In this episode, host Chris Nguon has the privilege to be in community with Dr. Cory Greene, the co-founder of H.O.L.L.A., a nonprofit developed from the organizing work and political strategizing of people who served sentences in New York Stat

HCE on the ground: How Community Folx In the Bronx Integrates HCE

Jan 25th, 2023 48m 27s

In this episode, host Chris Nguon connects with Rasheedah Brown-Harris, who might very well be the most important guest we have ever had on the CARMA Chronicles. Rasheedah sits down with us straight from the Bronx and offers a beautiful and aut

Leadership in Schools: How a Leader at the Oakland Freedom Schools Creates the Conditions for Healing & Accountability

Sep 9th, 2022 51m 16s

In this episode, host Chris Nguon sits in community with Mariyam Bey, a beautiful soul out of Oakland who sways and moves from the heart in support for young people. A multi-year site coordinator for the Oakland Freedom Schools, Sista Bey share

Dr. Shawn Ginwright talking about his new book, The Four Pivots

Aug 1st, 2022 35m 45s

In this episode, host Chris Nguon taps in with Dr. Shawn Ginwright, who recently released his latest book called The Four Pivots: Reimaging Justice, Reimaging Ourselves. The beautiful conversation centers on the journey of the book itself since

Kisai Henriquez, creator of CommUNITY in San Francisco, sits down with Flourish Agenda to talk about how the love work of building community connects and honors young people and their families.

Jun 3rd, 2022 52m 42s

In this episode, host Chris Nguon has the honor to be in community with Kisai Henriquez, one of the dopest community healers that Flourish Agenda has had the pleasure to meet and learn from. Kisai, who has worked out of San Francisco for more t

Dr. Shawn Ginwright, Dr. Lee Porscha Moore and Jane Lee advise out-of-school time professionals on Healing Centered Engagement

May 4th, 2022 53m 17s

This episode features Dr. Shawn Ginwright, Dr. Lee Porscha Moore and is hosted by Flourish Agenda’s Lead Content and Training Manager, Jane Lee. Our team went to The BOOST Conference in Palm Springs, California. This out-of-school time conferen

Creating Healing Centered Spaces in Schools and Community w/Cynthia Nambo

Mar 30th, 2022 52m 55s

In this episode, host Chris Nguon talks implementation and the power of culture with the wonderful Cynthia Nambo, an amazing person and mother who holds space as an equity-centered facilitator, former principal, educator, and professional learn

Sista Evin Glaude takes us on her exploration of identity, gives insight on how freedom and liberation are directly connected to choice, and the power that Akili programs have on community.

Feb 18th, 2022 34m 23s

In this episode, we hold space in community with the joyful Evin Glaude, a dope community healer and the amazing coordinator of this year’s Family Camp. Sista Evin takes us on her exploration of identity, gives insight on how freedom and libera

Talented artist Dariane Beamon talks Healing through art and how the process of finding one's self, in exploration and in intentionality, is so key to healing work.

Nov 8th, 2021 38m 31s

In this episode, host Chris Nguon explores the world of art, creation, and healing through painting with renown local artist Dariane Beamon. Dariane, better known as Dari B the Artist, offers insight into her healing journey and how her love wo

Judith M. Hill takes us through her own healing journey over the years, including her pivot in how she views and integrates healing work as a leader in her organization and in her community

Sep 1st, 2021 32m 51s

In this episode, host Chris Nguon has the absolute honor to chat with Judith M. Hill, a dynamic program director with YouTurn, a brilliant violence prevention organization based out of Omaha, Nebraska. Judith takes us through her own healing jo

Showing up as your authentic self with love and honesty with United Playaz Executive Director Rudy Corpuz Jr.

Jul 14th, 2021 33m 59s

In this episode, host Chris Nguon taps in with United Playaz founder and executive director Rudy Corpuz Jr., who takes listeners on a journey two decades long in violence prevention and youth development work. Rudy is as transparent and honest

Chris Nguon breaks down the foundational elements of CARMA

Jun 4th, 2021 28m 6s

In this episode, host Chris Nguon dives into the foundational elements of CARMA. Why is this podcast called the CARMA Chronicles? Where did the title originate? What does it stand for? And why is CARMA (C.A.R.M.A.) significant in healing work?

Attorney and Director at The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, Aman Sebahtu talks about his experience with Healing in violence prevention work

May 7th, 2021 32m 20s

In this episode, host Chris Nguon speaks to the multi-talented and proud Oakland native Aman Sebahtu. Aman comes into our conversation with a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and personal experience in both the justice reform, violence prevention,

Doctoral candidate and author Ree Botts-Ward talks about mourning her inner [blackgirl] child from Philadelphia to now Oakland, California

Apr 13th, 2021 39m 51s

In this episode, host Chris Nguon speaks to the dynamic Ree Botts-Ward. Ree is a renowned poet, artist, and educator, who is also a doctoral candidate at the University of California-Berkeley in the department of African American and African Di

How Youth Development practitioners can show up in Healing Centered work with Jenn Johns

Mar 2nd, 2021 26m 12s

In this episode, host Chris Nguon speaks to the incredible and powerful Jenn Johns. Jenn is an artist and has shared line ups with some of the best in the business including the likes of Ms. Lauryn Hill, The Black Eyed Peas, Mos Def, Capelton,

Evolution of Youth Development and the importance of Healing with Dr. Shawn Ginwright

Feb 18th, 2021 25m 42s

Welcome to the first episode of Flourish Agenda's podcast! We want to start with setting a strong and grounded foundation in work that revolves around Healing Centered Engagement. What better way to do that than interviewing our Founder and CEO

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