What 1,500 Prison Interviews Taught Diane Kahn

by | Oct 22, 2025 | Living Ageless and Bold, Podcast

Diane Kahn is the co-founder of Humans of San Quentin, a nonprofit that shares the stories of people living behind bars to shift public perception, foster empathy, and encourage a more compassionate approach to incarceration. A passionate teacher and social justice advocate, Diane has dedicated her life to amplifying voices that often go unheard.

 

In this episode, Diane sits down with Christina to discuss how storytelling from inside prison walls can transform the way we see those incarcerated. Diane shares her journey from teaching inside San Quentin to co-founding a global movement that now spans prisons across the U.S. and abroad, highlighting stories of resilience, forgiveness, and the power of human connection.

 

Find more from Diane here:

Website: https://humansofsanquentin.org/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-kahn-1a04b1b4/ 

 

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