Why are we so good at finding problems, but so poor at solving them? This is the question Alida Miranda-Wolff puts to Chicago Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood and the conversation that spans juvenile justice reform and implementation disconnects to real-life examples from the world of cannabis legalization. 

You’ll be inspired by Garien’s insights, gleaned from years of working on the frontlines of marginalized community care:

• The practices that open doors that have long been closed to Black individuals
• The consequences of prioritizing personal convenience over equity for all
• The need for practical implementation support over problem-finding and recommendations 
• The assumptions and stigmas that keep real change from taking shape

Important resources from this episode:

• Illinois Justice Project - https://www.iljp.org/ 
• Southern Poverty Law Center - https://www.splcenter.org/

Connect with Garien: 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garien-gatewood 
• Twitter X: https://twitter.com/GarienGatewood 

Connect With Alida:

• Share your feedback on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidamw
• Order Alida’s book “Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations That Last” and gain exclusive access to bonus content! - https://bookshop.org/p/books/cultures-of-belonging-building-inclusive-organizations-that-last-alida-miranda-wolff/17372555?ean=9781400229253
• Learn more about Alida Miranda-Wolff - https://alidamirandawolff.com/

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