Marisol Nichols Podcast

Get ready to embark on a captivating journey as we kick off Season 3 of the Marisol Nichols Podcast.  In this new episode, Marisol sits down with Laila Mickelwait, the fearless author of the national bestseller "Takedown." Laila shares her remarkable journey of uncovering and dismantling a notorious online empire, revealing shocking statistics and insights about online safety and internet privacy in the digital age. Discover the unsettling truths hidden in plain sight that challenge our understanding of how digital platforms operate.  This episode promises to keep you on the edge of your seat with eye-opening revelations and engaging conversations about internet secrets. Don't miss out on an episode that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the online world. #Takedown #PodcastPremiere #NewSeason #MarisolNicholsPodcast #OnlineSafety #InternetPrivacy #DigitalAge #PodcastInterviews #InternetSecrets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Marisol Nichols with guest Chris Jones from STOP THE TRAFFIK, a UK-based organization fighting human trafficking since 2005. Explore how their exploitation analytics, prevention programs, and data-driven solutions are unraveling the complexities of modern slavery. Discover their incredible partnerships with META, TikTok, IBM, and leading financial institutions as they collectively combat human trafficking globally. About Chris Jones Chris Jones is a highly experienced data-driven and performance marketer with 24.3 years of experience. He has worked with FMCG, mining, tech, and telecom sectors in the United Kingdom and other international markets, where he successfully managed large accounts in highly competitive sectors. Currently, he is the Director of Commercial and Marketing of Stop the Traffik – a London-based company that operates in the Consumer Services and Non-profit Organizations industries.  With a mission to disrupt human trafficking networks, Stop the Traffik is dedicated to generating targeted action and building resilience to protect vulnerable communities. With over 50 employees, their focus is on providing report writing, support, data gathering, and analysis services. Chris' expertise has been a great asset in helping the organization achieve their objectives. Like the show? We appreciate your positive reviews and comments. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #JoinThefight #ModernSlavery #EndHumanTrafficking #HumanTrafficking #StopTheTraffik #DataDrivenServices #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #Season2 #MNPEpisode10 #Podcast #Thriller #TrueCrime #OnlineSafety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marisol Nichols dives deep into the ‘Safer Streets for All Act' in the state of California and how the state has turned into a 'safe haven' for exploiters and traffickers to take advantage of vulnerable women, children, and the trans community. This calls for legislators to reevaluate this newly enacted law, as it does more harm than good to potential victims of trafficking. This is because law enforcement has their hands tied, leaving cases of such crimes unchecked. While California is a state full of dreams for many, for others who are trafficked and subjected to this current horrific law, it is also a place of nightmares. Like the show? We appreciate your positive reviews and comments. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols  BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #JoinThefight #EndModernSlavery #EndHumanTrafficking #LosAngelesCalifornia #SaferStreetsForAllAct #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #Season2 #MNPEpisode9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marisol Nichols sits down with Corporal (Ret.) Alan Wilkett to discuss the harsh realities of human trafficking, emphasizing its alarming shift from the streets to the digital world. They also reveal how brothels have evolved into seemingly innocent establishments, where women and minors are often forced to work. They highlight the crucial role of laws like the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) in combating this crime and underline recent initiatives such as Florida's 'John Registry' for public accountability. Further, discussing concerns over legalizing sex work, they emphasize how this might conceal human trafficking activities.  Join them as they navigate the complexities of human trafficking and explore potential solutions to help survivors and to eliminate trafficking in our society.  About Corporal (Ret.) Alan Wilkett For almost three decades, Corporal (Ret.) Alan Wilkett has devoted his career in service to the community with the Pasco Sheriff's Office, sacrificing his own safety and security for the greater good. From patrolling the streets to investigating major crimes, securing the courts, and preventing further criminal activity, Wilkett has selflessly gone above and beyond in every assignment in law enforcement. His hard work and dedication were recognized in 2007 when he was named Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year, and in October 2019, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Florida Crime Prevention Association. Along with his exemplary work, Wilkett co-founded the Human Trafficking Foundation, which furthered his mission of bringing justice and eradicating modern-day slavery. