Before she was Deputy Mayor, Sharon Owens was an athlete, a mom, and a young woman trying to find her place in Syracuse. Today, she’s one of the city’s most visible leaders, carrying both the expectations and criticisms that come with it.

She sat down with us to share her journey, the lessons sports taught her, and the importance of protecting your mental health in public life.

This isn’t politics; it’s the human side of leadership.

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On June 24th, Shinyrra Thomas lost her 15-year-old brother to gun violence in Syracuse, New York. In this conversation, she opens up about her grief, her anger, and the deep desire to create something better for her children and her community.

This episode is not about answers—it’s about being heard.It’s about what it means to carry loss and still show up.It’s about stopping a cycle before it takes someone else.

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Not every story begins in safety. In this powerful episode of The Human Side, we sit down with Dr. Emad Rahim—author, educator, and genocide survivor. Born in a Cambodian concentration camp, Emad’s earliest memories are marked by trauma, displacement, and violence. But this is not where his story ends.

With raw honesty and deep insight, Emad shares how he transformed pain into purpose, using education as a tool to rebuild his life and inspire others. From refugee camps to university lecture halls, his journey is a profound reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the power of second chances.

This episode explores trauma, healing, and the ability to break generational cycles to build something lasting.

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