Description

In episode 69 of The Kitchen Table, Ken Baden interviews Marcellus Crews, a local politician and entrepreneur, who shares his journey from running for Senate to his vision for transforming education and job opportunities for young people and adults. He discusses the importance of certifications, entrepreneurship, and providing second pathways for success. 

Tune in as they delve into the impact of education, crime, and the economy on society. 

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:08] Tech Company Evolution and Growth.

[00:04:47] Entrepreneurship and Politics Journey.

[00:08:43] Small Business Education Initiatives.

[00:14:09] Overcoming Adversity and Addiction.

[00:16:49] Giving Second Chances to Individuals.

[00:19:57] Rehabilitation and Second Chances.

[00:23:11] Overcoming Challenges in Handyman Work.

[00:29:19] Rethinking Certifications for Young People.

[00:32:09] High-Paying Job Certifications.

[00:36:24] Empowering Young Entrepreneurs.

[00:40:12] Supporting Youth and Communities.

QUOTES

• "It is time for us to get serious. If we really want a better economy, if we really want crime to come down, if we really want people to truly be rehabilitated, if we really care about our society, we can't just say, oh, these are no good and they're incarcerated." - Marcellus Crews
• ‘’We can turn a whole county around. We can help turn other counties around. We can partner with other counties and we can start getting at the real root cause and not continue to go down, spiral down this road of ‘let's just lock them up’.’’ - Marcellus Crews
• “I realized that I got to bring, marry all of that together and help our society do a better job because we're not doing a great job right now. Not at all. And I'm affected by it. You're affected by it. That's how you get there.” - Marcellus Crews

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Ken Baden

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialkenbaden/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/officialkenbaden

Marcellus Crews

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crewsmarcellus/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crews2me

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcellus-crews-571b2131/

WEBSITES:

The Kitchen Table Podcast: https://thekitchentablepodcast.net/

Blue Collar Ballers Union: https://bluecollarballersunion.com/

Marcellus Crews: https://www.marcelluscrews.com/