In this episode, Jason talks with Jessica Ayala. Jessica Ayala is a published author, spoken word artist and writer-in-residence at Charlotte Street Foundation. Her work is a merging of oral tradition, visual storytelling, and poetry inviting a unique conversation between her words and native drums. She is the recipient of the 2000 Missouri Speaker of the Year Award by the Metropolitan Community College League of Competitive Acting and Poetry. Additionally, Jessica is the recipient of the 2010 Legacy Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts and Social Justice for MCCKC. Jessica's website is: jessicaeayala.com and she's on Instagram @missjessicaayala Music: "The Lollygaggers," by IsYouIsOrIsYouAin't Contact: [email protected] Ethics often exists above the law.