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Social Justice & Activism · The Creative Process
JOY GORMAN WETTELS - Exec. Producer “UnPrisoned” starring Kerry Washington, “13 Reasons Why”, Founder of Joy Coalition

Social Justice & Activism · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 48:15


Joy Gorman Wettels is the founder of Joy Coalition, an impact producing venture with a focus on creating purpose-driven film and television content for a global audience. She executive-produced the newly-released UnPrisoned, and is currently working on a multi-part storytelling ecosystem inspired by landmark civil rights documentary Eyes on the Prize. Her body of work includes, notably, the critically acclaimed series Home Before Dark, the influential 13 Reasons Why, created by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Brian Yorkey and directed by Oscar-winner Tom McCarthy (Spotlight).Other works include The Meddler, named Vanity Fair's #1 film of 2016, and the forthcoming adaptation of Little House on the Prairie. She serves on the Advisory Council for UCLA's Center for Scholars and Storytellers and the Advisory Board for Hollywood, Health and Society at USC. As part of their commitment to social change, Joy Coalition works in collaboration with the Office of the Surgeon General in response to the youth mental health crisis. She's accepted a Sentinel Award, Television Academy Honors for advancing social change, and the 2018 Mental Health America Media Award. “And you see these kids who are put away at 12 and 13 years old. I mean, what is the path for that child, rejected by your family, rejected by your community? There's so little hope there. And so I became drawn to stories of hope of men who were in that situation.My friend Chris Wilson, I helped him sell a book called The Master Plan. He was put away for murder when he was 16 years old. And he was in prison for life, and he wrote a bucket list. He wrote a master plan when he was 18 about what he was going to try to achieve. And he was one of those exceptional stories. And he's now a really successful artist and entrepreneur who spends most of his time giving back to the community and hiring other reentering citizens. Our friend Louis Reed, who consulted on Delroy Lindo's character, Louis is a senior director for Van Jones' Dream Corps, and he was 15 years incarcerated. And I see these people who had made one mistake, and usually it was to survive in whatever situation they were born into. And the folks who are these exceptional stories, who turn it around in such an unbelievable way that they can then coach and help 650,000 other people. With Louis, our consultant who helped Delroy with his character, he has worked on so much policy change with Van Jones with Cut50 and Reform Alliance, and you can't even quantify the amount of work that still needs to be done. But that has been done by the gentlemen who survived the system and devoted themselves to redemption and giving back to the community.”www.joycoalition.com www.imdb.com/name/nm2229726www.imdb.com/title/tt20228406/mediaviewer/rm1596470273/?ref_=tt_ov_iwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Social Justice & Activism · The Creative Process
Highlights - JOY GORMAN WETTELS - Exec. Producer “UnPrisoned”, “13 Reasons Why”, "Home Before Dark”, “Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground”

Social Justice & Activism · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 11:16


“And you see these kids who are put away at 12 and 13 years old. I mean, what is the path for that child, rejected by your family, rejected by your community? There's so little hope there. And so I became drawn to stories of hope of men who were in that situation.My friend Chris Wilson, I helped him sell a book called The Master Plan. He was put away for murder when he was 16 years old. And he was in prison for life, and he wrote a bucket list. He wrote a master plan when he was 18 about what he was going to try to achieve. And he was one of those exceptional stories. And he's now a really successful artist and entrepreneur who spends most of his time giving back to the community and hiring other reentering citizens. Our friend Louis Reed, who consulted on Delroy Lindo's character, Louis is a senior director for Van Jones' Dream Corps, and he was 15 years incarcerated. And I see these people who had made one mistake, and usually it was to survive in whatever situation they were born into. And the folks who are these exceptional stories, who turn it around in such an unbelievable way that they can then coach and help 650,000 other people. With Louis, our consultant who helped Delroy with his character, he has worked on so much policy change with Van Jones with Cut50 and Reform Alliance, and you can't even quantify the amount of work that still needs to be done. But that has been done by the gentlemen who survived the system and devoted themselves to redemption and giving back to the community.”Joy Gorman Wettels is the founder of Joy Coalition, an impact producing venture with a focus on creating purpose-driven film and television content for a global audience. She executive-produced the newly-released UnPrisoned, and is currently working on a multi-part storytelling ecosystem inspired by landmark civil rights documentary Eyes on the Prize. Her body of work includes, notably, the critically acclaimed series Home Before Dark, the influential 13 Reasons Why, created by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Brian Yorkey and directed by Oscar-winner Tom McCarthy (Spotlight).Other works include The Meddler, named Vanity Fair's #1 film of 2016, and the forthcoming adaptation of Little House on the Prairie. She serves on the Advisory Council for UCLA's Center for Scholars and Storytellers and the Advisory Board for Hollywood, Health and Society at USC. As part of their commitment to social change, Joy Coalition works in collaboration with the Office of the Surgeon General in response to the youth mental health crisis. She's accepted a Sentinel Award, Television Academy Honors for advancing social change, and the 2018 Mental Health America Media Award. www.joycoalition.com www.imdb.com/name/nm2229726www.imdb.com/title/tt20228406/mediaviewer/rm1596470273/?ref_=tt_ov_iwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Education · The Creative Process
JOY GORMAN WETTELS - Exec. Producer “UnPrisoned” starring Kerry Washington, “13 Reasons Why”, Founder of Joy Coalition

Education · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 48:15


Joy Gorman Wettels is the founder of Joy Coalition, an impact producing venture with a focus on creating purpose-driven film and television content for a global audience. She executive-produced the newly-released UnPrisoned, and is currently working on a multi-part storytelling ecosystem inspired by landmark civil rights documentary Eyes on the Prize. Her body of work includes, notably, the critically acclaimed series Home Before Dark, the influential 13 Reasons Why, created by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Brian Yorkey and directed by Oscar-winner Tom McCarthy (Spotlight).Other works include The Meddler, named Vanity Fair's #1 film of 2016, and the forthcoming adaptation of Little House on the Prairie. She serves on the Advisory Council for UCLA's Center for Scholars and Storytellers and the Advisory Board for Hollywood, Health and Society at USC. As part of their commitment to social change, Joy Coalition works in collaboration with the Office of the Surgeon General in response to the youth mental health crisis. She's accepted a Sentinel Award, Television Academy Honors for advancing social change, and the 2018 Mental Health America Media Award. “And you see these kids who are put away at 12 and 13 years old. I mean, what is the path for that child, rejected by your family, rejected by your community? There's so little hope there. And so I became drawn to stories of hope of men who were in that situation.My friend Chris Wilson, I helped him sell a book called The Master Plan. He was put away for murder when he was 16 years old. And he was in prison for life, and he wrote a bucket list. He wrote a master plan when he was 18 about what he was going to try to achieve. And he was one of those exceptional stories. And he's now a really successful artist and entrepreneur who spends most of his time giving back to the community and hiring other reentering citizens. Our friend Louis Reed, who consulted on Delroy Lindo's character, Louis is a senior director for Van Jones' Dream Corps, and he was 15 years incarcerated. And I see these people who had made one mistake, and usually it was to survive in whatever situation they were born into. And the folks who are these exceptional stories, who turn it around in such an unbelievable way that they can then coach and help 650,000 other people. With Louis, our consultant who helped Delroy with his character, he has worked on so much policy change with Van Jones with Cut50 and Reform Alliance, and you can't even quantify the amount of work that still needs to be done. But that has been done by the gentlemen who survived the system and devoted themselves to redemption and giving back to the community.”www.joycoalition.com www.imdb.com/name/nm2229726www.imdb.com/title/tt20228406/mediaviewer/rm1596470273/?ref_=tt_ov_iwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Education · The Creative Process
Highlights - JOY GORMAN WETTELS - Exec. Producer “UnPrisoned”, “13 Reasons Why”, "Home Before Dark”, “Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground”

