Explore The Space

"Each and every one of us, we have a story to tell. Using that narrative to change the hearts and minds of Americans, that's what will move the needle forward. " Joseph Sakran is a gun violence survivor and a Trauma surgeon at Johns Hopkins. He helped launched #ThisIsOurLane in November of 2018 and has since been a lightning-bolt advocate around stemming the gun violence epidemic. We talk about driving change, creating an inclusive movement, and changing the narrative around gun violence. An amazing discussion with a vital leader. Key Learnings A quick word about our new Instagram feed @explorethespaceshow and also about Rock The Ride 1. Learning to appreciate the power of his personal story as a driver of change 2. The rise of #ThisIsOurLane and how the issue of gun violence came to the forefront with physicians & healthcare workers 3. Overcoming the unofficial gag rule around physicians discussing gun violence and feeling inspired by this movement 4. Identifying a disparity between the gun lobby and