Freedom Writers Podcast
209 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsPodcast by Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers
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Special Announcement: Gun Violence in Schools
June 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBIn light of the recent carnage in Uvalde, Texas and other communities across the United States, we have decided to share previous podcasts we have done with students, teachers and parents from the Columbine, Sandy Hook and Parkland school shootings. In these trying times, we encourage you to go back and listen to some or all of these previous episodes to help ignite your passion for change. Darrell Scott's Episode: https://bit.ly/39bQ2cv Scarlett Lewis Episode: https://bit.ly/3Q4FIDB Parkla...
#88: Dear Freedom Writer Student Author Reflections
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this week’s episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with four of the amazing student authors of our new book, Dear Freedom Writer - Jadyn L from New York, Jayden B from Alabama, Kelly from California, and Yamon from Israel. They discuss what it feels like to be a Freedom Writer student author and how our student authors hope to spread the power of the pen. This episode is an eye-opening look into the minds of our amazing student authors, and we hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and...
#82: Dear Freedom Writer Student Author Reflections
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this week’s episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with four of the amazing student authors of our new book, Dear Freedom Writer - Jadyn L from New York, Jayden B from Alabama, Kelly from California, and Yamon from Israel. They discuss what it feels like to be a Freedom Writer student author and how our student authors hope to spread the power of the pen. This episode is an eye-opening look into the minds of our amazing student authors, and we hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and...
#76: Dear Freedom Writer Student Author Reflections
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this week’s episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with four of the amazing student authors of our new book, Dear Freedom Writer - Jadyn L from New York, Jayden B from Alabama, Kelly from California, and Yamon from Israel. They discuss what it feels like to be a Freedom Writer student author and how our student authors hope to spread the power of the pen. This episode is an eye-opening look into the minds of our amazing student authors, and we hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and...
#81: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 10, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 57.2 MBIn this week’s episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with five fabulous Freedom Writer Teachers - Dr. Precious Symonette, Bill Feaver, Cathy Connelly, Paul Smith, and Tammy Purrington. They discuss the struggles faced by educators across the United States, the pride they feel seeing our students succeed, and the special moments that makes their noble profession worthwhile. We hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Purchase Dear Freedom Writer: bit.ly/...
#87: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 10, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 57.2 MBIn this week’s episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with five fabulous Freedom Writer Teachers - Dr. Precious Symonette, Bill Feaver, Cathy Connelly, Paul Smith, and Tammy Purrington. They discuss the struggles faced by educators across the United States, the pride they feel seeing our students succeed, and the special moments that makes their noble profession worthwhile. We hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Purchase Dear Freedom Writer: bit.ly/...
#75: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 10, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 57.2 MBIn this week’s episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with five fabulous Freedom Writer Teachers - Dr. Precious Symonette, Bill Feaver, Cathy Connelly, Paul Smith, and Tammy Purrington. They discuss the struggles faced by educators across the United States, the pride they feel seeing our students succeed, and the special moments that makes their noble profession worthwhile. We hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Purchase Dear Freedom Writer: bit.ly/...
#86: Two Worlds w/ Jill & Amnon Damti
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this week’s episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Jill and Amnon Damti - world-renowned dancers, Israeli Ambassadors of Peace and Freedom Writer Teachers. They discuss Jill and Amnon’s innovative techniques for spreading peace through dance and how we can all advocate for the otherly-abled. We hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Purchase Dear Freedom Writer: bit.ly/3wpsB8N Donate to Our Student Authors: tinyurl.com/DearFWFundraiser
#74: Two Worlds w/ Jill & Amnon Damti
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this week’s episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Jill and Amnon Damti - world-renowned dancers, Israeli Ambassadors of Peace and Freedom Writer Teachers. They discuss Jill and Amnon’s innovative techniques for spreading peace through dance and how we can all advocate for the otherly-abled. We hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Purchase Dear Freedom Writer: bit.ly/3wpsB8N Donate to Our Student Authors: tinyurl.com/DearFWFundraiser
#80: Two Worlds w/ Jill & Amnon Damti
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this week’s episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Jill and Amnon Damti - world-renowned dancers, Israeli Ambassadors of Peace and Freedom Writer Teachers. They discuss Jill and Amnon’s innovative techniques for spreading peace through dance and how we can all advocate for the otherly-abled. We hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Purchase Dear Freedom Writer: bit.ly/3wpsB8N Donate to Our Student Authors: tinyurl.com/DearFWFundraiser
#73: Dear Freedom Writer Symposium Panels (Part 1)
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 57.5 MBOn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with three panels of students, parents, teachers and Freedom Writers who participated in our new book, Dear Freedom Writer. They discuss overcoming mental health emergencies, the struggles faced by first generation Americans and how to maintain a vision, even without sight. This episode is a sneak peek into the fifty stories of hardship and hope from Dear Freedom Writer, and we hope it will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a diffe...
