Best Sextrafficking Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS: Realities of Child Trafficking in Tennessee 55:32

11M ago55:32

55:32

In this special bonus episode of the Someone Like Me podcast, join AncoraTN CEO Kelli Cary for conversation addressing the realities of child trafficking in Tennessee. Alongside anti-trafficking leaders Cyntoia Brown-Long, former AncoraTN CEO and current Commissioner of DCS Margie Quin, and Jeremy Lofquest of the TBI, you will learn more about what…

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039 - Ethical Storytelling 43:29

12M ago43:29

43:29

Unlike sensationalized stories you may see in the news, at AncoraTN we are intentional in our language and storytelling. Hear from Tia Bowden, previously AncoraTN’s Intervention Specialist, to learn more about the intricate ways we protect our survivors and any information they may disclose to us. It is our responsibility as storytellers to ensure …

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038 - Youth Stories 13:07

1y ago13:07

13:07

This unique episode of Someone Like Me features real stories written by survivors in our program. Through written letters to their younger selves, or letters from youth survivors, you can hear the hope many of these individuals have for their futures despite the obstacles they’ve faced in the past. We also hear from Marissa Brownell, a former Survi…

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037 - Direct Service 41:36

1y ago41:36

41:36

AncoraTN’s Direct Service team is a cohesive group comprised of the people working in the field day to day with survivors in our aftercare program. Hear from several individuals on the Direct Service team about their unique roles, diverse backgrounds, and memories that have stuck with them in their time working for AncoraTN.…

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036 - Strings for Hope 38:06

1y ago38:06

38:06

Executive Producer, Stacy Elliott, serves as guest host as she sits down with Strings for Hope founder and CEO, Emily Winters, along with General Manager, Devon Rideout to discuss the ways their business both empowers and employs those who have experienced complex trauma.By AncoraTN

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035 - Workforce Development 37:32

1y ago37:32

37:32

Viable founder, Ben Turner, joins Someone Like Me to talk about the unique partnership his organization has both overseas and in our own backyard here in Tennessee. Finding a safe, sustainable job can be a great obstacle for many survivors on their healing journey. We discuss the barriers Viable breaks down for vulnerable individuals who need a sec…

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034 - Intensive Outpatient Therapy 25:23

1y ago25:23

25:23

AncoraTN’s Marissa Skinner has developed a research-based program to support the process of healing more effectively. It's one of the first professional therapeutic programs in the U.S. specifically designed to meet the unique needs for the layered and complex trauma survivors experience. We discuss in length what it looks like for our survivors as…

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033 - "Vanessa” Part 2: Job Issues 27:23

1y ago27:23

27:23

Part two of our conversation with Vanessa dives deeper into the need for sustainable employment and just how important it can be when finding stable housing. Once again, we hear from Vanessa as she speaks candidly about the barriers, challenges, as well as the considerable successes she’s experienced in securing work to support herself and her fami…

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032 - Survivor Care in 6 Stages 22:20

1+ y ago22:20

22:20

Kelsey Mize, Director of Survivor Care, talks about our aftercare program expansion that will extend program services from nine months to two years. We explore the inspiration behind our programming and what exactly it will look like. We are joined by Marissa Skinner, Community Response Specialist, who works directly with group therapy for survivor…

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031 - "Vanessa” Part 1: Housing Issues 24:13

1+ y ago24:13

24:13

In part one of a two-part series, we hear from Vanessa, a graduate of our aftercare program and recipient of healing resources. This half of the conversation focuses on how safe and stable housing is a crucial component of the healing journey. We are joined by Kelsey Mize, our Director of Survivor Care, who has been a lifelong friend and supporter …

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030 - Survivor Restoration Campus 21:51

1+ y ago21:51

21:51

Nestled in the hills of Nashville, lies an expansive property that is home to survivors in our residential program. Someone Like Me sat down with former AncoraTN CEO, Margie Quin, to discuss the inner workings of where exactly this beautiful property came from and the vision to provide healing, housing, and hope to those exploited by human traffick…

