213) 955-5885.https://antirecidivism.org/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/

We're back to discuss this year's Oscar nominations and the unforgivable Challengers/Babygirl erasure. We also get into the upcoming Practical Magic and Romy and Michelle sequels, Glenn Martens' appointment at Margiela, Alessandro Michele's couture debut, Lauren's fear that Severance will go the way of Westworld, the fabulous (but bleak) The Brutalist, and so much more! Have a love and/or sex question you need our thoughts on? Call our hotline at 323-486-6773 to potentially be featured on our upcoming Valentine's Day Loveline episode! Note: Those who live outside the U.S. can email us a voice memo at hello@everyoutfitinc.com  Thank you to all the fuckettes who bought our merch! We are donating the funds you helped us raise to the Anti-Recidivism Coalition's firefighter fund which supports the incarcerated firefighters who are saving our city and Pasadena Humane, an animal shelter that has taken in over 700 animals from the Eaton Fire.

How many offspring can cockroaches produce? Why should you keep sending postcards? Why were weird hats having a moment in 1991? Believe it or not, these are all questions that get explored in our January 1991 POP CULTURE episode -- but we do cover more expected topics -- shocking omissions from Karen's reviews of Mermaids and Listen Without Prejudice; not-so-shocking half-assery from Neill in his INXS album review; a One To Watch who wasn't; and much more. Put on YOUR dumbest hat and listen in! QUICK LINKS

The fire danger in Southern California is far from over. As crews continue their battle, incarcerated firefighters part of a long-running state program are on the frontline. Supporters say the program offers a pathway out of prison, but critics say the work and pay are exploitative. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Sam Lewis of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Happy Martin Luther King Jr day! Today we discuss "Mary Bowser", whose ACTUAL name was Mary Jane Richards, an extraordinary woman whose life exemplified courage and ingenuity during the American Civil War. Born into slavery in Virginia, she was freed by her owner, a Quaker, and later worked as a spy for the Union. After gaining her freedom, she worked in the Confederate White House in Richmond, Virginia, as a servant, which gave her unprecedented access to sensitive Confederate military and political information. Her role as a spy is one of the most fascinating aspects of her life and the lack of information on her is astounding. We wanted to do her justice with this story, and have a large discussion about white people erasing black people from the history of this country. Slavery still exists in this country. If you are interested in learning more about the incarnated men who are fighting the LA fires, and how to help, go here to support the Anti-Recidivism Coalition. Created by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald For more on this podcast and where to find us, go here To subscribe to our premium channel for THREE MORE bonus episodes a month, go here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California relies on incarcerated firefighters to fight fires like the ones that have engulfed Southern California this month. But once these men and women are released from prison, they can have a hard time finding jobs on civilian firefighting crews. Back in 2020, Nigel and Earlonne spent time at a Ventura fire camp designed to help bridge that gap. In light of the recent fires, we're sharing this episode again. Thanks to Bay Salmeron, Andrew Morales, Levi Rosier, Barrett Brown, and Eric Kesselmark for sharing their stories. Thanks also to Michelle Garcia, Jeremy Brandt, and Michael Salas at the Ventura Training Center.You can donate to Anti-Recidivism Coalition's fund for incarcerated firefighters here, and listen to the Fire Escape podcast here.  This episode was scored with music by Antwan Williams and David Jassy. Big thanks to Acting Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women, and Warden De La Cruz and Lt. Williams at the Central California Women's Facility for their support of the show.Support our team and get even more Ear Hustle by subscribing to Ear Hustle Plus today. Sign up at earhustlesq.com/plus or directly in Apple Podcasts. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

We're back to discuss the harrowing fires that ravaged our beloved city, the poor woman who owns Carrie Bradshaw's brownstone, and Kristin Davis' new podcast Are You a Charlotte?. We also answer a bunch of hotline calls on topics ranging from Sex and the City's 9/11 erasure to THAT Katy Perry / JonBenet Ramsay conspiracy theory. Want to be featured in a future hotline episode? Call 323-486-6773! Also, if you buy anything from our store this week, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to fire relief. The funds raised will be split between the Anti-Recidivism Coalition's firefighter fund which supports the incarcerated firefighters who are saving our city and Pasedena Humane, an animal shelter that has taken in over 700 animals from the Eaton Fire.

This week, news that incarcerated firefighters were VOLUNTARILY helping the Los Angeles Fire Department... Broke. The. Internet. In honor of those heroes, Julie & Brandy interview Sam Lewis from The Anti-Recidivism Coalition. JOIN JULIE & BRANDY'S PATREON! (No Politics. No Ads!) FREE PATREON EPISODES TO TRY:** Wrong Side of GoFundMe: Feb 2024** Blind Item Fr iday: April 2024** Windows Up, Sing Time: Sep 2020** Trunkkies: Fe b 2019 CHECK OUT OUR T SHIRTS! FOLLOW JULIE ON INSTAGRAMFOLLOW BRANDY ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW/DONATE TO THE ANTI-RECIDIVISM COALITION & SAM LEWISARC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/antirecidivismcoalition/SAM LEWIS: https://www.instagram.com/swlewis01/ARC: https://antirecidivism.org DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS:** NUTRAFOL: Save $10 off your first month subscription + free shipping. Go to www.Nutrafol.com and enter promo code DGP at checkout. ** THE MATZO PROJECT: Save 15% off of your entire purchase...

