The Fierce Freedom Podcast

For today's episode, we invited Stephanie Page, Founder & Executive Director of Stories Foundation to share her thoughts amidst the recent events sparked into flame by the racial injustices rampant in our country. Please join us as we honestly and authentically grapple with some of the tough questions we are being faced with as well as an amazing opportunity to step into the sometimes uncomfortabl...

During this pandemic, a virus isn't the only thing that has spread rapidly. Domestic violence hotlines are breaking new records, lighting up both globally and nationally. On this podcast episode Angie McIlquham, Director of Sexual Assault Victim Services at The Bridge to Hope breaks down the direct correlation between COVID-19 life and these alarming new statistics, explaining why this is "prime t...

Nearly 100 million viewers worldwide have tuned into Netflix's Tiger King – which showcased cartoonish characters involved on both sides of animal welfare, including big cat rights activist Carole Baskin and tiger trafficker Joe Exotic. But did this cult series only scratch the surface of animal trafficking? To find out more we bring in venerated animal welfare expert Professor Carney Anne Nasser,...

The exciting conclusion to Part I of John Pulley's journey from a sex buyer to a leader in the anti-trafficking movement. John will share what happened after he entered a teen chat room as an adult, the differences between brotherhood and accountability and when he realized that his actions had contributed to modern-day slavery. John will also share what it was like to share his story onstage to h...

Today's two-part episode features our very own John Pulley – gifted speaker and Donor Relations for Fierce Freedom. First, we'll have a little fun getting to know John (who knew he had a hidden talent!) and then dive into his unique journey through an addiction to porn, which ultimately led to becoming a buyer of sex, losing his marriage and hitting rock bottom. 

As part of our "Men In the Fight" podcast series and in honor of our 10th episode (whoohoo!) we welcome special guest Gene McConnell, who for nearly 40 years has been speaking on the topic of shame, including its role in the perpetuation of human trafficking and addiction and its impact on one's personal perception that effects all other relationships. On today's podcast, Gene unpacks a vital mess...

As part of our "Men in the Fight" episode series, we are joined by Anthony, the Founder and Executive Director of 611 Network ,  an international network of people and organizations committed to seeking the spiritual and physical freedom of REAL people enslaved by human trafficking. Anthony highlights some of 611's exciting projects including the 611 Artist Collective that celebrates the "resurrec...

We are joined by guest Emmy Myers, founder of Lacey's Hope Project , trafficking survivor, business leader, public speaker and source of knowledge and inspiration for others. In this episode, Emmy will share with listeners the reality of her experience being trafficked from the suburbs of Wisconsin, which led to the creation of Lacey's Hope Project, a 501c3 to help end the social justice issues of...

Did you know it is estimated that 30-40% of all trafficking victims are male? Guest Lisa McCormick joins us in the studio to share about her son Jeffrey, a 17-year-old boy from rural Wisconsin recruited into a sex trafficking ring out of Madison and exploited until his death in September 2016. She unpacks not only her unique perspective as a parent but shares her own journey coping with a "parent'...

Join our riveting conversation with Nancy Yarbrough who is a survivor of trafficking, author, and advocate for change. Yarbrough is also the founder and Executive Director of the Milwaukee nonprofit Fresh Start Learning, Inc. where she provides resources, services and "purpose-filled purses" to women and children who are victims of sexual exploitation. Called by some a "Modern-Day Harriet Tubman,"...

In this episode we are joined by Dawn Fiedler, Founder and President of Join the Movement to Stop Human Trafficking , Professional Speaker and Board Member for Treehouse Childhood Advocacy Center , and New Beginnings APFV (Association for Prevention of Family Violence), Elkhorn Rotary Club and Assistant Governor for Rotary District #6270 . Dawn, who is an incredible advocate for change and a digit...

Amanda Casey is the Director of Just Advocacy for Trafficking Justice based in Minneapolis. She is also survivor of trafficking and exploitation, speaking to groups about her own experiences and advocacy work with both victims and survivors. She is also the author of " Keeping it Real: One mom's conversations with her daughters about the reality of exploitation " available on Amazon Spring 2020. ...

Join our conversation with Mike Kaether, an activist, father of ten, Director of Domestic Freedom at Bridgepoint Mission Center in WI Dells, and the Founder of Journals For Freedom. Mike tells us about his journey of first uncovering the truth of human trafficking and the grip it took on his heart as a father. Now he works to educate others about this horrific problem as well as creating beautiful...

Did you know it is estimated that illicit massage parlors generate $2.5 billion annually? Join hosts John Pulley and Cat Jacoby as they are joined by guests Lieutenant Ryan Dahlgren of the ECPD and Massage Therapist Dawn Cripe to uncover the truth behind this multi-billion dollar industry. Learn the warning signs, the action law enforcement has taken, and how to report this crime.

There is no better way to launch the Fierce Freedom Podcast than by interviewing Founder and Executive Director Jenny Almquist. Jenny will tell the story of how she first heard about human trafficking, how she started fighting to reach those who are victims of human trafficking, the success stories of Fierce Freedom, and how you can make an impact.