Sometimes, reflecting on the past helps us move forward. Social Justice Origin Stories is an idea whose time has come, but there was a podcast before the podcast, a platform before the platform.

In today's episode of Design Decisions, Relando reflects on the experiences that led him to create his very first podcast, Notes From an Aspiring Humanitarian, and how that journey laid the groundwork for his work with Social Justice Origin Stories.

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Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.

00:00 Snow Shoveling Lesson

01:09 Reflecting to Move Forward

01:54 Why Origin Stories Matter

02:46 The Platform Before Platform

03:24 The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It'll Make You Angry

08:54 Intergroup Dialogue Impact

11:13 An Interview with a Younger Relando

17:06 First Website and Blog

19:48 The Origin of The People Who Inspire Series

22:11 Pandemic to Podcast Pivot

24:45 Introducing Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian: Original Trailer

28:23 Room Enough for All

33:10 Media Dreams and Next Steps

35:17 Where to Follow and Support

37:12 Final Thanks and Goodbye