Freedom Writers Podcast
1) Exceeding Expectations with Sharaud Moore
In this episode of The Freedom Writers Podcast, Erin Gruwell sits down with original Freedom Writer Sharaud Moore—the student whose experience of bullying in Room 203 ultimately sparked the movement t...Show More
2) Different by Design with Ian Terrell
Different by Design with Ian Terrell by Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers
3) History, Heritage, and the Heart of a Teacher with Adriana "AD" Flores
In this episode of The Freedom Writers Podcast, Erin Gruwell sits down with original Freedom Writer Adriana “AD” Flores, a 20-year veteran educator who has dedicated her career to teaching History, La...Show More
4) Radical Reinvention with Michael Bongiorno
In this powerful episode, Erin Gruwell sits down with original Freedom Writer Michael Bongiorno to explore his journey from trauma and addiction to healing and hope. After losing his home in a wildfir...Show More
5) Generations of Grit w/ Yadira & Raudell Aluiso
On this episode of the Freedom Writers Podcast, Erin Gruwell is joined by Original Freedom Writer Yadira Aluiso and her son, Raudell, affectionately known as “the Doctor.” Together, they share a heart...Show More
6) Crossing Borders and Building Bridges with Freedom Writer Brenda
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Erin Gruwell sits down with Original Freedom Writer Brenda Zambrano to explore a story of survival, generational healing, and the unbreakable bond between...Show More
7) From Survival to Service with Cynthia Ray-De La Vega
In this moving episode of the Freedom Writers Podcast, host Erin Gruwell is joined by Freedom Writer Cynthia Ray-De La Vega. Cynthia courageously shares her extraordinary journey from a childhood mark...Show More
8) Breaking Silence & Finding Strength with Erica Alcaraz
On this episode of the Freedom Writers Podcast, Erin Gruwell is joined by original Freedom Writer Erica Alcaraz for an intimate conversation about courage, empathy, and storytelling. As a teenager in ...Show More
9) Healing from the Heart: Norma’s Journey to Medicine and Motherhood
On this episode, Erin Gruwell sits down with original Freedom Writer Norma Bravo-Lemler for a powerful conversation about family, identity, and the long road to realizing your dreams. As an undocument...Show More
10) Empowering Families and Transforming Futures with Sonia Rezkalah
On this episode of the Freedom Writers Podcast, Erin Gruwell is joined by Dr. Edwin Gomez, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, and Sonia Rezkalah, an original Freedom Writer who now serves as ...Show More