Podcast appearances and mentions of selah freedom

Angelea Valenti is an Assessment Coordinator for Selah Freedom, a faith-based, anti-human trafficking organization based in the Tampa, Florida area. After being a victim of sexual abuse throughout her childhood years, she was pulled into the world of human trafficking and sold for sexual purposes. Angelea opens her heart and shares her story of survival and how Selah Freedom helped her discover her true identity and purpose in life. Angelea's life is a living testimony that no matter how dark one's experience in life can be, there is always HOPE!Disclaimer and Trigger Warning: This episode includes some graphic discussion about sexual abuse and sex-trafficking.For more information and resources visit www.selahfreedom.com OR call 1 (888) 8 FREE ME.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reallivetalk/donations

Stacey Efaw is the Executive Director of Selah Freedom, a faith-based, non-profit anti-human trafficking organization based in Florida and the Midwest, on a mission to end sex-trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited. Currently they have served more than 6,000 survivors, trained more more than 27,000 kids and adults, and educated more than 170 million people.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reallivetalk/donations

Next Steps Forward is focused on resiliency, leadership, personal empowerment and wellbeing. There are very few people who personify and epitomize all of those qualities more than this week's guest, Breanna Cole. She is an outreach advocate at Selah Freedom, a faith-based nonprofit anti-human trafficking organization, based in Florida and the Midwest, with the mission to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited through five strong programs: Awareness, Prevention, Outreach, Residential and Organizational Consulting. Breanna works closely with the Florida State Attorney's office and The Office of Regional Counsel through a court diversion program. She is also a human trafficking survivor. Breanna will share her very involved and shocking story with the hope that the audience will come away from the hour understanding the notion that human trafficking could happen to so many young people and unfortunately, it does happen to many, many young people every day. With that in mind, Breanna will also share insight into prevention and the life changing programming that is being provided by Selah Freedom.

Next Steps Forward is focused on resiliency, leadership, personal empowerment and wellbeing. There are very few people who personify and epitomize all of those qualities more than this week's guest, Breanna Cole. She is an outreach advocate at Selah Freedom, a faith-based nonprofit anti-human trafficking organization, based in Florida and the Midwest, with the mission to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited through five strong programs: Awareness, Prevention, Outreach, Residential and Organizational Consulting. Breanna works closely with the Florida State Attorney's office and The Office of Regional Counsel through a court diversion program. She is also a human trafficking survivor. Breanna will share her very involved and shocking story with the hope that the audience will come away from the hour understanding the notion that human trafficking could happen to so many young people and unfortunately, it does happen to many, many young people every day. With that in mind, Breanna will also share insight into prevention and the life changing programming that is being provided by Selah Freedom.

The war against sex trafficking and exploitation of children by predators who prey on them for profit or their own gratification may be the most important human rights battle of our time. This week's conversation on Next Steps Forward is with someone on the front lines of that struggle. Stacey Efaw is the executive director of Selah Freedom. Stacey grew up in a military family. She lived in the Tampa Bay area in the 1980s when her family was stationed at MacDill Air Force Base. She earned her bachelor's degree and an MBA at the University of South Florida. After a short stint in the corporate world, Stacey entered nonprofit leadership and she has more than 20 years of experience in that realm. Selah Freedom is a nonprofit anti-human trafficking organization based in Florida and the Midwest with the mission to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited through four strong programs, advocacy and awareness, prevention, outreach and residential. Stacey joins the program to speak on this heavy but undeniably crucial topic and what everyday Americans can do to combat human trafficking.

The war against sex trafficking and exploitation of children by predators who prey on them for profit or their own gratification may be the most important human rights battle of our time. This week's conversation on Next Steps Forward is with someone on the front lines of that struggle. Stacey Efaw is the executive director of Selah Freedom. Stacey grew up in a military family. She lived in the Tampa Bay area in the 1980s when her family was stationed at MacDill Air Force Base. She earned her bachelor's degree and an MBA at the University of South Florida. After a short stint in the corporate world, Stacey entered nonprofit leadership and she has more than 20 years of experience in that realm. Selah Freedom is a nonprofit anti-human trafficking organization based in Florida and the Midwest with the mission to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited through four strong programs, advocacy and awareness, prevention, outreach and residential. Stacey joins the program to speak on this heavy but undeniably crucial topic and what everyday Americans can do to combat human trafficking.

