This episode is for you if you’ve ever believed in second chances - or needed one yourself.
We’re diving into the real stories behind anti-recidivism, not just the policies but the people. People who’ve lived it, who’ve done the time, and are now doing the work to help others as they re-enter society, rebuild their lives, and reclaim their future.
This week, our guests, Carlos Vasquez, CEO of How to Battle, and Quan Huynh, Executive Director of Defy Ventures, have extraordinary stories to tell. Each of them shares their personal experiences of transforming themselves during lengthy prison sentences, discovering something in themselves that helped them rise above the walls of their confinement to become powerful, inspiring voices both inside and outside the prison system.
For more:
Carlos Vasquez, How to Battle: https://howtobattle.com/
Quan Huyn, Defy Ventures: https://www.defyventures.org/
The Change Reaction: https://www.changereaction.org/
The Change Reaction Podcast is a weekly series that shares stories of transformation and impact across LA and Southern California.
Hosted by Matt West and featuring members of the Change Reaction team, each episode highlights the inspiring individuals and Change Agents making a difference by helping those who need it most.
From powerful success stories of people who have been uplifted, to conversations with community leaders and those actively working on the ground, we highlight the real, tangible work being done to create change in our communities.
