In this first of a two-part interview, Sam sits down with Brandon Chrostowski, founder and CEO of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. EDWINS is a fine dining restaurant and 6-month training program with a simple approach: "arm those re-entering society with a skill set and a smile." EDWINS has been featured in the critically acclaimed documentary shorts, Knife Skills and 100 Second Chances. Listen in as Sam and Brandon discuss the importance of second chances, the founding of EDWINS, and the importance of mentorship.

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