Sheena Meade on America’s Criminal Record Crisis and the Fight for Second Chances

In an episode of Who's Your Ma, Honey?, Clean Slate Initiative CEO Dr. Sheena Meade shares the personal experience that inspired her lifelong commitment to justice reform. The conversation explores the lasting stigma and barriers faced by millions of people with records while examining the concept of "undeserved shame" and its impact on individuals and communities. Dr. Meade reflects on transforming personal adversity into a national movement for second chances. The episode underscores the power of policy, advocacy, and lived experience to create lasting change.