In this episode, Michael Prichard interviews Brian Semsem. Brian is the founder and CEO of Anago Consulting Inc., a local organization specializing in Neuroinformed Human Development Training and Consulting. Brian is also the CSO, Chief Strategy Officer, and Co-founder of Brain Wise Solutions, a non-profit organization in Fresno whose mission is to empower systems change through human development and training, grounded in the principles of neuroscience, cultural responsivity, racial equity, and social justice.

Brian has been married to his best friend Jessica for 25 years, they have 8 children (5 biological, 2 adoptive, and 1 foster child) and 9 grandchildren.

Brian has over 20 years of experience working with youth and families in under-resourced communities in various settings, including substance abuse treatment, foster care, group homes, and faith-based setting as a youth leader and lead pastor. Brian recently graduated from California State University Fresno with a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) program. Brian has served as:

Director of Parent Education with Exceptional Parenting Unlimited

Director of Recreational Resilience with Every Neighborhood Partnership (ENP)

Additionally, Brian has served on the leadership committee as a co-facilitator of the Fresno County Trauma & Resilience Network, providing education, training, and support to cross-sector stakeholders throughout Fresno County.

In this interview, Michael and Brian discuss the common thread of childhood and adult trauma that is threaded through the stories told in previous episodes. This is a great episode. You want to miss this one.

Note: The book mentioned by the guest in the episode is "Training for Change" 1st ed. 2019 Edition by Moreland-Capuia 

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