Solving America's Problems

Jerremy and Dave sit with Rafael Quiroz, Jason Holland, and Jennifer Morehouse, who turned prison into purpose. Rafael shares how soft skills like healthy relationships can break cycles, Jason calls for sentencing reform with hopeful pathways, and Jennifer inspires with “it’s how you finish.” This episode shows how redemption can reshape justice—listen to feel the change.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction: Justice that grows, not punishes—let’s explore.(00:44) Soft Skills Matter: Rafael on building healthy relationships early.(04:15) Communication Fix: Jerremy on teaching kids to speak freely.(06:15) Power Redefined: Jason on using power for a better future.(08:52) Mentorship Goals: Jennifer on lifting others through self-worth.(10:51) Sentencing Shift: Jennifer on addressing why crimes happen.(12:54) Hopeful Paths: Jason on giving inmates a clear future.(15:31) Take Action: Jason pushes for youth offender bill support.(19:40) Final Wisdom: Jennifer’s “it’s how you finish” hits deep.Connect:Jason Holland – LinkedInJennifer Morehouse – InstagramRafael Quiroz – LinkedInDefy Ventures📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues🎧 Listen on  Apple | Spotify | & More!🌍 Join the conversation on Instagram | YouTube | X

How can we rebuild lives after incarceration? Dave Conley and Jerremy Newsome explore reentry solutions with Jason Holland, Jennifer Morehouse, and Rafael Quiroz, who’ve lived the justice system’s challenges. From mentorship to Reentry Wheels, they share heartfelt, practical ideas to break recidivism cycles and reduce the $80 billion incarceration cost. This episode is a raw, hopeful look at personal transformation, community support, and systemic reform, proving small changes compound into lasting impact.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction: Can those who’ve lived incarceration redesign justice?(00:18) Seeking Solutions: Rafael Quiroz on proactive change and leadership.(03:31) Power of Mentorship: One person at a time changes millions.(04:02) Personal Transformation: Rafael’s journey from duality to consistency.(05:22) Education’s Role: Jerremy on building strong men through learning.(06:37) Fatherless Homes: Rafael cites Denzel Washington on a key predictor.(07:33) Prison Reform: Jason Holland on fostering hope and agency.(12:10) Reentry Support: Jennifer on employment barriers and Fair Chance Act.(20:59) Transportation Gaps: Jason introduces Reentry Wheels for mobility.Connect:Jason Holland – LinkedInJennifer Morehouse – InstagramRafael Quiroz – LinkedInDefy Ventures📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues🎧 Listen on  Apple | Spotify | & More!🌍 Join the conversation on Instagram | YouTube | X

How do we turn punishment into possibility? Dave and Jerremy dig into raw, human stories of life behind bars with Jason Holland, Rafael Quiroz, and Jennifer Morehouse. From warehouses of despair to corridors of hope, they reveal how relationship, skill-building, and even a simple greeting from an officer can ignite transformation. Discover the surprising moments that sparked courage, the failures that drove change, and the powerful connections breaking the cycle of recidivism. Tune in for a candid look at second chances—and why they matter for us all.⏱️ Timestamps(00:00) Introduction: Rebuilding or Just Surviving?(11:47) Private Prisons, Profit, and the Politics of Pain🔗 Connect:Jason Holland – Program Manager for Defy Ventures, Co-founder of Reentry Wheels, and author of Move Your Mountain. LinkedInJennifer Nancy Morehouse – Founder of Morehouse Crafted Interiors. InstagramRaphael Kiros - Entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and strategist, running multimillion-dollar companies while pushing criminal justice reform. LinkedIn📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues🎧 Listen on  Apple | Spotify | & More!🌍 Join the conversation on Instagram | YouTube | X

