Ainsley Shea

02/05/2026

We’ve launched our new website. We’re a public affairs and communications agency built for complex, regulated worlds—where clarity, credibility, and ex*****on matter.

Explore how we connect brands and ideas that move industries forward at AinsleyShea.com

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12/01/2025

Mitch Pearlstein appeared on Tom Hauser/"At Issue" to discuss the economic and ethical benefits of second-chance hiring outlined in his new book, which is now available for purchase.

Buy the book here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/second-chance-hiring-9798881859657/
Watch the full episode here:

This week on At Issue, Tom Hauser examines the ongoing threats to the temporary protected status for Somalis living in Minnesota.

11/24/2025

Mitch Pearlstein appeared on WCCO Radio to discuss the economic and ethical benefits of second-chance hiring outlined in his new book, which is now available for purchase.

Buy the book here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/second-chance-hiring-9798881859657/
Listen to the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpYnSXsyP9I

The USA prison system holds over a million people each year, but they are routinely barred from securing jobs upon their release. Addressing both policy and soc…

11/05/2025

ICYMI: Mitch Pearlstein's column in InsideSources: "Ex-Offenders Perform the Same or Better Than Other Employees" highlights some of the key findings from his book Second Chance Hiring, which is available November 13.

Read the column here:

America needs more workers at a time when more Americans — especially ex-offenders — need to work. How can the two imperatives be better synchronized?

10/22/2025

Mitch Pearlstein recently joined The JackTomczak Show on WTTC 1280 AM The Patriot to discuss his upcoming book, Second Chance Hiring: An Economic and Ethical Necessity — out November 13!

Listen to the full interview here:

https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/second-chance-hiring-9798881801182/

02/14/2025

Valentine’s Day, or Thanksgiving? The view from our office.

12/06/2024

The social putterflies of Ainsley Shea: Christmas Par-Tee at The Puttery. Un-fore-gettable!

11/24/2024

I hosted the last tailgate of 2024 today—a great crowd and a nice day for it!

07/29/2024

‎Show The Jon Gordon Podcast, Ep The Winsome Advantage: How to win by helping others win, with Brian Slipka - Jul 26, 2024

07/25/2024

Just because it’s National Intern Day doesn’t mean we don’t continue to work our interns to exhaustion at Ainsley Shea! Thank you, Grace & Zach!

02/02/2024

Happy Birthday to our intern, Zach Sirek! No pipe cleaners or popsicle sticks for “crafternoon” at Ainsley Shea.

01/08/2024

Our new intern Grace is giving Zach a run for his money! Welcome to the team Grace!