Prisoners Day of Unity from Washington D.C. 2025

The High Ya Doin Show - Season 2, Bonus Episode 5/5/2025

Bonus Episode : Freedom & Fire: Voices from the Cannabis Clemency Movement

In this powerful and emotionally charged episode of The High Ya Doin Show, we take you to Washington D.C. for the Prisoners Day of Unity, an event bringing together pardoned and clemency-granted cannabis prisoners to raise awareness for the thousands still incarcerated for non-violent cannabis offenses. While corporations rake in profits and states collect taxes from legal cannabis, these voices remind us of the injustice still faced by those criminalized by outdated laws. We sit down with a lineup of deeply inspiring guests whose personal stories of survival, advocacy, and transformation embody the true spirit of this movement:

🌿 Kayla Fearing – Founder of Healing Fear Consultants and former D1 softball athlete at the University of Minnesota, Kayla shares her journey of battling physical and emotional trauma after a career-halting injury. Through cannabis, she discovered holistic relief and a new path forward. Today, she is a passionate advocate for cannabis as medicine, particularly for athletes and survivors of trauma, offering personalized consulting services to those seeking plant-based healing.

🛫 Harold Morris – A father-turned-activist, Harold returned from living in Thailand to lead the fight for his son’s release from a harsh cannabis sentence. His dedication took him to the halls of power in Maryland, where he has personally engaged with lawmakers and state representatives to draft and support bills aimed at reducing mandatory minimums for cannabis-related offenses. Harold's story is a testament to a parent’s love and the power of grassroots advocacy.

🔒 Evelyn LaChapell – Once a successful hospitality professional, Evelyn’s life was upended when she was indicted for cannabis-related charges tied to a transaction from years prior. After four years of living in legal limbo, she was arrested following a routine ID check, ultimately serving time in federal prison. Since her release, Evelyn has rebuilt her life with unwavering strength. She’s now an entrepreneur and vocal advocate for incarcerated women, actively working with clemency organizations to raise awareness—and funds—for prisoners like her co-defendant, Parker Coleman, who is still serving a staggering 60-year sentence for a non-violent cannabis crime.

⚖️ Craig Cesal – A former truck repair business owner, Craig was sentenced to life in prison without parole for simply repairing vehicles tied to a cannabis operation—despite never being directly involved in trafficking himself. He served 19 years before being granted clemency by President Trump on the last day of his first term. Today, Craig works with a prestigious law firm and The Second Chance Foundation, where he dedicates his life to helping other wrongfully convicted cannabis prisoners find justice and freedom.

This episode pulls no punches. It shines a glaring spotlight on the hypocrisy of a booming cannabis industry that coexists with a justice system still punishing people for the same plant. These are the real stories behind the stats—the human cost of prohibition, and the fight to end it.