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Manifest JusticeS2E4. Manifesting Documentation: A Survivor's Guide to Workers RightsWe're thrilled to close out Black Herstory Month of 2024, with the illustrious Dr. Carey Yazeed, a Louisiana native who has dedicated her life to creating equity and emotional safety in the workplace through narrative and grounded qualitative research. Tune in as Dr. Yazeed shares invaluable insight and tangible work-life tools for our semi-final episode dedicated to worker's rights. More About Dr. Carey Yazeed:In addition to founding iThink Change, a consulting business, Dr. Yazeed is a retired mental health therapist; a multi-time author; and, a multi-degree having diversity, equity, and inclusion specialist who provides training services t...2024-02-2857 minManifest JusticeS2E3. Good News: Winter 2024An episode dedicated to spreading positivity and highlighting the good news that's making the world a better place! Catch up on good news updates, good legislative progress, good music recommendations, good food, good entertainment recommendations, and good life updates from your hosts!You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out at info@manifestjustice.us or drop by our website at manifestjustice.us.Support our *independent production* by buying yourself, or...2024-02-2145 minManifest JusticeS2E2. Manifesting Federal Agency AuthorityCase brief: Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc v. Gina Raimondo, No. 21-5166 (D.C. Cir. 2022). The United States Constitution grants Congress the authority to create laws, the Supreme Court of the United States the authority to interpret laws, and police departments the power to enforce laws. But what happens when Congress makes an ambiguous law? Do courts always settle legislative ambiguities, or should federal agencies (such as Dept. of Labor, the Peace Corps, Social Security Administration, etc.) have some authority to interpret the ambiguities? What difference does it make to our day-to-day lives? Listen and learn!You can...2024-02-1436 minManifest JusticeS2E1. Manifesting Employment JusticeCase brief: Murray v. UBS Securities, No. 20-4202 (2d Cir. 2022). The new season kicks off with a deep dive into workplace equity and justice. Join us as we debrief a highly influential Supreme Court of the United States case which highlights whistleblower protections against retaliation in the workplace and has the potential to greatly alter the current landscape of employment law. If you care about worker's rights and job security, this episode is for you!You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to...2024-02-0741 minManifest JusticeS1E21. Planning for Change: 2023-24 SCOTUS PreviewIn our Season One finale, we look into three cases that will be on the new 2023-2024 SCOTUS docket, and two cases that the Court declined to review. From hot-button social issues to legal intricacies, we'll break down how intersectionality impacts cases heard before (and ignored by) the highest court in the land. For our last episode of 2023, engage in a thought-provoking conversation about how to prepare for the legal changes that may emerge from the Court's decisions, and what proactive steps to take to champion the causes we believe in!You can view this episode on...2023-10-2546 minManifest JusticeS1E20. Season End ReflectionsWhat do voting rights, education equity, and discrimination against same sex couples have in common? They were some of the most controversial cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court this term. This new episode debriefs those landmark SCOTUS decisions with our Season One framework: the intersection of crisis and coercion.You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out at info@manifestjustice.us or drop by our website at manifestjustice.us.2023-10-1837 minManifest JusticeS1E19. Pod Mapping: Wisdom of Lived Experience (pt. 2)What life tools do you have within you? This episode embarks on a journey into the world of embodied wisdom with a very special guest, Celeste Jones Kroner, who has invaluable insight and perspective. Join us as we dive into a conversation that explores how diverse experiences can enlighten and inspire personal growth, connection with others, and a deeper understanding of the human condition.You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out...2023-10-1157 minManifest JusticeS1E18. Good News: Fall 2023An episode dedicated to spreading positivity and highlighting the good news that's making the world a better place! Catch up on good legislative progress, good pop culture updates, good food, good entertainment recommendations, and good life updates.If you/someone you know has a classroom censorship or education equity story to share with the ACLU, please reach out: ACLU Share Your Story!You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out...2023-09-2759 minManifest JusticeS1E17. Manifesting Civil Rights for LGBTQIA+Case brief: 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, 600 U.S. ___ (2023). Legal protections that exist for historically silenced populations are being nullified. This episode debriefs the U.S. Supreme Court decision which used a falsified free speech argument to allow discrimination against same sex couples within public-facing businesses. Join us as we navigate the intricate intersections of law, morality, and societal progress in the face of a landmark legal battle over LGBTQ+ rights, legalized discrimination, and free speech in the United States. You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story yo...2023-09-2037 minManifest JusticeS1E16. Slowing Down During CrisisExplore how to practice mindfulness