America Unmuted
The United States is the wealthiest country to ever exist. Why then do we have the highest incarceration rate in the world and an 83% recidivism rate? Join Silas Deane, Founder of Community Readiness at Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) , and Bernard Salandy, the former jailer for some of the largest jails in the world, as they interview the formerly incarcerated, researchers, politicians, and the criminal justice complex to lift the curtain how we as a society can create change the lives of our future generations.
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In this episode of America Unmuted, we welcome Dr. Teresa Chahine, the inaugural Sheila and Ron ’92 Marcelo Lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship at the Yale School of Management, and the pioneer behind the first social entrepreneurship program in the context of public health at Harvard University.
Unpacking her twelve-step framework for creating impactful ventures, Dr. Chahine illuminates the intersection of entrepreneurship and soci...
In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Chantell Jewell, a trailblazer who is making waves in the heart of Milwaukee. As the first Black woman to lead the Community Reintegration Center (formerly the House of Correction), Chantell has been instrumental in reshaping the narrative around community reintegration.
Hired in the midst of a global pandemic, Chantell has not wasted any time implementing positive change...
In this riveting episode, we sit down with Stephen Jackson, a figure of resilience and transformation. Incarceration marked a chapter in Stephen's past, but it was just the beginning of his story. Today, he stands as a licensed professional counselor, restorative justice practitioner, and an advocate for community development.
We explore his journey, from founding Global CommUnity Associates, a restorative consulting firm, to i...
In this captivating episode, we sit down with Walter Hindman, the visionary CEO of Junk Drop Nashville, to discuss the incredible impact his organization has had on the local community. With official partnerships with seven 503C organizations in Middle Tennessee, including Oasis Center, Catholic Charities of Tennessee, People Loving Nashville, Ride for Reading, Tennessee Choices, End Slavery, and Goodwill Mid-Tenn, Junk Drop Nashvi...
In this episode, we explore the remarkable story of Coss Marte, who transitioned from a life as one of New York's most notorious drug lords to becoming a fitness innovator. Coss shares his personal journey, discussing his time in prison and how it sparked the idea for ConBody, his unique prison-style bootcamp. Learn about Coss's dedication to giving back and offering opportunities to formerly incarcerated individuals, as ...
Richard spent 15 years In prison wrongfully convicted for a murder he didn't commit. After his release, he founded Miles of Freedom, an organization dedicated to helping Dallas parolees reintegrate into society.
https://milesoffreedom.org
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Paul is the Founder, CEO, and host of Awarepeneurs, one of the worlds leading social entrepreneurship podcast and membership communities.
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Amy barch is the Founder and executive director of Turn90, a community-based organization operating in South Carolina that equips men to succeed after prison.
Blue was tried for murder and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Blue now works along side Amy at Turn 90.
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Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander from Colorado with over two decades of experience in various capacities. He is also a military veteran serving with the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, NC. Patrick holds advanced degrees in Organizational Development and Leadership. Patrick is a part-time college professor and enjoys mentoring and coaching the next generation of criminal justice professionals. Patrick is an avid suppo...
Kalvin Barrett is currently serving as the 53rd Dane County Sheriff in Madison, Wisconsin. Kalvin brings over a decade of experience as a peace officer, educator, and trainer to the Dane County Sheriff’s Office and continues the work of building an agency that reflects and responds to the communities it serves.
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Cathryn Lokey, Ed.S, is an educational psychologist with a background in instruction and counseling. She works as an independent consultant advising organizations on the implementation of cutting-edge, evidence-based practices with an emphasis on a holistic, global, maximizing approach. With extensive experience in program evaluation, curriculum design, and the problem-solving process, she has conducted trainings and presentations ...
Antong Lucky is the founder and former leader of the Dallas 415 Bloods Gang. At an early age, Antong was embroiled in a life of crime, gang violence and drug dealing that ultimately landed him in prison.
In prison, Antong denounced his gang affiliation, started to read books to educate himself and begin working to unite the rival gangs.
Antong has spent the last twenty years working to end violence in communities by effectively ment...
Andrew Skotnicki is a professor in theological and criminological ethics at Manhattan College in New York City. He has spent decades working in various service capacities in America's jails and prisons.
For the past ten years, he has worked in the jails of New York via a partnership with the Dept of Correction in which he teaches an accredited college course each semester to confined men or women in conjunction with...
Thomas Snow is the Executive Director for Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry (TPOM). TPOM works with the incarcerated, teaching faith-based life skill programs in the prisons, provides mentors, and has a reentry center for anyone leaving incarceration. They are a state-licensed mental health outpatient facility, providing therapy to residents, those in the community, and incarcerated women at the Davidson County Jail at no cost.
Paul Mulloy is the Programs Director for Davidson County Sheriffs Office in Nashville, Tennessee. Paul has over 30 years of industry experience. He is the recipient of the Corrections and Jail Innovation Award from the NSA, sits on the National Council of Reentry with the NIC. Paul consults for the Vera Institute, the US Department of Justice, and the Office of Violence Against Women.
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Tiron McKenley moved from Yonkers, NY to a small town outside of Nashville, TN. Tiron's lifestyle led him behind bars for the next 14 years. Join us as we discuss Tiron's journey through incarceration to eventually changing his mindset and ultimately his life.
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