We are going to have a candid conversation of how internet has affected the growing human trafficking environment in today’s ever-growing technological age. We will sos be discussing why large events like the Super Bowl is getting attention from local anti-trafficking organisations. And how the federal government is now depending heavily on those non profits to help combat human trafficking. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elifesmoments/support ..read more

Aunt Polly Jackson was a absolute boss during the 19th Century Abolitionist Movement. The Underground Railroad saw a rising star willing to put her life on the line to rescue many slaves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elifesmoments/support ..read more

February is Black History Month. And while Black History is American history and should be celebrated and taught all year along, we are going to spend a few podcasts talking about abolitionist who literally hid themselves in plain sight to help themselves and other slaves escape the grasps of slave owners during the 19th Century Abolitionist movement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elifesmoments/support ..read more

February is Black History Month. And while Black History is American history and should be celebrated and taught all year along, we are going to spend a few podcasts talking about abolitionist who literally hid themselves in plain sight to help themselves and other slaves escape the grasps of slave owners during the 19th Century Abolitionist movement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elifesmoments/support ..read more

This is the most important episode for Engaging Life's Moments Presents. In this episode we come to a truth moment that: prostitution is sex trafficking. Last year I had the most incredible opportunity to interview activist, abolitionist, singer/song writer, teacher and sex trafficking survivor, Cynthia Borsellino. I first came in contact with Cynthia at a Q&A called Voices. I then learned that there was a documentary film called Honeychild about her story as a prostitute and a sex trafficking survivor. With the news that sex trafficking survivor Cyntoia Brown received clemency for a 51 ye ..read more

In this episode we begin a brand new year. It’s 2019 and there is so much in store. With me living in China there are new opportunities that I will have that you will get to experience with your ears. We also talk about what February and Black History Month will look like. Lastly, we have a special interview from the CEO/Founder of Hope Rising Ministries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elifesmoments/support ..read more

Here in Episode 8: Live From IJM Liberate Global Conference Part 2, you'll get to hear more live audio from the conference. I attended two sessions during the second day of the conference, The New Activist and Advocacy and the Arts. The New Activist (a live podcast) got to interview Blythe Hill of Dressember and how she started a movement. The Advocacy and the Arts was a panel of filmmakers for IJM. You'll get to hear a quick interview from Andrew Michael Ellis one of the directors and producers for a film that was shown at the conference called The Deep Place --- Support this podcast: https ..read more

I had an opportunity to attend the International Justice Mission's Liberate Global Conference in Frisco, Texas. This was IJM's 20th year celebration of the work they have done to help end human trafficking around the world. This Global Conference had IJM partners from the continents of Africa, Asia Australia, North America, and South America. You'll get to hear several interviews I was able to have while hanging about in the halls of the conference; as well as audio from speakers who gave a bit of their testimony being able to work with IJM within the last 20 years. --- Support this podcast: h ..read more

We continue with our friends Candace Smith (The Suchy Much); Neena Jenkins ( Kardia Advisory Group); Jeff Jenkins (ChubbyDiaries.com); and Lorena Watson (Resilience Counseling), through what it means to dream. We discuss that failure is an option, and that dreaming together is very important. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elifesmoments/support ..read more

Have you ever had a dream? My friends and I talk about what dreaming looks like for them. Fear has its way of infiltrating how we respond to our dreams. Whether it is through circumstances, or just finding the courage to press in, dreaming is a gift that everyone needs to opportunity to share in. You'll hear stories and encouraging words from big dreamers and a licensed counselor on the importance of dreaming. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elifesmoments/support ..read more