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• It is never too late. Especially when it comes to making positive changes in our lives and in this first episode of Season 2 of Hometown Friends, we see that James LaBlanc is a living example of this. James is an author, motivational speaker and community developer who was born a biracial orphan, adopted into a white family, with seemingly every possible advantages but experienced the challenges and struggles that many families face after the divorce of his adopted parents. James takes us on a journey through his childhood and into adolescents, where his early exposure to using drugs and his attempts to belong in high school, resulted in a long and arduous life full of addiction, homelessness, criminal activity and incarceration. James describes how a kid from a wealthy neighborhood Berkeley CA, could find himself participating in a prison riot and the unexpected ways that he learned how to be a friend. The conversation delves into the themes of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the significance of friendships, particularly hometown friendships. It explores the impact of authenticity, vulnerability, and making amends with oneself and others. This conversation shows us all that friendship comes in many forms and that it is never too late to learn to forgive those that have hurt us, make amens with those we have hurt and to learn ways to accept ourselves and to be our own best friend. Buy his book https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-James-M-LeBlanc/dp/1631297112?dplnkId=8a740ba0-b410-43ac-a704-9593cb4a3029&nodl=1

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Mark Conway and I delve into his memories of the friendships that gave him the opportunity to become a different person and lead to a new understanding of himself. We share and explore the unique bonds that ties us both to out Berkeley roots.

This episode ties together the adventures of adolescence with the joys and challenges of parenthood, and promises relatability stories of being lost and then finding yourself in the ways our friends reflect us in genuine camaraderie.

Tune in and celebrate the magic of hometown friendships! 🏡🎧

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In this heartfelt episode of Hometown Friends, join us as we dive into the life and memories of Greg White, who was born in Denver Colorado but moved to “Bizerkeley” CA where he grew up. Hometown Friends is not only about the stories of our youthful friendships, it’s about where you are from and where you feel you belong!
Greg has always identified with the people, history and culture of his hometown. He shares stories of teenage house parties where dancing and drinking were the main focus, as well as his experiences of hot tubing, skateboarding naked, and smoking weed at school with his friends. Greg and I met at Berkeley High School and have been loosely connected for 40 years and I knew him as the mastermind leader of a stoner crew that always had incredible adventures and were skillful athletes. He is a wonderful freak that I always looked up to as someone who was truly himself. We share a love for our community and for staying connected with our hometown friends.

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