CLEAN : From lockup to landslide: meet DC's first leader elected from jail

The speaker shares their journey from facing early challenges to becoming a mentor for youth. They emphasize the importance of mindfulness and personal development, which led them to consider running for an agency. The speaker also discusses how public perception and societal integration have influenced their support network.

What did the speaker's mother advise them to be?

• Smart and mischievous

• Carefree and adventurous

• Quiet and obedient

• Hardworking and serious

Why did the speaker agree to become a mentor?

• They wanted to gain popularity

• They understood the challenges of being young and lost

• They wanted to travel

• They were offered a financial incentive

How did the speaker utilize their time in prison?

• By planning an escape

• By preparing to never return

• By making new friends

• By learning new languages

What practices helped the speaker generate positive thoughts?

• Reading and writing

• Mindfulness and yoga

• Cooking and cleaning

• Running and cycling

What helps the speaker overcome biases and fears in the community?

• Their political connections

• Their ability to be seen as a member of society

• Their educational background

• Their wealth and status