Education · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 11:16


“And you see these kids who are put away at 12 and 13 years old. I mean, what is the path for that child, rejected by your family, rejected by your community? There's so little hope there. And so I became drawn to stories of hope of men who were in that situation.My friend Chris Wilson, I helped him sell a book called The Master Plan. He was put away for murder when he was 16 years old. And he was in prison for life, and he wrote a bucket list. He wrote a master plan when he was 18 about what he was going to try to achieve. And he was one of those exceptional stories. And he's now a really successful artist and entrepreneur who spends most of his time giving back to the community and hiring other reentering citizens. Our friend Louis Reed, who consulted on Delroy Lindo's character, Louis is a senior director for Van Jones' Dream Corps, and he was 15 years incarcerated. And I see these people who had made one mistake, and usually it was to survive in whatever situation they were born into. And the folks who are these exceptional stories, who turn it around in such an unbelievable way that they can then coach and help 650,000 other people. With Louis, our consultant who helped Delroy with his character, he has worked on so much policy change with Van Jones with Cut50 and Reform Alliance, and you can't even quantify the amount of work that still needs to be done. But that has been done by the gentlemen who survived the system and devoted themselves to redemption and giving back to the community.”Joy Gorman Wettels is the founder of Joy Coalition, an impact producing venture with a focus on creating purpose-driven film and television content for a global audience. She executive-produced the newly-released UnPrisoned, and is currently working on a multi-part storytelling ecosystem inspired by landmark civil rights documentary Eyes on the Prize. Her body of work includes, notably, the critically acclaimed series Home Before Dark, the influential 13 Reasons Why, created by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Brian Yorkey and directed by Oscar-winner Tom McCarthy (Spotlight).Other works include The Meddler, named Vanity Fair's #1 film of 2016, and the forthcoming adaptation of Little House on the Prairie. She serves on the Advisory Council for UCLA's Center for Scholars and Storytellers and the Advisory Board for Hollywood, Health and Society at USC. As part of their commitment to social change, Joy Coalition works in collaboration with the Office of the Surgeon General in response to the youth mental health crisis. She's accepted a Sentinel Award, Television Academy Honors for advancing social change, and the 2018 Mental Health America Media Award. www.joycoalition.com www.imdb.com/name/nm2229726www.imdb.com/title/tt20228406/mediaviewer/rm1596470273/?ref_=tt_ov_iwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

The Negotiators
Negotiating a Criminal Justice Bill Across Party Lines

The Negotiators

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 35:57


Criminal justice advocates have tried for decades to pass legislation to reduce the United States prison population. Yet somehow, at a moment when the United States felt more polarized than ever, lawmakers managed to agree on a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill during Donald Trump's presidency. It was called the First Step Act and it reduced the sentences of thousands of incarcerated people in federal prisons. This week on our podcast The Negotiators, we talk to Jessica Jackson, a lawyer and one of the key advocates for the First Step Act. She and political commentator Van Jones co-founded the group #Cut50, which helped advocate for the legislation. In this episode, Jackson tells host Jenn Williams how she convinced politicians from both parties to support the bill. For the full story on the First Step Act negotiations, we recommend watching the upcoming documentary The First Step, out in U.S. theaters in early 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

POP FM 99.9 - South Jersey's Positive Radio Station
International Short Film Festival in Millville This Saturday October 22

POP FM 99.9 - South Jersey's Positive Radio Station

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 3:55


In this interview, John Salvatore speaks with Bill Horin from Art C about their upcoming CUT International Short Film Festival happening at the Levoy Theatre this Saturday October 22. To learn more about the films and to purchase tickets visit www.njshorts.com - Use promo code CUT50 for 50% off!

How to Split a Toaster: A divorce podcast about saving your relationships
Overcoming Divorce and Breaking Through the Negative with Deborah Driggs

How to Split a Toaster: A divorce podcast about saving your relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 46:15