A man wrongfully incarcerated for over two decades due to a coerced confession, Jerome Dixon shares his harrowing story of enduring 25 hours of police interrogation without legal representation, resulting in a life-altering prison sentence at just 17. Despite his wrongful conviction, Jerome's journey of self-discovery, resilience, and advocacy shines through as he recounts how he survived 21 years behind bars and now champions juvenile justice reform. This conversation dives into the flaws of the criminal justice system, the power of personal transformation, and the urgent need for legislative change. Jerome Dixon is a justice reform advocate and vice-chairman of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition. Wrongfully imprisoned for 21 years, Jerome now dedicates his life to ensuring juveniles' rights in police interrogations. Thank you to our sponsors! Airbnb: http://airbnb.com/host Waking Up app (1st month FREE!): https://wakingup.com/soulboom Fetzer Institute: https://fetzer.org/ MERCH OUT NOW! https://soulboomstore.myshopify.com/ Sign up for our newsletter! https://soulboom.substack.com SUBSCRIBE to Soul Boom!! https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom Watch our Clips: https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS Watch WISDOM DUMP: https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP Follow us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/soulboom TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@soulboom Sponsor Soul Boom: partnerships@voicingchange.media Work with Soul Boom: business@soulboom.com Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: hello@soulboom.com Produced by: Kartik Chainani Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Production Supervisor: Mike O'Brien Voicing Change Media Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat

This week we got the chance to sit down with Nick Tirado! As one of the creative minds behind the Anti Recidivism Coalition's social media page, Nick has traveled a long, hard road to get where he is today. From living in an abusive household, to experiencing childhood homelessness, parental addiction and being forced to provide for his younger brothers in dangerous neighborhoods as a teen, Nick bravely and graciously opened up about his traumas as well as the harmful behaviors he has displayed throughout his life. After overcoming addiction and 11+ years of incarceration, Nick shared with us about the progress he has made in healing and accountability. He explained how reading, writing, and now videography have been necessary outlets through which he finds healing and purpose. Nick has big life goals as a creative that we can't wait to see him accomplish. Thank you so much Nick!

Her team at NBC Universal Filmed Entertainment refers to her as an “inspiration for change”. She herself has faced prejudices throughout her life, but as a HR Professional in the entertainment industry for over 25 years, and now SVP of Human Resources, Globally, Hoai Scott, has played a key role in educating leaders in diversity and inclusion, leading with purpose and creating a culture of inclusion and belonging in the workplace. Beginning in 2018, NBCU began a partnership with the Anti-Recidivism Coalition in Los Angeles to open a door to those who were justice involved but pledged to be crime free, gang free, drug free, enrolled in a school and volunteering in their community. The fair chance hiring opportunities that Hoai and her team offer is a life changing career pathway, and one that celebrates and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is at the very heart of the NBCU culture.

What are the best ideas and models for finding good jobs for the formerly incarcerated? How can we improve the low pay and challenging working conditions in those industries that are most likely to employ people who have been in the system? And what policies and economic changes would open more possible career paths and economic opportunities for this population? Amity Foundation president and CEO Doug Bond, Root & Rebound executive director Carmen Garcia, and Anti-Recidivism Coalition executive director Sam Lewis visit Zócalo to discuss how to build better career pathways for formerly incarcerated people. This is the fourth program in Zócalo's series “What Is a Good Job Now?” supported by the James Irvine Foundation, and was presented on January 24, 2024. Visit https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/ to read our articles and learn about upcoming events. Follow Zócalo on X: https://twitter.com/thepublicsquare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepublicsquare/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zocalopublicsquare LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/z-calo-public-square

Brad Slater, Senior Talent Partner at William Morris Endeavor, wears the badge of most untraditional agent in Hollywood with pride.He has represented some of the most prominent names in entertainment, professional sports, and business, including The Rock, Lebron James and Megan Markle. He continues to push the boundaries and reinvent his role in a traditional industry - again and again. In this episode, Brad unveils his tips for maintaining success in the world of sales, along with the advice that Lady Gaga gave him early in his career, which completely shifted his perspective. Brad shares how he effectively nurtures his mental well-being and manages a balanced work-life dynamic, even in the face of escalating stakes and unprecedented success. During the conversation, Brad reveals the personal strategies he has used to reinvent his relationship with time and regain control over his life. Brad and Amy Jo also discuss the power of deal flow and angel investing, the disparities in treatment between men and women, and what led Brad to become the Chairman of the Board at the Anti-Recidivism Coalition. You can find the link to the ARC website below. Brad is a true Renegade who resides at the intersection of passion, purpose and skill. His untraditional approach, fueled by an unwavering passion and an unmatched hustle, sets him apart as a trailblazer in a league of his own. Check out ARC here. For more info and to join Renegade, head to https://www.renegade.global   Follow Renegade Global on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renegade_global/   Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://www.renegade.global/newsletter   Follow Amy Jo:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyjomartin/   Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/amyjomartin/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyJoMartin/   Why Not Now? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whynotnow/ Buy Amy Jo's Book: https://amyjomartin.com/book

