Owner of Blast Off Comics, Jud Meyers shares the reason he would not go back and change his past if time travel was possible, why his daughter is responsible for this thought process, and why his 16-year-old self would not listen to his present day advice as an adult. Company Website: www.awiseway.com Join Mailing List: […]
Cyrus Harper Speaks to P.O.P.S Kids at Venice High School (short)
Cyrus Harper, Humanitarian Award Recipient & Motivational Speaker visited Venice High School in Los Angeles, California to talk to the “Pain of the Prison System” or P.O.P.S the Club about his personal experiences of a loved one in prison. He shared his story about his older brother Michael going to prison and not having a […]
Comic Book Store Owner Shares Similarities Between Superhero Stories and Religion
Owner of Blast-Off Comics in North Hollywood, CA, Jud Meyers discusses movies doing comic books justice and keeping the spirit of the prints in the films and how the uprise of these films has impacted his retail sales. Jud explains the similarities between superhero stories and religion, both being that of morality tales. Company Website: […]
Staggering Statistics Prove Students Need Programs for Incarcerated Parents
Executive Director of P.O.P.S The Club (Pain of the Prison System) shares how schools can benefit from adopting the program, and the staggering figures of students affected by incarcerated loved ones. Amy shares how the program has impacted it participants, and how is has created empathy from others towards the students. Company Website: www.awiseway.com Join […]
How Customer Experiences Changed with Online vs Physical Stores?
Owner of Blastoff Comics in North Hollywood, CA, Jud Meyers explains how the comic book experience has changed overtime in terms of the Internet. We learn that in a store environment, we have a relationship with others and have a great experience which is not possible with online purchases. Although digital comics are on the […]
Why A Mother Created a Non-Profit to Help Kids with Incarcerated Parents
Executive Director of P.O.P.S The Club, Amy Friedman shares her reason for helping young adults, and the struggles her daughters endured, and what she loves most about creating P.O.P.S. Amy discusses the special bond shares between the youth, the writing component of the program, and the most difficult aspect of starting the program. Company Website: […]
Blastoff Comics Owner, Jud Meyers Shares Being Cheated Out of a Comic as a Kid
Owner of Blastoff Comics in North Hollywood, CA, Jud Meyers shares his childhood story of being ripped off by a comic book store owner and how the experience affected him into creating a set standard of honesty in his store today. Company Website: www.awiseway.com Join Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/4O_iD Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWiseWay Twitter: https://twitter.com/awiseway Instagram: […]
What The Average Person Needs To Know About America’s Prison System
Executive Director of P.O.P.S The Club (Pain of the Prison System) discusses publishing the student’s writings annually, and why it is important. Amy educates us on what the average person should know about the prison system, the misconception of the prison system, and the lack of opportunities for prisoners to redeem themselves. Company Website: www.awiseway.com […]
How are Family Members Affected By Their Incarcerated Loved Ones?
Executive Director of P.O.P.S The Club (Pain of the Prison System) shares her inspiration for starting the organization, and how her daughters were affected by their father’s incarceration. Wanting a way for her children to cope with the pain, and recognizing the pain of other children, Amy started the organization from an initial idea to […]
Relationship Coach Shares Importance of Speaking Your Truth
Matchmaker and Relationship Coach, Chris “Kazi” Rolle discusses the best advice he has ever received, the best advice he has given, and about the mentors who have helped him along the way. Chris explains that honesty is helpful in both our professional and personal life, and the advice he would give to his 16 year […]