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029 - Mission, Vision, & Values 16:00

1+ y ago16:00

16:00

With a new name comes an opportunity for reflection and rediscovery. Our mission, vision, and values each consist of words carefully selected to align with our new brand. Executive Producer, Stacy Elliott, is joined by Chief Operating Officer, Leah Moyer, to touch on the language being introduced with the AncoraTN brand rollout.…

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028 - Introducing AncoraTN... 30:01

1+ y ago30:01

30:01

End Slavery Tennessee began as an advocacy and awareness organization to combat the crime of human trafficking in our state. In the past decade, we’ve grown from raising awareness to providing survivors a place for community and resources for healing and restoration, all while advocating for systemic change. We'll kick off season 3 of Someone Like …

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Someone Like Me: the official podcast of AncoraTN Trailer 2:11

1+ y ago2:11

2:11

Someone Like Me, is the official podcast of AncoraTN (formerly End Slavery Tennessee). Someone Like Me was created to amplify the voices of human trafficking survivors, shed light on this complex crime, and highlight how this organization continues to grow one of the most innovative and effective human trafficking restoration programs in the United…

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027 – Moments of Light: Stories from the Front Lines 32:35

3y ago32:35

32:35

For our last episode of season 2, we share never before heard clips from conversations this season. Each guest was asked the question, “Do you remember a moment of light that changed the way you see the issue of human trafficking?” The answers are as diverse as the guests we had a part of this season.…

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026 – Survivor Stories of Hope 25:20

3y ago25:20

25:20

We began this season talking about trauma-informed care, and how End Slavery Tennessee infuses this approach in all they do–including this podcast. We have a unique ability to share sex trafficking survivor stories directly from the survivors themselves, but not every survivor is ready or able to share their story in a way that’s empowering or heal…

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025 – Survivor Story: Nicole – Replay 19:37

3y ago19:37

19:37

Nicole's story has been referenced several times this season, so it's important we replay this survivor story, especially in Episode 23 with CEO Margie Quin and TBI Agent Jason Wilkerson. This podcast is named after a phrase Nicole said on a call with Tennessee law enforcement learning about the anatomy of a domestic human trafficking transaction. …

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024 – Shifts in Law Enforcement: Part 2 54:25

3y ago54:25

54:25

The second of two episodes about shifts in law enforcement leading to major changes in trafficking so officers are better prepared to respond to victims with referrals for assistance. Today's episode is with Adrian Breedlove, a detective in an affluent suburb of Nashville. You might be challenged in your understanding of sex trafficking, where it's…

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023 – Shifts in Law Enforcement: Part 1 57:50

3y ago57:50

57:50

Law enforcement is key in trafficking prevention. Officers have direct contact with women and men who are being exploited as it’s happening. Today we begin a 2-part series talking with officers and agents working to fight human trafficking in Tennessee. These folks work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of survivors. End Slavery Tennesse…

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022 – Human Trafficking Court 55:02

3y ago55:02

55:02

Many court systems in the US have treatment courts to identify those who may need help with underlying issues like mental health, veterans needs, addiction, and trafficking. Nashville's is a two year program involving hands-on communication with the presiding judge, assistant district attorney, and a host of local community service providers that a…

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021 – Survivor Story: Cyntoia Brown Long 1:03:39

3y ago1:03:39

1:03:39

This survivor story episode covers manipulation, grooming, societal pressures, and broken expectations. Cyntoia Brown is a name you may have heard in 2019 when social media hashtag #freecyntoiabrown was shared by Kerry Washington and Kim Kardashian while Cyntoia served a life sentence for killing a man who had purchased her for sex when she was 16.…

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020 – Youth Vulnerability: Stacia Freeman 43:52

