Freedom By Another Name: Featuring Mary Bailey

In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline interviews Mary Bailey, co-founder and managing director of the Last Prisoner Project (LPP). They discuss cannabis industry opportunities alongside the persisting issue of cannabis-related incarcerations. Mary shares her journey from event production in Hawaii to becoming an advocate for cannabis justice. The episode highlights LPP"s work, aiming for the release of cannabis prisoners and promoting a socially conscious industry. Mary"s story includes partnerships with artists like Damian Marley and Jim Belushi and emphasizes storytelling as a tool for change.  00:43 Guest Introduction: Mary Bailey of The Last Prisoner Project 03:23 Mary Bailey"s Background and Journey 04:38 The Impact of Cannabis Criminalization 07:55 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 11:10 Building the Last Prisoner Project 13:43 The Story of Richard DeLisi 22:48 The Ongoing Fight for Justice 31:40 The Profit Motive Behind Legalization 32:18 Balancing Advocacy and Privilege 33:03 Survivor"s Guilt and Personal Mission 34:59 Building Community and Coalition 36:12 Leveraging Celebrity Platforms 37:45 Advocacy in Action: Lobbying and Vigils 41:36 The Importance of Rescheduling 44:32 Empowering Local Advocacy 50:33 The Future of Cannabis Industry 56:46 Calls to Action and Final Thoughts Connect with Mary Bailey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-bailey-0111a8146/ https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/ Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless! Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at hello@fearlessfoundry.com if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry. Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.