44. Get in Loser, We’re Reforming the Criminal Justice System with NY District Attorney Candidate Eliza Orlins

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06/16/20 • 42 min

“The system isn’t broken, it’s working exactly the way it was designed”. This week we take a look into the Criminal Justice System and why it’s such a #bigkidproblem with our AWESOME guest and Candidate for NY District Attorney, Eliza Orlins. Eliza has been a Public Defender in New York City for over a decade where she has represented thousands through the Criminal Justice System. We’re going to talk about how the system works, why reforms need to be made, The “Central Park Karen” case, and most importantly why WE need to pay attention to our State and Local elected officials if we ever want to make ANY real changes in our communities.

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Eliza Orlins

Website: https://elizaorlins.com/
Contribute to her Campaign HERE!
Check out her recent Washington Post article about the Central Park Karen here
Check out the last episode she was on (One of my favs!) Resilience and Mental Toughness HERE

Resources

Learn more about the office of DA here (you can search your local election too)
We talked about the upcoming LA Race, make sure to google your communities’ upcoming elections to know when to vote and who to vote for! Use your MF voice!

Find more at www.TheBigKidProblems.com!

Stay Connected with me!

BKP IG! @BigKidproblems

Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

Big thank you to our Episode Sponsor:

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Big Kid Problems is a production of Crate Media

Want more from our guests?

Eliza Orlins

Website: https://elizaorlins.com/
Contribute to her Campaign HERE!
Check out her recent Washington Post article about the Central Park Karen here
Check out the last episode she was on (One of my favs!) Resilience and Mental Toughness HERE

Resources

Learn more about the office of DA here (you can search your local election too)
We talked about the upcoming LA Race, make sure to google your communities’ upcoming elections to know when to vote and who to vote for! Use your MF voice!

Find more at www.TheBigKidProblems.com!

Stay Connected with me!

BKP IG! @BigKidproblems

Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

Big thank you to our Episode Sponsor:

BEAM

BEAM is my new favorite CBD Brand! 100% THC free CBD

15% off with code BIGKID!

BEAMTLC.com

Big Kid Problems is a production of Crate Media

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43. We’re in a Future History Lesson. Talking Race, Underlying issues and Allyship with Michelle Saahene

After taking part in #BlackOutTuesday last week, we are BACK and having the important conversations with Speaker, Activist and Co-Founder of the organization “From Privilege to Progress, Michelle Saahene. We talk about the experience that lead her to creating her organization, systemic racism, unconscious bias, discrimination and how WE can all help by educating ourselves, using our voices, and taking action. If you have felt angry or sad or wondered “What can I do?!” this episode is for you.

Want more from our guests?

Michelle Saahene

Instagram: @MichelleSaahene or @PrivtoProg
From Privilege to Progress website HERE
Join the FB Community HERE

We have LOTS of resources for you this week!

Read:

Stamped
White Fragility
Me and White Supremacy
So You Want to Talk About Race
Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?

Watch:

13th
When They See Us
Dear White People
Selma
I am Not Your Negro
The Hate U Give

Listen (Podcasts)

1619
Code Switch
Pod Save the People
Intersectionality Matters!
Seeing White

Donate

Black Lives Matter
Campaign Zero
Color of Change
Movement for Black Lives
NAACP
National Bail Fund Network
Equal Justice Initiative

Here are some other great resource guides!

Ooh, and remember to connect with me!

BKP IG: @BigKidproblems

Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

Find more at www.TheBigKidProblems.com!

Big Kid Problems is a production of Crate Media

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45. Bra’s Off: Embarrassing Stories, Dating in your 30’s, Fertility Pressure, Finding your Passion and more!

Back by popular demand, we’re doing another “Bra’s Off” Episode! Sarah brings on friend of the show Paige Bourassa (She’s like our Dr. Drew at this point) for a completely unfiltered episode filled with laugh out loud stories and some real life wisdom. We talk about everything from dating in your 30’s, to colonics, to female entrepreneurship AND answer some of your listener questions along the way. If you’re not laughing in the first 10 minutes you’ll get your money back. (jk, this is free and I’m unemployed).

Want more from Sarah and Paige?

Sarah Merrill