Emma, the creator of Freedom Rising has in-depth conversations about human trafficking and modern day slavery. Each week discusses the reality of the crime and what you can do to lessen the demand.
Last time we got together we talked about how you can use your passion to bring more awareness to human trafficking. Today we’re talking to Laverne from Freedom and Fashion (https://freedomandfashion.org/) to talk about how she incorporates fashion and beauty into bringing empowerment to survivors of trafficking and domestic violence.
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Donate (https://freedomandfashion.org/donate/) to Freedom and Fashion
18 Aug 2020
Ride My Road with Lauren
Today we’re talking with Lauren, the founder of Ride my Road (https://www.ridemyroad.org/). Lauren and other motorcycle fanatics raise funds for survivor-led organizations offering direct service to American survivors of human trafficking.
Sign up (https://fastrideoregon2020.funraise.org/) for the Fast Ride in Medford, Oregon on October 10th.
You can also enter (https://ridemyroadsweepstakes2020.funraise.org/) Ride My Road and The Epik Project’s sweepstakes for a chance to win the #Survivorbikebear
1 Aug 2020
What is your Slavery Footprint w/ Kayla
Today we’re talking with my friend Kayla to talk about her slavery footprint. We talk about how Kayla can reduce her footprint and she shares about her personal research of human trafficking, including Thorn. We talk about signs to look for and ways we all can reduce our demand for modern-day slavery.
If you would like to be featured in an episode completing the slavery footprint survey or to cover another topic, send an email to info@freedomrisingpodcast.com (mailto:info@freedomrisingpodcast.com).
21 Jul 2020
Children At Risk with Caroline Roberts
Texas is a leading hub for human trafficking and continued efforts are being made to reduce and assist the victims of these crimes. Children at Risk (https://childrenatrisk.org/)leads educational presentations on human trafficking in Houston as well as Dallas & Fort Worth.
Today we’re talking with Caroline Roberts (https://childrenatrisk.org/staff/caroline-roberts/) of Children At Risk. Children at Risk aims to improve public policies in order to prevent instances of human trafficking, protect victims and support human trafficking survivors and increase the prosecution of traffickers and buyers. Join me as I talk with Caroline about the work she has done to spread human trafficking awareness and create policy in the State of Texas.
To connect with Caroline, email her at croberts@childrenatrisk.org
14 Jul 2020
Treasures with Harmony Grillo
Today we’re talking with Harmony Grillo (https://harmonygrillo.com/) of Treasures (https://www.iamatreasure.com/). Treasures is a survivor-lead, trauma-informed organization. They have provided holistic recovery opportunities and an authentic supportive community of women since 2003. Join us as we talk about Harmony's own exploitation story and how she started Treasures.
Read Harmony's book, Scars and Stilettos (https://www.iamatreasure.com/shop).
8 Jul 2020
Jean-Pierre and Haitian Migrants as human trafficking victims in the Dominican Republic
Today we’re talking with Jean-Pierre. Jean-Pierre is a student who has conducted research on Haitian migrants being trafficked in the Dominican Republic. Join us as we talk about why Haitian migrants aren’t typically being identified as human trafficking victims.
Click here (https://www.newsecuritybeat.org/2020/06/haitian-migrants-hidden-faces-human-trafficking-dominican-republic/) for Jean Pierre's article on Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic.
23 Jun 2020
Free the Slaves with Terry
Today we’re talking with Terry from Free the Slaves (https://www.freetheslaves.net/). Free the Slaves was founded in 2000 and is widely regarded as a leader in the modern abolition movement. The organization conducts groundbreaking research and successful advocacy to change government policy and business practices.
Click here (https://www.freetheslaves.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/FTS_Previous-Award-Winners_Veero.pdf) to go to Veero's story. Click here (https://vimeo.com/6955604) to watch her profile video.
Click here (https://vimeo.com/freetheslaves) to watch more videos from Free the Slaves.
16 Jun 2020
Stop Modern Day Slavery with Rachel
Rachel is the creator of the Stop Modern Day Slavery (https://stopmoderndayslavery.org/) website. She shares impactful stories about human trafficking survivors and ethically sourced products.
9 Jun 2020
The Safe House Project with Brittany
The Freedom Rising podcast talks with Brittany, one of the co-founders of the Safe House Project. We talk about how the Safe House Project (https://www.safehouseproject.org/) was developed and the work it is doing today.
3 Jun 2020
What is your Slavery Footprint with Micayla
My best friend Micayla joins me to find out what her slavery footprint is. Let's find out and see what can be done to reduce that footprint.
2 May 2020
Freedom Rising: A Human Trafficking Awareness Podcast Trailer
Join Emma as she gives you a sneak peek of what's to come. Freedom Rising premieres June 2nd!
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