Jayne Amelia speaks with Charity Chandler-Cole. Charity is an author, scholar and activist and "... the CEO of CASA of Los Angeles, Court Appointed Special Advocates for youth impacted by the Foster Care and Juvenile Justice Systems. Born and raised in Los Angeles and having harshly endured its child welfare and juvenile justice systems, she has spent over a decade helping to influence and impact social structures, policies and systems that have negatively and disproportionately impacted and oppressed foster youth and vulnerable communities. Charity works passionately to address the issues and challenges plaguing our communities, women and youth and uses her powerful story of redemption and triumph to inspire people under the mantra, 'If Charity can do it, then so can I.' Charity believes strongly in changing the narrative and outcomes surrounding system impacted individuals and uses her many platforms to engage, educate, develop and empower people from all walks of life to be change agents, visionaries, and successful agents of society, regardless of their upbringing or past.In addition to leading CASA of Los Angeles, Charity serves in several highly impactful positions, including her role as Commissioner with LA County Children & Families, where she is co-chair of its Racial Justice Committee; African American Advisory Board to District Attorney, George Gascon; and is currently pursuing her Doctorate's Degree in Educational Leadership for Social Justice at her Alma mater, Loyola Marymount University. Charity is one of the original founding board members for the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, a non-profit that works to end mass incarceration in California, where she served the board for eight years, four of which as board chair. Charity was also one of the first people with lived experience to serve California's Board of State and Community Corrections', Juvenile Justice Standing Committee. Charity is a wife and mother to four beautiful children and was, until recently, a relative caregiver and legal guardian to her nephew for 12 years."CharityChandlerCole.comand her new book Stranger Danger 2023IG@charity_chandlercoleCASAla.orgSee bonusbabies.org to know more about what we are doing and please donate to support us by making a 100% tax-deductible contribution. Yeah!IG@bonusbabiespodcastTW@BonusBabiesPodFB@BonusBabiesPodcast

Host Mark Brand has a conversation with entrepreneur, social innovator, and activist, James Anderson. *DISCLAIMER* This episode will touch on suicide; please find some resources below if you are struggling. After overcoming a childhood riddled with great challenges, James' story is one filled with hope and redemption. James graduated from UCLA with double honors while simultaneously helping to create one of the world's leading criminal justice reform organizations—The Anti-Recidivism Coalition. In this episode, he will also talk about his work with Next Chapter. Previously at Guayakí Yerba Mate, James spent his time on their senior leadership team focused on the development and execution of the corporation's social impact commitment to hire system-affected individuals, creating a world-class company culture, and ultimately using business as a force for good. His knowledge, achievements, and innovative solutions to contemporary issues has led to invitations to meet with high ranking political officials including President Barack Obama. One of his key messages is that we all carry an innate ability to create unparalleled change in the lives of others. Recommended Suicide Resources:In Canada: https://talksuicide.ca/In the United States: https://988lifeline.org/ 

Meet Lyle Wildes, the real life Breaking Bad / Walter White, a philosophy professor that acquired a brain injury crashing his truck into a bridge, losing all empathy, becoming a drug dealer making synthetic cocaine, being arrested and spending twenty years in jail, enabling him to discover the key to reducing recidivism;85% of inmates have 3 or more ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) factors, compared with 7% of the general population that have 3 or less.  And we can fix it before kids get to jail.Join us in this deep-dive into humanity, the brain and the link between Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs), as well as:- changing the culture of prisons- the 500 year old, failed model of incarceration- why it's an antiquated way of treating people who attack the power structure- domestic violence, neuroplasticity, Positive Attitude classes and ending cycles of trauma- the rolling door of the US prison population, with 25% being released each year and 25% being arrested (700,000 people) - how this creates the legal vehicle for slaveryI greatly appreciate those in our criminal justice systems who give so much to the safety and cohesion of our society, this conversation asks 'could we do it better?'Thanks to the ACLU, Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Amnesty International USA, Center for Court Innovation, Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc., Color Of Change, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, FWD.us, Right On Crime, The Marshall Project, Southern Center for Human Rights, Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ), The Gault Center, InsideOUT Writers, Californians for Safety and Justice, Coalition for Public Safety, Critical Resistance, Dream.Org, Prison Fellowship International, Prison Policy Initiative, Right On Crime, The Sentencing Project, Survived and Punished, Vera Institute of Justice.If you found this valuable, you are welcome to support the show on PatreonSupport the show

Brad Slater is one of the top talent agents in the world and a Senior Talent Partner at William Morris Endeavor. He represents some of the biggest names in Hollywood, Professional Sports and Business. Amy Jo and Brad have been friends for over a decade and she has learned so much from him, both personally and professionally, during that time.   This conversation was recorded live at the 2022 Renegade Summit.   Brad starts by discussing his Why Not Now? moment - in which he took the most untraditional route to becoming an agent. Additionally, you'll hear some of of Brad's tips and tricks to remain successful when it comes to selling. Spoiler alert…Brad truly believes in what he is doing.   Even as Brad has risen to the top, and the stakes have gotten higher, he has managed to keep a grip on his mental health and work life balance. You'll learn his secrets and what he has found to be most helpful.   Brad and Amy Jo also touch on the power of deal flow and angel investing, the difference in treatment between men and women and a very personal story that led Brad to become the chairman of the board at the Anti-Recidivism Coalition.   Brad is a pure Renegade who truly lives in the intersection of passion, purpose and skill. He is an example of someone who uses his influence for good.   Get Amy Jo's newsletter: https://amyjomartin.activehosted.com/f/21   Follow Amy Jo... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyjomartin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amyjomartin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyJoMartin/ Why Not Now? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whynotnow/ Buy Amy Jo's book: https://amyjomartin.com/book   Follow Renegade Global: https://www.instagram.com/renegade_global

The Murder and Redemption series is back. This time Serafin sits down to share his story.After being charged and convicted of murder at only 17 years old, Serafin was sentenced to 27 years to life in prison.Serafin ended up spending decades inside the notorious Pelican Bay State Prison, as well as over a decade in the SHU within Pelican Bay.Serafin shares his experiences within the violent walls of the notorious prison, and more importantly sheds light on his redemption story, which now continues outside of prison walls as he is actively helping others avoid the same mistakes and pain he had to endure and is currently working with the Anti Recidivism Coalition to achieve that.