Deborah DriggsToday we're talking with Deborah Driggs. Her experience with divorce, trauma and recovery has fueled her across the career landscape — from model to actor to sales to motivational speaker. She joins Seth and Pete in the Toaster to share the story of divorces in her own life – first her parents' and later her own – and to explore how she learned the power of taking risks, staying positive, and offering help to those who need it.Her divorce sent her down some dark rabbit holes and it's taken a long time to get out. But she has. Deborah talks about getting out of rejection and moving forward. She made the decision to not take ‘no' for an answer, and that largely means from herself. That mental focus has put her in a place where she's able to help others work through their own negativity and heal.It's a powerful story of peaks and valleys but always leading toward peace and healing.Links & NotesDeborah's websiteDeborah on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and FacebookSchedule a consult with SethGot a question you want to ask on the show? Click here!Deborah's BioFrom her start as a Playboy Centerfold and Covergirl to her life as a Screen Actors' Guild member and then a top-rated insurance industry professional, Deborah Driggs has had to clear many hurdles in life to make it these things happen. And while it may seem like Deborah's success came easy to her, nothing could be further from the truth. Rather, she's overcome a number of challenges in her life to get to where she is today but what is true, and a part of her character, is her willingness to take risks, maintain a positive attitude, and never take ‘no' for an answer.Deborah grew up as a latch-key in a broken working - class home but before her family fell apart, her earliest dream was to become an ice-skating athlete and to compete in the Olympics. From the age of seven when she first put on ice skates, Deborah was willing to practice each morning from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. and then again, after school, for several hours a day to master her figure eights.Unfortunately, her dreams came to an end when her parents divorced and she and her sister and mother were separated. All throughout high school, she worked at minimum wage jobs to pay for her clothing, school supplies and necessities as her father did not provide any financial support. Her first job was working in a flower shop at a cemetery, then as a fast-food waitress and a drugstore clerk. As these jobs took their toll on her ability to do her schoolwork, her grades fell and her almost dropped out of high school. However, she was able to negotiate a solution with her teacher and managed to graduate with the rest of her class. This was her first experience with learning to never to take “no” for an answer.Pursuing her interest in dance, Deborah won the audition to join the USFL cheerleading squad in their first year and then went on to join a professional dance company touring Japan. After that ended, she returned to Los Angeles and began her modeling career which led to the famous Playboy audition. This audition was a major game changer for Deborah. After being asked to pose as a centerfold, she was then invited to also grace the cover of the, then, leading men's magazine in the world for the March and April 1990 issues. These two projects launched Deborah's “star quality” and led to new opportunities as a Video Jockey (VJ) for the Playboy Channel's “Hot Rock,” and appearances in several rock videos.In order to improve her acting ability, Deborah signed up for the two-year Meisner Acting Techniques program at world-renown Baron Brown acting studio. After completing that program, she went on to new roles in TV and film as a member of the Screen Actors Guild.Marriage and children then followed and for a while, Deborah put aside her acting career to focus on her family. However, when her marriage ended, she found herself having to support her three children. Returning to the working world, Deborah took whatever jobs she could find in her new home of Park City, Utah. Over the next five years, she served as the manager of a day spa and then a residential realtor for the second home market -- until the market crashed in 2008.Realizing that she had to reinvent herself, Deborah took a big risk: after a chance meeting with an executive in the print procurement industry, she asked for the opportunity to try her hand in global print sales. For this, she used her wealth of contacts in the entertainment business to open doors for this company, and then followed that up with her persistent winning attitude. Her meetings with high-level power brokers paid off, almost immediately, and she was able to turn her part-time position into the role of Vice President of Business Development within a year, making inroads that the company had never before achieved.Deborah's transition into the insurance world started off in the same vein – with a challenge to herself. Despite her personal insecurities about being new in the business, Deborah put in long hours of study. Keying into her business contacts in the entertainment arena, she began to build her book of business very rapidly. By the end of her first year, she was a top producer, followed by ongoing years of membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable, Top of the Table, and as a contributing member in Leadership for Advanced Life Underwriting (AALU).Deborah's clients have included movie studio moguls, celebrities, Fortune 500 leaders, and high net-worth individuals. From what she has learned in her ten years in the insurance industry, and from where she has come, Deborah's goal is to provide financial guidance to her clients, treating each with respect and remaining available for their needs.Over the past two decades, Deborah has worked on her inner reserves, as well, participating as a member of Tony Robbins' Platinum Lions Partnership. She has lent her support to a number of nonprofits that make a difference in people's lives, including: Richard Branson's Virgin Unite, Go Campaign, Operation Underground Railroad (#OURrescue), Cut50, Reform Alliance with Van Jones and in funding a school in Peru.On January 11, 2020, Deborah began sharing her winning business strategies in a talk she calls, “Not Taking No for an Answer,” as part of “Unblinded: The Business Breakthrough Game Sales Mastery Immersion Event.” Since then, she has appeared on a number of podcasts, YouTube and Facebook Live interviews and as a motivational speaker for other virtual events. Dedicated to helping women breakthrough negative, self-talk and take on any challenge to which they set their minds, Deborah knows how much of a difference it can make to have a helping hand when one needs it the most.

Sales vs. Marketing
Deborah Driggs - Actress, Model & Life Insurance Specialist | From Playboy to President's Club

Sales vs. Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 84:22


➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The Guest⁣ From her start as a Playboy Centerfold and Covergirl to her life as a Screen Actors' Guild member and then a top-rated insurance industry professional, Deborah Driggs has had to clear many hurdles in life to make these things happen. And while it may seem like Deborah's success came easy to her, nothing could be further from the truth. Rather, she's overcome a number of challenges in her life to get to where she is today but what is true, and a part of her character is her willingness to take risks, maintain a positive attitude, and never take ‘no' for an answer. Deborah's transition into the insurance world started off in the same vein – with a challenge to herself. By the end of her first year, she was a top producer, followed by ongoing years of membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable, Top of the Table, and as a contributing member in Leadership for Advanced Life Underwriting (AALU).  Deborah's clients have included movie studio moguls, celebrities, Fortune 500 leaders, and high net-worth individuals. Over the past two decades, she has lent her support to a number of nonprofits that make a difference in people's lives, including Richard Branson's Virgin Unite, Go Campaign, Operation Underground Railroad (#OURrescue), Cut50, Reform Alliance with Van Jones and in funding a school in Peru. ➡️ Show Links https://twitter.com/deborahdriggs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahdriggs/ https://deborahdriggs.com/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors HUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/ TRUEBILL - https://truebill.com/successstory HELLOFRESH - https://hellofresh.com/successstory16 ➡️ Talking Points⁣ 00:00 - Intro 02:40 - Deborah Driggs' origin story. 08:15 - Why do athletes make great entrepreneurs. 16:40 - How to get into Playboy? 19:16 - How much does Playboy pay? 24:30 - Deborah's Playboy career. 32:30 - Current Playboy scandals & cancel culture. 38:13 - Does canceling someone actually do anything positive? 44:41 - Deborah Driggs post-Playboy life. 49:52 - How to leverage your network?  54:41 - Why do people overcomplicate selling?  57:54 - Why do so many people fail in the insurance industry?  58:45 - What is Deborah Driggs doing now?  1:06:50 - What is some advice to overcoming negative self-talk?  1:14:00 - Where do people connect with Deborah Driggs? 1:15:20 - What was the biggest challenge of Deborah Driggs's career? 1:15:55 - Who is the mentor of Deborah Driggs? 1:17:39 - A book or a podcast recommended by Deborah Driggs. 1:18:37 - What would Deborah Driggs tell her 20-year-old self? 1:18:58 - What does success mean to Deborah Driggs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Having It All & Other Lies
Jessica Jackson: CAO of Reform Alliance, Co-Founder of #cut50, Human Rights Attorney

Having It All & Other Lies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 55:31


Sara sits down with human rights attorney, Chief Advocacy Officer at REFORM Alliance and co-founder of #cut50, a national bipartisan effort aimed at reducing America's incarceration rate, Jessica Jackson to talk about going back to school as a single mom with a young daughter in tow, becoming a lawyer to change the policy that put her husband in jail for a nonviolent crime and what its like mentoring Kim Kardashian to follow in her footsteps and do the same.

