A Graceful Resource | Kaia Stern

Driving Criminal Justice Reform: Collaborating Across Perspectives with Ewan Watt

Despite your dedication and hard work, you may find that the collaboration between diverse perspectives is lacking, hindering progress. We are thrilled to have Ewan Watt as our guest on this episode of Reason 55. Ewan's journey and experiences have shaped his unwavering commitment to criminal justice reform through collaborative principles. Ewan's exposure to different people and ideas from a young age has instilled in him a deep appreciation for collaboration and the power of diverse perspectives. Ewan's unique perspective and tireless efforts make him a catalyst for progress in the fight for a more equitable and just criminal justice system. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Mastering the Game: Unveiling Power, Politics, and Leadership | Bill Wong

In this episode Steph has a conversation with Bill Wong [http://@billwongllc], the bestselling author of "Better to Win: Hardball Lessons in Leadership, Influence, and the Craft of Politics." In this episode, they delve into Bill's insights on leadership, influence, and the fascinating world of politics, drawing from his experiences as the co-founder of Ronin Project PAC and host of the Ronin Project Podcast. Tune in for an engaging conversation that uncovers valuable lessons for success in the realm of power and governance. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

My Brothers Keeper | Dr. Leroy Brady

In this special simulcast, Steph B holds a conversation with the host of the Cannabis Enlightened [https://omny.fm/shows/cannabis-enlightened/the-green-wave-and-the-rise-of-independent-voters] podcast, Dr. Leroy Brady [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leroy-t-brady-ph-d-1a353b7a]. Social equity and Cannabis taxes fill the conversation while tackling issues of Black presence. A hybrid episode of OLAS hosts that doesn’t disappoint.  (Originally aired 11April23) See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

A Graceful Resource | Kaia Stern

Steph B is joined by the “Reverend Doctor Kaia Stern [https://www.kaiastern.com/]”, Director of the Prison Studies Project [https://www.kaiastern.com/psp]to talk about the lack of humanity that exists in criminal justice and the need for reform. Driven by her faith she shares what drives her to continue this incredible fight for justice and education in jails and prisons. (Originally aired 14March23 ) See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Higher Education in Prison | Brendan Ozawa-de Silva

An Associate Teaching Professor at the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics [https://www.compassion.emory.edu/] at Emory University [https://www.emory.edu/home/index.html] in Atlanta, GA, Dr. Brendan Ozawa-de Silva [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-ozawa-de-silva-2a436593] joins Steph B to talk about his career and what inspired him as a founding director of the Chillon Project at Life University [https://living.life.edu/tag/chillon-project/], a higher-education degree program for incarcerated women and correctional officers at the Lee Arrendale State Prison [https://gdc.ga.gov/GDC/FacilityMap/html/S_50000256.html] in Georgia. (Originally aired 14Feb23) See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.