112: Leaving Law to Reclaim Rest, Voice, and Agency with Dana T. Weekes

Dana T. Weekes shares why she left a successful legal and policy career, took a year to rest, and built Thrive Architects around voice, agency, and self-liberation.

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    89: Redefining Justice & Health – Dr. Makini Chisolm Straker

    In this episode of Why I Left, host Brian Aquart sits down with Makini Chisolm-Straker, a physician turned public policy expert and reparations consultant. Discover how Makini’s unique background in emergency medicine and public health inspired her powerful journey toward systemic change. Hear her insights on the importance of reparations, the intersection of healthcare and policy, and how communal abundance can reshape our future. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in purpose-driven career shifts, equity, and transformational justice.

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