Monique Bingham, MSW, is NASW's 2022 Emerging Social Work Leader. She works as a mental health therapist at the Anti Recidivism Coalition, which works to end mass incarceration in California. Ms. Bingham's own father was incarcerated when she was a child and released when she was an adult. She has produced a documentary, “Unchained Scholars,” about formerly incarcerated social workers. Read the show notes for resources.

Scott Budnick might be best known for producing The Hangover trilogy, one of the most successful R-rated comedy franchises ever. But making frat-boy comedies and spending years among ladder-climbers and clout-chasers in Hollywood left Budnick wanting. “I just felt empty inside,” he tells Art of Power's Aarti Shahani. Budnick tells Shahani about the turn of events that led him to become one of California's foremost advocates for criminal justice reform. He explains how he broke into the film industry — and then why he left it to found the non-profit Anti-Recidivism Coalition. And he describes his pivot back to creating films — including the 2019 Michael B. Jordan drama Just Mercy — through One Community, a production company with an explicitly political agenda.

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Jeff Rosenthal, the co-author of Make No Small Plans: Lessons on Thinking Big, Chasing Dreams, and Building Community. Jeff Rosenthal is a co-founder of Summit, a global company that has produced more than 250 events over the last decade, and the co-owner of Powder Mountain, the largest ski resort in the United States. He was an early investor in startups including Uber and Warby Parker, and is actively involved with Conservation International, Beyond Conflict, and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition. He is a sought-after speaker and have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Bloomberg Businessweek, TIME, and Fast Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I'm sitting on a mountaintop in Vegas. I should be super happy, with all the movie stars, shooting Hangover 3. But instead I wish I had been there for that kid.”How does someone go from producing comedy blockbusters, like The Hangover, to helping to pass landmark criminal justice reform? For Scott Budnick, it was all about taking that first step: saying ‘YES.' He started out teaching a writing class at a juvenile hall. Now Budnick is the founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, which helps people coming out of jail and prison access support. In this episode, we dig into the ways that Scott has connected with people from ALL political backgrounds and walks of life, creating allies instead of enemies, to get amazing things done. This conversation will give you insight and inspiration as you take your own next steps toward positive change.New episodes of Uncommon Ground with Van Jones release weekly, every Wednesday.What's one small step you could take to make a big change–something you could say “YES” to? Call 347-770-2785 and leave Van a voicemail. Your message will be recorded, and may be played on a future episode of Uncommon Ground!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

About This Episode: Tim Storey is an acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach, known for inspiring and motivating people of all walks of life, from entertainment executives, celebrities, and athletes to adults and children in the most deprived neighborhoods in the world. Tim has traveled to 75 countries and has spoken to millions of people. He often meets privately to counsel high-profile leaders in various industries. Along with a rigorous speaking calendar and private life-coaching sessions, Tim regularly appears on nationally syndicated radio and television shows. He is featured on the nationally syndicated “Keep the Faith Radio” each weekend, providing short inspirational moments, as well as on Steve Harvey TV and Facebook LIVE weekly. Tim has also been interviewed by Oprah on Oprahʼs Super Soul Sunday and Grant Cardoneʼs 10X Growth Con. Tim has authored multiple books, with the most recent, “The Miracle Mentality,” and “Comeback & Beyond,” a Top Seller on Amazon. Tim's humanitarian outreach includes partnerships with such organizations as the Fred Jordan Mission in Los Angelesʼ Skid Row, Music Unites in Los Angelesʼ Compton schools, and Kidʻs Haven Orphanage in Johannesburg, South Africa. He leads the Congregation Family Church in Placentia, California, which meets weekly, and provides spiritual insight and direction for people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and needs.   Find out more about Tim at: Excelente: The First-Ever Latin Leadership & Personal Development Global Summit - https://www.excelenteevent.com/ Anti Recidivism Coalition - https://antirecidivism.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timstoreyofficial/ Tim's Website - https://www.timstorey.com/ Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/949 Sponsors: LinkedIn Jobs: Post your first job for free linkedin.com/cyol MyPillow: Use the promo code: CYOL to get up to 60% off https://www.mypillow.com/ Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "In Trump Time" by Peter Navarro www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