What if the worst thing you’ve done didn’t define you? In this moving episode, Dave and Jerremy talk with three incredible leaders—Jason Holland, Jennifer Nancy Morehouse, and Raphael Kiros—who turned prison time into a launchpad for purpose. Their stories reveal the failures of the $80 billion U.S. prison system, and the radical potential of human-centered rehabilitation. This isn’t just about justice—it’s about transformation, healing, and the power of belief.⏱️ Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction to the Episode(00:33) Meet the Guests: Stories of Triumph(02:36) Jennifer’s Journey: Building a Business with Purpose(04:26) Jason’s Path: Relearning and Growing Post-Prison(06:53) Raphael’s Story: Overcoming the Odds(08:58) Challenges Behind Bars: Mental and Emotional Toll(18:23) How Prison Culture Impacts Mental Health🔗 Connect:Jason Holland – Program Manager for Defy Ventures, Co-founder of Reentry Wheels, and author of Move Your Mountain. LinkedInJennifer Nancy Morehouse – Founder of Morehouse Crafted Interiors. InstagramRaphael Kiros - Entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and strategist, running multimillion-dollar companies while pushing criminal justice reform. LinkedIn📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues🎧 Listen on  Apple | Spotify | & More!🌍 Join the conversation on Instagram | YouTube | X

How do we truly break the cycle of incarceration? In this powerful episode, Dave and Jerremy sit down with Quan Huynh, who transformed 22 years behind bars into a mission of redemption. Now Executive Director at Defy Ventures SoCal, Quan shares his remarkable journey—from being labeled a “lifer” to becoming a Harvard-educated change agent. This episode exposes the $80 billion prison system’s failures and explores bold, human-centered solutions: entrepreneurship, education, and investing in people. It’s a candid look at second chances, systemic dysfunction, and how real reform starts when we change the narrative.Timestamps(00:00) Kicking Off: Why America’s Prison System Needs Fixing(00:57) On the Road: Meeting Quan at a Women’s Prison(01:19) Inside the Program: Coaching Entrepreneurs Behind Bars(02:04) Redefining Prison: Entrepreneurship as Empowerment(03:31) Facing the Truth: Why Prison Reform Fails(04:12) Scaling Hope: Making Education Accessible in Prisons(05:10) Real Wins: From Prison Pitches to Honeybee Success(06:33) Quan’s Redemption: From 22 Years to Second Chances(14:08) Reimagining Justice: Investing in Human Potential(15:44) The Struggle Continues: Systemic Barriers Post-Release(20:29) A Call to Action: Seeing Humanity in the System📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues🎧 Listen on  Apple | Spotify | & More!🌍 Join the conversation on Instagram | YouTube | X

In this episode of Solving America’s Problems, Jerremy and Dave reveal the harsh reality behind America’s broken healthcare system—and why true change begins with personal responsibility. From emergency room bottlenecks to community-driven action, they expose how profit motives have compromised patient care and how small, informed choices can spark national transformation. Through personal stories and hard-won lessons, they challenge listeners to lead healthier lives, demand better, and embrace their role in healing America’s future. This is a solution-focused call to reclaim health and drive systemic change from the ground up.Timestamps(00:00) — Victims or Victors: The Personal Responsibility Revolution(00:14) — Emergency Room Chaos: Bottlenecks, Misdiagnoses, and KPIs(07:33) — Owning Your Health: No One is Coming to Save Us(14:53) — Community Power: How Movements Create Systemic Change(19:16) — Conclusion: Your Health, Your Choices, Your America📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues🎧 Listen on  Apple | Spotify | & More!🌍 Join the conversation on Instagram | YouTube | X

In this episode of Solving America’s Problems, Jerremy and Dave expose how America’s education system failed to teach vital life skills that shape personal health. They share how a profit-driven healthcare system deepens the crisis—and how simple personal choices can ignite a health revolution. From learning to cook to understanding insurance, they reveal the hidden truths behind why generations were left health-illiterate—and how reclaiming your knowledge can reclaim your life. This episode is a solution-focused call to rethink education, challenge the system, and spark lasting, personal change.Timestamps(00:00) — The Education Gap: Why Schools Fail to Teach Health(00:19) — Life Skills 101: What We Were Never Taught(10:56) — Beyond the Doctor’s Office: Exploring Alternative Health Paths(11:32) — Learning to Heal: The Power of Awareness and Self-Education(12:48) — Leading by Example: How Parents Shape Health Habits(13:21) — The Sick Care System: Why Profits Win Over Prevention(14:14) — Choice as Medicine: Healing Through Personal Decisions(15:43) — The Cost of Ignorance: What Healthcare and Insurance Aren’t Telling You📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues🎧 Listen on  Apple | Spotify | & More!🌍 Join the conversation on Instagram | YouTube | X

