Voices of Freedom

This week we dive deep into the critical topic of microaggressions with experts Phyl and Danielle from YWCA. YWCA Columbus is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Be sure to give them a follow here!

Join us as we explore what microaggressions are, their impact, and how we can work together to create more inclusive and respectful environments. 

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In this week's episode, we are joined by Laura, co-founder and Executive Director of The Harriet Tubman Movement. Laura talks about her impactful work as a first responder during human trafficking sting operations. She shares powerful stories from the front lines, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs faced in the fight against human trafficking. Tune in to hear Laura's inspiring journey, the realities of hum...

Ever heard the term 'trauma-informed'? Tune in this week to the Voices of Freedom podcast as we welcome Vanessa Perkins, Program Director of Freedom a la Cart. Vanessa will dive into the concept of trauma-informed care and share insights on fostering a trauma-informed workplace.

Whether you're a leader or a team member, this episode is a must-listen!

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Unlock the power of personality in the workplace! Join us on the next episode of Voices of Freedom as we delve into the fascinating world of Enneagrams with Enneagram expert, Susan Alexander. 

We chat about how understanding Enneagrams can transform your work environment and relationships. Don't miss out - tune in for valuable insights and practical tips!

Grab our Enneagram workplace resource here!

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One of our main goals at Freedom a la Cart is to help end the generational trauma of human trafficking. Many of the individuals we serve have had family members before them who have also been human trafficked. 

On today’s episode of Voices of Freedom, Amber Michael MSW, LSW, CTP shares about the effects generational trafficking and trauma has on families. 

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This week on the Voices of Freedom podcast, our guest Kwami shares his lived experience of child labor trafficking. 

Kwami’s parents were promised their child would receive a proper education if he came to the U.S., and while he did attend school, it came at a great cost. 

Join us as Kwami opens up about his journey and discusses the impactful work he's now doing to support male survivors of trafficking. It's a story of res...

This week Jasmine Myers joins us and shares how systemic barriers + challenges contributed to her familial trafficking experience.

Jasmine is a force to be reckoned with and has continued to pick herself up by her bootstraps and is continuing to pave her way in this world, against all odds!

Tune in to hear how you can be a part of the change for future generations.

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In this episode, we chatted with Nick and Tiera from We Amplify Voices about using art as a tool to help process trauma. Learn more about the impactful work WAV does and how you can incorporate art into your day by tuning in!

Also, a special shout out to WAV for providing us with our intro music on our podcast!

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In this week's episode, we welcomed Lacey and Lila, from Pocket Blonde Fitness who joined us to have a conversation about the correlation of mental + physical well-being. 

Lacey shares her vulnerable journey towards sobriety and the challenges she faced getting there. Her narrative unfolds as a testament to resilience, revealing how she sought refuge in exercise to channel the trauma she confronted.

Lila + Lacey talk about the p...

Did you know traffickers are typically NOT STRANGERS to their victims? This is a startling reality – most victims know, and often trust and love, their trafficker.

We are kicking off season 4 of the Voices of Freedom podcast with Yvonne from PACT. In this episode, we explore the red flags of human trafficking, providing guidance on identifying signs in potential victims.

Discover PACT's educational opportun...

This week on Voices of Freedom we chatted with Survivor Leader Teonna, who shared her holistic approach to recovery and how she has adapted a holistic approach to other areas of her life. 

Tune in to hear how you can start implementing a more natural approach to supporting your daily life! 🌿

Here are a few resources provided by Teonna:

Herbs to keep on hand:

+ Ginger: great for tummy

+ Mullein leaf: for mucus

+ Turm...

On today's episode, we give you an inside scoop of our Workforce Development Program featuring, Vanessa and special co-host Dorie. 

Vanessa takes us on a journey of how our program developed, what the phases look like within the program, and shares how YOU can help serve our participants. 

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This week's episode is unique and exciting because we had a male survivor join us and share an inside look at his lived experience. 

John-Michael Lander is a former Olympic diving contender and sexual abuse survivor. As a 14-year-old Olympic-bound athlete, the adults entrusted in John-Michael’s training groomed and trafficked him into silence. Through writing, speaking, and consulting, he helps individuals and organiz...

Reducing the demand for sex starts with understanding why people solicit sex in the first place. Chris Stollar, author + educator, joins us on this week's episode to share an inside look at what he has learned from participants who go through She Has A Name's Solicitor Education Program. 

Chris also shares a story from Ryan, a Solicitor Education Program graduate, and tells how the program helped Ryan find a new ...

Paula Lybrook joins us this week and shares an inside look at her journey of being a mom to a survivor of sex trafficking. Paula's story is real and vulnerable and we hope her words leave you looking inward on how you can take her lived experience and apply it to your own family. 

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This week Survivor Expert, Alicia Ley, joins us and educates on Familial Trafficking through her lived experience and expertise.

She shares how trust is built to normalize trafficking within a family, what grooming may look like, and the power of family secrets.

Alicia shares a couple of powerful quotes that we encourage you to take with you after listening to this episode: "We can't own what other peo...

Have you heard the term re-exploitation? 

On today’s episode, we dive into a conversation about the work Freedom a la Cart has been doing around re-exploitation within our organization. Guests Paula Haines, Freedom a la Cart CEO, and Jomel Spurlock, Director of Victim Services for the Human Trafficking Initiative + Freedom a la Cart board member share what changes have been made in our organization to better combat re-expl...