About This Episode: Tim Storey is an acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach, known for inspiring and motivating people of all walks of life, from entertainment executives, celebrities, and athletes to adults and children in the most deprived neighborhoods in the world. Tim has traveled to 75 countries and has spoken to millions of people. He often meets privately to counsel high-profile leaders in various industries. Along with a rigorous speaking calendar and private life-coaching sessions, Tim regularly appears on nationally syndicated radio and television shows. He is featured on the nationally syndicated “Keep the Faith Radio” each weekend, providing short inspirational moments, as well as on Steve Harvey TV and Facebook LIVE weekly. Tim has also been interviewed by Oprah on Oprahʼs Super Soul Sunday and Grant Cardoneʼs 10X Growth Con. Tim has authored multiple books, with the most recent, “The Miracle Mentality,” and “Comeback & Beyond,” a Top Seller on Amazon. Tim's humanitarian outreach includes partnerships with such organizations as the Fred Jordan Mission in Los Angelesʼ Skid Row, Music Unites in Los Angelesʼ Compton schools, and Kidʻs Haven Orphanage in Johannesburg, South Africa. He leads the Congregation Family Church in Placentia, California, which meets weekly, and provides spiritual insight and direction for people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and needs.   Find out more about Tim at: Excelente: The First-Ever Latin Leadership & Personal Development Global Summit - https://www.excelenteevent.com/ Anti Recidivism Coalition - https://antirecidivism.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timstoreyofficial/ Tim's Website - https://www.timstorey.com/ Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/949 Sponsors: LinkedIn Jobs: Post your first job for free linkedin.com/cyol MyPillow: Use the promo code: CYOL to get up to 60% off https://www.mypillow.com/ Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "In Trump Time" by Peter Navarro www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

American film producer Scott Budnick (The Hangover, Just Mercy, Respect), joins the Rock ‘N Talk crew to talk about his passion for breaking the stigma that surrounds ex-convicts, and how he became an advocate for individuals in the prison system. Founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Scott also discusses how movies and TV can be used to create awareness on social issues, and help to implement positive change.  STAY CONNECTED:  Facebook | @therockntalkshow YouTube | @therockntalkshow Twitter | @TheRockNTalkSh1 Instagram | @therockntalkshow Website | http://rockntalkshow.com Find The Rock ‘N Talk Show “Beyond Backstage” LIVE every other week on Facebook Live and YouTube, at 5:30pm-6:30pm PST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronda Dixon, Esq. Has been practicing law for more than 30 years. She started as a Los Angels criminal attorney working with the district attorney and police. She founded the Dixon Justice Center which helps folks with criminal, foreclosure and immigration cases.In addition, Dixon works with social justice cases as well as cannabis law and addiction recovery. In 2009 Ronda was recognized as Woman of The Year for her work in the community. She recently founded the SoLA – South Los Angeles Justice Center to help people on a pro-Bono or sliding scale fee basis. Dixon is a City of Sacramento Cannabis Consultant, Cannabis Consultant for the City of Los Angeles and a Policy/Compliance Expert for Green Believers, a Social Equity Incubator featuring prominent and nationally recognized cannabis leaders, advocates, medical professionals, scientist, cultivators, extractors, attorneys. Henry Ortiz is a formerly incarcerated Community Healer and Social Justice Community Organizer. During his 18 years of incarceration he Co-Founded Self-Awareness & Recovery (SAR) #SAR in 2005 as a way to address untreated trauma in the prison system. In prison, Henry, wrote “Trauma Through Traumatize Perspective” (#tttptrainings), an emotional intelligence curriculum model. Ortiz has conducted facilitator trainings, and had facilitated workshops that pertained to trauma, victim impact, youth mentorship, grassroots organizing, political advocacy, social justice, criminal and gang behavior, self-esteem building, mediation skills, meditation and emotional intelligence. In addition, Ortiz is an Evidence Based and Trauma Informed Facilitator and Trainer, member at Anti-Recidivism Coalition , Co-Founder at Self-Awareness and Recovery Inc., Participatory Defense Advocate, MBK Sacramento Justice Committee at Sacramento My Brother's Keeper and Re-Entry Navigator. Websites dixonjusticecenter.com henrycommunityhealer.org

In this introduction, you'll hear from our hosts Norma and Shone about what to expect in the debut season of Free World, a podcast presented by the Anti-Recidivism Coalition.  FREE WORLD is a podcast about women reconstructing their lives after incarceration. In this series we hear stories from women and non-binary individuals about the ways prison tears at the bonds of family, the triumphs of resilient human beings, and what's it like to put a life back together in freedom.

