Kim and Jamie talk about reasons to be thankful in spite of life hardships.

Kim and Jamie talk with Maya about the effects of her mom dating a man in prison. 

Jaylen talks about how grateful he is that his mom brought him out to see a different environment and way of life.  It’s amazing how he describes how some things were so different and how some things were even worse.  Listen to his inspiring story, how it changed him and what he wants for his own kids!

Kim & Alex Bruzan talk about how kids need to have a restorative mindset. Kim’s company, “ Reality Check By Kim” has been using this curriculum in schools with not only students but training teachers also. Kim is trying to help stop the idea of punishment for a consequence by moving away from the school to prison pipeline. We need to give kids the knowledge and tools to make better decisions.

Kim talks with Megan Bruzan about cultural differences, choices they each have made and keeping their families aware and WOKE!  Children need to have a feeling of self worth and confidence.  How are they doing this in each of their own lives to make a difference?  Listen to this remarkable episode about sensitive topics, community and unity with others!

Kim and Jamie talk about how music affects your life.  It’s there when you are happy, sad, angry, in love, celebrating and it brings back memories!  Does music influence behaviors and decisions we make?  Listen and see what Kim and Jamie think!

Kim and Jamie talk about the difference between belonging and fitting in.  There can be consequences to each one, so just be yourself!  As parents, friends or co-workers we should be accepting of everyone and not making people feel like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole!

Kim and Jamie talk about venting and how everyone needs to do it.  It’s important to know when and how to do it….. you don’t need more issues.  Each talk about personal and professional times that they needed to vent.  They also talk about how helping each other and not taking advantage of each other and the system, builds community.

Kim and Jamie talk about meeting with PRC and the unrealistic decisions made.  They both give tips on “Both Sides of the Fence” on how to work with and fight against the DOC.  The saying is that there is 2 ways to skin a cat, so do it the right way.  Find out what that way is!

Eli Rivera and Rubin Gaona from The Way Out (twout.org) tell their experiences and talk about breaking the cycle of incarceration through technology and living wage jobs.