Is it possible to be a 20-year accomplished actor, Specialist for the FBI, and a leader of the reentry community? Yes, Charlie Grady does all those things and very well. Charlie Grady shares his experiences of living two lives as a law enforcement officer and an actor. Charlie discusses his childhood and family background, growing up with a parent in law enforcement, and his journey into acting. The conversation also highlights Charlie's role as a pioneer in the justice impacted world, creating programs to support individuals and reduce gun violence. The episode provides insights into the challenges and successes of Charlie's unique story. Charlie Grady shares his journey from working in the U.S. Attorney's Office to joining the FBI and eventually creating Hangtime, a program for individuals who have been incarcerated. He then expands Hangtime to include Her Time, a program for women affected by incarceration. Charlie also discusses the creation of the Connecticut Hall of Change, which honors individuals who have turned their lives around after incarceration. He emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding, and building bridges between different communities. Charlie's ultimate goal is to expand the Hall of Change to all 50 states and create positive change within the criminal justice system. Wow. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brent-cassity/support