#73: Dear Freedom Writer Symposium Panels
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 57.5 MBOn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with three panels of students, parents, teachers and Freedom Writers who participated in our new book, Dear Freedom Writer. They discuss overcoming mental health emergencies, the struggles faced by first generation Americans and how to maintain a vision, even without sight. This episode is a sneak peek into the fifty stories of hardship and hope from Dear Freedom Writer, and we hope it will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a diffe...
#85: Dear Freedom Writer Symposium Panels
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 57.5 MBOn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with three panels of students, parents, teachers and Freedom Writers who participated in our new book, Dear Freedom Writer. They discuss overcoming mental health emergencies, the struggles faced by first generation Americans and how to maintain a vision, even without sight. This episode is a sneak peek into the fifty stories of hardship and hope from Dear Freedom Writer, and we hope it will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a diffe...
#79: Dear Freedom Writer Symposium Panels
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 57.5 MBOn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with three panels of students, parents, teachers and Freedom Writers who participated in our new book, Dear Freedom Writer. They discuss overcoming mental health emergencies, the struggles faced by first generation Americans and how to maintain a vision, even without sight. This episode is a sneak peek into the fifty stories of hardship and hope from Dear Freedom Writer, and we hope it will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a diffe...
#72: Dear Freedom Writer Student Authors - Becoming Authors
March 29, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with three student authors of the new book, Dear Freedom Writer - Zoey (whom we affectionately call “Zi”), Jeremiah, and Robert. She is also joined by their parents, Freedom Writer teachers, and school administrators for a lively discussion about the book writing process, the pride of seeing their students become published authors, and the lessons they hope Dear Freedom Writer gives readers. This episode is a lighthearted look into the minds of the ...
#84: Dear Freedom Writer Student Authors - Becoming Authors
March 29, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with three student authors of the new book, Dear Freedom Writer - Zoey (whom we affectionately call “Zi”), Jeremiah, and Robert. She is also joined by their parents, Freedom Writer teachers, and school administrators for a lively discussion about the book writing process, the pride of seeing their students become published authors, and the lessons they hope Dear Freedom Writer gives readers. This episode is a lighthearted look into the minds of the ...
#78: Dear Freedom Writer Student Authors - Becoming Authors
March 29, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with three student authors of the new book, Dear Freedom Writer - Zoey (whom we affectionately call “Zi”), Jeremiah, and Robert. She is also joined by their parents, Freedom Writer teachers, and school administrators for a lively discussion about the book writing process, the pride of seeing their students become published authors, and the lessons they hope Dear Freedom Writer gives readers. This episode is a lighthearted look into the minds of the ...
#77: Writing Dear Freedom Writer w/ Original Freedom Writers
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Original Freedom Writers Ian, Shanita, Tye, Shanate, Maddie, Calvin, Cynthia, Latilla, Kanha and Chirece. We discuss what it feels like to pass the torch to the next generation and help shape the lives of children from around the world. This episode is a heartwarming look into our writing process for our new book, Dear Freedom Writer, and I hope it will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Purchase Dear Freedom Wri...
#71: Writing Dear Freedom Writer w/ Original Freedom Writers
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Original Freedom Writers Ian, Shanita, Tye, Shanate, Maddie, Calvin, Cynthia, Latilla, Kanha and Chirece. We discuss what it feels like to pass the torch to the next generation and help shape the lives of children from around the world. This episode is a heartwarming look into our writing process for our new book, Dear Freedom Writer, and I hope it will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Purchase Dear Freedom Wri...
