Reputation: the beliefs or opinions held about someone or something. This is a podcast that inspires you to go beyond the surface of the homelessness humanitarian crisis. From HEATDRAWN Media and hosted by award-winning journalist Ethan Ward, this limited series dives into the intersection of reputation and homelessness. Ethan takes listeners on a journey through nuanced conversations about the lives of people experiencing homelessness and the professionals who work with them. He challenges stereotypes and preconceived ideas while shining a light on the power of empathy and compassion. Over 9-episodes, 'Reputation' features experts such as L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, medical death investigator Lauren Silver, and former foster youth Joel, to name a few. As someone who experienced homelessness himself, Ethan brings a deeply personal perspective to conversations and invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences and assumptions. How can we be part of the solution? Prepare to look in the mirror.

EPISODE CREDITS:

'Reputation' is executive produced, edited, and fact-checked by Ethan Ward. Sound design and engineering by Jaeha Joshua Chang. Original theme music by James Ingram of Mega Dream Plus. Podcast art and creative direction by Kelly Bernard.

Questions? Comments? Email us at reputation@heatdrawn.com 
For advertising, sponsor, or partner opportunities please email us at business@heatdrawn.com
© 2023 HEATDRAWN LLC 

* 2023 Housing Narrative Award: Best Podcast Episode *

In this first episode, award-winning journalist Ethan Ward invites you into his own journey of homelessness, from restless nights in his car to the burden of carrying shame. Ethan takes listeners to the streets where he would park to sleep and shares memories of his time there. He also chats with Saba Mwine-Chang from the Homelessness Policy Research Institute at the University of Southern California. They reflect on the complex and systemic racial issues fueling the homelessness crisis.

EPISODE CREDITS:

'Reputation' is executive produced, edited, and fact-checked by Ethan Ward. Sound design and engineering by Jaeha Joshua Chang. Original theme music by James Ingram of Mega Dream Plus. Podcast art and creative direction by Kelly Bernard.

Questions? Comments? Email us at reputation@heatdrawn.com 
For advertising, sponsor, or partner opportunities please email us at business@heatdrawn.com
© 2023 HEATDRAWN LLC 

Ethan chats with Lisa Chilton, a senior who couch surfed for five years after losing several family members and draining her savings. Lisa spent time between many homes or at bus stops, dragging carry-on luggage everywhere she went. In a conversation taped at her apartment in Hollywood, she shares how being unhoused forced her to constantly adapt to new surroundings and talks about the emotional, mental, and physical toll of losing her home. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Read and listen to the original story I wrote about Lisa: https://bit.ly/41nSNNR

Learn more about senior services at the LA LGBT Center: https://lalgbtcenter.org/social-service-and-housing/senior/senior-services-overview

Read the report on strategies for addressing older adult homelessness: https://homeforgoodla.org/app/uploads/2022/01/HFG_SrHomelessnessRoadmap_Final-122021.pdf

EPISODE CREDITS:

'Reputation' is executive produced, edited, and fact-checked by Ethan Ward. Sound design and engineering by Jaeha Joshua Chang. Original theme music by James Ingram of Mega Dream Plus. Podcast art and creative direction by Kelly Bernard.

Questions? Comments? Email us at reputation@heatdrawn.com 
For advertising, sponsor, or partner opportunities please email us at business@heatdrawn.com
© 2023 HEATDRAWN LLC