The Brave Space Podcast

When the course of your life changes at a moment's notice, believe that you have the power to redirect it. Once a promising student athlete with dreams of the NFL, Garrison suddenly had to pivot when gun violence altered his path. Through sheer resilience, he didn't allow his purpose and smile to wither away. Garrison is a Team USA powerlifter and climber, influencer, author, entrepreneur, fashion designer, and the founder of The Garrison Redd Project.

Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.

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Eddie is no stranger to pressure. Overcoming the pressures of growing up in a community and home riddled with violence and drugs, Eddie worked hard to support his family in any way he could. Unfortunately, family pressure pulled him into a life of dealing drugs, which ultimately led to him falling victim to an armed robbery. Now a T10 complete paraplegic, Eddie helps people with spinal cord injuries and gun violence survivors through his work as the Founder of "Paralyzed From Violence."

Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.

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Director Kwelli Sneed leads the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement in Washington, D.C. Having a voice, independent thought, and making tough decisions are everyday choices Director Sneed has to make as she navigates the challenges of leading a government office. 

Watch the full episode to learn more about her work, leadership and the success of frontline community violence intervention professionals.

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Community violence intervention professionals in Washington, D.C. work on the frontlines to keep their communities safe, but life still happens to them. In the midst of experiencing the loss of many friends and family members, Teivon found a passion for helping survivors of gun violence, while also practicing self-care for his own healing. 

Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.

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D.C. violence prevention professionals are an essential part of the public safety ecosystem. Ralo, a native Washingtonian, works to keep D.C. youth safe from gun violence because he knows firsthand the consequences of taking the wrong path in life. Through his lived experience and authenticity, Ralo is able to positively influence youth and he is creating tremendous impact in the field of community violence intervention. 

Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.

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Marcus grew up navigating the challenges of street culture between Los Angeles and Chicago, which eventually led to his incarceration. After his release, he turned his experience into a mission, working with Chicago Ceasefire to interrupt cycles of violence and train others across the country. Now, as the founder of McAllister Consultancy & Training, Marcus travels widely to inspire and educate communities on violence prevention.

Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.

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As Toya shares her story of losing so many family and friends to gun violence, her son begins to comfort her in his own way. Toya says her son gives her hope on difficult days.

Toya grew up on the West Side of Chicago, where she experienced gun violence at an early age. Today as a social worker, she gives back to her community by providing therapeutic support and encouraging younger generations to reach their fullest potential.

Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.

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Jason — community leader, advocate, and founder/CEO of Compromising Choices — transformed his life after years of being in and out of prison. While incarcerated, he earned his GED and became a GED tutor and evidence-based group mentor, inspiring others and taking the first steps toward lasting change. Today, through his work in community violence intervention (CVI), Jason uses his story to help young Black men and women overcome their circumstances and reach their full potential. 

Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY. 

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Community organizer, activist, and advocate Greg Jackson survived a near-fatal shooting as an innocent bystander in 2013. Following his recovery, he dedicated himself to preventing gun violence. As the former Deputy Director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, he has played a pivotal role in reducing homicides, securing federal resources to build safer communities, and mentoring youth and community violence intervention leaders across the country.

Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.

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Dr. Chico Tillmon was justice-impacted but discovered his purpose after being introduced to Community Violence Intervention while working as a violence interrupter. Today, Dr. Chico is a leading national consultant on violence prevention and the Executive Director of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago, and he works to reduce crime and violence in Chicago and beyond. 

Brave Space is a healing place for gun violence prevention professionals and survivors. We meet. We process. We heal in commUNITY.

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