The Everyday Advocate

Jumping into a new series called Mentoring for Anyone, Audrey and Jessica sit down with friend and co-worker, Regan Bennett to hear about her experience mentoring through Teach One to Lead One, a school-based group mentoring program. Regan's honest perspective about her journey into mentoring will inspire anyone who may be hesitant about becoming a mentor to give it a try! Teach One to Lead On...

At the intersection of education, mentorship and recreation you'll find Dr. Nathan Schaumleffel. Audrey and Jessica were excited to pick Dr. Nathan's brain about what it means to be on a journey of learning how to interact with others in a trauma-informed way. Together they explore the ways in which initially connecting to enhance Allies' program design has had a ripple effect into the...

Jasmine Minor, Investigative Reporter and Anchor for WISH-TV, joins Audrey and Jessica to share how she uses a trauma-informed approach to her work. Together, they discuss the importance of seeing those we interact with as whole people, and how giving back can fill you up. Join us at Illuminate on April 21! Get your tickets at Allies-inc.org LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of tr...

To wrap up this series called "We are Daring to Lead," Audrey and Jessica are joined by Aaron Thomas, a self-described serial entrepreneur and leader in many areas of life.  Together, they dive into the topics of taking risks in leadership, learning from failure, and the importance of building a community around us in our leadership journey. Learn more about the Seeds and Water Collectiv...

Special guest, Amanda Welu, joins Jessica and Audrey to share how she has learned to use conflict as a tool to build a healthy work environment. Her practical takeaways will inspire all of us to lean into healthy conflict and create a safe space to rumble in our everyday lives. LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family...

Audrey and Jessica are joined by Simona Reising to explore the concept of building vulnerability-based trust. They share some practical takeaways and first steps toward building trust with yourself and others utilizing Brene Brown's "BRAVING trust inventory," and explore why becoming a better leader starts with self-reflection. BRAVING Inventory: https://brenebrown.com/resources/the-braving-invent...

Darlene Bradley joins Jessica and Audrey to kick off our new leadership series, "We are Daring to Lead." Drawing on her extensive background in law enforcement and the anti-trafficking field, Darlene shares about her leadership journey and how vulnerability, kindness and intentionality have all played a role. LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitati...

Jessica and Audrey are joined by Trisha Prickett and Justine Wise, both LCSWs and colleagues in the anti-trafficking field. Together, they talk through the many benefits and challenges to utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach to serving survivors, and the unique role mentors have in that space. Listeners will be challenged to consider how they can capitalize on collaboration with the community a...

Jessica and Audrey are joined by mentor/mentee pair, Kathy & G, to give us insight to their everyday relationship. As Allies' longest-running mentor/mentee match, they share what they have learned, how they've grown, and how their relationship has changed both of their lives LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and famil...

Jessica and Audrey share some practical tips for all of us who want to engage in healthy mentoring relationships. Listen as they unpack Allies' approach to preparing mentors for their mentoring relationship utilizing The Search Institute's Developmental Relationships Framework.  https://www.search-institute.org/developmental-relationships/developmental-relationships-framework/ Learn more abou...

Jessica and Audrey unpack what it means to utilize a whole family approach to serving survivors of human trafficking. Be inspired to think about your own personal philosophy in life and how it impacts your everyday relationships. LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit Allies to learn more about program...

Sarah Clark joins hosts Jessica Evans and Audrey Hood to talk about how trauma may touches our daily lives, and gives us practical tools for helping ourselves and others. Learn more about our THRIVE program: https://www.allies-inc.org/thrive/ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies, Inc empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit Allies to learn...

Alyssa Van Vactor, Executive Director of kNot Today works to share knowledge and resources that educate families and parents about human trafficking. Join hosts Jessica Evans and Audrey Hood as they share stories and resources for you to learn and be an everyday advocate. More about kNot Today: https://knottoday.org/ kNot Today Child Protection Guide for Parents & Caregivers: https://knottoday...

What are 5 things survivors of human trafficking want you to know? Join hosts Jessica Evans and Audrey Hood as they share stories and resources for you to learn and be an everyday advocate. LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies, Inc empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit Allies to learn more about programs and ways you can support. https:/...

What does it mean to be an everyday advocate? Join hosts Jessica Evans and Audrey Hood as they share stories and resources for you to learn how to be an advocate wherever you are today.  LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit Allies to learn more about programs and ways you can support. https://ww...

Thanks for listening to our pilot season of the Allies Podcast. We are excited for you to continue listening as we continue to grow with The Everyday Advocate. EDUCATE. CONNECT. EMPOWER. Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit Allies to learn more about programs and ways you can support. https://www.allies-inc.org/ Donate https...

What happens when businesses come together to support a cause? Allies Mentor and sponsor, Shannon Wise joins Caitlin Wuethrich and Jessica Evans to have a conversation about the ripple effects of volunteering. Listen now as Shannon Wise shares her experience with using her business to support Allies. EDUCATE. CONNECT. EMPOWER. Empowering survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through a...

What happens when one person makes a decision to become a mentor? Allies Mentor, Amanda Sparks joins Caitlin Wuethrich and Jessica Evans to have a conversation about the ripple effects of volunteering. Listen now as Amanda Sparks shares her experience with mentoring. EDUCATE. CONNECT. EMPOWER. Empowering survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through awareness, prevention education &am...

What happens when one person makes a decision to volunteer? Laura Coonrod of Grit into Grace joins Caitlin Wuethrich and Jessica Evans to have a conversation about the ripple effects of volunteering. Listen now as Laura Coonrod shares her experience with volunteering.  EDUCATE. CONNECT. EMPOWER. Empowering survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through awareness, prevention educat...

What does it take to be build partnerships within the anti-trafficking space? Rachel and Kara Ranieri join Caitlin Wuethrich and Jessica Evans to have a conversation about the ripple effects of mentoring in this brand new series full of really fun and interesting conversations. Listen now as these ladies share their experience with Allies as mother & daughter in anti trafficking advocacy.&nbsp...

What does it take to be build partnerships within the anti-trafficking space? Stefanie Jeffers from Grit Into Grace joins Caitlin Wuethrich and Jessica Evans to have a conversation about how organizations like Grit Into Grace work with Allies to combat human trafficking. Listen now as these ladies explain more about the importance of volunteers in the Allies organization. More about Grit Into Grac...

What does kickball have to do with Allies? Caitlin Wuethrich is live at the Allies annual Kick For One fundraising event interviewing sponsors about why they continue to support Allies every year. Listen now as our sponsors share their support in kicking human trafficking through the Allies organization. Thank you to our guests Allison Hanscom with Common Ground West, Omar Martin with Swift Kick i...

What does it take to be a mentor with Allies? Mandy Long joins Caitlin Wuethrich and Jessica Evans to have a conversation about what her journey with Allies has looked like. Listen now as these ladies explain more about the importance of volunteers in the Allies organization. EDUCATE. CONNECT. EMPOWER. Empowering survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through awareness, prevention educ...

Have you ever stopped to consider the importance of having core values and what impact it has on the culture of an organization? Audrey Hood joins Caitlin Wuethrich and Jessica Evans to have a conversation about the core values of Allies, how we got here with core values, and how that ties into our culture as an organization. Listen now as these ladies explain more about the importance of values a...

Have you been looking for opportunities to mentor our youth? Whitney Nixon joins Caitlin Wuethrich and Jessica Evans to share how ITVAP provides anti-trafficking support to organizations like Allies. Whitney is the service provider support director at ITVAP, which stands for Indiana Trafficking Victim Assistance Program .  Listen now as Whitney Nixon shares what's going on in trafficking acro...