Storm Talk 365 Radio
A Leader's Voice w/ Guest Willie Brown, Advocate For Prison Reform

Storm Talk 365 Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 61:39


A Leader's Voice w/ Guest Willie Brown, Advocate For Prison Reform Mr.Willie Brown is a Richmond, Virginia resident, and Returning Citizen after serving 35 years and 11 months in the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections. Since being released November 30, 2018, he has spoken at a Prison Reform Rally, advocated and spoken in support of Bills at the State General Assembly for the incarcerated, and has advocated with family members at Parole Interviews on behalf of their loved ones confined. He is currently a part of a newly formed Criminal Justice Committee formed by Brenda Cole's Brown, the President of the Richmond, VA Chapter for The National Action Network organization. Mr. Brown has participated in a webinar panel discussion about his experiences in prison and the parole board process for the Day of Empathy and #Cut50 hosted by Karen Morrison. He has been discharged from parole supervision as of March 27, 2020, and is focused on working with others who are dedicated to serving the oppressed, poor, and disadvantaged, of the incarcerated and non- incarcerated. Mr. Brown feels In regards to Freedom, Justice, and Equality in a broken and corrupt system. Dr. Marten L. King said, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere... Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." The content is focused on offering insight and support to individuals concerned about combining faith and leadership in a variety of professional environments. Persons in the leadership of a church, social, civic organization, business, or government position share their experiences and discuss topics of concern for them as a leader. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the authors/owner and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Storm Talk 365 Radio/ Storm Radio 24/7, any of the affiliates, sponsors or concerned parties represented by the network. Podcast content, editing, episode descriptions, and audio content are the responsibility of the podcast owner. All information, content, and music provided solely for general information, reference, and entertainment purposes only. No copyright infringements implied. **We Do Not Own The Rights To Any Music. Or The Contents of This Podcast. Used For Entertainment Purposes Only** www.stormtalk365radio.com https://www.facebook.com/stormtalk365msb/ Facebook Page - Storm Talk 365 Radio Tags: stormtalk365radio stormtalk365 leaders a leadersvoice ministry communityaction communityawareness socialissues nationalactionnetwork brendacoles alsharpton

I Want Her Job
#123 Jessica Jackson, Chief Advocacy Officer for Reform Alliance

I Want Her Job

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 34:55


Jessica Jackson is the Chief Advocacy Officer for Reform Alliance, an organization working to reduce the number of people in the criminal justice system by focusing on probation and parole. Jessica previously served as a Human Rights Attorney, Mayor of Mill Valley, California and National Director of #Cut50. Jessica is also getting attention for mentoring and helping Kim Kardashian with her law studies and advocacy for criminal justice reform. Kim has been studying 18 hours a week under Jessica’s guidance as she pursues a legal degree.  In our third conversation with Jessica, we discuss the progress that has been made in reducing national incarceration rates and Jessica’s current role with the Reform Alliance. Jessica’s path to criminal justice reform came from a deeply personal story that impacted her family. Shortly after she was married and had a newborn, her husband was sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for a non violent offense. This experience completely changed Jessica’s  life and set her down a path to fixing the problems she witnessed in the criminal justice system. Listen to our conversation in episode #18 where Jessica shares her personal story of  completing her law degree as a single mom, representing clients on death row and running for public office. As someone who believes in turning anger into action, Jessica has devoted her career to public service. Listen in to hear her story and get insight into recent progress and work being done to improve our criminal justice system. Listen to episode #18 where Jessica shares her career story.  Listen to episode #78 where Jessica Jackson shares how to get involved in your community and public office. To contact the show reach out to: podcast@iwantherjob.com  Follow us  @iwantherjob Sign up for our newsletter and find more interviews:  www.iwantherjob.com

The Jordan Harbinger Show
305: Shaka Senghor | Writing My Wrongs

The Jordan Harbinger Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 74:41


Shaka Senghor (@ShakaSenghor) is a leading voice in criminal justice reform, the director of innovation and strategy at #Cut50, and the consulting producer for the OWN docuseries Released. He is also the author of Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison. What We Discuss with Shaka Senghor: How Shaka's childhood neighborhood in Detroit quickly went from idyllic to nightmarish when the crack epidemic struck in the '80s (and what he spent his money on when he became a dealer). The assorted sources of trauma faced by kids who wind up in the drug-dealing lifestyle and why such a lifestyle is initially appealing to them -- in spite of exposing them to very adult consequences. Why the current opioid crisis may actually be instrumental in helping heal societal class and racial divides widened during the crack epidemic. Why removing the stigma of mental health treatment is crucial to breaking the cycles of recidivism in which young people often get trapped. The series of events that landed Shaka in prison for 19 years, how he made use of his time there, and what he's doing to help fix a very broken system. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/305 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Hydros filters your water five times faster than any of its competitors, and its relentless commitment to sustainability ensures its hydration products support your values as well as your health. Thirsty for a bargain? Go to hydroslife.com/jordan for a 20 percent discount on your entire order! What's Thinkific? If you've got a business that involves teaching -- whether it's coaching, blogging, workshops, or even YouTube videos -- Thinkific is the best platform to create, market, and sell your own online courses. Check out thinkific.com/jordan to discover what Thinkific can do for you! Better Help offers affordable, online counseling at your convenience. If you're coping with depression, stress, anxiety, addiction, or any number of issues, you're not alone. Talk with a licensed professional therapist for...

Forward 40 Podcast
Episode 12 - Representing and Modeling Liberation featuring Syrita Steib

Forward 40 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 33:14


Syrita Steib co-founded Operation Restoration (OR) in 2016 and serves as the Executive Director. OR was started to eradicate the roadblocks she faced when returning to society after incarceration. The organization specializes in creating opportunities for formerly incarcerated women through college courses, a women first clinic, clothing supply closet, case management services, advocacy programs and more. At the age of 19, Syrita was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison. After serving nearly 10 years in prison, she was released into a community vastly different than the one she left. Other formerly incarcerated women helped her to re-adjust to the world she left behind. Despite her academic accomplishments while incarcerated, Syrita was initially denied entrance at the University of New Orleans due to the criminal history question on her admissions application. Two years later, she reapplied, unchecked that box and was subsequently granted admission. Syrita went on to earn her B.S. from Louisiana State University’s Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and is a nationally certified and licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist. In 2017, Syrita wrote and successfully passed Louisiana Act 276 which prohibits public post-secondary institutions in Louisiana from asking questions relating to criminal history for purposes of admissions, making Louisiana the first state to pass this type of legislation. In 2018, she was a co-chair for the healthy families committee for New Orleans Mayor Cantrell’s transition team. She was also a panelist on the Empowerment stage at Essence Festival in 2018 and 2019. She serves as a policy consultant for Cut50’s Dignity for Incarcerated Women campaign and worked tirelessly on the passage of the First Step Act. Ms. Steib was appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards to the Louisiana Justice Reinvestment oversight council and is the Vice-Chair of the Louisiana Task Force on Women’s Incarceration. Most recently she was nominated to be one of LISC's 2020 Rubinger Fellows. In this episode, Syrita reflects on her personal and professional journey to restoration. She shares how she has been able to show up authentically in her advocacy to dismantle systems of oppression. We are ignited by her passion, unrelenting determination and wisdom. Ms. Steib is truly a sojourner of our generation; join her in the movement.We stand in solidarity to break chains of oppression for all women and the communities they lead, as we share Forward 4O’s platform with this phenomenal WOC in the nonprofit and social enterprise sector.Stay connected with Syrita on Twitter @syritasteib and the work of Operation Restoration@TheOR_NOLAContinue to support Forward 40 on IG and Twitter @forward4tea.  Be in touch to nominate a guest to be on the show. You can also learn more about the host Coach Faith here.