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols  BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #JoinThefight #EndModernSlavery #AlanWilkett #TraffickingVictimsProtectionAct #JohnRegistryFlorida #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #Season2 #MNPEpisode8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HRH Princess Eugenie, co-founder of The Anti-Slavery Collective, shares the inspiration behind the organization's inception: encounters with survivors of modern slavery. A significant event was meeting a woman in Kolkata, India in 2012 who rescues and supports trafficked women by providing employment opportunities. This experience motivated Princess Eugenie and her close friend Julia de Boinville to establish a platform promoting products crafted by these liberated women. The cause was later brought to the UK where they met other individuals, including a modern slavery survivor named Seema, who further fueled their motivation. With a shared vision of eradicating modern slavery and human trafficking, Princess Eugenie and Julia founded The Anti-Slavery Collective in 2017. This initiative serves as a communal space for charities and organizations to gain knowledge about modern-day slavery and human trafficking while advocating for a world free from these atrocities. About Princess Eugenie HRH Princess Eugenie has been a champion in the fight against modern slavery since 2012. She has dedicated her time and efforts to advocating for those affected by this horrible crime, from speaking at international conferences to visiting survivors with the UN Trust Fund. Princess Eugenie has also worked with leaders and organizations such as the McCain Institute, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe's Alliance, the US Ambassador-at-Large for Combating Trafficking in Persons, and Anti-Slavery International. Her dedication to the cause has even seen her help set up Key to Freedom, a social enterprise initiative that provides a route to market for products made by survivors of trafficking at the Women's Interlink Foundation in Kolkata, India. Together with her best friend Julia de Boinville, they proudly launched The Anti-Slavery Collective in 2017 after spending five years educating themselves about the global issue following their trip to India. The organization's powerful mission is to bring together change-makers and raise awareness to end the estimated 50 million people affected by modern slavery worldwide. To know more about The Anti-Slavery Collective, visit https://theantislaverycollective.org/ FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #JoinThefight #TheAntiSlaveryCollective #EndModernSlavery #HRHPrincessEugenie #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #Season2  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yasmin Vafa, human rights attorney and co-founder and executive director of #Rights4Girls, offers an unflinching look at the policies that unjustly criminalize girls who've endured abuse.  In 2015, #Rights4Girls and survivor activist T Ortiz Walker Pettigrew initiated the "No Such Thing" campaign, emphasizing that child victims of rape are not "child prostitutes." This successful campaign has altered language and laws in several states to prevent the criminalization of exploited children. The organization also creates key publications highlighting crucial issues affecting young women and girls, especially the marginalized. Their unique research reveals these often-overlooked experiences and suggests tailored solutions. About Yasmin Vafa  Yasmin Vafa is the co-founder and Executive Director of Rights4Girls. An award-winning human rights attorney and advocate, Yasmin's work focuses on the intersections of race, gender, violence, and the law. She is a nationally recognized expert on gendered violence who has successfully advocated for several laws at the federal and state levels, testified before the U.S. Senate, state legislatures, and international human rights bodies, and co-authored several reports exposing widespread the criminalization of girls who have survived violence.  To know more about Yasmin Vafa and #Rights4Girls, visit https://rights4girls.org.  FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #JoinThefight #Rights4Girls #StopChildSexTrafficking #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #Season2 #ChildProtection #ProtectGirls #ProtectTheChildren #ProtectWomen #Legislation #Policies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lianna McDonald, Executive Director of Canadian Centre for Child Protection, explores the tragic event that mobilized the organization's journey in its fight against child sexual exploitation and victimization. She provides an intimate look into the ongoing efforts to reduce the number of victims and prevent such atrocities from happening in the future. One key highlight of the conversation is the discussion around The Unwanted Film Festival. Lianna explains how this unique platform serves to amplify the voices of victims often shrouded in silence, providing them a space to share their stories and experiences. Furthermore, it aims to raise awareness of the growing rate of CSAM found on the internet and the lifelong impact this material has had on survivors. Learn more about the festival here - https://unwantedfilmfest.com/.  About Lianna McDonald  As the Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, Lianna McDonald plays a key role in guiding the organization in its journey to become a leading organization in the global sphere in its fight against child victimization.  Some of the key figures she works with are international partners, including survivor organizations, child protection NGOs, and law enforcement agencies. In Canada, she pioneered the establishment of Cybertip.ca, the national tip line under the Government of Canada's National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet.  Her advocacy efforts have contributed greatly to a number of legislative changes for the protection of children, which includes the creation of the criminal code offenses related to online child luring and legislation for the mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse material by internet service providers.  FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #JoinThefight #EndHumanTrafficking #StopHumanTrafficking #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #Season2 #ChildProtection #CanadianCentreforChildProtection #ProtectTheChildren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darcy Olsen, founder and CEO of the Center for the Rights of Abused Children, shares her deep connection that led and inspired her to create a safe space for vulnerable children. Listen as Olsen goes into detail about fighting for the rights of abused and abandoned children. By starting a Pro Bono Children's Law Clinic, the center advances the legal rights of young people who have been victims of trafficking and guarantees an equal right to legal representation.  