Team Protectors

Jason Sisneros has spent the last decade helping rescue children from human trafficking. But before that, he grew up surrounded by violence, delivered drugs as a child, and watched his mother endure horrific abuse. In this powerful episode of Team Protectors, Brittany Dunn and Kristi Wells sit down with entrepreneur, philanthropist, and anti-trafficking advocate Jason Sisneros to discuss what he h...

Human trafficking survivor and Treasures founder Harmony Dust joins the Team Protectors Podcast for one of the most honest and important conversations we’ve had about trauma, healing, exploitation, and the dangerous myths surrounding the commercial sex industry. For more than 27 years, Harmony has worked directly with women impacted by trafficking and exploitation. In this episode, she shares how...

What happens when business success no longer fills the void? In this powerful episode of the Team Protectors Podcast, Brittany Dunn and Kristi Wells sit down with entrepreneur and speaker Stephen Scoggins for a raw conversation about trauma, identity, leadership, faith, and purpose. Stephen shares his journey from homelessness, childhood instability, and deep personal pain to building businesses t...

Most people think human trafficking looks like a kidnapping. It doesn’t. In this episode of the Team Protectors Podcast, Brittany Dunn and Kristi Wells sit down with survivor and advocate Sonny Von Cleveland to break down the reality of trafficking in America and why so many people are getting it wrong. Sonny shares his story of abuse, prison, and ultimately transformation, revealing how trauma sh...

What if the person who saves a trafficking victim isn’t law enforcement, but a truck driver, a bus driver, or you? In this episode of the Team Protectors Podcast, Brittany Dunn and Kristi Wells are joined by Annie Sovcik of Truckers Against Trafficking to explore how the transportation industry plays a critical role in identifying and disrupting human trafficking. They break down the realities of...

Human trafficking is not a future problem. It is happening right now, and you can do something today. Clay Vaughan, CEO and founder of Good Agency, joins Safe House Project’s Brittany Dunn and Kristi Wells to share why his company committed to fighting human trafficking and why corporate leadership matters in ending exploitation. They unpack the scale of trafficking in the U.S., the urgency of fas...

In this episode, Safe House Project co-founders Brittany Dunn and Kristi Wells sit down with retired New Jersey State Police investigator and former ICAC commander John Pizzuro to unpack what human trafficking and child exploitation actually look like today. John breaks down why the “Taken” narrative misses the mark, how technology (and now AI) has accelerated exploitation and sextortion, and why...

What really happens when a trafficking victim is rescued? What really happens when a trafficking survivor escapes? In this gripping episode, Lindsey Gray takes us behind the scenes of real rescue operations, from the high-stakes coordination to the emotional aftermath. She shares what the process looks like, what survivors face in those critical moments, and why aftercare is just as important as r...

What happens when moms unite to protect every child? What happens when moms rise up against trafficking? Kimberley Fletcher, founder of Moms for America, shares how mothers are taking grassroots action to protect their children and communities from exploitation. In this episode, she discusses how women are becoming advocates, organizing local efforts, and pushing for change at the national level....

In this episode, meet Lora Trent, leader of Safe House Project’s survivor support team. She shares her unexpected journey into anti-trafficking work, how she uses her detail-oriented logistics background to help survivors transition safely into healing programs, and what it means to serve with compassion and patience.  From navigating complex placements across states to learning trauma-informed ca...

Think human trafficking only happens overseas? Think again. Think human trafficking is just a foreign problem? Think again. In this powerful episode, Susan Young uncovers the uncomfortable truth: trafficking is thriving in our own neighborhoods, schools, and communities. Susan shares compelling statistics, firsthand insights, and survivor stories that dismantle the common myths surrounding traffic...

What if artificial intelligence could stop a predator before they ever reach your child? In this episode, Titania Jordan, Chief Parent Officer at Bark, shares how technology is being used to detect online threats and protect children in real time. She explains how AI tools are now flagging dangerous conversations, alerting parents and law enforcement, and helping prevent exploitation before it sta...

In this episode of the Team Protectors Podcast, Chip Rogers joins Safe House Project to discuss the intersection of public safety, crisis leadership, and protecting vulnerable communities. With extensive experience in policy, advocacy, and emergency management, Rogers unpacks how strong leadership during crises can improve outcomes for those most at risk—including victims of human trafficking. Thi...

When gangs and organized crime networks realize human beings are more profitable than drugs, our communities pay the price. In this critical episode of Team Protectors , Safe House Project’s Kristi Wells and Brittany Dunn sit down with Bill Woolf, former detective, federal official, and White House advisor on human trafficking, to explore how sophisticated criminal enterprises like MS-13, the Bloo...

You might think your child is safe at home—but what if the greatest danger is quietly hiding behind their screens? Human trafficking isn’t something that only happens elsewhere; it’s thriving right here in our own communities through everyday technology. In this eye-opening episode of Team Protectors , Safe House Project’s Kristi Wells and Brittany Dunn sit down with Audrey Morrissey, trafficking...