Our Social Impact
Ep#016, Wired to Win

Our Social Impact

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 31:05


Robert Wood, PSF Board Director and Senior Social Media Advisor, as well as #Cut50 ambassador, sat down to talk to Dirk van Velzen, CEO at PSF, about how he entered federal prison as a gang member serving 25 years for a drug conspiracy and ended up earning four degrees including a dual Bachelor's of Science in Small Business Management and Marketing, graduated magna cum laude, and began his MBA degree. As he continues his volunteer efforts for both organizations he is writing a book entitled, Wired to Win, which is designed to help others in tough situations understand what it takes to succeed in any situation. https://youtu.be/iN8BhiIbxG4

THE JUDGE JOE BROWN SHOW
ADD TO YOUR PLAYLIST: ISAIAH WASHINGTON and KINGFACE LIVE on TJJBS

THE JUDGE JOE BROWN SHOW

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 57:01


like . share . subscribe . leave a comment _https://www.spreaker.com/user/valeriedenisejones _ The Judge Joe Brown Show - Friday 4p EST - Studio Line:  (929) 477-1167Twitter : @judgejoebrowntv / @valeriedenise / @phelothegreat

Disruption Now
EP: 35 - Louis Reed: The Power of Redemption

Disruption Now

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 74:33


Louis L. Reed has never forgotten his federal prison number and like a tattoo, it’s a permanent reminder of his survival and eventual redemption. Louis Reed is the National Organizer for #Cut50. Cut50 was started by CNN commentator Van Jones to reduce the prison population by half in America.

Thick Skin with Jeff Ross
Jeff's Trip to the White House

Thick Skin with Jeff Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 88:48


I was recently invited by The President to the White House for a reception celebrating the passing of The First Step Act.  It was an emotional event commemorating the early release of many non-violent criminals who were sent away for decades after being given unfair sentences.  One of those people, a guy named Troy Powell calls into the podcast to tell us what it was like to go from wearing a prison jumpsuit in the big house last month to standing on stage with the President in the East Room of the White House.   We also talk to Louis L. Reed, who is the National Organizer of a criminal justice reform advocacy group called #Cut50.  But the whole show kicks off with a “Roast In Peace” tribute to the great Nipsy Hussell.  Life is tough. We're getting through it together.  Additional Material: Ed Larson Kevin Schini  Make sure to send your feedback to thickskinwithjeffross@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @thickskinwithjeffross @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes @troy.powell @heinspires4real

Thick Skin with Jeff Ross
Jeff's Trip to the White House

Thick Skin with Jeff Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 88:48


I was recently invited by The President to the White House for a reception celebrating the passing of The First Step Act.  It was an emotional event commemorating the early release of many non-violent criminals who were sent away for decades after being given unfair sentences.  One of those people, a guy named Troy Powell calls into the podcast to tell us what it was like to go from wearing a prison jumpsuit in the big house last month to standing on stage with the President in the East Room of the White House.   We also talk to Louis L. Reed, who is the National Organizer of a criminal justice reform advocacy group called #Cut50.  But the whole show kicks off with a “Roast In Peace” tribute to the great Nipsy Hussell.  Life is tough. We’re getting through it together.  Additional Material: Ed Larson Kevin Schini  Make sure to send your feedback to thickskinwithjeffross@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @thickskinwithjeffross @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes @troy.powell @heinspires4real

Naming It
#RealTalk 1-on-1: Michael McCree | Criminal Justice Reform: Dignity, Empathy, & Recovery

Naming It

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 37:56


With the Oakland Teacher Strike in the background, Bedford visits #Cut 50 at The Dream Corps in Oakland in order to have a conversation with Policy Associate, Michael McCree. They discuss Michael’s work in criminal justice reform, and the need for empathy on the part of lawmakers and the public, in order to confront the injustices that are part of our criminal justice system. Michael goes on to talk about the need to take care of one’s self when immersed in advocacy and activism, through sharing about his own struggles and recovery. Join Michael and #Cut50 at the 3rdAnnual Day of Empathy on March 5, 2019 in all 50 states and Washington D.C. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/namingit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/namingit/support

The Way with Anoa
#Cut50 Organizers Talk FIRST STEP ACT

The Way with Anoa

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 48:46


Recently Anoa chatted with Topeka Sam and Louis Reed of #cut50 about the FIRST STEP ACT which was approved by Congress the other day. While there has been much controversy around this bill and how the reforms will be implemented, Topeka and Louis share their experiences as formerly incarcerated persons and organizers. This is just the first conversation on this subject.

Stacy on the Right
Episode 263: HR 1 - Flynn sentencing delayed. Guest: Jessica Jackson Sloan: Human Rights Attorney, Co-Founder of #Cut50

Stacy on the Right

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 54:19


Stacy on the Right
Episode 263: HR 1 - Flynn sentencing delayed. Guest: Jessica Jackson Sloan: Human Rights Attorney, Co-Founder of #Cut50

Stacy on the Right

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 54:19


AD on the Radio
The Kardashian Prison Reform?

AD on the Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 39:29


Did Kim Kardashian make a meaningful contribution to our political process by meeting with Donald Trump about prison form? It's 2018... so why not?

AD on the Radio
The Kardashian Prison Reform?

AD on the Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 39:29


Did Kim Kardashian make a meaningful contribution to our political process by meeting with Donald Trump about prison form? It's 2018... so why not?

I Want Her Job
78: Cut50's Jessica Jackson Sloan On Getting Involved In Your Community

I Want Her Job

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 9:18


Jessica Jackson Sloan is currently serving as council member for Mill Valley and as the National Director of Cut50, a bipartisan organization working to reduce incarceration rates and to make communities safer. Previously she served as Mayor and Vice Mayor of Mill Valley.     Jessica was the 18th guest on I Want Her Job The Podcast, and her episode was one of our top 10 most-downloaded shows. Today, we check back in with Jessica to hear what she's been working on since we last talked. And in today's episode she shares ways to get involved today in your local government. While most of us aren't going to run for mayor -- thought it's worth considering! -- there are usually dozens of local opportunities within your city. They can bring a great sense of fulfillment and community spirit that can enrich your life as you help your neighbors.   Also with today's show, we are adding a new series format called our Career Quickie. Of course, we will still bring in-depth, thought-provoking conversations with our Leading Ladies, but we will also add in these short shows -- up to only 15 minutes -- that either check-in with a former interviewee, provide an actionable tip you can apply to your life, or provide a sneak peek at some of the best advice in our series of website interviews.   We'd love to hear from you. Let us know what you think of our new format by reaching out to us at podcast@iwantherjob.com, and as always, you can visit IWantHerJob.com for more inspiring interviews. Now let's check in with Jessica.

