This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by Austin Galy and Janelle Brown-Peters, co-founders of USD's Torero Urban Scholars. "We are all greater than the sum of our worst decisions," Galy told us, as the two explained the program which aims to improve access to higher education for people who were formerly incarcerated or have been impacted by the justice system. They talked about why the program's mission is personal for them, some of the obstacles their students face, and the duo's advice for those students or people in their shoes.

This week, “At the Edge of It All” was joined by Rhonda Harley, Assistant Dean of Student Engagement and Inclusive Excellence at USD’s Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering. Harley explains her philosophy behind “cultural capital” — how everyone can use their personal background, their advantages, and even perceived disadvantages, to achieve success in the classroom or workplace.

James T. Harris III, DEd, president of the University of San Diego, joined “At the Edge of it All” to discuss his journey as an educator and give a glimpse into his role as a university leader helping to shape future generations. Harris talked about what drives him and what he believes is the reason for an increase in enrollment at faith-based institutions. He also shared personal anecdotes that have shaped the man he is today, including a small but memorable piece of advice from his grandmother — “remember what it feels like to be invisible.”

Nadia Abdala, entrenadora del equipo de tenis femenino de USD, se unió al podcast "Al Borde de Todo" para hablar sobre cómo el tenis ha sido parte de su vida desde que le dieron su primera raqueta a los 3 años, cómo ha navegado industria del tenis como latina y las formas en que asesora a sus atletas con los que trabaja para que tengan éxito tanto dentro como fuera de la cancha.

Nadia Abdala, USD's head coach for the women's tennis team, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to talk about how tennis has been a part of her life since she got her first racket at 3 years old, how she's navigated the tennis industry as a Latina and ways she's mentoring the student-athletes she works with to succeed both on and off the court.

Nikki Usher, associate professor of communication, studies journalism, politics and technology and how they all intersect. Usher joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss journalism's current role in our lives as new technologies emerge, the role of nonprofit journalism in helping to keep politicians accountable and how people can find reliable, trustworthy journalism sites for local and national news.

Justin Brooks, profesor de práctica en USD, se unió a “Al Borde de Todo” para hablar sobre su histórica carrera luchando por personas que han sido condenadas injustamente, incluso por que duró décadas su primer caso. Además habla sobre lo que lo llevó a dedicarse a la abogacía, cómo desarrolló una pasión que generó la fundación del Proyecto Inocencia de California y por qué está centrando el próximo capítulo de su carrera en mejorar el sistema de justicia en América Latina.

Justin Brooks, professor of practice at USD, joined “At the Edge of it All” to talk about his storied career fighting for people who have been wrongfully convicted, including his first innocence case to exonerate an innocent woman, which lasted for decades. He discusses what got him into law, how he developed a passion that spawned the founding of the California Innocence Project and why he is focusing his next career chapter on improving the justice system in Latin America.

You can learn more about Justin’s book and how to volunteer here: https://www.youmightgotoprison.com/

Alysson Snow, líder de la Clínica Legal sobre Derecho de Vivienda en la Universidad de San Diego, se sentó a hablar con el equipo de "Al borde de todo" sobre lo que estamos viendo con las protecciones de alquiler en este momento. También hablo de los errores comunes que cometen los inquilinos y lo que usted necesita saber para protegerse legalmente tanto como inquilino y propietario.

Alysson Snow is the leader of the Housing Rights Legal Clinic at the University of San Diego. She sat down to talk with the "At the Edge of it All" team about what we're seeing with rental protections right now, common pitfalls for tenants and what you need to know to legally protect yourself as a tenant and landlord.