FEATURED GUESTS: Amanda Shaw, MA, LMHC, ATR, is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida (MH 20223) and certified art therapist (ATR), who is the sole owner of her private practice Create Flow Heal Art Therapy & Counseling LLC located in sunny Saint Petersburg, Florida. Using a holistic, client centered approach, she provides mental health counseling and art psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and families - as well as hosts wellness retreats throughout the year. In addition to working with individual clients, Amanda also works with local non-profits in the St. Pete area. Currently in partnership with Selah Freedom, she provides art therapy groups for sex trafficking survivors. Selah Freedom is a faith-based nonprofit anti-human trafficking organization, based in Florida and the Midwest, with the mission to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited. ​ Prior to the start of her career, Amanda competed her master's degree (MA) at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. with an emphasis on trauma-informed care and art psychotherapy. Her undergraduate studies is in psychology from the University of Central Florida (BS). Amanda's professional background includes working in a variety of settings such as acute psychiatric facilities, assisted living (memory care), substance abuse recovery, eating disorder treatment centers, school based programs and sex trafficking residential treatment centers. ​ She has been featured in the Sarasota Magazine, presented at conferences held by the National Alliance on Mental Illness and was the former Membership Chair of the Florida Art Therapy Association in 2019-20. LISTEN & LEARN:  The benefits of working with a business coach when planning a business relocation.  How starting her social media for her business before she had a business helped build awareness How to factor for attrition as a result for the move.  The importance of networking in the community you plan to build your business in prior to your move.  Why it is important to calculate the financial costs of relocating one's practice, in order to identify how much to save to cover the losses and expenses of the move.  How completing an evaluation of the health of your business is vital to determine if your business can sustain the move.  The importance of completing market research in the potential location to determine if the area has the clientele and collaborative organizations to partner with in the community.  The benefits of collaborations and networking to create momentum in the business.  How joining entrepreneurship groups within your local community can raise awareness for your practice.  How a single educational focused speaking engagement can create a snowball effect of referrals for the business.   The benefits of partnering with another practitioner when you are planning a retreat.  The average retreat takes approximately 100 hours to plan and host.  Why you want to have accommodation information on your retreat website even if you aren't including that in the cost of the attending.  Why a retreat needs to be experiential, immersive and offers diversity in location for the different experiences.  Creating value for retreat attendees and hosts by offering post-retreat products and services.  The importance of follow-up calls and post-retreat surveys when hosting events and using the data learned from those to enhance future offerings.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Amanda's website: www.createflowheal.com For a free 20 min. phone consultation or to Get first session at 15% off, email Amanda at createflowheal@gmail.com and use promo code TPC23 Amanda's Retreats https://www.createflowheal.com/expressivearttherapyretreat  Selah Freedom antihuman trafficking NPO https://selahfreedom.com/ Amanda's Coach, Katie Close, that helped her plan for the business relocation https://katieclose.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

Today's guest is Hilda Arreola, a prevention coordinator at Selah Freedom. Selah Freedom is a faith-based nonprofit anti-human trafficking organization, based in Florida and the Midwest, with the mission to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited through five strong programs: Awareness, Prevention, Outreach, Residential and Organizational Consulting. Hilda and I discuss the different red flags of being a victim of child trafficking and how to identify them in children. She also gives some great tips on how to keep our kids safe online. 1. https://amaze.org 2. https://fightchildabuse.org 3. https://www.loveisrespect.org 4. https://www.commonsensemedia.org 5. https://www.earlyopenoften.org If you'd like more information on the subjects discussed, or suggest any upcoming topics for discussion, just email us at info@parentingmattersfl.org and we'll respond as soon as possible.

In Episode #7 of SEEChange with Annie Seelaus, we sit down with Laurie Swink, Co-Founder of Selah Freedom, as she sheds light on the little known human trafficking crisis that is happening in communities all across the United States. She shares the story of how she became aware of this horrific problem and the brave steps she took to begin solving it.  What started as a grassroots initiative of women from across thecountry to be a voice for the voiceless has transformed into a thrivingorganization that is tackling the problem from all angles and has helped more than 6,000 victims get back on their feet to live healthy and meaningful lives.Be sure to listen to this and other episodes of SEEChange on your favorite podcast platform. 