Decarcerated
Shaka Senghor: Writing a New Life

Decarcerated

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 60:50


Shaka Senghor is one the few people who Oprah Winfrey publicly admires. He is a NY Times Bestselling author for his book, Writing My Wrongs:  “Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison.”  His TED Talk has amassed over 1.5 million views, and his television show, Released, airs on the OWN Network. Shaka is true Detroit representer who went to prison at the age of 19 for second degree murder.   More information about  this episode of Decarcerated:   Shaka Senghor website: ShakaSenghor.com TED Talk, “Why your worst deeds don’t define you.” https://www.ted.com/talks/shaka_senghor_why_your_worst_deeds_don_t_define_:you/up-next   Oprah on How [Formerly Incarcerated] Series ‘Released’ Tells Stories of Redemption: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/news/oprah-how-prisoner-own-series-released-is-redemption-tribeca-tv-festival-2017-1042513 Shaka Senghor, a formerly incarcerated individual, launches media startup: https://www.google.com/amp/s/techcrunch.com/2017/06/06/shaka-senghor-a-formerly-incarcerated-i   Order22:  Writing My Wrongs: “Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison.”  https://www.amazon.com/Writing-My-Wrongs-Redemption-American/dp/1101907312 Tweet about this episode: #decarceratedpodcast | @decarceratedpod | @ _marlonpeterson   Sign up for our newsletter, The Precedent!   JOIN OUR PATREON PAGE FOR SEASON EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!  Go to:https://www.patreon.com/decarcerated for all the details.   Leave a review on Itunes, Soundcloud, IHeartRadio, Spotify, or wherever you subscribe. Please subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe.     You can also send us an email with show comments and suggestions at decarcerated@beprecedential.com.

Decarcerated
Nobody Messing with The Pink Panther Clique

Decarcerated

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 43:11


This episode features Jamila T. Davis, Aisha Hall, and Sunshine Smith-Williams—THE PINK PANTHER CLIQUE. All three women served time in America federal prisons.  Hailing from New York City and Long Island, the three women are self made authors, entrepreneurs, and social media influencers. Be inspired by these three women living important lives. More information this episode of Decarcerated:   Pink Panther Clique website: website-http://www.thepinkpantherclique.com/attorneys-1.html YouTube interview with Aisha Hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKYpw6ANy8I Black Enterprise, FROM PRISON TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP: HOW THIS WOMAN CREATED A PLATFORM TO ELEVATE INCARCERATED WOMEN: http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurial-incarcerated-women/ Amazon Prime for Sunshine Smith-Williams: https://www.amazon.com/Sunshine-Smith-Williams/e/B00UPO0HEK Tweet about this episode: #decarceratedpodcast | @decarceratedpod | @ _marlonpeterson   Sign up for our newsletter, The Precedent!   JOIN OUR PATREON PAGE FOR SEASON EXCLUSIVE CONTENT!  Go to:https://www.patreon.com/decarcerated for all the details.   Leave a review on Itunes, Soundcloud, IHeartRadio, Spotify, or wherever you subscribe. Please subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe.     You can also send us an email with show comments and suggestions at decarcerated@beprecedential.com.

Decarcerated
Season 3 Trailer: A World Without Prisons

Decarcerated

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 1:24


  We’re getting you ready for Season 3 of Decarcerated.  Our theme for this Season? A World Without Prisons.   More information this episode of Decarcerated:   The Root,  How the Legacy and Influence of Combat Jack Lives On in These Black Podcasts:   https://www.theroot.com/how-the-legacy-and-influence-of-combat-jack-lives-on-in-1821497483   The Crime Report: Want to Understand Mass Incarceration? Listen to These Podcasts   https://thecrimereport.org/2018/03/28/want-to-understand-mass-incarceration-listen-to-these-podcasts/   Tweet about this episode: #decarceratedpodcast |  @decarceratedpod | @ _marlonpeterson   Sign up for our newsletter, The Precedent!   JOIN OUR PATREON PAGE FOR SEASON EXCLUSIVE CONTENT! Go to: https://www.patreon.com/decarcerated for all            the details.   Leave a review on Itunes, Soundcloud, IHeartRadio, Spotify, or wherever you subscribe. Please subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe.   You can also send us an email with show comments and suggestions at decarcerated@beprecedential.com. Visit marlonpeterson.com  

Decarcerated
Topeka Sam: Championing for Women and Girls

Decarcerated

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2017 67:11


This week’s episode of the #Decarcerated podcast features founder of Ladies of Hope Ministries, Topeka K. Sam.  Created to help disenfranchised & marginalized women transition back into society, Topeka has also created a safe place for women and girls to call home after being released from jails and prisons.  In this episode she shares her inspiration behind Hope House NYC and also gives us a look into her entrepreneurial spirit...having owned a cell phone and sex toy business in the past.  Topeka is a Soros Justice Fellow and is featured in Van Jones’ #cut50 “Dignity” campaign. Bet you didn't see that one coming!  Check it out and let us know what you think! Learn more this episode, including Bryan Stevenson’s exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum: Information about The Ladies of hope Ministries: http://www.thelohm.org/aboutus/ #cut50 Dignity for Incarcerated Women Campaign: https://www.cut50.org/dignity The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls: https://nationalcouncil.us/about/ Teen Vogue op-ed: I’m on Parole and It’s Like Another Form of Incarceration: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/parole-incarceration-week-kids-incarcerated Tweet about this episode: #decarceratedpodcast /@decarceratedpod /  _marlonpeterson Reach out to: Topeka K. Sam @theLOHM  

I Want Her Job
Jessica Jackson Sloan, Vice Mayor of Mill Valley, California & National Director of #Cut50

