Nikki Mammano is the author of Breaking Good, a fast-paced memoir that traces her journey from suburban New Jersey to the drug underworld of Waikiki and back again, through addiction, arrest, prison, and ultimately recovery. Our conversation is both poignant and unexpectedly funny as we explore trauma and second chances in our criminal justice system. Who gets imprisoned and who receives grace? What is prison really like? What does it take to rebuild a life after you’ve been labeled by the system? This is an episode you won't want to miss! 

To learn more about Nikki Mammano (and for links to her fabulous book) go to: https://www.nikkimammano.com/.

To learn more about RYSE Hawaii, go to Rysehawaii.org.

For more about Jessica Henry, go to jessicahenryjustice.com. 

Production Editor: Kaz Araki