Society has conditioned us to be prejudiced against the homeless. We see them as failures — the dregs of society. But these are people who have gone through struggles and hardships, and they need direct action from their community to help them get back on their feet. They need help, not hate.In this episode, we talk to Glen Dunzweiler, a filmmaker and producer. Glen had a story to tell, but he didn’t wait for someone else to do it for him. He went out and took action himself. He takes us behind the scenes of creating his books and documentary about the homeless. He also talks about video production as a platform to tell the stories of the homeless. Listen to the episode if you want to find out how the homeless can teach us a lesson or two about personal responsibility.3 Reasons to Listen:Learn how Glen came about using video production as a platform to express his ideas and give the homeless a voice. Discover how personal responsibility leads to success. Know how struggles and pain are part of the journey that gets us through life. ResourcesyHomeless (2011) by Glen DunzweilerThings I've Learned From The Homeless  by Glen DunzweilerA Degree In Homelessness? by Glen DunzweilerSkidrow Speakers YouTube series by Glen DunzweileSmall Business Homeless, a TEDx talk by Glen Dunzweiler  Episode DetailsAbout GlenGlen Dunzweiler is a filmmaker, producer, public speaker, entrepreneur, and a former college professor. He uses filmmaking and video production to tell stories about poverty and success. If you'd like to reach out to Glen, you can contact him on his website or send an email to [email protected].     Episode Highlights[03:29] The Problem with EducationAt school, Glen was told that he was a good writer. He had a natural affinity for writing and was told he had a voice. Glen says that we need to learn to find our values rather than rely on others to create it for us.The housing crisis in 2008 was a powerful eye-opener for him. He was brought up with the idea that poverty equates to legitimacy when pursuing a career in the arts. This concept handicaps many students. [12:46] “Believe me, my joke is I almost went homeless trying to help the homeless. And then I realized, wait, hold on, what am I doing here? I can't...

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