I Want Her Job

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2016 27:09


Jessica Jackson Sloan is the youngest-ever elected official in the charming city of Mill Valley, California, located just 14 miles north of San Francisco. In her role as vice mayor of the city where she grew up, Jessica works on local politics. That would be enough of an accomplishment for many to be satisfied, but not Jessica, who has deep life experiences that motivated her to spend her time helping those less fortunate.   As national director of #cut50, a truly bipartisan initiative to end mass incarceration, Jessica works with her colleagues and a team of notable influencers (like Alicia Keys and Richard Branson) to cut the prison population in the United States by half within the next 10 years. The organization works to raise the issue in media and inform others that the issue has become massive – and not only is a huge resource suck in our society, but also one that has the potential for alternative options that would keep our communities safer.   Prior to her dual jobs, Jessica worked on death penalty cases, saying that when serving those on death row, “You see the worst of the worst of the system … Unfortunately the client pays the ultimate price … their life.” It was this background that prompted Jessica to join politics in the first place, as she had a desire to move into policy work to broaden her impact.   In episode 18 of I Want Her Job: The Podcast, we hear about how Jessica’s very personal story led her to law school and then her work on death penalty cases and eventually, at #cut50 and for the city of Mill Valley. Her story is one you’ll want to hear.   TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S SHOW: On Campaign Fundraising: Despite her experience with nonprofit fundraising, Jessica says that raising money for her campaign felt harder. “You have to sell yourself. If it’s an issue you’re passionate [about] and you’ve already been sold on [it], then it’s kind of easier to sell than to sell yourself, and brag on yourself, and ask close friends and family for money,” she says. Taking Action: One issue Jessica felt passionate about that she took action on as an elected official dealt with smoking in multi-family housing. While living in multi-family housing herself, Jessica’s neighbor fell asleep – cigarette in mouth – and burned down the neighboring apartment, as well as half of Jessica’s apartment – including her daughter’s room. Fortunately, she and her daughter were gone at the time. In addition to her personal experience, Jessica pointed out that the complications of smoke for neighbors with conditions like asthma, and the fact that many of these units share central air made smoking a problem. The ordinance is now passed, and tenants of multi-family housing can no longer smoke. On Thinking Local: “It feels like sometimes when you’re working on bigger issues on a national or state scale, things take a really long time to get done. On the local level, there’s an immediate return on your investment of energy,” Jessica says. Day In The Life: While Jessica attends official meetings on the first and third Monday of each month, she’s called on throughout the week to attend additional meetings, including participation in additional boards she shits on and the democratic party. When not working on city politics, Jessica spends her time leading #cut50 and taking care of her family. By The Numbers: The United States has 5 percent of the world’s population, yet it comprises 25 percent of the world’s incarcerated population. The U.S. is jailing people at a rate higher than any country.  Cost Versus Return: More than $80 billion is spent on the U.S. justice system in one year. “With that $80 billion a year, you would think that we’re taking individuals and turning out Harvard grads … In fact, the majority of people who get out of the prison system end up back in within five years, with our recidivism rates around 70 to 80 percent,” Jessica says. On Cut50: Right now the nonprofit is focused on federal sentencing reform, Jessica says. The nonprofit has worked the past 18 months to call on Congress to pass comprehensive justice reform. Of the 2.2 million incarcerated individuals in the U.S. right now, only about 200,000 are in the federal system. Despite this, Jessica says that Cut50 decided to start at the federal level to send a strong message to states and governors. How To Get Involved: Get informed by visiting cut50.org. You also can join more than 1 million other individuals and sign the petition for justice reform on change.org. Also, Jessica advises to start local – look at practices employed by your local Sheriff’s Office and police. Vote for district attorneys and judges that align with reform. Hitting Home: Jessica shares her personal story of dealing with incarceration. Her then-husband served more than three years in Georgia, right after her oldest daughter was born. “I saw firsthand how corrupt the system was, how they broke our family by charging excessive amounts for phone calls … the restrictions they put on visitation and whether or not I could bring the baby in … restrictions on even things like writing letters … All of this was because he had a drug problem, and he could have gotten help with rehabilitation, but instead he was incarcerated and never got that treatment he really needed,” she says. On Working Bi-Partisan: Running a bi-partisan organization can be tricky. But Jessica tells those on both sides of the aisle, “When it was my husband who was behind bars, and my child who was growing up without their child at home, I didn’t’ care whether it was a Republican who brought my husband home, or if it was a Democrat who brought him home, I just wanted him home.” Getting Into Government: Jessica’s advice for women considering jobs in local government is to be brave, have the ability to laugh at yourself, allow yourself to make mistakes and then learn from those moments. On The Topic: Podcast editor Polina recommends everyone read Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson to learn more about the issue of incarceration. Connect With #cut50: You can show your support by following #cut50 on Facebook and Twitter and by donating here.

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos
249: NY State Prison to Media Spokesperson on Prison Issues

