While in Federal Prison, Dr. Topeka K. Sam witnessed firsthand the epidemic and disparity of incarceration on women. After her release in 2015, and in response to what she saw and learned in prison, Topeka founded The Ladies of Hope Ministries (The LOHM), an organization whose mission is to help disenfranchised and marginalized women transition back into society through affordable housing, education, entrepreneurship, spiritual empowerment, and advocacy. With Vanee Sykes, Topeka developed the vision for Hope House NYC, a safe housing space for formerly incarcerated women located in the Castle Hill neighborhood of the Bronx; and she is working to spread this model to cities across America. Through these efforts, she has become a leading voice for social change and transformation. Tune in on Friday, April 7th at 11:00 AM EST to listen to an inspiring and informative conversation on empowering women and creating more equitable societies.