Project Markie

—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— In Part 2 of Markie Williams’ story, she opens up about what happened after she escaped her abuser, and the struggles she faced with her newfound “freedom”. Markie describes the struggle of dealing with her trauma while trying to rebuild her life at the same time. With no support system, Markie had to rely solely on her own will to survive and desire to create a future for herself that was not defined by violence.    In her quest to redefine her future, Markie tells how she stumbled into a new arena that changed the entire course of her life.  Stay tuned ‘til the end, when Markie has a special message for Project Markie listeners.   —To connect with Markie and other survivors— Join the Project Markie Facebook group Instagram @MarkieWilliams Facebook @MarkieWilliamsFitness LinkedIn   —Subscribe & Review— Apple Podcasts Stitcher Castbox Spotify   Production Credits: This show was lovingly produced by CMG. www.wearecmg.com Producer | Laura Kaye Chamberlain @laurakayecreations Executive Producer, Show Art | Mandy “The Bos” @mandythebos Music | "Dreamy Piano" by cleanmindsounds (Envato Elements)   Subscribe now to get a new episode of Project Markie as soon as Season 2 launches, to continue opening up to your own courage, strength, and beautiful vulnerability.

—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Mandy Arthur, affectionately known as Mandy “The Bos” is the co-founder of Creative Media Group, an industry leader in social media, digital marketing, and amplifying brand voices. She has been both host and guest on numerous podcasts, and has interviewed notable leaders in business, including Grant Cardone, Dave Asprey and Naveen Jain (to name just a few!). Mandy’s company also produces Project Markie, and Mandy was asked to be a guest on the podcast to share her story—one that makes her accomplishments all the more impressive.   Mandy describes the abusive and broken home in which she was raised, and the struggles she had to overcome physically, mentally, and emotionally in order to redefine her life and shine her light on others.   —To connect with Mandy— Instagram @mandythebos Facebook LinkedIn Website: www.wearecmg.com —To connect with Markie and other survivors— Join the Project Markie Facebook group Instagram @MarkieWilliams Facebook @MarkieWilliamsFitness LinkedIn   —Subscribe & Review— Apple Podcasts Stitcher Castbox Spotify   Production Credits: This show was lovingly produced by CMG. www.wearecmg.com Producer | Laura Kaye Chamberlain @laurakayecreations Executive Producer, Show Art | Mandy “The Bos” @mandythebos Music | "Dreamy Piano" by cleanmindsounds (Envato Elements)   Subscribe now to get a new episode of Project Markie on "Markie Mondays." You'll be starting your week by connecting with your innate courage, strength, and beautiful vulnerability.

—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Sarah Bigler is the West Coast Engagement Manager for the One Love Foundation at their newest location in Seattle, WA. With a B.A. in Political Science and an M.S. in International Public Policy, Sarah has a background in domestic and international gender and minority rights.    In this episode, Sarah talks about how she became involved with One Love, an organization that is aimed at educating people about the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships, to avoid abuse and learn to love better. Through connecting with One Love, Sarah realized some things about herself and her personal past that were not easy to acknowledge or overcome. And now, she’s helping others do the same.   —To connect with Sarah— Facebook Twitter @imsarahb LinkedIn   Episode References:  Yeardley Love 10 signs of a healthy relationship One Love One Love Young Professionals Network   —To connect with Markie and other survivors— Join the Project Markie Facebook group Instagram @MarkieWilliams Facebook @MarkieWilliamsFitness LinkedIn   —Subscribe & Review— Apple Podcasts Stitcher Castbox Spotify   Production Credits: This show was lovingly produced by CMG. www.wearecmg.com Producer | Laura Kaye Chamberlain @laurakayecreations Executive Producer, Show Art | Mandy “The Bos” @mandythebos Music | "Dreamy Piano" by cleanmindsounds (Envato Elements)   Subscribe now to get a new episode of Project Markie on "Markie Mondays." You'll be starting your week by connecting with your innate courage, strength, and beautiful vulnerability.

—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Lee Ryan Coston has is a talented personality who’s worked as an actress, voice artist, screenwriter, director, journalist and talk show host. Her most recent work is the short film Crowbar, which has won numerous awards at film festivals both nationally and internationally during the 2019 tour.    On this episode of Project Markie, Lee talks about the traumas and miracles that have shaped her life and career—and ultimately led her to write and direct Crowbar based on her own true story. This is a hopeful and vindicating story for anyone who has suffered abuse and neglect, and who feels inspired to defend others from harm.   —To connect with Lee— Facebook @LeeRyanCoston LinkedIn Crowbar: www.crowbarthefilm.com Crowbar on Facebook @BlueHeronProductions   Episode Reference: The Genesis Project   —To connect with Markie and other survivors— Join the Project Markie Facebook group Instagram @MarkieWilliams Facebook @MarkieWilliamsFitness LinkedIn   —Subscribe & Review— Apple Podcasts Stitcher Castbox Spotify   Production Credits: This show was lovingly produced by CMG. www.wearecmg.com Producer | Laura Kaye Chamberlain @laurakayecreations Executive Producer, Show Art | Mandy “The Bos” @mandythebos Music | "Dreamy Piano" by cleanmindsounds (Envato Elements)   Subscribe now to get a new episode of Project Markie on "Markie Mondays." You'll be starting your week by connecting with your innate courage, strength, and beautiful vulnerability.