What do historical Black figures and comics have in common? Everything, according to comic creator and advertising CCO Jimmy Smith. Kimberly and Jimmy sit down to talk about art, social justice, and opening doors others have shut. Jimmy opened his own door by writing The Truth, a comic book that tells the story of a reimagined superhero fighting against the most colossal and controversial of American enemies: bigotry. Originally published in the 1990s, Jimmy’s comic contains events that parallel those of today. For more information on the Anti-Recidivism Coalition visit, https://antirecidivism.org/. For transcriptions, please visit pineapple.fm/your-attention-please. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Lewis grew up in the 80's in South Central Los Angeles, at a time when gang culture was at an all time high around that area. Sam was convicted of first degree murder at the age of 18 and was sentenced to 15 years to life. Sam was denied parole 8 times throughout his time in prison and eventually was released in 2012. Growing up he recalls having his father around until he was 7 years old, at which time, he left him and his mom. Sam remembers his dad beating his mother and it impressed on him a belief that that was how one dealt with anger and fear. His role models growing up were all in gangs, that was the life he was living. He looked up to those who taught him how to rob, fight, and sell drugs. By the time he was a teenager, he was completely immersed in the gang lifestyle. He was shot several times, had his house shot at, and was committed to criminality. At the age of 18, he committed murder in the midst of a gang rivalry. A month after he was incarcerated his daughter was born, she never knew him outside of prison. Sam didn't decide to change right away, he had a few instances of violence inside of prison, and wasn't thinking about how much this affected him and the people around him. There was a moment after his 7th year of incarceration, his mom came to visit him and she brought his daughter. This was the first time his daughter had seen him behind the glass. She was worried about him and asked why he was there and what he did wrong? That was a big moment for Sam, realizing how much it affected his daughter and everyone else in his life. He decided to make a change for himself and the people he loved in his life. The first time he went in front of the Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) was 10 years. He knew he was putting half effort towards his freedom. They denied him the first time for 4 years. It wasn't until about 2 years into that denial, that he started joining self help rehabilitative groups and worked to facilitate actions to de escalate violent situations. He joined the “We Care” program in 2005. We Care brought young kids into Soledad and gave them a chance to tell their stories. He and other leaders in the program would explain to them how they could handle difficult life situations and taught them how not to make the same mistakes they had made. Sam found his calling here and he really enjoyed helping the youth figure out how to get out of or make the best of bad situations. Sam was denied seven more times at the parole board. He finally was released from prison on January 12th, 2012. He was a little overwhelmed at first, but finally got to spend time with his daughter, his mom, and the rest of his family.  Sam cut ties with all of the gang members he was associated with and although it was a hard decision, it was one he needed to make. He was a “ranking” member at that point and other members saw it as disrespectful and he thought they might kill him because of it. Sam started to spread the message that he was once the problem that tore the neighborhood down, but now would build his community up stronger than ever. He was speaking at an event and a long time local reverend, Chip Murray, had a conversation with Sam and told him to never stop telling his story, he found it incredibly powerful and valuable to the community. After his release, Sam quickly started volunteering at an organization called Shields for Families, that helped 16 to 25 year olds get out of difficult situations in tough neighborhoods. Sam was doing such good work with them that his volunteer role quickly turned into an unpaid internship. Eventually, he met someone from the Friends Outside program for a paid internship. Sam couldn't believe he could get paid for something that he loved to do. Eventually, through some mutual friends, Sam was introduced to a movie producer by the name of Scott Budnick. Scott asked Sam to come work with him at the Anti Recidivism Coalition (ARC). Sam quickly rose through the ranks and...

After producing The Hangover and its sequels, Scott Budnick took the incredibly rare step of leaving Hollywood to work full-time on sentencing reform and keeping young people out of jail. Through his work with the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, he was instrumental in passing sentencing reform and other key social justice measures in California. He's continuing in this work and is now pack in Hollywood with One Community, a production company making socially-minded entertainment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alyssa-milano-sorry-not-sorry/message

On this week's bonus episode of The Prison Post I share a reentry conversation with Carlos Aceves. Carlos shares his reentry story in this podcast and reveals how he has been able to excel after over two decades of incarceration. If you have a loved who would like to know how to transform their lives, be of service, and transition through their reentry journey, listen to Carlos' story and be inspired. Carlos was born on December 12, 1973 in East Los Angeles. In 1993, at the age of 19 he was arrested and sentenced to 29 years to life for murder. He served 21 years of that sentence and was one of the 2% of incarcerated people found suitable for parole at initial hearing at the Board of Prison Hearings. He was released in 2014 at the age of 40. Carlos lives in San Diego, is a graduate of The Urban Ministry Institute, became a state certified dual diagnosis counselor, owns a sober living house, runs half marathons, and is ordained minister. He works at the Anti-Recidivism Coalition as a Life Coach. When Carlos first committed his crime under the influence of methamphetamine and was in a state of psychosis. He was angry, arrogant, and prideful when he was sentenced. He was mad at the people around him, himself, and God for sending him to prison. Carlos knew he wasn't ready for freedom when he heard that his brother had been severely injured by someone who had hit him in the head with a bat. He was still incarcerated and filled with hate. Internally, he knew that if he was on the outside, he would have tried to deal with it himself. This led him coming to tearful prayers to God wherein he asked Him to take the hate from him. Carlos felt God take the hate from him and helped him get clear on his own redemption. He now had a new desire to start doing what was right for himself and the people around him. While Carlos was in prison he cried out to God and shared that he didn't want to live anymore. Carlos felt God telling him that He would redeem him and open the gates for Carlos and he would be coming back to this prison, but for different reasons. While incarcerated he started taking philosophy classes and became a licensed ordained minister. Carlos is also a philosopher at heart with a big vision on how to make the world a better place. He first got interested in philosophy by talking with a close friend who could quote famous philosophers. He pursued a degree in philosophy and continues his studies til this day. In 2009, he helped create several rehabilitative programs and helped his fellow incarcerated brothers process the issues they too needed internal work on. Today he uses those same skills and goes into prisons having transformative conversations about how they can transform their lives and prepare for freedom. Carlos and his wife Hannah are happily married and recently had a son whom he named after the great second century Roman General, Marcus Aurelius Acevez. Carlos shares his reentry story in this podcast and reveals how he has been able to excel after over two decades of incarceration. If you have a loved who would like to know how to transform their lives, be of service, and transition through their reentry journey, listen to Carlos' story and be inspired. The Prison Post is Sponsored by the CROP Organization. The mission of the CROP Organization is to restore lives and heal communities by reimagining reentry. Learn more about us at croporganization.org

Welcome the the Prison Post Policy Hour with CROP Organization's Director of Business Development Ken Oliver. In this third episode of the policy hour, Ken Oliver interviews Esteban Nuñez. Esteban was first introduced to civic engagement and activism at an early age as the son of a local activist and union organizer. Esteban served six years of confinement in California, yet used this time to think deeply, explore his past, and pursue a direction of greater purpose with his life. Having thought long and hard about the ways in which his actions had impacted others, Esteban committed his life and work to change the misconceptions and negative stigmas associated with criminality. Today Esteban Nuñez is Director of State Advocacy for the Anti-Recidivism Coalition. The purpose of this interview was to inquire of Esteban about the landscape of California's Criminal Justice Reform policies. Recapping the wins and losses of 2020 and discussing the horizon for criminal justice reform in 2021. Please listen closely to his story about his experience of incarceration, his personal transformation, and the impact he is making today.