La tecnología crece día con día y a pasos agigantados, lo que antes era un lujo para algunos, hoy son accesorios de uso cotidiano para la mayoría. El uso de las nuevas tecnologías ha provocado un cambio radical en el día a día de nuestros pequeños y jóvenes. En este Podcast hablamos junto a la Srta. Hilda Arreola, Coordinadora de Prevención en Selah Freedom sobre los beneficios y los riesgos que tiene el mundo digital en nuestros niños y jóvenes. Si quieres más información sobre los temas discutidos o nos quieren sugerir temas para los futuro puede enviar un correo electrónico a info@parentingmattersfl.org y responderemos lo más pronto posible.

In this episode, with Nicole Wilson and Selah Freedom's Assessment Coordinator, Angelea Valenti, they explore the partnership that SPARK and Selah have shared for over 7 years together. Angelea shares the impact of SPARK and her personal story being a Selah graduate and going through the SPARK program years ago when we first started our partnership. Nicole shares some of her experiences leading the weekly meetings and why it's so important to continue doing this work with Selah Freedom. Selah Freedom is a nonprofit anti-human trafficking organization, based in Florida and the Midwest, with the mission to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited through five strong programs: Awareness, Prevention, Outreach, Residential and Organizational Consulting. Tune in to hear something new and bring awareness around how to end sex trafficking. If you see any signs of sex-trafficking, please call the Selah Freedom hotline at 1-888-8FREEME (1-888-837-3363.)

It is not all sunshine and blue sky of course. Florida and the Sarasota Area have ugly parts that most of us don't see. I don't mean a run-down building or neighborhood but the very nasty world of sex trafficking. But thankfully one local organization is dedicated to bringing light into this darkest of worlds. TODAY, It is my pleasure to welcome Stacey Efaw of https://www.selahfreedom.com (SelahFreedom.com), which is an organization dedicated to helping victims of the sex trafficking trade. In today's episode, you will learn ... What caused her to transition from the Humane Society dealing with animals to the much tougher world of people and sex trafficking What Selah Freedom does and the crucial services they provide What most people don't know about sex trafficking How you can get involved as a caring and concerned citizen ... and much much more! Thank you so much for tuning in today. Please remember to listen, learn and connect! https://www.facebook.com/selahfreedominc/ (FACEBOOK) https://www.instagram.com/selahfreedom/ (INSTAGRAM) https://twitter.com/Selah_Freedom (TWITTER) Additional Notes - Sex Trafficking Statistics: 1 in 10 children is sexually abused. At Selah Freedom, most survivors report being sexually abused as children Many of the survivors at Selah Freedom report sexual abuse beginning between 3-4 years old 2 million children are sold each year through sex trafficking Child sex trafficking has been reported in all 50 states Statistically, the average age of children running away and entering into sex trafficking is 15-17 years old. At Selah Freedom, many survivors report entering sex trafficking between the ages of 12-14 years old Within 48 hours of running away, 1 out of 3 children are solicited for sex Victims can be sold 15-40 times every 24 hours It takes 7-8 touch points with a victim before she is ready to step in to care Pornography gets more visitors each month than Netflix, Amazon, and Twitter combined 1 in 9 children receive online sexual solicitation Traffickers recruit children into sex trafficking through close relationships ("friending") Traffickers have made up to $1.6 million per year off their victims Sex Trafficking is a $99 billion dollar industry Florida is in the top three states in the nation for sex trafficking Chicago is in the top five cities in the nation for sex trafficking

We've all seen the cop shows. They're sensationalized for a reason -- to get eyeballs on the screen. But what is it really like to be on the police force right here in https://www.sarasotapd.org (Sarasota)? In today's episode, we'll find out with 28-year veteran, https://www.linkedin.com/in/demetri-konstantopoulos-8437891b7/ (Captain Demetri Konstantopoulos) who, just happened to be on duty on September 11, 2001. If you remember, President Bush was in Sarasota at Booker Elementary when the twin towers in NY were hit by 2 jets flown by terrorists. Today we'll learn from Captan Demitri ... Why he fell in love with being a policeman at an early age. How his father influenced his career decision. What it was like on 911 getting President Bush to safety. A story of helping small children in a bad situation. How his work with https://www.selahfreedom.com (Selah Freedom) and sex trafficking has impacted him personally. ... and much, much, more! I'm so glad you stopped by today. So while you're here, please listen ... learn ... and connect!