—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Laura Kaye Chamberlain is a digital media producer based in Seattle, Washington where she works full-time as the Director of Production at Creative Media Group. She has an extensive creative background that includes a B.F.A in Musical Theatre from Long Island University. Laura is also one of the producers and editors of Project Markie, and she was invited to be a guest on the podcast because she loves projects involving sustainability, social justice, and diverse perspectives.    In this episode Laura shares a personal story from her past, an incident involving sexual assault and rape. Laura opens up about how she processed that event from a place of compassion and forgiveness, which has allowed her to heal and move forward.   —To connect with Laura Kaye— Instagram @laurakayecreations  Facebook: facebook.com/laurakayechamberlain Website: www.laurakayecreations.com   —To connect with Markie and other survivors— Join the Project Markie Facebook group Instagram @MarkieWilliams Facebook @MarkieWilliamsFitness LinkedIn   —Subscribe & Review— Apple Podcasts Stitcher Castbox Spotify   Production Credits: This show was lovingly produced by CMG. www.wearecmg.com Producer | Laura Kaye Chamberlain @laurakayecreations Executive Producer, Show Art | Mandy “The Bos” @mandythebos Music | "Dreamy Piano" by cleanmindsounds (Envato Elements)   Subscribe now to get a new episode of Project Markie on "Markie Mondays." You'll be starting your week by connecting with your innate courage, strength, and beautiful vulnerability.

—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Christina Sabourin is a U.S. Army Veteran, a mother, and a business-owning aesthetician. Her life and work experiences have taken her to opposite ends of the spectrum, from working on engines as a chemical repair specialist in the army overseas in Iraq, to performing facials and makeup services as an aesthetician in a quiet part of Washington State.    Christina is proud of her family and the life she has now, but she didn’t always know where to turn for security. At one point, Chrstina was lured into a world that promised incredible financial rewards… but she ended up feeling like she lost more than she ever gained.   —To connect with Christina— Instagram @christinas_cosmetix Facebook Cat Walk Skin & Brow Studio The Genesis Project: Overcoming Human Trafficking in Seattle   —To connect with Markie and other survivors— Join the Project Markie Facebook group Instagram @MarkieWilliams Facebook @MarkieWilliamsFitness LinkedIn   —Subscribe & Review— Apple Podcasts Stitcher Castbox Spotify   Production Credits: This show was lovingly produced by CMG. www.wearecmg.com Producer | Laura Kaye Chamberlain @laurakayecreations Executive Producer, Show Art | Mandy “The Bos” @mandythebos Music | "Dreamy Piano" by cleanmindsounds (Envato Elements)   Subscribe now to get a new episode of Project Markie on "Markie Mondays." You'll be starting your week by connecting with your innate courage, strength, and beautiful vulnerability.

—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— A self proclaimed “Renaissance Woman,” Van Nguyen is the Co-Organizer and Community Director of the PNW Biohackers Collective. Van has a B.S. in Nursing from West Coast University and a background in Marketing and Public Relations for firms in Beverly Hills, CA. She enjoys connecting and coaching other young women, especially those who are facing obstacles—as she herself is no stranger to physical, mental or emotional challenges.    Growing up in a Vietnamese family, there were expectations for Van to follow the traditional role of a Vietnamese woman. But when Van ventured beyond the limits of these expectations, she experienced betrayal and was even disowned by her family. In this episode, Van describes the heartache of these, and other, experiences—and what propelled her to push forward and move through the pain, into what she describes as her “Revival”.    —To connect with Van— Instagram @vanrevival Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Biohackers Collective   —To connect with Markie and other survivors— Join the Project Markie Facebook group Instagram @MarkieWilliams Facebook @MarkieWilliamsFitness LinkedIn   —Subscribe & Review— Apple Podcasts Stitcher Castbox Spotify   Production Credits: This show was lovingly produced by CMG. www.wearecmg.com Producer | Laura Kaye Chamberlain @laurakayecreations Executive Producer, Show Art | Mandy “The Bos” @mandythebos Music | "Dreamy Piano" by cleanmindsounds (Envato Elements)   Subscribe now to get a new episode of Project Markie on "Markie Mondays." You'll be starting your week by connecting with your innate courage, strength, and beautiful vulnerability.

