About this episode

Mundanara interviews former gang members who now mentor youth and discuss their transformation and accountability.

In this episode, Mundanara sits down with the three hosts of the Bros and Cons podcast — former gang members who once made headlines for crime and are now mentoring young people, building businesses, and reshaping what strength and leadership look like. Jayleks, Malik and Ronnie speak candidly about prison, rap culture, identity and the turning point that led them back to family, heritage and purpose. They unpack media stigma, masculinity, broken families and the responsibility that comes with influence — choosing growth over ego and legacy over reputation. A raw and honest yarn about transformation, accountability and standing proud for your people. Resources & Links 🎙️ Listen to Bros and Cons Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/search/bros%20and%20cons YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bros+and+cons+podcast Justice System Reintegration  Community Restorative Centre (NSW) Support for people leaving prison and rebuilding their lives. https://www.crcnsw.org.au SHINE for Kids Supports children and families impacted by incarceration. https://shineforkids.org.au Young Men, Mentoring & Identity PCYC Australia Youth programs, sport…

People in this episode

Host: Mundanara Bayles

Guests: Jayleks, Malik, Ronnie

Topics covered

• transformation
• mentoring
• masculinity
• identity
• leadership
• prison
• community

Keywords

• gang members
• mentoring
• prison
• masculinity
• identity
• leadership
• transformation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bros and Cons, Justice System Reintegration Community Restorative Centre, SHINE for Kids, PCYC Australia, Street University, MensLine Australia, 13YARN

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