#83: Writing Dear Freedom Writer w/ Original Freedom Writers
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Original Freedom Writers Ian, Shanita, Tye, Shanate, Maddie, Calvin, Cynthia, Latilla, Kanha and Chirece. We discuss what it feels like to pass the torch to the next generation and help shape the lives of children from around the world. This episode is a heartwarming look into our writing process for our new book, Dear Freedom Writer, and I hope it will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Purchase Dear Freedom Wri...
#70: Georgie Smith - A Sense of Home
December 21, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell is joined by Georgie Smith, the founder of A Sense of Home and the 2016 top ten CNN Hero of the Year. They discuss the power of helping others and the importance of exercising the soul through giving. Georgie’s story is incredibly moving, and I hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Check out A Sense of Home Online: https://www.asenseofhome.org/
#82: Georgie Smith - A Sense of Home
December 21, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell is joined by Georgie Smith, the founder of A Sense of Home and the 2016 top ten CNN Hero of the Year. They discuss the power of helping others and the importance of exercising the soul through giving. Georgie’s story is incredibly moving, and I hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Check out A Sense of Home Online: https://www.asenseofhome.org/
#76: Georgie Smith - A Sense of Home
December 21, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell is joined by Georgie Smith, the founder of A Sense of Home and the 2016 top ten CNN Hero of the Year. They discuss the power of helping others and the importance of exercising the soul through giving. Georgie’s story is incredibly moving, and I hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Check out A Sense of Home Online: https://www.asenseofhome.org/
#81: Tresor Rusesabagina
November 09, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 34.5 MBOn this episode, Erin Gruwell is joined by Tresor Rusesabagina, the son of humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina. Tresor updates us on his father Paul’s kidnapping in August 2020 by the Rwandan government and shares how we can help #FreeRusesabagina. Tresor’s bravery and determination are incredibly powerful, and we hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Podcast with Rusesabagina Family: https://soundcloud.com/user-626834306/57-freerusesabagina Lea...
#75: Tresor Rusesabagina
November 09, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 34.5 MBOn this episode, Erin Gruwell is joined by Tresor Rusesabagina, the son of humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina. Tresor updates us on his father Paul’s kidnapping in August 2020 by the Rwandan government and shares how we can help #FreeRusesabagina. Tresor’s bravery and determination are incredibly powerful, and we hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Podcast with Rusesabagina Family: https://soundcloud.com/user-626834306/57-freerusesabagina Lea...
#69: Tresor Rusesabagina
November 09, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 34.5 MBOn this episode, Erin Gruwell is joined by Tresor Rusesabagina, the son of humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina. Tresor updates us on his father Paul’s kidnapping in August 2020 by the Rwandan government and shares how we can help #FreeRusesabagina. Tresor’s bravery and determination are incredibly powerful, and we hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference. Podcast with Rusesabagina Family: https://soundcloud.com/user-626834306/57-freerusesabagina Lea...
#80: Kate Nash - An Outsider's Perspective
October 26, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 42 MBOn this episode, Erin Gruwell is joined by actor, activist, and singer/songwriter Kate Nash. They discuss how Kate uses art to connect with fans from all walks of life and how she learned to use her voice to fight for change. Kate’s stories and industry insights are incredibly powerful, and we hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference.
#68: Kate Nash - An Outsider's Perspective
October 26, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 42 MBOn this episode, Erin Gruwell is joined by actor, activist, and singer/songwriter Kate Nash. They discuss how Kate uses art to connect with fans from all walks of life and how she learned to use her voice to fight for change. Kate’s stories and industry insights are incredibly powerful, and we hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference.
#74: Kate Nash - An Outsider's Perspective
October 26, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 42 MBOn this episode, Erin Gruwell is joined by actor, activist, and singer/songwriter Kate Nash. They discuss how Kate uses art to connect with fans from all walks of life and how she learned to use her voice to fight for change. Kate’s stories and industry insights are incredibly powerful, and we hope this episode will leave you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference.
#73: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day (w/ Freedom Writer Teacher Candace Houle)
October 13, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBOn this episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Candace Houle, a member of the Cree Nation and a beloved Freedom Writer Teacher. They discuss Candace’s experiences growing up as a First Nation in Canada, the historical interactions between the indigenous culture and European settlers, and the recent revelations about the mistreatment of First Nations at residential schools.