About Darcy Olsen Children's rights activist Darcy Olsen, who founded the Center for the Rights of Abused Children in 2017 and serves as its CEO, has dedicated her life to advancing the rights of abandoned and abused children.  Darcy holds a master's degree from New York University and graduated from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. She received the Adoption Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2020 in recognition of her contribution to the adoption of children who were on the waiting list throughout the pandemic. She was also recognized as a Leader of the Year in 2022 by the Arizona Capitol Times for her significant contribution to raising children's quality of life. Prior to the Center for the Rights of Abused Children, Darcy served as the CEO of the Goldwater Institute. Likewise, she received the Bradley Prize in 2014 as a reward from the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation for her efforts defending constitutional rights. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols  BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #Season2 #ProtectingOurChildren #ProtectingMinors #FosterCare #ProBonoCases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

META's Head of Global Safety, Antigone Davis, pulls back the curtain on how META is combating cyber-trafficking targeting minors. Discover how their Artificial Intelligence (AI) works tirelessly behind the scenes to detect and address policy-violating content. One significant measure taken by META is the default privacy setting for minors' Instagram accounts, providing a powerful shield against unwanted message requests from potential online traffickers. This is just one example of their comprehensive online safety measures designed to protect young individuals on popular platforms like Facebook and Instagram. About Antigone Davis   Antigone Davis, META's Head of Global Safety, focuses her advocacy on safeguarding children's safety in cyberspace. Prior to working in the social media industry, she led Facebook's Safety Advisory Board's efforts to address a number of global issues, including child exploitation, revenge porn, suicide, and cyberbullying.  Additionally, she speaks and gives appearances in the media where she offers advice to parents on issues relating to children's screen time and the implementation of parental controls. She has further held a position on the WePROTECT International Advisory Board, a coalition of "governments, the private sector, civil society, and international organizations" that works to stop child sexual exploitation and abuse online. We love your positive reviews. Please hit the SUBSCRIBE button wherever you get your podcasts. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols  BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #Season2 #ProtectingOurChildren #META #OnlineSafety #CyberTraffickingPrevention #ProtectingMinors #ArtificialIntelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second episode of the MARISOL NICHOLS PODCAST SEASON 2, Callahan Walsh shares the impactful efforts of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)  to reunite children with their families, track down offenders, and ensure the safety of these victims through their Child Victim Identification Program (CVIP). Join us in discussing how CVIP goes above and beyond to help bring vulnerable children home safely by providing invaluable resources and assistance to law enforcement. About Callahan Walsh Callahan Walsh, Executive Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), is the driving force behind the organization's mission to stop child exploitation. He previously worked behind the scenes at Silver Spring Studios and Walsh Productions, but is now at the forefront of the battle against child exploitation and making strides to empower and protect children across the nation. By educating the public, advocating for policies, and helping to reunite exploited and missing children with their families, he leads the effort to put an end to child exploitation. We love your positive reviews. Please hit the SUBSCRIBE button wherever you get your podcasts. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #MarisolArmy #Season2 #InspiringJourney #ProtectingOurChildren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of the Marisol Nichols Podcast opens with Callahan Walsh, Executive Director of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), who talks about the organization's poignant origins. Learn how his parents turned a personal tragedy into a nationwide movement that is NCMEC today. Discover NCMEC's unwavering commitment to preventing child abductions, finding missing children, and combating exploitation, inspiring hope in countless lives. About Callahan Walsh Callahan Walsh, Executive Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), is the driving force behind the organization's mission to stop child exploitation. He previously worked behind the scenes at Silver Spring Studios and Walsh Productions, but is now at the forefront of the battle against child exploitation and making strides to empower and protect children across the nation. By educating the public, advocating for policies, and helping to reunite exploited and missing children with their families, he leads the effort to put an end to child exploitation. We love your positive reviews. Please hit the SUBSCRIBE button wherever you get your podcasts. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #MarisolArmy #Season2Debut #NCMEC #OriginsOfHope #InspiringJourney #ProtectingOurChildren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conversation continues with The Nazarene Fund's Lt. Colonel Rudolph (“Rudy”) Atallah, USAF (Ret.), Chief Operating Officer of the Nazarene Fund, and Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad and CEO of the Nazarene Fund.  