A Queen's Crusade: Kelly's Haser Pickens Fight for Her Son's Justice

Join us on American Potential with host Jeff Crank. In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Kelly Haser Pickens, a mother of five and a pageant queen who transformed a personal tragedy into a powerful platform for change.Kelly’s story is one of resilience and determination. From enduring a childhood marked by abuse to finding solace and strength in pageantry, she has navigated life’s challenges with grace and courage. Her world took a dramatic turn when her son received a 40-year prison sentence for a first-time offense, a harsh punishment that spurred her to advocate for criminal justice reform.In our conversation, Kelly shares her experiences, shedding light on the realities of the criminal justice system and the need for fair sentencing.   Despite the obstacles she has faced, Kelly remains hopeful and steadfast in her mission. She continues to compete in pageants, using her platform to raise awareness and drive change in the criminal justice system.This episode is a testament to the extraordinary things Americans can achieve when they have the freedom and opportunity to do so.   Tune in to hear this story. You can listen on Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and anywhere you can find your podcasts.   Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com Check out our Spanish episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod

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American Potential is a national award-winning podcast that shares how individuals are taking action in their community to break barriers. While some of our guests may be public officials or influencers, many are ordinary Americans who decided, “enough is enough” and are stepping up in a big way. We share policy solutions to the most important challenges our country faces and talk to people who are doing something about it. Our hope is that when you hear about other people’s stories of success – and struggle – you will realize that you are capable of doing extraordinary things within your own community and know that you are not alone. Jeff Crank hosts the American Potential podcast. Jeff serves as a regional vice president at Americans for Prosperity, a political advocacy and accountability organization that helps pass policies to expand freedom and opportunity. He previously hosted The Jeff Crank Show from 2008-2022, and is the president of his own real estate investment company. American Potential is now a national award-winning podcast. Having won the Gold Award at the 18th annual 3w Awards in the News and Politics Podcast category. The 3w Awards is judged by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts.