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Freedom Writers Podcast

Erin Gruwell

Booking Overview

This education and social-justice interview show focuses on student wellbeing, inclusive classrooms, trauma, identity, and educational equity, combining educator roundtables with archival interviews featuring prominent advocates, authors, public officials, and education leaders. Credible pitches would include education and mental-health experts, LGBTQ+ rights advocates, authors, trauma-informed practitioners, and leaders with relevant lived experience; booking difficulty is medium because the show has featured recognizable guests but often centers its own Freedom Writer community.

Metrics

Episodes: 148

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 12.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@freedomwritersfoundation.org

sueellen@freedomwritersfoundation.org

max@freedomwritersfoundation.org

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Host

Erin Gruwell - Educator and founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation, Erin Gruwell is known for her work helping students use writing and education to confront social challenges and pursue opportunity.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized educators, education leaders, authors, public officials, advocates, professors, and subject-matter experts with relevant lived experience or professional expertise in student wellbeing, educational equity, mental health, inclusion, or social justice.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or widely known personal narratives, Leadership in education, public policy, or advocacy, Prominent work advancing mental-health or LGBTQ+ rights, Public recognition for overcoming adversity or advancing educational opportunity

Recent Guest Discussions

Loung Ung - Family History, Survival, Memory, Peace, And Human Dignity.

Carl Cohn - Educational Leadership, Crisis Response, Community Healing, And The Role Of Educators After Tragedy.

Judy Shepard - Lgbtq+ Rights, Remembrance, Equality, Dignity, And Advocacy.

Liz Murray - Educational Opportunity, Perseverance, Overcoming Adversity, And Transformative Mentorship.

Tom Reifer - Depression, Grief, Trauma, Healing, Mentorship, And Supporting Young People’s Mental Health.

Recent Topics

Education, Educational Equity, Trauma Informed Education, Mental Health, Lgbtq Inclusion

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Freedom Writers Podcast
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What We Carry Forward: A Conversation with Rarou Kong

September 16, 2026

In this powerful episode of the Freedom Writers Podcast, Rarou Kong reflects on family, identity, and the histories we inherit. Through her personal story, Rarou explores the courage it takes to confront the past, preserve the experiences of those who came before us, and determine what we carry into the future. Her journey is a moving reminder that our histories can give us strength and purpose without defining the limits of who we can become.Stay through the end of the episode for a special ...

Tea with Ms. G: Back to School Edition featuring Dr. Carl Cohn

August 12, 2026

The latest installment of our “Tea with Ms. G” Livestream Series is now available here on the Freedom Writers Podcast. Listen to a thoughtful Back to School Edition conversation featuring four Freedom Writer Teachers working with students in four different parts of the country. Chauncy Williams serves as the Academy Coach for the Innovation Academies of Muskegon Public Schools, Karen Lynn Kazemi teaches newcomers to the United States in Aurora, Colorado, Deb Kubin is Superintendent of the Uki...

Tea with Ms. G - Pride Edition featuring Judy Shepard

July 15, 2026

The latest installment of our “Tea with Ms. G” Livestream Series is now available here on the Freedom Writers Podcast. Listen to a thoughtful and inspiring Pride Edition conversation featuring Freedom Writer Teachers Rachel Workentine, Diana Beltrani, and Francisco Lopez with Freedom Writers Foundation Chief of Staff Bryan Solis. Hosted by Erin Gruwell, also known as Ms. G, this robust roundtable explores LGBTQIA+ identity, visibility, and what it means to create classrooms where every studen...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Freedom Writers Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Freedom Writers Podcast?

Freedom Writers Podcast is hosted by Erin Gruwell. Its publicly listed emails are podcast@freedomwritersfoundation.org, sueellen@freedomwritersfoundation.org, and max@freedomwritersfoundation.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Freedom Writers Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Freedom Writers Podcast: podcast@freedomwritersfoundation.org, sueellen@freedomwritersfoundation.org, and max@freedomwritersfoundation.org.

How many listeners does Freedom Writers Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Freedom Writers Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Freedom Writers Podcast?

Freedom Writers Podcast typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Recognized educators, education leaders, authors, public officials, advocates, professors, and subject-matter experts with relevant lived experience or professional expertise in student wellbeing, educational equity, mental health, inclusion, or social justice. Common among recent guests: Published books or widely known personal narratives; Leadership in education, public policy, or advocacy; Prominent work advancing mental-health or LGBTQ+ rights. Recent guests include Loung Ung, Carl Cohn, and Judy Shepard.

How hard is it to get booked on Freedom Writers Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Freedom Writers Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Educational Equity, Trauma Informed Education, Mental Health, and Lgbtq Inclusion. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcast@freedomwritersfoundation.org

sueellen@freedomwritersfoundation.org

max@freedomwritersfoundation.org

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