My guest today is Darlene Luca. Not only is she the Southern California Career & Re-entry Program Manager for Defy Ventures, she also has 3 years of incarceration experience. This is a woman with a genuine heart of compassion for those hurt, broken souls on the street, in the prisons, and those newly released from prison. She understands the allure of gang life because she used to be in one. She connects with their fear, loneliness, and rejection. There is no judgement in her. She's been given a second chance to right her wrongs, learn from her mistakes, and become the best version of herself. She just keeps giving, encouraging, volunteering, educating, and affirming the value and worth of everyone around her. This is her story.