#79: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day (w/ Freedom Writer Teacher Candace Houle)
October 13, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBOn this episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Candace Houle, a member of the Cree Nation and a beloved Freedom Writer Teacher. They discuss Candace’s experiences growing up as a First Nation in Canada, the historical interactions between the indigenous culture and European settlers, and the recent revelations about the mistreatment of First Nations at residential schools.
#67: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day (w/ Freedom Writer Teacher Candace Houle)
October 13, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBOn this episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Candace Houle, a member of the Cree Nation and a beloved Freedom Writer Teacher. They discuss Candace’s experiences growing up as a First Nation in Canada, the historical interactions between the indigenous culture and European settlers, and the recent revelations about the mistreatment of First Nations at residential schools.
#72: Temple Grandin - The Autism Spectrum
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Temple Grandin, animal behaviorist and autism advocate Temple Grandin. They discuss Temple's childhood growing up on the autism spectrum and how her unique perspective as a visual learner informed her views on how to improve the educational system, and advocate for the humane treatment of animals. Learn more about Temple Grandin: http://www.templegrandin.com/
#78: Temple Grandin - The Autism Spectrum
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Temple Grandin, animal behaviorist and autism advocate Temple Grandin. They discuss Temple's childhood growing up on the autism spectrum and how her unique perspective as a visual learner informed her views on how to improve the educational system, and advocate for the humane treatment of animals. Learn more about Temple Grandin: http://www.templegrandin.com/
#66: Temple Grandin - The Autism Spectrum
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Temple Grandin, animal behaviorist and autism advocate Temple Grandin. They discuss Temple's childhood growing up on the autism spectrum and how her unique perspective as a visual learner informed her views on how to improve the educational system, and advocate for the humane treatment of animals. Learn more about Temple Grandin: http://www.templegrandin.com/
#77: Letters to Strangers with Diana Chao
September 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Diana Chao, the founder of Letters to Strangers. Letters to Strangers is a global youth-run nonprofit which seeks to destigmatize mental illness and increase access to affordable, quality treatment for youth aged 13 to 24. They discuss Diana’s experiences as a first generation immigrant struggling with bipolar disorder, and how she turned her pain into purpose by encouraging others to write their truth. Learn more about Letters to Strangers: h...
#71: Letters to Strangers with Diana Chao
September 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Diana Chao, the founder of Letters to Strangers. Letters to Strangers is a global youth-run nonprofit which seeks to destigmatize mental illness and increase access to affordable, quality treatment for youth aged 13 to 24. They discuss Diana’s experiences as a first generation immigrant struggling with bipolar disorder, and how she turned her pain into purpose by encouraging others to write their truth. Learn more about Letters to Strangers: h...
#65: Letters to Strangers with Diana Chao
September 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Diana Chao, the founder of Letters to Strangers. Letters to Strangers is a global youth-run nonprofit which seeks to destigmatize mental illness and increase access to affordable, quality treatment for youth aged 13 to 24. They discuss Diana’s experiences as a first generation immigrant struggling with bipolar disorder, and how she turned her pain into purpose by encouraging others to write their truth. Learn more about Letters to Strangers: h...
#76: Remembering Matthew Shepard w/ LGBTQ Activist Judy Shepard
August 31, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 58.4 MBOn this week's episode, join Erin Gruwell for a candid conversation about healing after tragedy with the impactful LGBTQIA+ advocate and activist, Judy Shepard. Judy is the mother of Matthew Shepard, an openly gay student who was savagely tortured, tied to a fence and left to die in Laramie, Wyoming in October of 1998. In the wake of his loss, Judy and her husband embarked on a campaign for change - one that took her from her humble hometown in Wyoming, to the highest office in the land, the ...
#70: Remembering Matthew Shepard w/ LGBTQ Activist Judy Shepard
August 31, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 58.4 MBOn this week's episode, join Erin Gruwell for a candid conversation about healing after tragedy with the impactful LGBTQIA+ advocate and activist, Judy Shepard. Judy is the mother of Matthew Shepard, an openly gay student who was savagely tortured, tied to a fence and left to die in Laramie, Wyoming in October of 1998. In the wake of his loss, Judy and her husband embarked on a campaign for change - one that took her from her humble hometown in Wyoming, to the highest office in the land, the ...
