“The Male Perspective” hosted by Lana Reid: guest Yusef Wiley
This episode of “The Male Perspective,” Lana chats with Yusef Wiley – Author, Reentry Expert, Prison Reform Advocate and Founder of Timelist Group, Inc., LLC. Mr. Wiley discusses the difficult challenges that formerly incarcerated individuals face upon release, from finding employment and housing to adequate support systems and overcoming stigmas that are often barriers to success. Through his 501(c)3 nonprofit, Mr. Wiley has created extensive programs that provide optimal outcomes to formerly incarcerated individuals, such as transitional housing, employment opportunities, and other valuable life skills training.
For more information on Yusef Wiley:
https://www.ywspeaks.com
https://timelistgroup.org
https://www.amazon.com/If-Knew-Then-Yusef-Andre-Wiley/dp/1986610500
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusefandrewiley/
https://www.youtube.com/@yusefandrewiley
https://instagram.com/yusefandrewiley
This interview is part of the Black Men Matter (#BlackMenMatter) series of “The Male Perspective podcast. The weekly podcast showcases Lana Reid’s commitment to changing the narrative and stereotypes surrounding Black men by having informative, healthy and peaceful conversations with guests from all around the world. It opens the door for men to feel safe to tell their treasured stories and journey to the world.
Each week, two strangers sit down for a chat as Lana Reid hears the stories of men ranging from those who have recovered from childhood sexual abuse, struggled through co-parenting, to philosophies on relationships and entrepreneurship.
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“The Male Perspective” is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
Conversations in Color’s Current Initiatives:
- THE MALE PERSPECTIVE: The purpose of “The Male Perspective” is to dispel stereotypes and increase awareness of the experiences of Black men through open discussions, thought-provoking interviews, and sharing personal experiences that serve as a platform to highlight the diversity and depth of the Black male experience.
- SISTAS REBUILDING SISTERHOOD: “Sistas Rebuilding Sisterhood,” is an intergenerational group of Black women who come together for relaxed and non-judgmental gatherings to exchange ideas, experiences and collaborate in a collective effort to improve the quality of sisterhood interactions in our day to day lives.
- KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR : “Know Your Neighbor” community engagement will aim to foster connectivity and a sense of community in local neighborhoods through our video contest. The program seeks to encourage interaction among neighbors in their immediate area and create a sense of community that can lead to thriving, connected and safer areas.