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Crossover Episode: Ideas Need Time To Grow: How Starting My First Podcast Led Me To Social Justice Origin Stories | Social Justice Origin Stories
24th July 2026 • Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian • Relando Thompkins-Jones
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In this special crossover episode, Relando Thompkins-Jones shares story of what led him to create his blog and podcast Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian, and its evolution into Social Justice Origin Stories, a multimedia storytelling platform dedicated to sharing the personal stories and pivotal moments that inspire individuals and organizations to pursue social justice.

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00:00 Welcome and Updates

01:47 Why Look Back

04:33 Origins of the Podcast

05:11 Awakening and Anger

10:41 Inter...

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