{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/dd9bf09f-c85c-5b84-8fc6-ac7c8574cacc/659c5e0555d0e20015350225?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Jonathan Conyers, I WASN'T SUPPOSED TO BE HERE: Finding My Voice, Finding My People, Finding My Way","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b786f01695623d36e9514d/1704746374818-efca17f5591d519e03c8ead8dd10be0d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Zibby speaks to Jonathan Conyers about I WASN’T SUPPOSED TO BE HERE, a courageous and heartwarming memoir about the unique cast of characters who made up his village and helped him rise from poverty, dysfunction, and the tyranny of low expectations. Jonathan opens up about his life trajectory, emphasizes the importance of building a supportive community, and expresses gratitude to those who played a pivotal role in his life. He also talks about his dedication to breaking stereotypes, the emotional process of writing this book, and his future projects (including a potential film adaptation!).</p><p><br></p><p>Purchase on Bookshop: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/3tK6ISE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/3tK6ISE</a></p><p><br></p><p>Share, rate, &amp; review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@zibbyowens</a>!</p>","author_name":"Zibby Owens"}