Can I Just Say? is a phrase that I often say and one which is deeply rooted in the essence of who I am. It is how I enter conversations, initiate connection, and invite people to share their stories. The idea being that this is a platform and community where guests and listeners have the freedom to say whatever is on your mind and in your heart. So, when somebody leads with, “Can I just say?”, my answer is an emphatic “YES.” As I embark on this next stage of my podcasting journey, guests will be going beyond what’s expected and diving into the more raw, vulnerable parts of their stories that don’t often get enough air time or perhaps they’ve never shared before. In keeping aligned with my personal values, I am focused on building a community of cycle-breakers who want to connect and grow together.
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Can I Just Say? is a phrase that I often say and one which is deeply rooted in the essence of who I am. It is how I enter conversations, initiate connection, and invite people to share their stories. The idea being that this is a platform and community where guests and listeners have the freedom to say whatever is on your mind and in your heart. So, when somebody leads with, “Can I just say?”, my answer is an emphatic “YES.” As I embark on this next stage of my podcasting journey, guests will be going beyond what’s expected and diving into the more raw, vulnerable parts of their stories that don’t often get enough air time or perhaps they’ve never shared before. In keeping aligned with my personal values, I am focused on building a community of cycle-breakers who want to connect and grow together.
Reimagining Safety in Our Communities with Matthew Solomon
Can I Just Say? with Nikki La Croce
1 hour 14 minutes
1 year ago
Reimagining Safety in Our Communities with Matthew Solomon
In this episode, I share the mic with filmmaker and director Matthew Solomon to discuss his recent documentary, 'Reimagining Safety,' which explores systemic issues in policing and law enforcement in America. Matthew shares his journey from wanting to be a rock star to becoming a filmmaker focused on social justice. The conversation dives deep into the concept of abolition, the importance of community, and the need to recognize humanity in one another. Matthew highlights the impact of social justice movements like Black Lives Matter and the importance of conflict resolution and empathy. They also touch on the influence of capitalism, systemic issues, and the critical need for community-based responses to policing. This episode aims to activate listeners to connect with local organizations and foster community engagement to promote social change.
🎧 Episode Chapters
00:00 Introducing Matthew Solomon: A Journey into Filmmaking and Social Justice02:13 The Unexpected Path to Documentary Filmmaking07:09 Exploring the Roots of Social Justice and Empathy19:42 The Complex Journey of Making a Documentary on Policing and Abolition31:35 Personal Reflections and the Impact of Community Engagement37:31 The Human Cost of Conflict and Personal Loss38:14 Navigating Personal Opinions and Social Media Dynamics40:50 Reflecting on Loss and the COVID-19 Pandemic43:50 Challenges of Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation46:47 The Power of Progress and the Importance of Change56:27 Exploring Law Enforcement and Community Safety01:04:15 Vision for a More Empathetic and United Future
📺 Watch Reimagining Safety: https://www.reimaginingsafetymovie.com/
📧 Connect with Matthew to set up a screening of Reimagining Safety:
reimaginingsafetymovie@gmail.com
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https://instagram.com/mattytheglue
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https://linktr.ee/mattytheglue
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Can I Just Say? with Nikki La Croce
Can I Just Say? is a phrase that I often say and one which is deeply rooted in the essence of who I am. It is how I enter conversations, initiate connection, and invite people to share their stories. The idea being that this is a platform and community where guests and listeners have the freedom to say whatever is on your mind and in your heart. So, when somebody leads with, “Can I just say?”, my answer is an emphatic “YES.” As I embark on this next stage of my podcasting journey, guests will be going beyond what’s expected and diving into the more raw, vulnerable parts of their stories that don’t often get enough air time or perhaps they’ve never shared before. In keeping aligned with my personal values, I am focused on building a community of cycle-breakers who want to connect and grow together.