Earning Freedom with Michael Santos

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2016 31:39


Erik Jensen on Earning Freedom podcast At the very tender age of 11, Erik Jensen was living in an abusive, single parent household with daily violence fueled by alcoholism. He sought escape on the streets, committing theft, selling and using drugs, and was always in trouble with the law until Erik found himself in some of the worst prisons in New York. From his late teens to mid-twenties Erik was convicted on an array of charges including Robbery in the Second Degree, Promoting Prison Contraband, and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 4th Degree. He ended up serving 12 years collectively in the New York State Department Of Corrections. He did his time at Greene, Franklin, Watertown, Bare Hill, Five Points, Attica, and in 2011-2012 at the now infamous Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York. It was there he became well acquainted with inmates David Sweat and Richard Matt. On June 6, 2015, the two convicted murderers pulled off one of the most daring prison escapes in recent history.             During his imprisonment Erik was witness to atrocities perpetrated against fellow inmates by several of the guards. He also observed abominable behavior inflicted on inmates by each other, convincing him that the U.S. penal system takes in the bad and instead of rehabilitating, it makes them worse.             Erik is a self-taught scholar in the field of prisoner transformation. He uses his own personal experience to revitalize the mind and spirits of men and women who have shared a similar path in life. Through his words, Erik illustrates that we are much more than the worst thing we’ve ever done, and that the potential for doing good resides within every one of us.               Given his vast knowledge of the Department of Corrections; Clinton Correctional Facility; David Sweat, Richard Matt and their escape; their accomplices, civilian worker Joyce Mitchell and guard Gene Palmer; plus the barbaric culture of the prison system, Erik Jensen is a consultant on an array of projects with television networks and major motion picture production companies. He is a producer for an upcoming Netflix series, based on the Clinton escape; directed by Jodie Foster, and Executive Produced by Bryan Zuriff and Brett Johnson of Ray Donovan and Mad Men.             Erik has been interviewed more than 40 times live on over a dozen networks, including CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, HLN, TWC, PIX11, WNYT13; plus numerous other news media, such as GQ, People, and Time magazines. He has appeared and played a prominent role in television specials: Nightline, Outside The Wall, The Great Prison Break, Inside Edition, Up Close with Marvin Scott, 360 Anderson Cooper, Outfront with Erin Burnett, At This Hour with John Berman and Kate Balduan, and Dateline: "The Accomplice" with Matt Lauer.             Erik continues to share his views with the world by consulting on disturbing issues in the prison system nationwide, such as corruption, physical and mental abuse, and the long-term effects of solitary confinement. He has participated in myriad televised debates hosted by award winning journalists such as Deborah Feyerick, Randi Kaye, and Jessica Schneider.             Erik is a regular guest speaker on numerous Dutchess County Legislator forums concerning criminal justice reform, and makes weekly guest appearances on County Legislator Joel Tyner’s radio show on WVKR 91.3 FM.             He is also frequently invited to the "Earning Freedom" podcast. A California based show created by Michael Santos that is broadcasted in jails and prisons nationwide.             SUNY New Paltz welcomes Mr. Jensen every semester to speak with students studying Criminology. He also volunteers at Redhook Residential Youth Facility, where he shares his story of recovery and redemption with juvenile delinquents.             Erik is currently a contributing writer at Unheard Voices magazine. See: www.unheardvoicesmag.com              He also volunteers with numerous criminal justice reform organizations including but not limited to: Cut50, Prisoner’s Legal Service, and Beacon Prison Action. His memoir is due out in 2017.     MEDIA EXPERIENCE:   ABC: Nightline             Contacted by Yu Fanting             Interviewed by Juju Chang               ABC Nightly News, Good Morning America, and 20/20             Contacted and interviewed by Linzie Janis (interview used on all three shows)   CBS: CBS News             Contacted and interviewed by Jessica Schneider   NBC: Dateline: "The Accomplice" with Matt Lauer             Contacted by Cassandra Marshall             Interviewed by Cassandra Marshall & Matt Lauer             NBC News             Contacted by Laura Allenbaugh             Interviewed by Chelsea Damberg CNN: Anderson Cooper360             Contacted by Kari Pricher             Interviewed by Anderson Cooper (twice)               Outfront with Erin Burnett             Contacted by Kayte Steinmetz             Interviewed by Erin Burnett (seven times)                       CNN Newsroom:             Contacted and interviewed by Brooke Baldwin (twice)                         At This Hour with Berman and Balduan             Contacted by Marie Malzberg             Interviewed by John Berman and Kate Balduan (five times)                         The Great Prison Escape: CNN Special Report             Contacted and interviewed by Randi Kaye               Fredricka Whitfield             Contacted by Sarah Edwards             Interviewed by Fredricka Whitfield               CNN Remote studio interview             Contacted and interviewed by Carol Costello for later broadcast and syndication               Deborah Feyerick (documentary)             Contacted and interviewed by Deborah Feyerick             PIX-11: Special Report             Contacted by Veronica Rosario             Interviewed by Kori Chambers and Sukanya Krishnan               Up Close with Marvin Scott             Contacted by Ellyn Marks             Interviewed by Marvin Scott   MSNBC: Special Report             Contacted by Tara Ayers             Interviewed by Tamron Hall   WNYT-13-NBC: Special Report             Contacted and interviewed by Jessica Layton   TIME WARNER CABLE SPECIAL: Behind the Wall             Contacted and interviewed by Michael Howard   GQ MAGAZINE             Contacted and interviewed by Cole Louison   PEOPLE MAGAZINE             Contacted and interviewed by Jeff Truesdell   NY POST (two page spread)             Contacted and interviewed by Jamie Schram   TIME MAGAZINE ONLINE             (My sound bites used in an article on The Great Escape)     GAWKER MAGAZINE             Contacted and interviewed by Gabrielle Bluestone   SIRIUS XM RADIO - Channel 121 with Margaret Hoover.             Contacted and interviewed by Margaret Hoover              Channel 45 (Shade45) - Sway in the Morning Show   SHOPFM              National Internet Radio Show   NPR – In depth interview with Brian Mann         AREAS OF ANALYSIS INCLUDE:   A strong knowledge of the structure of the New York State Department of Corrections, the Criminal Justice System, the Court System, and Law. Prison Life Corruption inside Correctional Facilities Escape from Prison Relationships between Corrections Officers/Employee’s and Prisoners inside Prison The Criminal Mind Re-Entry Rehabilitation The Effects of Long Term Solitary Confinement Prison Reform     ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------       LINKS TO SHOWS:   DATELINE : http://www.nbc.com/dateline/video/dateline-september-18-2015/2905381?onid=209511#vc209511=1 ANDERSON COOPER: http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=erik+jensen+anderson+cooper&FORM=VIRE2#view=detail&mid=64CAE0EB9F4FB0C0597064CAE0EB9F4FB0C05970 CNN - OUTFRONT WITH ERIN BUNETT: http://cnn.it/1N6c9O4 CNN - OUTFRONT WITH ERIN BURNETT: http://www.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1506/29/ebo.01.html CNN - OUTFRONT WITH ERIN BURNETT: http://www.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1506/24/ebo.01.html CNN - OUTFRONT WITH ERIN BURNETT: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1506/26/ebo.01.html CNN - AT THIS HOUR WITH BERMAN AND BALDUAN: http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2015/06/24/manhunt-escapee-prison-worker-relationship-jensen-ath.cnn CNN - AT THIS HOUR WITH BERMAN AND BALDUAN: http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/25/us/new-york-prison-break-contraband-smuggle/ ABC NEWS: http://abcnews.go.com/US/video/inmate-discusses-joyce-mitchell-david-sweat-relationship-32031236 GOOD MORNING AMERICA: https://gma.yahoo.com/ny-prison-escape-former-inmate-describes-alleged-cozy-180027020--abc-news-topstories.html# NY DAILY NEWS: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/joyce-mitchell-inmate-relationship-running-joke-article-1.2269529 INSIDE EDITION: http://www.insideedition.com/headlines/10899-ex-inmate-flirty-joyce-mitchell-brought-killer-david-sweat-barbecued-ribs-big-chicken NY POST: http://nypost.com/2015/06/24/shawskank-had-closet-sex-with-killer-4-times-a-week-ex-inmate/ WNYT13 IN DEPTH INTERVIEW WITH JESSICA LAYTON: http://wnyt.com/article/stories/s3859746.shtml PIX11 UP CLOSE WITH MARVIN SCOTT: http://pix11.com/2015/07/04/former-clinton-correctional-inmate-discusses-life-behind-prison-walls-david-sweat/ PIX11 WITH SUKANYA KRISHNAN AND KORI CHAMBERS: http://pix11.com/2015/07/04/former-clinton-correctional-inmate-discusses-life-behind-prison-walls-david-sweat/ NIGHTLINE WITH JUJU CHANG: http://abc.go.com/shows/nightline/listing/2015-07/01-nightline-070115-prison-of-passion-relationships-between-female-officers-inmates CBS INTERVIEW WITH JESSICA SCHNEIDER: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/06/19/correction-officer-david-sweat-richard-matt/ DAILY FREEMAN: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20150625/escapees-affair-with-prison-employee-no-secret-says-local-man-who-did-time-at-dannemora PEOPLE MAGAZINE: http://www.people.com/article/former-jailmate-relieved-capture-and-death-new-york-prison-escapees GAWKER MAGAZINE: http://gawker.com/prisoner-says-tillie-and-the-escaped-inmate-did-it-at-l-1713591919 MSNBC THOMAS ROBERTS SHOW: http://www.msnbc.com/thomas-roberts/watch/joyce-mitchell-details-prison-break-plan-528139331771 NEWSNATION WITH TAMRON HALL: http://www.msnbc.com/newsnation/watch/former-inmate-talks-about-joyce-mitchell-525187139634 NORTH COUNTRY PUBLIC RADIO: http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/30014/20151105/how-crossed-lines-cut-corners-and-cozy-relationships-led-to-dannemora-apos-s-big-prison-break            ERIK J. JENSEN CONSULTANT/ANALYST/AUTHOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE AGENT EILEEN COPE ecope@markcrreativemanagement.com www.twitter.com/erikjjensen81 www.facebook.com/erikjensen erikjjensen81@gmail.com 845.464.5878