3y ago43:52

43:52

Most of our survivors tell stories of being vulnerable as children, which led to a trafficker taking advantage. This is in stark contrast to the myth that children are being kidnapped and sold into sex slavery, and it's just simply not the truth. Today, we break this down even more, we talk with Stasia Freeman, founder of Epic Girl, who works with …

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SPECIAL EVENT – Drive-In & Drive Out Trafficking 1:55

3y ago1:55

1:55

Introducing End Slavery Tennessee's brand new socially-distanced-friendly awareness event! Dine at one of the on-site food trucks, check out our special partner booths, and settle in for a screening of I Am Jane Doe. Tickets available now: endslaverytn.org/driveinBy End Slavery Tennessee

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019 – Survivor Story: Trish 40:17

3y ago40:17

40:17

Our first survivor interview of the season is a profound and powerful story of hope. Trish's story is a great example of how direct service organizations work together in Middle Tennessee, as she spent time in the Thistle Farms program in tandem with End Slavery Tennessee on her healing journey. You'll hear about familial drug use, late-in-life tra…

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018 – The Foster Care Factor 39:43

3y ago39:43

39:43

The National Foster Youth Institute reported 60% of child trafficking victims recovered through FBI raids in 2013 were from foster care or group homes. When we look at vulnerability and its role in trafficking, talking about prevention is to consider foster care and the kids who are in it. So today's episode features a conversation with Bethany Chr…

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017 – Career Care: Branded Collectiive 1:00:30

3+ y ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Trafficking survivors may not have had opportunities to build work experience, so offering ways to gain this experience is essential to their healing and thriving. In this episode, Stacy and Leslie talk with Lauren Carpenter, co-founder of Branded Collective, an employer of many survivors from End Slavery Tennessee. Branded Collective not only sold…

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016 – Trauma Informed Care 1:00:34

3+ y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

When we talk about serving survivors, even if you aren’t working directly with them, it’s important that we know why Trauma Informed Care is essential in fighting human trafficking. You’ll hear about the principles of Trauma-Informed Care and specific examples of how ESTN utilizes them in the organization. Thanks to Jones Legacy Group for their exc…

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015 – Season 2 Kickoff: Live Launch 50:25

3+ y ago50:25

50:25

Season 2 kickoff for Someone Like Me with this live launch originally broadcast March 12, 2021 on Facebook Live. Leslie Eiler Thompson hosts with executive producers Marissa Brownell and Stacy Elliott and producer Gregory Byerline, including live Q&A. Thanks to Jones Legacy Group for their exclusive sponsorship. Subscribe now to never miss an episo…

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014 – Legacy: Celebrating our founder Derri Smith 47:15

3+ y ago47:15

47:15

This is a special bonus episode where we honor the legacy of our founder ... Derri Smith. She tells her own story and also how the plot developed into what we now know as End Slavery Tennessee, going beyond sound byte answers and taking us on a grand journey – from Derri’s personal trauma to her dedication to serve the survivor community to organiz…

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Bonus – Live Q&A for Season 1 Finale 45:19

4y ago45:19

45:19

Here's the full recording of live Q&A from August 28 with Derri Smith (founder of End Slavery Tennessee), Margie Quin (CEO), Leslie Eiler Thompson (host), and Gregory Byerline (producer). We wrap season Season 1 with this live finale discussing impactful moments and answering listener questions to continue educating supporters and busting common my…

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012 – Season 1 Wrap-up: Busting Myths 19:49

4y ago19:49

19:49

We’ve reached the Season 1 Finale episode, and there are still so many stories left to tell and myths to bust. To wrap our first season, we want to first thank you, the listener and supporter, for lending your ear and heart to the important work done at End Slavery Tennessee. Keep listening for even more. Today we have another special myth busting …

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011 – Survivor Story: Crystal 35:17

4y ago35:17

35:17

This episode features a survivor story from Crystal whose experience with trafficking involves contracting HIV as a juvenile from a John. There are many complications for survivors during recovery, if HIV or AIDS as part of their story, perhaps most profound is their labeling as a sexual predator if diagnosed with the virus, and convicted of prosti…