In this episode we hear the harrowing stories of rescuing helpless women and children from organ harvesting, ritual killings, and sexual slavery in Africa. About Lt. Colonel Rudolph Atallah, USAF (Ret.) As a 21-year veteran, Lt. Colonel Rudolph (“Rudy”) Atallah served as Africa Counterterrorism Director (East Africa; Morocco-Tunisia); Special Attaché to the US Embassy (Ivory Coast-West Africa) and the Defense Intelligence Agency; Advisor to two US Secretaries of Defense; Advisor to the US Department of State; and as a pilot flying combat missions throughout the Middle East during his distinguished military career. As Chief Operating Officer of The Nazarene Fund, Rudy is now in charge of rescuing persecuted minorities in the Middle East and Africa. Over the last five years, he and his team have successfully relocated and supported over 110,000 conflict-displaced people, as well as rescued countless victims from terrorist-controlled territories. Rudy has been a featured guest on ABC, NBC, PBS, MSNBC, BBC, CNN, NPR, C-Washington SPAN's Journal, and the National Geographic Channel, where he discussed his involvement in African counter-piracy and the successful resolution of the 2009 Maersk Alabama incident. He is an Atlantic Council Senior Fellow with a BS in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, as well as a Master of International Relations. He is also a published landscape, nature, and indigenous people photographer. CONNECT WITH THE NAZARENE FUND: Web: https://www.thenazarenefund.org   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenazarenefund Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenazarenefund  Twitter: The Nazarene Fund (@thenazarenefund) / Twitter   About Tim Ballard Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) & CEO of The Nazarene Fund, has gone undercover both domestically and internationally to dismantle child trafficking networks and protect countless women & children from pedophiles and human traffickers. He formerly served as a Special Agent for the CIA and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force of the Department of Homeland Security (ICAC).  CONNECT WITH TIM BALLARD: Web: https://www.timothyballard.com//  Instagram: https://instagram.com/timballard89  Twitter: https://twitter.com/timballard  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialtimballard Operation Underground Railroad: https://www.ourrescue.org/ We love your positive reviews. Please be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button wherever you get your podcasts. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols   BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #MarisolArmy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by Lt. Colonel Rudolph (“Rudy”) Atallah, US Air Force (Ret.), who now serves as Chief Operating Officer of The Nazarene Fund, sister-organization of Operation Underground Railroad. At The Nazarene Fund, Rudy oversees operations to liberate persecuted minorities held captive and tortured by lawless militants in war-torn areas around the world.  We begin this episode with an introduction from Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad, who also serves as the CEO of The Nazarene Fund, with insights about how these two organizations work together to fulfill their missions. About Lt. Colonel Rudolph Atallah, USAF (Ret.) During his illustrious military career, Rudy served as Africa Counterterrorism Director (East Africa; Morocco-Tunisia) under the US Secretary of Defense; Special Attaché to the US Embassy (Ivory Coast-West Africa) and the Defense Intelligence Agency; Advisor to two US Secretaries of Defense; Advisor to the US Department of State; and as a pilot flying combat missions throughout the Middle East. Hear about the operations that have evacuated and freed thousands of people from their captors and how this outstanding organization works to rebuild and restore the lives of innocent families. Rudy currently oversees the evacuation and rescue of persecuted minorities in the Middle East and Africa. Over the past 5 years, he and his team have successfully relocated and supported more than 110,541 people displaced by conflict and rescued countless victims from terrorist-controlled territories.  Rudy is a sought-after speaker and adviser on national security, counterterrorism, counter-piracy and cultural intelligence issues and has been a featured guest on ABC, NBC, PBS, MSNBC, BBC, CNN, NPR, C-SPAN's Washington Journal, and on the National Geographic Channel, where he discussed his involvement in African counter-piracy and the successful resolution of the 2009 Maersk Alabama incident. He is a Senior fellow with the Atlantic Council and holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, and a Master of International Relations. He is also a published photographer of landscapes, nature and indigenous people. CONNECT WITH THE NAZARENE FUND: Web: https://www.thenazarenefund.org  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenazarenefund Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenazarenefund  Twitter: The Nazarene Fund (@thenazarenefund) / Twitter   About Tim Ballard Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) & CEO of The Nazarene Fund, has gone undercover both domestically and internationally to dismantle child trafficking networks and protect countless women & children from pedophiles and human traffickers. He formerly served as a Special Agent for the CIA and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force of the Department of Homeland Security (ICAC).  CONNECT WITH TIM BALLARD: Web: https://www.timothyballard.com//  Instagram: https://instagram.com/timballard89  Twitter: https://twitter.com/timballard  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialtimballard Operation Underground Railroad: https://www.ourrescue.org/ We love your positive reviews. Please be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button wherever you get your podcasts. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols   BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #MarisolArmy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Russian invasion of the Ukraine escalates, we hear the riveting story of Tim Ballard & Operation Underground Railroad as they rescue more than 3,500 women and children from a warzone, and the subsequent tip that led to the capture of Holland's most notorious pedophile hiding out in Mexico. About Tim Ballard Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), has gone undercover both domestically and internationally to dismantle several child trafficking networks and protect countless children from pedophiles and human traffickers. He formerly worked as a Special Agent for the CIA and the Department of Homeland Security's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). Tim founded O.U.R. to work ceaselessly in breaking the cycle of child exploitation and human trafficking. Tim specializes in online and dark web investigations regarding human trafficking, particularly those that involve file-sharing networks, where pedophiles and traffickers exchange child sex abuse material (CSAM). Over the years, Tim has trained hundreds of law enforcement personnel on how to rescue sex slaves and human trafficking victims. CONNECT WITH TIM BALLARD: Web: https://www.timothyballard.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/timballard89?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/timballard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialtimballard Operation Underground Railroad: https://www.ourrescue.org/ We love your positive reviews. Please be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button wherever you get your podcasts. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #MarisolArmy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlighting the tactics used by predators to identify their targets, we hear the harrowing story of a 15 year-old girl who was abducted from a Dallas Mavericks game and trafficked 300 miles away.  Tune in to this episode to hear more tips and resources to keep your loved ones safe, and hear Marisol's answers to some questions from our listeners. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #MarisolArmy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nancy Rivard, founder & CEO of Airline Ambassadors, was a flight attendant for more than a decade with American Airlines. She never imagined she would become a champion on the battlefront against human trafficking, but then one day her intuition told her that something wasn't right, and she knew she had to act. About Nancy Rivard & Airline Ambassadors Nancy Rivard, founder & CEO of Airline Ambassadors International (AAI), helps vulnerable children around the world. AAI is a non-profit organization that partners with the airline industry to provide training to airline and airport personnel, supporting many humanitarian causes. Recognized by both the US Congress and the UN, AAI has personally distributed more than $60 million in aid to children & families in 62 different countries. Nancy has received multiple awards, including the 2017 Human Rights Award from the United Nations for her leadership in spreading awareness about human trafficking. #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #marisolnicholspodcast CONNECT WITH NANCY RIVARD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyrivard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.rivard.372 Twitter: https://twitter.com/airline_amb Website: https://airlineamb.org/ FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is Lieutenant Marc Evans, Officer in Charge of Human Trafficking, Vice, and Counterterrorism for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). He is a 28-year veteran of the LAPD where he created the Human Trafficking Division and has conducted over 4,000 investigations. Lt. Evans is also the author of 'Selling the Daughters of America' which paints a picture of the specific skills of traffickers and the terrifying world of their victims. In this episode, you will hear about: Gang influence on trafficking Tactics used by traffickers to entice their victims Ways in which law enforcement and prosecutors have increased conviction rates Tips to help keep our loved ones safe  About Lieutenant Marc Evans Lt. Marc Evans, a 28-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, is a widely respected expert on human trafficking, counterterrorism, and vice-related crimes. Having trained more than 7,000 law enforcement personnel across the country, he is a leading Expert Witness on the subject matter. Lt. Evans spends his free time educating students, teachers, and school administrators about human trafficking and prevention. He holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice as well as a master's degree in Criminal Justice - Critical Incident Management/Counterterrorism. Lt. Evans book 'Selling the Daughters of America' is available for download on Amazon at:  https://www.amazon.com/Selling-Daughters-America-Marc-Evans-ebook/dp/B00I0BY7M8 We love your positive reviews. Please be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button wherever you get your podcasts. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #marisolnicholspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Tim Ballard debriefs us on the harrowing Operation Praying Sage, where a group of 10 young women recruited for work at a resort hotel were drugged, held against their will, then trafficked out of a seedy nightclub until they were rescued in a covert operation. [NOTE: SOME NAMES have been MUTED to PROTECT IDENTITIES] Listen as Tim reveals how highly skilled operatives at Operation Underground Rescue planned the mission, saved the victims with support from Sage & Tony Robbins, and ultimately reunited them with their families. Viewable on Marisol Nichols Podcast. ABOUT TIM BALLARD Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), has gone undercover in the U.S. & abroad to disrupt numerous child trafficking networks saving countless children from pedophiles and human traffickers. Formerly, he was a Special Agent for the Department of Homeland Security's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the CIA. Tim left his government job to start O.U.R., a group that works tirelessly to end the cycle of human trafficking and child exploitation. Tim is an expert in human trafficking and conducting online & dark web investigations, particularly those that involve file-sharing networks, where pedophiles and traffickers meet to exchange child sex abuse material (CSAM), and traffic women & children. Throughout his career, he has trained hundreds of law enforcement officers on rescuing victims from sex slavery. Like the show? We appreciate your positive reviews and comments. FOLLOW TIM BALLARD: Web: https://www.timothyballard.