—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Madeline Brockert, graduate of UC Santa Barbara, is a thriving project manager with Juice Marketing. Madeline is known for her domestic violence advocacy, and she has been involved with several organizations, including the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County, the WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and One Love.  Madeline has been highly motivated ever since she was a teenager to speak out about domestic violence. In this episode, Madeline talks about a terrible tragedy involving her mother that led her to take immediate action. She has a harrowing and powerful story about taking the initiative to help others after a devastating event.     —To connect with Madeline and the One Love Foundation— Instagram @maddy_brockert Facebook LinkedIn https://www.joinonelove.org/   —To connect with Markie and other survivors— Join the Project Markie Facebook group Instagram @MarkieWilliams Facebook @MarkieWilliamsFitness LinkedIn   —Subscribe & Review— Apple Podcasts Stitcher Castbox Spotify   Production Credits: This show was lovingly produced by CMG. www.wearecmg.com Producer | Laura Kaye Chamberlain @laurakayecreations Executive Producer, Show Art | Mandy “The Bos” @mandythebos Music | "Dreamy Piano" by cleanmindsounds,  Licensed through Envato Elements   Subscribe now to get a new episode of Project Markie on "Markie Mondays." You'll be starting your week by connecting with your innate courage, strength, and beautiful vulnerability.

—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Rachel Stephenson has worked around horses and coffee her entire life. She is the owner of Northern Light Coffee and Co-founder of CrossRoads Youth Ranch. In addition to barrel racing and training horses—and owning a successful business—Rachel is dedicated to creating awareness for the issue of human trafficking and offering aid to sexually exploited youth.    Before Rachel was offering hope and healing to others, she was struggling to find healing for herself. In this episode, Rachel talks about how she suppressed her own trauma for years before her eyes were opened to the reality of human trafficking during an overseas mission trip—how she channeled that shocking awareness into supportive action.   —To connect with Rachel, and support her causes— Instagram @rae.lynn.stephenson Facebook Northern Light Coffee website (Instagram @northernlightcoffee) CrossRoads Youth Ranch   —To connect with Markie and other survivors— Join the Project Markie Facebook group Instagram @MarkieWilliams Facebook @MarkieWilliamsFitness LinkedIn   —Subscribe & Review— Apple Podcasts Stitcher Castbox   Production Credits: This show was lovingly produced by CMG. www.wearecmg.com Producer | Laura Kaye Chamberlain @laurakayecreations Executive Producer, Show Art | Mandy “The Bos” @mandythebos Music | "Dreamy Piano" by cleanmindsounds,  Licensed through Envato Elements Subscribe now to get a new episode of Project Markie on "Markie Mondays." You'll be starting your week by connecting with your innate courage, strength, and beautiful vulnerability.

—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Markie Williams is known nationally as a champion bikini athlete, a fitness model, human rights and domestic violence advocate and an entrepreneur. Her work today includes a personal brand in fitness, competing, and coaching in bodybuilding; collaborations with nonprofits; and developing her real estate investment business.  She is building her “empire” one day at a time. But before she created any of the success she enjoys today, Markie experienced years of darkness that nearly destroyed her. For the first time ever, Markie tells her harrowing story of domestic violence—how it happened, and how she escaped.   —To connect with Markie and other survivors— Join the Project Markie Facebook group Instagram @MarkieWilliams Facebook @MarkieWilliamsFitness LinkedIn   —Subscribe & Review— Apple Podcasts Stitcher Castbox   Production Credits: This show was lovingly produced by CMG. www.wearecmg.com Producer | Laura Kaye Chamberlain @laurakayecreations Executive Producer, Show Art | Mandy “The Bos” @mandythebos Music | "Dreamy Piano" by cleanmindsounds,  Licensed through Envato Elements   Subscribe now to get a new episode of Project Markie on "Markie Mondays." You'll be starting your week by connecting with your innate courage, strength, and beautiful vulnerability.

—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Maggie McQueen is a successful real estate agent, a dedicated mother and fitness enthusiast.  She is involved in making her community a better place, and Maggie is passionate about advocating for domestic violence awareness. By all appearances, Maggie is a well rounded woman with the perfect balance of family, community and work life and she is “getting better everyday”.  However, her path to success was anything but easy. Before she was selling people their dream homes, Maggie was homeless and trying to escape a life of terror and abuse. In this episode, Maggie describes the situation she and her children endured for years, until she had to make a decision from which she knew there was no turning back.   —To connect with Maggie— Facebook (Maggie McQueen) Real Estate (https://mmcqueen.johnlscott.com/)   —To connect with Markie and other survivors— Join the Project Markie Facebook group Instagram @MarkieWilliams Facebook @MarkieWilliamsFitness LinkedIn   —Subscribe & Review— Apple Podcasts Stitcher Castbox   Production Credits: This show was lovingly produced by CMG. www.wearecmg.com Producer | Laura Kaye Chamberlain @laurakayecreations Executive Producer, Show Art | Mandy “The Bos” @mandythebos Music | "Dreamy Piano" by cleanmindsounds,  Licensed through Envato Elements Subscribe now to get a new episode of Project Markie on "Markie Mondays." You'll be starting your week by connecting with your innate courage, strength, and beautiful vulnerability.  

Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others. Welcome to Season 1 of Project Markie, the podcast that's shining a light on the darkness of abuse endured by survivors.  The true stories on Project Markie you'll hear will make you cry, laugh, gasp, nod, and hum with the power of human resilience. Subscribe now to get a new episode of Project Markie on "Markie Mondays." You'll be starting your week by connecting with your innate courage, strength, and beautiful vulnerability.   —To connect with Markie and other survivors— Instagram @MarkieWilliams Facebook LinkedIn