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010 – Busting Myths 22:08

4y ago22:08

22:08

Special myth busting episode with myths presented by several staff members of End Slavery Tennessee. There’s a strong group of staffers focused on trauma-informed care, education, and understanding the actual realities of human trafficking right here, serving survivors. Thanks to Jones Legacy Group for their exclusive sponsorship of our first seaso…

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009 – Survivor Story: Callie 30:00

4y ago30:00

30:00

Grooming is the process of luring a targeted victim into trafficking. We've touched on grooming in previous episodes, but we haven’t focused on it in detail. Today’s guest, Callie, wanted to get specific about grooming, this part of human trafficking that’s often overlooked. Getting a new perspective on this issue will help us all have a better und…

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008 – Demand: With special guest A.T. Branch 28:22

4y ago28:22

28:22

We hear from male voices in this episode as we dive into the world of demand for this crime, and what is called the “John School.” The John School is a day-long session of classes for men arrested, for the first time, for soliciting prostitutes. End Slavery Tennessee volunteer A.T. Branch lead the session on human trafficking and how the choice to …

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007 – Survivor Story: Nicole 19:57

4y ago19:57

19:57

The young woman you get to meet today uttered a phrase years ago that impacts you - the listener, right now. Nicole was a juvenile trafficking victim, which means she was under 18 when she was being trafficked. After she was released from her exploiter on a trafficking bust in West Tennessee, Nicole was brought to Child Protective Services, and lat…

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006 – The Rescue Mentality 8:02

4y ago8:02

8:02

With a background in law enforcement, End Slavery Tennessee CEO Margie Quin offers thoughts on “rescue” and domestic human trafficking. If we want to better understand this problem, it’s important that we pay close attention to what survivors and experts are telling us. Thanks to Jones Legacy Group for their exclusive sponsorship of our first seaso…

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005 – Survivor Story: Sarah 22:16

4y ago22:16

22:16

Today’s survivor interview is with Sarah, a graduate of the End Slavery Tennessee program. Instead of doing an interview first, she wrote her story and read it aloud to share it with us that way. After her story, Derri & Leslie have a brief conversation with Sarah about themes and more things that she’s experienced. Thanks to Jones Legacy Group for…

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004 – Domestic Violence: Myth Bust with Marissa Miciotto 17:40

4y ago17:40

17:40

In episode 3, Joan told us her story, which included a history of domestic violence and being trafficked by her husband. Today’s myth busting episode with Marissa Miciotto refers to this conversation, be sure to listen to Joan’s episode before continuing. Marissa Miciotto is the statewide Training Specialist for the Sexual Assault Center. The SAC p…

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003 – Survivor Story: Joan 16:27

4y ago16:27

16:27

This episode introduces you to Joan, a graduate of End Slavery Tennessee. It's not unusual for people to view those involved in drugs and prostitution with disdain, just as they view human trafficking survivors with great sympathy. As Joan tells her story, we see how being trafficked at a young age can easily lead to addictions and sometimes a form…

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002 – Feeling Judgy? 5:44

4+ y ago5:44

5:44

End Slavery Tennessee founder Derri Smith shares an audio blog she wrote after episode 1 was recorded with Stephanie, a trafficking survivor and ESTN graduate. So, for full context, you’ll need to be sure you listen to that episode first. End Slavery Tennessee thanks Jones Legacy Group for their continued support and exclusive sponsorship of this f…

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001 – Survivor Story: Stephanie 27:57

4+ y ago27:57

27:57

Stephanie is a graduate of the End Slavery Tennessee program, and we’ll hear about her experience of being trafficked, how it all began, and where she is now. End Slavery Tennessee thanks Jones Legacy Group for their continued support and exclusive sponsorship of this first season of Someone Like Me. If you like what you're hearing, please tell a f…

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