Welcome to The Prison Post. Today our guest is Michael Mendoza who is the Director of National Advocacy at the Anti Recidivism Coalition. This dynamic conversation includes Michael's transformational story, his journey to where he is today as a formerly incarcerated leader at the forefront of criminal justice reform, and his relationship with ARC founder, Scott Budnick. Michael shares his perspectives on advocacy and various new laws on the ballot this year. Join this conversation and hear Michael's views on various ballot measures. #theprisonpost #theprisonpostpodcast #CROPOrganization #workingtogethertorestorelives #thepolicyhourwithkenoliver #criminaljusticereform #restorativejustice #AntiRecidivismCoalition

Host of FOX Business Network's The Claman Countdown, Liz Claman is joined by Hollywood Executive Producer, Founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, and Founder and CEO of One Community Scott Budnick.  After 16 years of executive producing blockbuster Hollywood films like The Hangover, Due Date, Project X, and War Dogs, Scott Budnick left his contract at Green Hat Films to embark on a new venture. In 2013, Budnick instituted The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC), a non-profit committed to "[empowering] formerly and currently incarcerated people." Today, Scott has melded his commitment to criminal justice with the power of film to return to the big screen with Just Mercy, featuring Michael B. Jordan. Liz and Scott discuss the work of the ARC, the power of impactful filmmaking, and his plans for future projects. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder and Executive Director of Street Poets Inc. & Wolf Connection Board Member Chris Henrikson talks about his 23+ years of supporting youth and young adults around the Los Angeles area. He has served as a consultant and retreat facilitator for a wide range of companies and organizations including Snap Inc. and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC).Streetpoetsinc.com@christopherhenrikson@wolfconnectionwolfconnection.org

Scott Budnick is the Founder of One Community Films, the Founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, and one of the most successful comedy film producers in history. Scott was the Executive Producer of the Hangover film franchise and via One Community Films, the producer of Just Mercy, the feature film that details the story of Bryan Stevenson, the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. Scott's work with the Anti-Recidivism Coalition began as an annual camping trip bringing together a few dozen formerly incarcerated young people with positive mentors to offer encouragement, guidance, and resources.  Today, ARC has grown into a support and advocacy network of more than 450 members and hundreds of volunteers, mentors, and allies committed to helping one another through reentry and advocating for a fairer criminal justice system.  ARC provides its members with mentorship, mental health services, supportive housing, access to jobs and education, opportunities to advocate for criminal justice reform, and has been responsible for changing dozens of laws that create a more humane reality for those at the bottom of our society. He joins us to discuss his circuitous journey, from producing the Hangover franchise to founding one of the leading advocacy+policy groups affecting criminal justice reform, and back again to making films and television whose stories seek to change policy by changing perceptions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Welcome to The Prison Post. This is your podcast for conversations surrounding the need to reform prisons from the perspective of formerly incarcerated people, community members, and leaders of the restorative justice movement. The Prison Post will feature an episode every Wednesday with people who are in the fight to restore lives and heal communities. In this episode we'll be talking with Miguel Garcia, the Policy Coordinator at the Anti Recidivism Coalition. Miguel is heavily involved in his community as a youth justice advocate, a passion that began after his incarceration in the juvenile system. He received his Bachelor's degree in political science and international relations from the University of California, Riverside and serves as a public policy fellow with Human Rights Watch. The Prison Post is a production of the CROP Organization. We'll be sharing more stories from the world of prison reform and restorative justice, so please join us. You can listen to The Prison Post on all major podcasting platforms. See the video of this episode and subscribe to our videocast on YouTube at The Prison Post, like us on Facebook at The Prison Post and at Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs.

More murder, more crime, more redemption, this time with a twist. In this episode, we speak with Cesar Zuniga of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, who tells his tale of being wrongfully accused of murder, being sentenced to life in prison for a crime he did not commit, why he still felt he deserved to be in prison, his addiction to the gangster lifestyle, and ultimately his tale of self-improvement and redemption. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedamagedone/support

“Just Mercy” executive producer and founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Scott Budnick, and campaign ambassador for Represent Justice, Jarrett Harper, will join the program to discuss the grave impact of the pandemic on U.S. prisons.