during crisis. Hosts Lena and Carlie apply mental health frameworks as a way of reorienting and recreating pathways to reduce your sense of urgency. Learn how to slow down, check in with yourself, and redesign a more sustainable life flow. You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out at info@manifestjustice.us or drop by our website at manifestjustice.us.Support our *independent p...2023-09-1341 minManifest JusticeS1E15. Pod Mapping: Who You Gon' Call? (pt. 1)What do you do when your coping mechanisms no longer work? How do you determine who is safe to call when you're in crisis? It's so much easier to ask for what you need once you've already identified it -- but sometimes even that can be tricky. That's where this episode begins! Learn how to prepare for moments of crisis, or extreme stress, and identify your rings of support.Pod Mapping tool from Bay Area Transformative Justice Collective. Find more information about pod mapping here, and the pod map here.You can view this episode...2023-08-1634 minManifest JusticeS1E14. Good News: Summer 2023Looking for some soul food? This episode is for you! Join us for a conversation reviewing some of our favorite good news about legislative progress, uplifting social media posts, book recommendations, delicious food, and personal life updates from hosts Lena and Carlie Jones.You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out at info@manifestjustice.us or drop by our website at manifestjustice.us.Support our *independent production* by buying yourself...2023-08-0957 minManifest JusticeS1E13. Manifesting Education EquityCase brief: Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, (Cite as: 600 U. S. ____ (2023)).Still upset about affirmative action being effectively overturned? So are we! This episode of Manifest Justice is dedicated to unpacking the background, impact, and recent SCOTUS decision on affirmative action. Debrief this landmark decision in laugher, love, and community with hosts Lena and Carlie Jones.You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out...2023-08-0248 minManifest JusticeS1E12. Season One KetchupThis is a mid-Season 1 catch up episode. Take a moment to reflect on the pedagogical framework of Manifest Justice and the cases we've covered thus far in Season 1. Ground yourself in our season theme (crisis and care), review the United States Supreme Court cases we've analyzed, and listen to a quick update on relevant new holdings. You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out at info@manifestjustice.us or drop by our w...2023-07-2652 minManifest JusticeS1E11. Manifesting Equal Voting RightsCase briefs: Merrill v. Milligan, (Cited as: 595 U. S. ____ (2022)); and, Moore v. Harper, (Cited at: 21-1271)--Two incredibly important cases at the Supreme Court of the U.S. that will have huge impacts on redistricting restrictions, voters' rights, and abuse of power.You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out at info@manifestjustice.us or drop by our website at manifestjustice.us.Support our *independent production* by buying yourself, or...2023-05-1049 minManifest JusticeS1E10. Building Community: an Abolitionist ApproachLean into a conversation (and respectful debate) about alternative dispute resolutions that allow for transformative justice. Learn about how to build communities to meet crisis, to provide supportive care outside of calling the police/engaging a carceral system, and the barriers that exist when utilizing these alternative approaches.You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out at info@manifestjustice.us or drop by our website at manifestjustice.us.Support our...2023-05-0343 minManifest JusticeS1E9. Good News Update: Spring 2023Take a break to reflect on all the legislative progress, entertainment highlights, and personal good news updates from across the globe during the spring quarter of 2023! You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out at info@manifestjustice.us or drop by our website at manifestjustice.us.Support our *independent production* by buying yourself, or someone you love, a gift at the Manifest Justice Swag Store.Connect with us o...2023-04-261h 04Manifest JusticeS1E8. The One Where Privilege Impacts Authentic & Vulnerable ExpressionCase Brief: In re Grand Jury, 598 U.S. ___ (2023). In law, when two people share a special relationship (i.e. a client and an attorney) a "privilege" may exist. This privilege means certain conversations are protected. But, what kinds of special relationships exist? When is a conversation protected? How does a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision intersect with vulnerable expression, mental health support, and abuses of power?Learn the answers to these questions, and more, on this episode of Manifest Justice!You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If...2023-04-1938 minManifest JusticeS1E7. Manifesting Authentic & Vulnerable ExpressionWhat are the common practices people think of as supporting mental health that can actually create harm? Why are those practices harmful, and what are more supportive practices that can produce positive long-term results? In this episode of Manifest Justice we’re talking about how to honor people’s authentic experiences and avoid some of the harms created by our current systems of care.You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out at in...2023-04-1239 minManifest JusticeS1E6. Law and Disability Crisis ResponseCase Brief: Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools, No. 20-1076 (6th Cir. 2021). Do you care about disability rights or about how children who immigrate to America are treated? If the answer is