In our season finale episode, Elesha interviews Bianca Tylek, Founder and Executive Director of Worth Rises, a national non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to dismantling the prison industry and ending the exploitation of all those it targets. Bian

In this episode Elesha interviews Zack Goodman, Senior Data Scientist with Recidiviz a non-profit that partners with state criminal justice agencies to advance their use of data and reduce incarceration. Zack and Elesha discuss the importance of data and

In this episode Elesha interviews Keri Blakinger about trauma bonding, an unlikely mentor, not judging a book by it's cover (unless it's Corrections in Ink, of course), the nitty gritty of getting a book published, what it's like to put your story out the

In this episode Elesha interviews David Garlock about public speaking, re-entry, mindset, giving people opportunities to succeed, what a pardon is, untapped allies, the history of the registry and reasons it doesn't make communities safer, and an open inv

In this episode Elesha interviews Nicole Hutchinson-Moore about the importance of peer support and mentorship, the meaning of grace and how we all need it, centering humanity in legislation, bringing more people to the table to pull in the same direction

In this episode Elesha interviews Dr. Carmen Johnson about political backlash, overcoming post-incarceration depression, finding purpose in pain, faith, and how we are all truly one. Dr. Carmen Johnson can be found on Twitter @DrCarmenJohnso1.

In this season opener episode Elesha interviews Bobby Bostic who was recently released after 27 years behind bars. He discusses his inspiration for his non-profit organization "Dear Mama" and encourages all of us inside-and-outside prison walls to never g

In this episode Elesha interviews Tameka Means about how beliefs dictate action, parenting with a loved one incarcerated, reducing stigma, and tips to maintain healthy thriving relationships.Tameka Means can be found on IG @FitPrisonWife

In this episode Elesha interviews Quintin Williams about what brought him to academia and the study of sociology, his campaigns to change laws and confront stigma, and advice to fellow justice impacted people.Quintin Williams can be found on Twitter @Qwil

In our first episode of The CHAT Elesha interviews Alexandria Pech about how to be trauma informed when talking to people who have loved ones incarcerated, visitation in jails/prisons, and Alexandria's PhD research study of familial incarceration impacts