Podcast

Writing Our Way Out is a book, a podcast, and a mission led by Dr. David Coogan in the Department of English at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). The podcast takes a deep dive from the stories in the book to probe the ways we all struggle to free ourselves from prisons of the mind. Each show features a guest expert searching with the authors for a deeper insight about life and inspiring truths about how to live life.

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S2 – E10: Bootstraps
When Terence got out of prison, he got a job with a powerwash company. It was temporary, but it was a start. The next job was ringing the bell for the Salvation Army. That was seasonal. His best job was in parks and rec with the City of Richmond. It lasted for more than a few years until the City switched contractors and the new corporation cut jobs. Terence kept scrambling for stability, decent wages, benefits, and room for advancement. No one had to tell him to pull himself up by his bootstraps and find a job. But where are the good jobs for people willing to work?

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Season 2

Season 1

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