In this episode of the Find Your SPARK Podcast, Nicole introduces The SPARK Initiative's 2 new employees, Mari and Chad. Mari is our new Research and Development Coordinator, and Chad is our Executive Assistant. Since their first day, they have been pretty busy learning their roles, completing the Insight to Well-Being curriculum training with Beyond Recovery, and Mari has also done some shadowing in our local support group with Selah Freedom's sex-trafficking survivors. In this podcast, you can hear them share what they have learned so far, some personal insights and what they look forward to being a part of the SPARK Team!

Brenda McGowan is the Awareness & Development Manager with Selah Freedom which is a Faith-Based, 501 3c Non-Profit that is " Bringing Light into the Darkness of Sex Trafficking". Their Mission is to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited, through 5 strong programs: 1. AWARENESS 2. PREVENTION 3. OUTREACH 4. RESIDENTIAL HOMES 5. Organizational Consulting

Brenda McGowan is the Awareness & Development Manager with Selah Freedom which is a Faith-Based, 501 3c Non-Profit that is " Bringing Light into the Darkness of Sex Trafficking". Their Mission is to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited, through 5 strong programs: 1. AWARENESS 2. PREVENTION 3. OUTREACH 4. RESIDENTIAL HOMES 5. Organizational Consulting

Today's episode is a gem from Season 2.  Sex trafficking is a rapidly growing concern in our society and my guest was raised in a cult and is a survivor of sex trafficking.  She later went undercover in the U.S. and around the world busting sex trafficking rings.  She's done remarkable things, from writing federal legislation, to negotiating with warlords in foreign countries for children.Her name is Amanda Catarzi and she has a remarkable story to tell.If you or someone you know is a victim of sex trafficking call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1 (888) 373-7888If you would like to get in touch with, or learn more about Selah Freedom, find them online, at: www.selahfreedom.com

Stacey Efaw is the new Executive Director with Selah Freedom, which is a faith based, 501 3c Non Profit that is “Bringing Light into the Darkness of Sex Trafficking”.   Their mission is to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited, through 5 strong programs: 1.AWARENESS 2.PREVENTION 3.OUTREACH 4.RESIDENTIAL HOMES  and newly adding: 5.ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING

Amanda Catarzi was sex-trafficked for 6 months when she was in her early 20s. The grooming process was so gradual she didn't even fully realize what had happened until years later. After a car accident and traumatic brain injury she finally broke free and now tells her story to raise awareness and save others. “If you don't resolve trauma it always comes back up.” TRIGGER WARNING: Amanda shares details of her story of being part of a circus family, growing up in a cult, and being sex trafficked. This episode may not be appropriate for all listeners. Amanda was able to get the help she needed, work through her trauma, and now owns a very successful social media marketing company where she helps business owners find their voice and use it effectively. If you'd like to get in contact with Amanda she “lives on Instagram” and her handle is @amandacatarzi. The resource she mentioned in Florida is Selah Freedom. Their website is https://www.selahfreedom.com/. Their hotline is 1-888-8-FREE-ME. The National Human Trafficking Hotline is 1-888-373-7888 and their website is http://humantraffickinghotline.org. More episodes at moneyheartshow.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneyheart/support

*** TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual abuse, Sex trafficking, Labor trafficking, Cult, Suicide ***Amanda shares her story, starting when she was just a little girl being raised in what she described as an ultraconservative Christian cult. She was groomed from the beginning to not say no to a man and to be a homemaker. She was molested and sexually assaulted, with no idea how to deal with it at such an early age that it turned into rage.  After a variety of events in her life, including sex trafficking, and a terrible car accident, Amanda became extremely suicidal, and still felt like her abuser was the only option for survival. Amanda bought a plane ticket and a puppy and flew back home, telling him where she was and waiting for him to come to find her. He never did, that's when she realized she needed more change. Amanda read books, listened to podcasts, and she started healing. She got involved with Selah Freedom, an organization for sex trafficking, working with them for several years. Then, she fully understood that she had been involved in sex trafficking as well. She started going to therapy and has been going ever since. Amanda is now in a healthy relationship, happily married, and trying for children. She has also suffered from fertility issues due to all the abuse she encountered, yet still having a positive outlook on it all. She has helped many get out of abuse and trafficking with her own experiences.  About Amanda: Amanda Catarzi is a survivor. In her past she has worked for Selah Freedom, helping others find their voice and use it effectively, allowing them to heal. She is inspiring to many, using her trauma and experiences as a learning tool for others. She now is a marketing strategist and runs a successful content agency, Inkery Co., is happily married, and trying for a baby. After experiencing such trauma in her life, she still has a positive outlook on life. Connect with Amanda on Instagram: @amandacatarzi https://www.selahfreedom.com/getinvolvedSexual Abuse Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 Sexual Abuse Website: https://www.rainn.org/Support the show (https://judgingmeghan.com/support/)

My guest today was raised in a cult and is a survivor of sex trafficking.  She later went undercover in the U.S. and around the world busting sex trafficking rings.  She's done remarkable things, from writing federal legislation, to negotiating with warlords in foreign countries for children.Her name is Amanda Catarzi and she has a remarkable story to tell.If you or someone you know is a victim of sex trafficking call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1 (888) 373-7888If you would like to get in touch with, or learn more about Selah Freedom, find them online, at: www.selahfreedom.com

Elizabeth Fisher Good is the co-founder and CEO of Selah Freedom and The Selah Way Foundation, an organization that helps free women from the sex trade and provide a safe housing environment for the victims of this life. Since 2010, Her work with the organization has freed over 10,000 women from sex work and prostitution, and has created demonstrable change in laws across the country, as well as around the world.  Nearly half a million children every year are sold into sex trafficking. 1 out of every 3 girls, and 1 out of every 5 boys will experience sexual abuse in their lifetime. Elizabeth is working to make that number zero. Through telling these womens' stories at their court hearings, and confronting the perpetrators of their abuse, the victims are able to overcome their past, and inspire others that may be in similar situations to have hope for the future.  Elizabeth has recently had a new book published through Harper Collins, "Groomed: Overcoming the Messages that Shaped Our Past and Limit Our Future", and has been an advocate, speaker, and leader in the field of sex trafficking awareness and prevention for over a decade. We discuss the surprising and unlikely themes of the book, which is less about sex trafficking, and more about the grooming by those around us, which can lead to the proclivity to create the trafficking trade itself.  We also discuss how the Selah Way Foundation was able to incorporate their programs into law enforcement agencies and enact real world policy changes in America, and the ways that people are groomed for appearance, invisibility, judgement, and finances. Elizabeth can be found online at www.freewithe.com and her book is available wherever fine books are sold. The Selah Way Foundation is online at www.theselahway.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theselahway/ https://www.instagram.com/selahfreedom/ The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Groomed-Overcoming-Messages-Shaped-Future/dp/0785229663 Website: www.freewithe.com Donate: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E356040&id=1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of the Find Your SPARK Podcast, Nicole talks about the support group she facilitates with an organization that SPARK partners with called, Selah Freedom. Their mission is to put an end to sex trafficking and bring light into the darkness of survivors. Nicole shares her experience when meeting with the survivors weekly, and how she watches them uncover and transform their lives to become clearer versions of themselves. It’s a beautiful journey and Nicole is deeply impacted by these women every week. Listen as she shares, Sharing the SPARK with Sex Trafficking Survivors.

