In this episode of The Bold & The Brave: A Parent Leader Podcast, Carlos and Hobson sit down with Zee (Hawai‘i), Anthony (Memphis), and Carolyn (Share Our Strength) to talk about SNAP, food assistance, and the power of lived experience in shaping fairer systems.

Although this conversation was recorded before the federal government shutdown, it feels more urgent than ever. As families across the country worry about delayed or halted SNAP benefits, the stories shared here remind us why advocacy, policy understanding, and community action are critical.

🎙 Highlights:

• Zee and Anthony share how SNAP shaped their journeys and why stigma still hurts families

• Carolyn explains how states manage food assistance and what’s changing in policy

• Real talk on inclusion, power sharing, and what advocacy looks like d ...