What's Really Good - Dominica Sharda Sims
Guest Dominica Sharda brings us into her community-focused mindset, diving into her book “Convicted Pressure,” her experience growing after leaving prison, her investments in building community, and her process of writing a follow-up book.
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Introduction and Guest Announcement
00:34 Dominica’s First Book: Convicted Pressure
01:08 Upcoming Second Book: Gracefully Redeemed
02:00 Starting Over and Building Support Systems
02:34 Promise and Glow Program
06:43 Financial Literacy Initiatives with Old National Bank
08:08 Challenges and Barriers in the Glow Program
09:42 The SLAP Program: Starting Life After Prison
11:00 Building a Nonprofit and Empowering Others
12:29 Upcoming Projects and Initiatives for 2024
13:26 Felony Girls and Changing Narratives
21:20 Final Thoughts and Contact Information