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Season 3 Lessons Learned
What happens when belief systems, ideological worldviews, or long-held opinions you've defended as truth your entire life bump up against contradictions that prove tho...
Elizabeth Randall Hebert
Today I am going to introduce you to one of the most driven, strong women I have ever met: Elizabeth Randall Hebert. As you will learn from her story, she is factually...
Sithy Bin
It's not everyday you meet incredibly happy, optimistic, loving people who actively live what they believe...but today is your lucky day. Sithy Bin came to the US as a...
David Shirley
The young David Shirley - before his transformation - is a person you love to hate. You are not cheering for him; you are actually glad he ends up behind bars and hop...
Laura Hernandez
The story of Laura Hernandez is a hard one to hear. She is the survivor of every type of abuse you can imagine. Living in a nightmare is the best way to describe Laura...
Andy Lopez
This is a compelling story you won't soon forget. Andy Lopez grew up in New York City as a first generation American from a tight-knit Dominican Republic family. He ad...
Darlene Luca
My guest today is Darlene Luca. Not only is she the Southern California Career & Re-entry Program Manager for Defy Ventures, she also has 3 years of incarceration expe...
Nhut Thanh Vo
Today you will meet Nhut Thanh Vo from Westminster, CA . He is a dog trainer, mural and portrait painter, tattoo artist, and devout Buddist. After meeting him it is un...
Melissa O'Dell
Today I am visiting with Melissa O’Dell, the Executive Director of Defy Ventures Illinois. Melissa has been on the Defy Ventures team for the past six years, most rece...
Jose Vargas
When you grow up with domestic violence, housing instability, and no parental direction how do you have the tools to be a healthy, functioning, contributing member of ...
Bertrone Pitts Sr.
As a "white collar" criminal, Mr. Bertrone Pitts, Sr. speaks to us today of the moral ambiguity and misguided belief that convinced him that his crimes were harmless b...
Kathy Heinzel
Kathy Heinzel is somebody we all need to meet. She is like your sweet sister, nice next door neighbor, or concerned co-worker. She grew up in Minnesota with practical ...
Gilian Villatoro
Gilian Villatoro is my conversation partner today. He was born into a family that migrated to the US from Central America before he was even born. His educated father ...
Casey David
Today I am honored to introduce you to Casey David, an aspiring film director as well as a self defense instructor from Los Angeles, CA. He has been given a second cha...
Sandy Rodriguez
Today you will meet Sandy Rodriguez who is the Sr. Manager of Prison Programs for Defy Ventures. She oversees the in-prison programs at six correctional institutions i...
Erik Andersson
My guest today is Erik Andersson from Los Angeles, CA . Erik breaks every mold. He doesn't fit any stereotype you think he should. He's a muscular, athletic guy who h...
Chris Johnson
I am so excited to introduce you to Chris Johnson. His narrative is filled with incredible self-reflection and awareness of who he was vs who he is. He speaks with a d...
Quan Huynh
My guest today is Quan Huynh. He has been described as a mighty warrior, a magician, and a mountain of goodness. He is the bestselling author of "Sparrow in the Razor ...
Welcome to Season 3 - Life After Prison
Welcome to Season 3 of Gramercy. This season you will get the privilege of meeting the formerly incarcerated and those who mentor, employ, and restore hope into their ...
Lessons From Season Two
It's that time again. Time to reflect about what we've learned and where we go from here. I have so far to go...but, thankfully this is a journey and I'm on the path f...