yes, then this episode is for you! This episode highlights Miguel Perez, his family, and the situation that lead them to the United States Supreme Court earlier this year.You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out at info@manifestjustice.us...2023-03-2237 minManifest JusticeS1E5. Manifesting a Liberated Crisis ResponseWhat do liberated crises responses look like for you? What do you wish happened when you called for help in the middle of a crisis, and how does that vision match the ways our institutions currently respond to crises? In this episode we initiate foundational dreamwork around liberated crisis responses.You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out at info@manifestjustice.us or drop by our website at manifestjustice.us....2023-03-1537 minManifest JusticeS1E4. Good News Update: Winter 2023Take a break to reflect on all the hard work and good things that happened across the globe from 2022 to the first quarter of 2023! You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out at info@manifestjustice.us or drop by our website at manifestjustice.us.Support our *independent production* by buying yourself, or someone you love, a gift at the Manifest Justice Swag Store.Connect with us on social m...2023-03-0859 min
Manifest JusticeS1E3. Law and Mental Health CrisesCase brief: Thomas v. Lumpkin (Cited as: 598 U. S. ____ (2022)). How do our American courtrooms support, and discriminate against, people who have mental health crises? How does that treatment change when the person in crisis is Black or Brown? On this episode of Manifest Justice you'll learn about Andre Thomas, a Black man from Texas currently on death row, and the racially discriminatory conditions that lead to his unjust sentence.You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you...2023-03-0132 min
Manifest JusticeS1E2. The Crisis Response IndustryWhen is the last time you, or someone you love, was in crisis? How did capitalism, law enforcement, and coercion techniques shape your experience or the care you received? In this episode of Manifest Justice, Lena introduces the dichotomy between crisis and care, the influence of the prison industrial complex, and how that influence impacts how We respond and heal from crisis.You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach out at info...2023-02-2234 min
Manifest JusticeS1E1. Welcome to Manifest JusticeCarlie and Lena Jones invite you into candid conversations about the various intersections between law, education, social justice, and mental health. One a high-school teacher and the other a law student, these two sisters have dedicated their lives to public service, civil rights, and education advocacy work. Now, they've come together to listen and learn about historically silenced subjects, stories, and solutions still relevant today. You can view this episode on video with closed captions here.If you have a story you would like to share with us, or questions you want answered, please reach o...2023-02-1318 min
Sorry I'm on BreakFour the BoutiqueSpend some "intentional protected time" with Sorry, I'm on Break hosts Lena and Carlie Jones! In this Season 4 opener you'll get caught up on how the hosts spent their break, what SIOB means, and where we're going in Season 4.Grab your binos as we take a look into the future of Sorry, I'm on Break!2022-07-1335 min
Sorry I'm on BreakEmpathy in the Service IndustryLena and Carlie explore "the art of empathy," a concept from Markesha Tatum's debut self-published book The Detailz in Retail(2016), as it pertains to the service industry. Learn a bit about the evolution of working conditions from our Season 3 guest, Marina Domingo-Young, and reconsider how the pandemic has shifted main issues for workers.2022-02-1637 minSorry I'm on BreakHappiness Over Everything, HoeWe missed you! Learn how co-hosts Lena and Carlie were using their breaks, and why they think taking a break is so important. Listen to Lena and Carlie share life updates and go through a high-level framing of what to expect from season 3!2022-01-1925 min
Sorry I'm on BreakSelf CareTimes of growth and self-discovery are painful. Change is constant, and time never fully stops - - not even in the wild. But, fuzzy socks from Target and sunshine breathing also exist. So, the journey of life and pursuit of unapologetic self-care also has perks. Sit back, relax, and listen to Lena and Carlie explore the intimate relationships we have with ourselves. 2021-09-2937 min
Sorry I'm on BreakSister, Sister (Part 2)We're reunited and it feels so good! Strap into another episode full of laughs, love, and light with the hosts of Sorry, I'm on Break, Lena and Carlie. Listen to these sisters talk about the unique responsibility siblings feel for one another, the lessons learned, and the wounds they would mend for each other if they could. This is an episode for the support systems that get us from one heartbreak to the next!2021-09-2225 min
Sorry I'm on BreakSister, Sister (Part 1)The founders of Sorry, I'm on Break are back! Laugh with Lena and Carlie as they unpack the strength behind sibling relationships. In part one of this two-part episode, Carlie and Lena explore changing family-building trends, and how nature and nurture impact traditional siblings, siblings from blended families, and indoctrinated siblings. Lena and Carlie are reunited - - and it feels so good!2021-09-1522 minSorry I'm on BreakNew Year, New ResolutionsIn our pilot episode, Lena & Carlie reflect on the surge of goal-setting, planning, and resolution-making at the start of each new year. Join us to learn about how we embrace the mantra: “you can do anything, but not everything.”2021-01-2031 min