J Hackett is the Co-Owner of Grind, Asheville NC's first Black coffee shop and the founder of Griot, a storytelling app that captures real time stories and makes them searchable. He is also an ex-convict.
J is an expert in social entrepreneurship, community and economic development, and discovering purpose.
Join us as he shares what he learned during his time in prison. The importance of valuing our stories and finding our identity so we can make a difference in our community.
Note: This episode contains explicit material.
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