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/timballard89?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/timballard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialtimballard Operation Underground Railroad: https://www.ourrescue.org/ FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com #OURrescue #TimBallard #TonyRobbins #BeInspired #JoinTheFight #Inspiration #Undercover #RescueOperation #MarisolNicholsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I sit down with Laila Mickelwait, a fearless warrior whose mission led to the removal of more than 10 million illicit videos of abusive, nonconsensual, and underage sex from Pornhub's website, the resignation of several key executives, and a firestorm of negative press for the company and other corporate household names who continued to support their business activities. We also hear about Laila's continuous fight to protect the vulnerable, and what it's like taking on industry giants. #JoinTheFight #EndHumanTrafficking #StopHumanTrafficking  About Laila Mickelwait Laila Mickelwait is founder & CEO of the Justice Defense Fund, where she launched the global #TraffickingHub movement, which now has more than 2 million supporters worldwide. She is a recognized authority on the subject and has spent more than 10 years fighting the injustice of human trafficking. Laila also works closely with the U.N. to assist individuals who are most at risk of being victims of trafficking. The #TraffickingHub movement is a global, nonreligious, nonpartisan, decentralized initiative to demand that Pornhub, the largest pornographic website in the world and the 10th most popular website overall, be held responsible for facilitating and profiting from the criminal sexual exploitation of countless victims. CONNECT WITH LAILA MICKELWAIT: Web: https://lailamickelwait.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lailamickelwait Twitter: https://twitter.com/LailaMickelwait Justice Defense Fund: https://justicedefensefund.org/ Like the show? We appreciate your positive reviews and comments. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Episode # 08, Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad, is back in the studio to talk about the technology & tactics used by human traffickers and predators to groom and exploit children. If you or someone you know have children playing games online or using social media, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Tim Ballard (@timballard89) has gone undercover in the U.S. & abroad to successfully infiltrate dozens of child trafficking organizations while rescuing countless women & children from human traffickers and pedophiles. Prior to founding Operation Underground Railroad, he spent more than a decade working as a Special Agent for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force deployed as an undercover operative for the U.S. Child Sex Tourism Jump Team.  Tim is an expert at managing Dark Web investigations where pedophiles and traffickers trade Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). He has trained hundreds of law enforcement professionals and has testified before the U.S. Congress on best practices to liberate children from sex slavery.  #JoinTheFight #EndHumanTrafficking #StopHumanTrafficking  Connect with Tim Ballard: Twitter: https://twitter.com/timballard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialtimballard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timballard89 O.U.R. Website: https://www.ourrescue.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OURrescue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourrescue Like the show? We appreciate your positive reviews and comments. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast  Website → https://marisolnichols.com/  Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols  Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols  TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols  BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oree Freeman continues her discussion with Marisol Nichols sharing her story of being sex trafficked as a young girl and how she found redemption along the way. This is an incredible journey that illuminates hope for future generations everywhere. About Oree Freeman  Born in Chowchilla State Prison, Oree Freeman was given up for adoption just after birth. At the age of 11 years old, she became a victim of sex trafficking. As a survivor and advocate, Oree's mission is to stand for and fight for all sex trafficking victims. By raising AWARENESS, encouraging HOPE, and helping individuals in discovering RESILIENCE within themselves, she has dedicated her professional life to fighting sex trafficking and working with survivors. Oree serves as an advocate for Saving Innocence where she helps to change the lives of young people. She is currently serving her second term on the CSEC (Commercially Sexually Exploited Children) State Advisory Board.  Oree has triumphed over some incredibly harsh challenges to becoming an outspoken advocate for women & children. She is currently pursuing her college degree, while offering interactive training for law enforcement personnel and professionals from other child-serving sectors. #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #painintopower  Connect with Oree Freeman Instagram: www.instagram.com/oreefreeman Website: www.oreefreeman.com Like the show? Please leave a review here. Your comments are appreciated. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oree Freeman shares her story of abuse and being sex trafficked as a young girl and how she fought back against incredible odds to ultimately triumph over them all! This is an incredible journey into darkness that illuminates hope for future generations everywhere. About Oree Freeman  Born in Chowchilla State Prison, Oree Freeman was given up for adoption just after birth. At the age of 11 years old, she became a victim of sex trafficking. As a survivor and advocate, Oree's mission is to stand for and fight for all sex trafficking victims. By raising AWARENESS, encouraging HOPE, and helping individuals in discovering RESILIENCE within themselves, she has dedicated her professional life to fighting sex trafficking and working with survivors. Oree serves as an advocate for Saving Innocence where she helps to change the lives of young people. She is currently serving her second term on the CSEC (Commercially Sexually Exploited Children) State Advisory Board.  Oree has triumphed over some incredibly harsh challenges to becoming an outspoken advocate for women & children. She is currently pursuing her college degree, while offering interactive training for law enforcement personnel and professionals from other child-serving sectors. #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #painintopower  Connect with Oree Freeman Instagram: www.instagram.com/oreefreeman Website: www.oreefreeman.com Like the show? Please leave a review here. Your comments are appreciated. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Child predators are more sophisticated and creative than ever before. In Part 2 of Child Predators, Twisted Minds, Sheriff Christopher Swanson and Marisol Nichols discuss how predators exploit their victims' vulnerabilities. From the complexities involved in bringing these twisted minds to justice to great tips on how to keep our families safe, this episode has it all. Sheriff Christopher Swanson is Sheriff of Genesee County, Michigan's 10th largest police force, He is the founder of the Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team (GHOST), a specialized unit focused on combating crimes of human trafficking and drug offenses. He and his team have arrested more than 100 individuals for sex trafficking throughout the US achieving a 100% conviction rate of trafficking offenders. Sheriff Swanson and Marisol Nichols have successfully worked together on sting operations that successfully brought child predators to justice. Sheriff Swanson is a licensed paramedic and certified Medical Examiner Investigator and has led special protection teams for Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and Vice Presidents Al Gore, Dick Chaney, and Joe Biden. A career police officer for more than two decades, Sheriff Swanson's agency is one of the few agencies in the State of Michigan with dual police officers and paramedics assigned to road patrol. He earned a master's degree in Public Administration and a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. Connect with Sheriff Christopher Swanson Instagram: @Chris_Swanson262  Web: https://www.swansonleadership.com/ FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://instagram.com/marisolnichols TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Marisol Nichols Podcast, Marisol and Sheriff Christopher Swanson breakdown the tactics used by human traffickers to lure children. Hear the chilling insights of how these predators operate and how we can protect our children from them. This is an important episode that every parent or concerned citizen should listen to. Sheriff Christopher Swanson is Sheriff of Genesee County, Michigan's 10th largest police force. He is the founder of the Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team (GHOST), a specialized unit focused on combating crimes of human trafficking and drug offenses. He and his team have arrested more than 100 individuals for sex trafficking throughout the US achieving a 100% conviction rate of trafficking offenders. Sheriff Swanson and Marisol Nichols have successfully worked together on sting operations that successfully brought child predators to justice. Sheriff Swanson is a licensed paramedic and certified Medical Examiner Investigator and has led special protection teams for Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and Vice Presidents Al Gore, Dick Chaney, and Joe Biden. A career police officer for more than two decades, Sheriff Swanson's agency is one of the few agencies in the State of Michigan with dual police officers and paramedics assigned to road patrol. He earned a master's degree in Public Administration and a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. Connect with Sheriff Christopher Swanson Instagram: @Chris_Swanson262  Web: https://www.swansonleadership.com/ FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnich... TikTok → https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSeWxWVgC/ Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this all-out episode, Host Marisol Nichols talks with TV personality, activist, and producer Jeannie Mai Jenkins, and director & activist Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, about their impactful work together on the award-winning films, Stopping Traffic: The Movement to End Sex Trafficking (2017) and Surviving Sex Trafficking (2022), and their mission to end human trafficking.   