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The Homeboy Way

The Homeboy Way
Homeboy Industries
Trauma
Community Support
Poverty
Mental Health
Social Justice
Redemption
Healing
Kinship
Substance Abuse
Belonging
Forgiveness
Addiction Recovery
Los Angeles
Gang Violence
Father Greg Boyle
Trauma-Informed Care
Faith
Unconditional Love
Transformation

The Homeboy Way Podcast invites listeners into stories of healing, kinship, and transformation. Hosted by Tom Vozzo, former longtime CEO of Homeboy Industries, alongside Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., and illuminating guests, the show explores what happens when people are seen, cherished, and given space to heal. The Homeboy team will talk about trauma, redemption, social justice, faith, and business effor... more

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When Tom Vozzo stepped down as CEO of Homeboy Industries after thirteen years, he thought he would finally get some peace. What he did not expect was how much he would still need the place and how much it would still need him. In this episode, Tom si... more

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Actor Lauren Tom has spent decades moving audiences through roles in The Joy Luck Club, Friends, Futurama, and more. But in this episode of The Homeboy Way, she joins Tom Vozzo to talk about the story that moved her: Homeboy Industries. After reading... more

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George Nunez, Head of Security at Homeboy Industries, spent years in and out of prison. He shut out the world, including his own children, because showing weakness behind bars wasn't an option. Daniel Martinez, a Navigator at Homeboy Industries, aske... more

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What does it take to trust again after a lifetime of betrayal? For Karla Leon and Anthony Chairez, both formerly incarcerated and now executive assistants to the Co-CEOs of Homeboy Industries, the answer isn't a pill or a program, it's patience, kins... more

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Lauren Tom
Actor and longtime Homeboy supporter
Homeboy Industries
Episode: Lauren Tom on Spiritual Mentorship with Homeboy’s Fr. Greg Boyle
Daniel Martinez
Navigator at Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries
Episode: Dads Stepping Up: Homeboy’s George Nunez and Daniel Martinez on the Courage to Stay
George Nunez
Head of Security at Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries
Episode: Dads Stepping Up: Homeboy’s George Nunez and Daniel Martinez on the Courage to Stay
Karla Leon
Executive Assistant at Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries
Episode: From Lockup to Living a Life of Purpose with Karla Leon and Anthony Chairez
Anthony Chairez
Executive Assistant at Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries
Episode: From Lockup to Living a Life of Purpose with Karla Leon and Anthony Chairez
Bessel van der Kolk
World-renowned trauma researcher and author of The Body Keeps the Score
Rutgers Medical School (affiliation mentioned in context)
Episode: Bodies Don’t Lie: Dr. Bessel van der Kolk on Trauma Recovery and the Power of Homeboy Industries
Father Greg Boyle
Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries
Episode: What Actually Heals People? Inside Homeboy’s Trauma-Informed Approach with Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., Shirley Torres, Fajima Bedran, and Dr. Frank Anderson
Shirley Torres
Leader in Homeboy's mental health practices
Homeboy Industries
Episode: What Actually Heals People? Inside Homeboy’s Trauma-Informed Approach with Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., Shirley Torres, Fajima Bedran, and Dr. Frank Anderson
Fajima Bedran
Clinician and longtime Homeboy mental health practitioner
Homeboy Industries
Episode: What Actually Heals People? Inside Homeboy’s Trauma-Informed Approach with Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J., Shirley Torres, Fajima Bedran, and Dr. Frank Anderson

Hosts

Tom Vozzo
Host of The Homeboy Way
Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J.
Founder of Homeboy Industries, advocate for trauma-informed care

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Love all of you

    Following / listening to Father Boyle and now to his mentees who now mentor others, has had a profound impact on my spiritual and professional life. I have so much love for all of you and your mission. You are doing God’s work every day, year after year.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HLWoodlet
    United Statesa month ago
  • Beautiful people, beautiful mission

    This is the way

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeHereNow22
    United States4 months ago
  • Homeboy makes Hope Real

    After hearing Father Greg talk, hearing from his Homies, reading his books, visiting "Hope's address," and learning about their culture, you begin to run out of superlatives to describe the Homeboy experience, the Homeboy effect, and the Homeboy Way. This Podcast, though, will keep you trying to find new words, because it takes you deeper and broader in your learning of the different ways Homeboy touches people's lives. Please keep that coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MRN506
    United States5 months ago
  • Homeboy 360°

    Reading G's books is an inspiring and excellent. But hearing all of the voices impacted by G and the Homeboy Way, takes these ideals to a new level. It is impossible to not be affected by these stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MPHpadman
    United States7 months ago
  • Hope

    After reading G’s books, we finally visited Homeboy recently. I am still processing the concrete LOVE that was emanating from the entire experience. And now we get to stay connected through this pod! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    My Village Well
    United States7 months ago

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Guests and hosts are repeatedly described as compassionate and inspirational.
Listeners praise the show's healing-forward approach and kinship-centered storytelling.
The podcast is viewed as a powerful platform for sharing real-world paths from trauma to belonging.
The discussions are seen as transformative and hopeful, highlighting durable impact beyond surface-level stories.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From Lockup to Living a Life of Purpose with Karla Leon and Anthony Chairez
Q: What brought you to Homeboy in the first place?
Karla explains she heard about Homeboy after release and was drawn by the idea of a place that would support ex-convicts with employment and rehabilitation.
Lauren Tom on Spiritual Mentorship with Homeboy’s Fr. Greg Boyle
Q: What have you learned from Father Greg that you've tried to model in your life and in raising your kids?
His constant compassion and humility—treating every question with empathy—has become a blueprint for parenting and mentoring, guiding my kids and me to see people with love first.
Lauren Tom on Spiritual Mentorship with Homeboy’s Fr. Greg Boyle
Q: Tell me how you first got involved with Homeboy and what drew you to Father Boyle.
I first got involved after my kids' school hosted Father Boyle to speak; reading Tattoos on the Heart and attending his talk deepened my connection, and I saw an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful, transformative way.
Dr. Bill Resnick on Mindfulness, Healing and Showing up at Homeboy Industries
Q: What motivates your giving and involvement with Homeboy and similar organizations?
Philanthropy is driven by a long-standing commitment to reducing suffering and increasing joy, a focus on local Southern California impact, and a belief in supporting smaller, high-potential organizations that can scale with the right resources, especially through sustained, unrestricted funding.
Dr. Bill Resnick on Mindfulness, Healing and Showing up at Homeboy Industries
Q: How is mindfulness practiced in Homeboy classes, and what does a typical session look like?
Classes begin with guidance on body awareness, grounding, and often a mix of formal and informal practices, including body scans, breath work, and occasionally mindfulness-based cognitive therapy techniques to reduce rumination and increase present-moment awareness.

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What is The Homeboy Way about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Stories of healing, kinship, and transformation across episodes demonstrate a consistent focus on trauma-informed care, belonging, and community-led pathways to reintegration. Conversations weave together mission-driven work at a social-enterprise like Homeboy Industries with mindfulness, education, art, and philanthropy, highlighting practical programs (youth reentry, wraparound services, art academy) and high-profile perspectives on social justice, spirituality, and leadership. Notable strengths include a sustained emphasis on radical kinship, practical healing modalities, and a clear bridge between nonprofit work, personal growth, and scalable impact. Potential listeners interested in trauma-informed care, community healing, and mission-... more

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Recent guests on The Homeboy Way include:

1. Lauren Tom
2. Daniel Martinez
3. George Nunez
4. Karla Leon
5. Anthony Chairez
6. Bessel van der Kolk
7. Father Greg Boyle
8. Shirley Torres

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