Dr. Judy and Scott Budnick get together to talk about why he left a red-hot career in Hollywood behind to start the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, a non-profit organization with the mission of ending mass incarceration, improving the community, and promoting impactful policy change. Scott is well-known for being one of the executive producers of The Hangover but after a fateful visit to Sylmar Juvenile Hall, he began to follow a different dream: to work in criminal justice reform and to provide mentorship and employment opportunities for incarcerated youth. Scott describes how he was able to have empathy and take compassionate action with a population that is largely forgotten by society, many of whom were victims of neglect, trauma, and physical or sexual abuse without positive role models to show them the way to living a responsible and meaningful life. Scott tells incredible stories of how he helped disenfranchised youth turn their life around and become productive and helpful citizens upon release, drastically reducing the stark recidivism rates that plague our country.  Scott’s heartfelt commitment and his passionate voice to this cause has attracted meaningful partnerships with legislators, politicians, movie studios, employers, and celebrities, including Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award Winning musician Common. His phenomenal activism includes continuing to provide creative resources for education and healing to inmates during the pandemic, and his triumphant return to filmmaking by partnering with Warner Bros. to create Just Mercy. This award-winning film was paired with the largest social impact initiative ever tied to a film, between a Common concert at California Rehabilitation Center to movie screenings for policy makers. Scott’s energy and enthusiasm is truly contagious, and his message of hope and positivity, especially during this challenging time amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd protests for racial equality, is so refreshing, incredibly timing, and sorely needed.  If you have a passion to start an initiative or want to offer help to people who are suffering, this episode will provide you with the tools you need to roll up your sleeves today and do something impactful. By learning the skills of empathy and compassionate action, you will become an expert at communication, persuade and motivate those around you, and solve problems and handle conflicts with greater ease. These skills will supercharge your own success and relationships and help you to live a purposeful, joyful life. Come along and listen in as Scott teaches all of us how we can spread our own positive messages to the world like wildfire, and how each of us can make a difference in the lives of our loved ones and our community at large. In this episode, we discuss:  Startling statistics regarding the prison system, budget, and recidivism (2:20) The moment that changed Scott’s life (3:15) Scott’s “woke” moment and the valuable lessons he learned from his parents (10:30) The shocking commonality among many incarcerated youths (12:45) The power of mentorship and why every kid need someone to show up for them (15:05) How Scott advocated for a bill to ban a juvenile life without parole in California (20:50) The rehabilitation problem in the U. S. and how we should fix it (28:50) Are there prisoners who cannot and should not be rehabilitated? (34:25) Scott’s triumphant return to filmmaking with Just Mercy and how he married his two passions (37:10) SuperCharged Tips for Empathy and Compassionate Action (42:00) https://www.drjudyho.com https://www.instagram.com/drjudyho https://twitter.com/drjudyho             https://www.facebook.com/doctorjudyho https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts   https://www.instagram.com/scottbudnick1 https://antirecidivism.org https://www.facebook.com/antirecidivismcoalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recidivism is one of the greatest flaws of our criminal justice system - we punish people to the hilt and they get released without the tools to survive outside of our prison system and end up re-offending. The heart of criminal justice reform is to end these never ending cycles prison and poverty. And the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) is fighting that frontline battle " to change lives and create safe, healthy communities by providing a support and advocacy network for and by formerly incarcerated men and women. To accomplish this mission, ARC advocates for fair policies in the juvenile and criminal justice systems and provides a supportive network and reentry services to formerly incarcerated individuals. Our guest is J'Mel Carter who tells how he committed a gang murder in 1996 at the age of 20 and was sentenced to 30 years to life. He spent 20 years in prison before being released, he has now become a mentor and leader, working with incarcerated youths hoping to inspire them to leave prison and turn their lives around. Listen to J'Mel Carter's remarkable story on Everyday Injustice.

The United States has the highest rate of incarceration in the world with more than 2 million Americans incarcerated at any point in time.   Each year, our prison system releases nearly 600,000 individuals back to their families and communities. Our guests today are focused on ensuring that all those impacted by incarceration – the individual, family, community, and America broadly – have the support and opportunities inside and outside of prison to lead a successful life.   We begin with Dr. Danette Howard and Haley Glover from Lumina Foundation who provide a national perspective on this work and describe Lumina’s emerging efforts to better serve those impacted by incarceration. Michael Mendoza from the Anti-Recidivism Coalition joins us to talk about his efforts in California before we conclude with Syrita Steib-Martin from Operation Restoration in New Orleans who is providing direct support to women and girls impacted by incarceration and leading “Ban the Box” initiatives around the United States.   

Cesar spent 25 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. To earn his freedom, he accepted responsibility for other parts of his gang lifestyle and found deep insights into his childhood that helped shed light on why he took the path he did. Today, Cesar works for the Hope & Redemption Team under the Anti-Recidivism Coalition based in Downtown LA. As part if his work he travels to prisons throughout the state speaking with other lifers who seek guidance, hope, and support as they begin their journey towards transformation and ultimately, freedom as well. 

Featured interviews with Gretchen Peterson, the director of human resources at Dave's Killer Bread, and Hollywood producer turned prison-reform advocate Scott Budnick.   Lily Bowles, sustainability officer at Aspiration, examines which companies are exemplary when it comes to hiring a diverse workforce.

On Episode 7, Common talks about his Emmy nomination and gives a call to action on criminal justice reform with Founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Scott Budnick. We also talk #imwithKap and boycotting the NFL.

Scott Budnick is best known as the executive producer of the Hangover movies, the highest grossing, R-rated comedies in history. But unknown to many, Budnick’s mission is to reform the criminal justice system. In October 2016 Budnick sat down with Lance Knobel, founder and curator of the Uncharted Festival of Ideas in Berkeley, to talk about why he founded the Anti Recidivism Coalition in 2013, an organization of very high-achieving, formerly incarcerated young adults who work to support one another while stopping the flow of men and women into the criminal justice system. Every year in Berkeley, Uncharted draws together some of the world’s leading thinkers for conversations that provoke, entertain, and attempt to shift the needle towards a better future. Uncharted is produced by Berkeley’s independent news site, Berkeleyside.