Kenisha entered the foster care system at the age of 4 and never settled into a permanent home. At 18, she found herself completely on her own, lacking resources and headed to prison. She sits down with Manda to talk about her memoir, "Labeled: Ward of the State" and how she changed her life to become the Social Worker she is today. Snag a copy of her book here.

76: Labeled a Ward of the State, From Inmate to Social Worker

How do I respond if my kid tells me they're transgender? What can we actually do to end homelessness? Is everyone having more sex than us? 

Author, speaker and advocate, Manda Carpenter, asks these types of questions daily. Now, she's created a space where these questions and more are answered publicly. 

There’s no topic that’s off-limits as she and her guests get real about relationships, social justice, faith and more. All curiosities and perspectives are welcome at this table. Pull up a seat, we're glad you're here.

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How do I respond if my kid tells me they're transgender? What can we actually do to end homelessness? Is everyone having more sex than us? Author, speaker and advocate, Manda Carpenter, asks these types of questions daily. Now, she's created a space where these questions and more are answered publicly. There’s no topic that’s off-limits as she and her guests get real about relationships, social justice, faith and more. All curiosities and perspectives are welcome at this table. Pull up a seat, we're glad you're here.

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76: Labeled a Ward of the State, From Inmate to Social Worker