In this heartfelt episode, we hear from Chip Skowron, MD/PhD and former CEO of Prison Entrepreneurship Program, who takes us through the double life he lived since childhood and how he found peace with himself following the four years he spent in prison for insider trading.

Emerging with a renewed sense of purpose, Chip shares how Vanessa's new book served as a poignant reminder of the power of community and healing that he experienced while in prison.

While touching on the foreword he wrote for Vanessa's book, he also shares the soul wounds that he healed and how he learned to tune into the body's wisdom, instead of reacting or running away.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, redemption, and the enduring strength of human connection.

Learn more about Vanessa's book at vanessaferlaino.com/expansion

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In this episode of The Human Challenge, Elspeth Hay, author of ""Feed Us With Trees" and host of the Local Food Report on Cape Cod's NPR station, joins us. We explore the fascinating world of acorns and their potential as a superfood, delving into the historical and ecological significance of nut trees. Elspeth shares her journey of discovering the interconnectedness of humans and ecosystems, challenging the dominant narratives of food production and colonial legacies, including Elspeth's ancestral and healing work. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on rethinking our relationship with the natural world and embracing sustainable practices. #Sustainability #FoodRevolution #TheHumanChallenge

Be welcome to learn more about Elspeth at: https://elspethhay.com/

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

Be invited to stay in touch with Vanessa on Instagram @vanessaferlaino or vanessaferlaino.com

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It's been 10 years since Emily O'Brien found herself in prison. "A lot of people think in prison that you have nothing," she says, "but if you reframe it as a place where you have everything, you can kind of create anything you want." Following that mindset, Emily created the idea for Comeback Snacks, Popcorn so good, it’s criminal, while incarcerated. In this episode of The Human Challenge, Emily shares her journey of incarceration, how she built Comeback Snacks to see 60% growth in 2024, and how she continues to find new opportunities for people with a history of incarceration. This includes the recent launch of Comeback Catalyst, an accelerator for incarcerated people to learn how to start their own business.

Be welcome to learn more about Emily and Comeback Snacks here: https://comebacksnacks.com/

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

Be welcome to learn more about Comeback Catalyst here: https://www.comebackcatalyst.ca/

Be invited to stay in touch with Vanessa on Instagram @vanessaferlaino or vanessaferlaino.com

Watch this full episode on Youtube at https://youtu.be/k6qB5wcHEzg

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