#64: Remembering Matthew Shepard w/ LGBTQ Activist Judy Shepard
August 31, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 58.4 MBOn this week's episode, join Erin Gruwell for a candid conversation about healing after tragedy with the impactful LGBTQIA+ advocate and activist, Judy Shepard. Judy is the mother of Matthew Shepard, an openly gay student who was savagely tortured, tied to a fence and left to die in Laramie, Wyoming in October of 1998. In the wake of his loss, Judy and her husband embarked on a campaign for change - one that took her from her humble hometown in Wyoming, to the highest office in the land, the ...
#69: Chris Levinson: Letters From My Father
June 15, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 69.5 MBIn this week’s podcast, Erin Gruwell speaks with writer and producer, Chris Levinson. In celebration of Father’s Day, they discuss Chris’ relationship with her father, acclaimed television writer, Richard Levinson. Richard created many popular TV shows such as “Columbo” and “Murder, She Wrote.” He wanted to share with Chris small snapshots of her life, their father/daughter relationship, and the changing world around them. He did this the only way he knew how - by writing.
#63: Chris Levinson: Letters From My Father
June 15, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 69.5 MBIn this week’s podcast, Erin Gruwell speaks with writer and producer, Chris Levinson. In celebration of Father’s Day, they discuss Chris’ relationship with her father, acclaimed television writer, Richard Levinson. Richard created many popular TV shows such as “Columbo” and “Murder, She Wrote.” He wanted to share with Chris small snapshots of her life, their father/daughter relationship, and the changing world around them. He did this the only way he knew how - by writing.
#75: Chris Levinson: Letters From My Father
June 15, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 69.5 MBIn this week’s podcast, Erin Gruwell speaks with writer and producer, Chris Levinson. In celebration of Father’s Day, they discuss Chris’ relationship with her father, acclaimed television writer, Richard Levinson. Richard created many popular TV shows such as “Columbo” and “Murder, She Wrote.” He wanted to share with Chris small snapshots of her life, their father/daughter relationship, and the changing world around them. He did this the only way he knew how - by writing.
#74: Scarlett Lewis: Choosing Love After the Sandy Hook Shooting
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 71.2 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Scarlett Lewis, an ardent activist whose son, Jesse, was tragically killed during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. Scarlett talks about turning her pain into purpose, and how Jesse’s message of “nurturing, healing, love” can change the world. Scarlett’s experiences on that dreadful day are heart-wrenching, but her mission to teach others the importance of choosing love is truly inspiring. Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement: htt...
#68: Scarlett Lewis: Choosing Love After the Sandy Hook Shooting
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 71.2 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Scarlett Lewis, an ardent activist whose son, Jesse, was tragically killed during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. Scarlett talks about turning her pain into purpose, and how Jesse’s message of “nurturing, healing, love” can change the world. Scarlett’s experiences on that dreadful day are heart-wrenching, but her mission to teach others the importance of choosing love is truly inspiring. Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement: htt...
#62: Scarlett Lewis: Choosing Love After the Sandy Hook Shooting
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 71.2 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Scarlett Lewis, an ardent activist whose son, Jesse, was tragically killed during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. Scarlett talks about turning her pain into purpose, and how Jesse’s message of “nurturing, healing, love” can change the world. Scarlett’s experiences on that dreadful day are heart-wrenching, but her mission to teach others the importance of choosing love is truly inspiring. Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement: htt...
#62: Scarlett Lewis: Choosing Love
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 71.2 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell speaks with Scarlett Lewis, an ardent activist whose son, Jesse, was tragically killed during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. Scarlett talks about turning her pain into purpose, and how Jesse’s message of “nurturing, healing, love” can change the world. Scarlett’s experiences on that dreadful day are heart-wrenching, but her mission to teach others the importance of choosing love is truly inspiring. Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement: htt...
Freedom Writers Podcast - Episode Update
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 4.31 MBHave some fun and check out Freedom Writer Teacher Debra Fernandez and ErinGruwell on Tess Holiday's Podcast Slumber Party! https://omny.fm/shows/slumber-party/changing-lives-within-beyond-the-classroom-what-it Stay tuned for next week's new episode of the Freedom Writers Podcast!
#73: Anna Quindlen
April 28, 2021 15:22 - 52 minutes - 60.2 MBIn this week's episode, Erin Gruwell is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and acclaimed author, Anna Quindlen. They discuss Anna’s literary journey, her advice for aspiring authors, and her reflections on the craft.