In this inspiring episode, host welcomes Amelia Pickering, CEO of Hope Network—an organization that has been supporting women inside and beyond the prison system for nearly eight decades. Amelia shares her personal journey from growing up in South Africa to navigating the social impact sector in Australia, detailing how confronting her own assumptions led her to advocate for incarcerated women.
The conversation highlights Hope Network’s recent transition from its original name, Prison Network, reflecting a crucial shift from focusing on a person’s past to honoring their potential. Amelia discusses the urgent need to dismantle the societal stigma surrounding formerly incarcerated women, the power of evidence-based social impact, and why providing compassionate, long-term support is vital for creating real change.
Hope Network: https://www.hopenetwork.org.au/
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