In this episode of Solving America’s Problems, Jerremy and Dave uncover how small, consistent changes could ignite a revolution in America’s health. Reflecting on lessons from holistic experts and personal transformation stories, they challenge the dominance of Big Pharma, reveal the surprising costs of healthy eating, and offer a solution-focused path built on leadership, learning, and action. With optimism and urgency, they show that healing a nation doesn’t require giant leaps—it starts with simple, powerful steps anyone can takeTimestamps(00:00) Learning, Understanding, and Leading America’s Health Revolution(00:53) Shifting Perspectives: Lessons That Changed Our Mindset(01:32) Choosing Holistic Healing Over Big Pharma’s Empty Promises(06:00) Why Eating Healthy Feels Expensive—and Why It’s Worth It(07:30) Calories, Cravings, and the Truth About Eating Less(09:22) Dave’s 150-Pound Transformation: Small Steps That Saved His Life(14:24) A Bold Vision for Positive Health Leadership📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues🎧 Listen on  Apple | Spotify | & More!🌍 Join the conversation on Instagram | YouTube | X

In this episode, Dave Conley and Jerremy Newsome expose the massive education gap in health insurance—four years of school, zero classes on coverage—that’s costing Americans billions. Rhiannon Hiter breaks down essential terminology like premiums, deductibles, and co‑insurance, and shows how lifestyle choices and big pharma drive your costs. Gain the blueprint to become an informed consumer, advocate for change, and safeguard your family’s finances.Timestamps(00:00) Challenge the Billion‑Dollar Gap – Why schools skip health insurance basics (00:30) Master the Lingo – Decode premiums, deductibles & co‑insurance(06:17) Transform Your Coverage – How lifestyle & big pharma drive costs(09:57) Take Control – Final steps for smart insurance decisions🔗 Connect:📸 Instagram – Rhiannon Hiter💬 X – rhiannonhiter📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues🎧 Listen on  Apple | Spotify | & More!🌍 Join the conversation on Instagram | YouTube | X

Ever get blindsided by a hefty hospital bill? Dave Conley and Jerremy Newsome sit down with Rhiannon Hiter to unlock the EOB playbook: read CPT/ICD codes, demand a super bill, and contest denied claims. Discover how to spot red flags in insurance agents, time your policy application, and keep vital documentation and communication to protect your finances. Timestamps(00:00) Challenging Surprise Bills – Rhiannon’s step‑by‑step guide to fighting back (00:32) Decoding Your EOB – How to interpret benefits and spot billing errors (09:06) Choosing an Agent – Red flags vs. trusted brokers in a commission‑driven world (11:05) Timing Your Policy – Why applying 45–60 days ahead avoids underwriting delays (11:30) Exposing Sales Tactics – Recognizing pressure‑sale expiration tricks (11:48) Early Application Wins – Securing medical records to streamline approval (12:39) Broker Red Flags – How low retention rates reveal short‑term sellers (14:00) Family vs. Individual Plans – Key differences that affect coverage gaps (15:00) Agent Training Principles – Ethical best practices that protect clients (15:34) Proactive Health Choices – Why lifestyle matters as much as policy terms(18:45) Demanding Transparency – Leveling consistent pricing across providers🔗 Connect:📸 Instagram – Rhiannon Hiter💬 X – rhiannonhiter📢 Solving America’s Problems Podcast – Real Solutions For Real Issues🎧 Listen on  Apple | Spotify | & More!🌍 Join the conversation on Instagram | YouTube | X