The Inside Circle Podcast with Eldra Jackson III

Founder and CEO of The Trium Group, Inside Circle Board Member, former Marine Officer, and globally recognized thought leader in the areas of executive and business performance, Andrew Blum takes the messages of Inside Circle — understanding the stories we tell ourselves, leading from the heart, and following your sense of purpose — and shares them with leaders across venture capital, technology, and the Fortune 500. Demonstrating that the benefits of our work are as extraordinary and meaningful for CEOs as they are for the justice-involved, Andrew reminds us that there are kindred spirits in every corner of the world and that we all have work to do to cultivate kindness and compassion.

Our host Eldra Jackson III had a long, difficult road to find the fulfillment and freedom that he enjoys today. In conversation with his friend and colleague Ryan Blum-Krystal, Eldra shares his personal story, emphasizing how he has integrated and healed from childhood trauma and almost a quarter century of incarceration. The brilliant guiding light behind Inside Circle today, Eldra’s wisdom and compassion grow from both personal commitment and community support from other system-impacted people working alongside him to heal themselves and their communities.

Wake up to reality with Byron Katie, founder of The Work - four simple questions that will change your life. In a dialogue with host Eldra Jackson III that goes straight to the heart of what’s real and raw about transformation, Katie points us directly to the power of integrity and love. Learn more about The Work of Byron Katie at thework.com.

Soren Gordhamer is the founder of Wisdom 2.0, and produces unconventional, consciousness raising events that explore how we can live with awareness and wisdom in our current technology-rich age. In this vulnerable conversation between host Eldra Jackson III and Soren, listeners learn how Soren finds his sense of purpose from a connection with source, and how his history of working with incarcerated youth influences his work with Wisdom 2.0 today.

Exploring the impact of systemic racism on health care for people of color, the call for empathy, and the need to strive for equity, Dr. Joseph Betancourt shares how his Puerto Rican background informs his work and demonstrates the power of a calm, cool, and collected way of being when advocating for ourselves against systems of power. Listen as Inside Circle’s host, Eldra Jackson III, leads the dialogue through clear, relatable information about the COVID-19 pandemic and how to find reliable, culturally relevant resources.

Sarah, Rachel, Ciera, Heather, and Holly are all married or in long-term relationships with current or formerly incarcerated men who are part of Inside Circle. With Eldra Jackson III guiding the conversation, they share the joys, challenges, and endless indignities of loving men on the inside. These incredible women urge us to remember the great humanity and love of which we are all capable.

Fritzi Horstman, Founder of Compassion Prison Project, is committed to better understanding the impacts of trauma on mental health and incarceration, and increasing awareness of these issues. With Eldra Jackson of Inside Circle, she shares a thorough explanation of childhood trauma’s effects, and digs wholeheartedly into the personal experiences that have shaped her work.

At twenty-three years old, Zayre Eure has already spent eight years in juvenile prison and is building a stable life on the outside with the support of Inside Circle and the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Young Adult Empowerment Program. Hear what unfolds for him after sneaking into his first circle.

From leading 4-month-long wilderness retreats for opportunity youth to teaching high school in New York City, Dan Doty, Founder of the men's group community, Evryman, has been committed to finding work that makes him feel vibrant and connected to our beautiful world. Eldra Jackson of Inside Circle finds inspiration and joy in Dan’s experiences overcoming obstacles and staying on his path.

When her husband started to become angry and withdrawn several years after leaving prison, Sheila Bruno was inspired to create Wife After Prison, a community of mutual support for current and formerly incarcerated people and their families. Sheila and Eldra dive deep into pain, challenges, hope, and love.