Finding a Way Podcast Ep1 - Marshall Williams - Project Pet - How Pets Heal Communities 🐾

🔔 Subscribe for more stories of changemakers creating positive impact!Finding a Way | Episode 1: Marshall Williams – Innovating at the Intersection of Animal Welfare & Social ImpactIn this inaugural episode of Finding a Way, we sit down with Marshall Williams, Founder & CEO of Project Pet and Executive Director of the Bay Area One Health Coalition. From his early days as a hostage negotiator and criminal justice officer to his evolution into a social entrepreneur and tech innovator, Marshall’s journey is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of community-driven solutions. Through Project Pet, Marshall is pioneering One Health initiatives, integrating animal welfare, mental health, and social services to address systemic issues like homelessness, prison reform, and healthcare accessibility. His innovative "Release a Leash" program has provided vaccinations, food security, and health screenings to thousands in West Oakland, proving that compassion and strategy can drive real change.Join us as we explore Marshall’s vision for a brighter future, his insights on entrepreneurship and impact, and the unexpected ways animals can help heal communities.#FindingAWay #MarshallWilliams #ProjectPet #OneHealth #SocialImpact #AnimalWelfare #Solutions #Entrepreneurship🔗Links 🔗https://projectpet.org/https://www.instagram.com/_project_pet/⏰ Timestamps ⏰00:00 Start00:55 What is Project Pet?06:14 Marshall’s Career Path; the Journey to Today12:00 The Need for Representation in the Pet Space17:20 Understanding the One Health Principle20:30 Marshall Williams’ Vision for a Brighter Future24:00 What is Aftercare?7:45 The Problem with Linkedin30:50 Dealing with Triggers34:26 Finding a Way Forward: Marshall’s Ideal Outcome37:45 Gem in Traffic: Being the Change You Want to See 42:05 The Dog S**t Problem and Shopping Cart Theory45:40 The Truth of the Matter47:10 Ways to Get Involved and Final Thoughts