This episode carries a Trigger Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised. Jeannie Mai Jenkins is an American television host on the syndicated daytime talk show, The Real, where she has won and received multiple Daytime Emmy Award Nominations for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host. As a fashion expert, she is frequently featured on television programs such as Today, Extra TV, Entertainment Tonight, and Insider. She has also appeared as a host for E! as well as a red-carpet host for the American Music Awards and as a correspondent for the Miss Universe Pageant. Sadhvi Siddhali Shree is an acclaimed documentary filmmaker known for her activism to end human trafficking with an emphasis on the survivors of sex trafficking. She is a US Army veteran where she served as a Combat Medic on the frontlines of Iraq, the first female Jain monk in North America, international speaker, author, and advocate for social justice. Sadhvi earned her bachelor's degree in Communications from California State University and holds the positions of Director of the International Society of Human Unity, and Spiritual Director of Siddhayatan Tirth. She is deeply committed to the anti-violence, civil rights, gender equality, anti-trafficking, and youth movements.  Jeannie Mai Jenkins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejeanniemai/?hl=en   Sadhvi Siddhali Shree Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siddhalishree/?hl=en  Web: https://siddhalishree.com/   FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnich... TikTok → https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSeWxWVgC/ Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols   BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ Info@MarisolNichols.com     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this tell-all episode, Marisol Nichols, together with Kerri Kasem, multimedia personality and founder of the Kasem Cares Foundation, unveils the reason that led her to become an undercover operative hunting predators who prey on women and children.  This episode carries a Trigger Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised. Kerri Kasem, a multimedia personality, producer, and writer, has anchored music, talk and entertainment programs for radio and television for 25 years. In April of 2014, she formed Kasem Cares Foundation, a non-profit organization which has successfully passed numerous bills throughout the US to stop elder abuse. Kerri has produced and/or hosted shows for MTV USA and MTV Asia, National Lampoon®, Sprint., America's Funniest Home Videos, Coming Attractions on the E! Network, FOX News, and UFC programs. She has also co-hosted morning shows on radio, been featured in dozens of magazines, and has made guest appearances on The View, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, The Doctors, Piers Morgan, Good Day LA, Fox and Friends, Greta Van Susteren, among others. Kasem founded the Kasem Cares Foundation to establish and fight for the rights to have visitation and reasonable access to an ailing parent, especially when under the care and control of an uncooperative spouse or sibling. The Kasem Cares “Visitation Bill” has been passed in 12 states with 9 other states adopting a version of the Kasem Cares bill making a total of 21 states to enact some form of this legislation. Among her many humanitarian awards, Kerri was awarded the prestigious Presidential Volunteer Service Award. On April 27, 2014, her father Casey Kasem's birthday, she was awarded a Certificate of Congressional Recognition for her foundation's “dedication to fighting elder abuse and protecting the integrity of the family unit through advocacy.” Connect with Kerri Kasem and her organization, Kasem Cares Foundation Instagram: @KerriKasem Web: www.KerriKasem.com "Marisol Nichols Podcast" highlights Marisol's real-life experiences as a deputized legal informant and contracted undercover detective with the LAPD. The goal of this series is to educate people about this issue and encourage them to take action. We want people to learn how they can protect themselves, their loved ones and society as a whole. The show will bring together important voices from the field, celebrities, and advocacy groups against human trafficking, to discuss sexual abuse and trafficking. It will also include unseen footage of the actual undercover operations to help the audience visualize the happenings. Like the show? Please leave a review here. Your comments are appreciated. Follow Marisol on social: Instagram: @MarisolNichols TikTok: @RealMarisolNichols Facebook: www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Twitter: @MarisolNichols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad, has gone undercover in the U.S. and abroad to successfully infiltrate dozens of child trafficking organizations while rescuing countless children from human traffickers and pedophiles. He spent more than a decade working as a Special Agent for the Department of Homeland Security assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and deployed as an undercover operative for the U.S. Child Sex Tourism Jump Team. Tim left his government post to form Operation Underground Railroad, an organization that works with law enforcement to free victims of human trafficking and exploitation, and then works fervently to break the cycle. Tim is an expert at managing Internet investigations, particularly those dealing with file-share networks where pedophiles and traffickers go to trade child sexual abuse material (CSAM). He has trained hundreds of law enforcement officers and has testified before the U.S. Congress on best practices to liberate children from sex slavery. Sound of Freedom, a recently produced motion picture starring Jim Caviezel (The Passion of The Christ), recounts Tim's journey from being a government agent to rescuing children around the world. In this episode, hear how Marisol and Tim met, how she got trained to go undercover, and some of the harrowing missions they have worked on together. Connect with Tim Ballard and his brilliant organization, O.U.R. on Instagram: @timballard89 @ourrescue Web: www.ourrescue.org Like the show? Please leave a review here. Your comments are appreciated. Follow Marisol on social: Instagram: @MarisolNichols TikTok: @RealMarisolNichols Facebook: www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Twitter: @MarisolNichols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices