Episode 16 - Sterling Hospedales - Empowering Youth Through Unconditional Love

In this episode of the Peaceful Prisons podcast, host Baylen Parada and co-host Abbe Marten engage in a profound conversation with Sterling Hospedales, the founder and executive director of 25x4 nonprofit. Sterling shares his mission to provide mentorship and support to young adults, particularly those affected by the justice system. He emphasizes the importance of listening, understanding the needs of youth, and the critical role of unconditional love in their healing process. The discussion also touches on the challenges of setting boundaries while providing support, recognizing the limits of help, and the impact of privilege on the ability to assist others. Sterling outlines his future goals for legislative advocacy in prison reform, highlighting the need for organized efforts to create meaningful change.sterlinghospedales.com24x4.org(23) Sterling Hospedales | LinkedIn