This is episode 106 of the Pam Sowder Podcast, with your host, Pam Sowder! Pam has over 2 decades of field and corporate experience and was voted one of the most influential women in direct selling. She helps match the daily needs of distributors to everyday life challenges. Today’s incredible guest is Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good, the co-founder and former CEO of Selah Freedom. Selah Freedom is a foundation that exists to prevent sexual abuse, exploitation, and sex trafficking of children. Elizabeth’s leadership at Selah brought freedom to thousands of American children and young adults who have been rescued from the sex trade. She has also helped educate millions on the topic by speaking and training internationally. Recently, Elizabeth has come out with a new book, Groomed: Overcoming the Messages That Shaped Our Past and Limit Our Future, filled with incredible wisdom that all women need to hear. Tune in to learn about how you can unlock your true potential as a woman, get out of this cycle of being “groomed,” and overcome the challenges and self-limiting beliefs that are not allowing you to put yourself first. The wisdom that Elizabeth shares is incredibly important — so don’t miss out and get ready to have your breath taken away!   Key Takeaways [:00] About today’s episode. [1:25] Pam welcomes Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good to the podcast! [1:53] Elizabeth shares about her pivot from leading Selah Freedom day-to-day to focusing on writing her book, Groomed. [7:38] Elizabeth speaks about what led her to the final decision of stepping down as CEO from Selah Freedom. [10:10] What Elizabeth’s new book, Groomed, is about. [11:20] Why we, as women, allow ourselves to be ‘groomed’. [13:19] How do we get out of this cycle of allowing ourselves to be groomed? [15:24] How can we overcome these challenges associated with being ‘groomed’ even with the backlash of being called a b*tch or overbearing? [17:37] Why do we have a hard time putting ourselves first as women and moms? [19:27] How and why we block ourselves from letting life show us the truth of where we’re at. [19:57] Remember to subscribe to the podcast! If you have a question for Pam, be sure to send it in at PamSowder.com/Ask-Me-Your-Questions. [20:11] Elizabeth shares her best advice for getting started on your journey of overcoming self-limiting beliefs and becoming a fearless leader in what you do. [23:26] The importance of not focusing on the past, but instead focusing on what you can do going forward. [25:58] Elizabeth speaks about how to overcome the early challenges that show up when your family and friends are not supportive. [28:24] Elizabeth shares how she gathered the courage to transition away from her role as CEO and into unknown possibilities. [31:23] A sign of grooming: a lack of confidence and ‘ghosting’. [32:20] Ways that Elizabeth renews her mind. [33:08] The major underlying issue Elizabeth sees across the women she helps. [34:43] How can we overcome judgment? [37:05] Elizabeth shares her hopes for the future in a post-pandemic world. [40:57] Elizabeth speaks about what her vision is for the remainder of this year. [43:50] Pam thanks Elizabeth for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode It Works Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good Selah Freedom The Selah Way Groomed: Overcoming the Messages That Shaped Our past and Limit Our Future, by Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good with Beth Jusino PamSowder.com/Ask-Me-Your-Questions   Continue on your Adventure Find more episodes on PamSowder.com/Listen Reach out to her at PamSowder.com/Connect   Reach out on Social Media! Follow Pam @ItWorksPam on Twitter — Tweet her and use #askpam #pamsowder!  

Our Special Guest is Chicago’s Kara Thompson, Midwest Prevention Coordinator with Selah Freedom, a national organization fighting to bring light into the darkness of sex trafficking. The episode, originating from the Alicia Lopez Pure Romance Studios, commences with Glenn reminding us of the two charitable arms of Sex in the Pews: combating human sex slave trafficking and genital mutilation, why they have so much in common and why 9/11 may have been caused by the latter. Kara explains how she became interested in sex slave trafficking as a fourteen year old, what being “sextorted” is all about, how to get people to pay attention to this most crucial cause in the middle of the COVID era, what young people and parents should be aware of, the history and progress of Selah Freedom, about their “Sex, Lies and Media” Prevention Training, and how parents sometimes respond when being confronted with the possibility their child interacts online. Coach Glenn shares about the “sex slave corridor” between Orlando and Tampa, his family’s brush with the issue, how one may relate to a predator and how to find one’s compassion in the midst of this tragedy, plus much more. Even with today’s show covering such a serious topic, it is still “organized fun with a purpose” and ain’t going to be boring.  Powerful and poignant adult content. A portion of all proceeds donated to combat human sex slave trafficking and genital mutilation.  

“Release means reclaiming our minds, our lives, and our futures from the negative messages that held us back. Release allows us to name what was stolen and who we were before it was stolen and to start doing the work that has to be done to get it back.” – Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good, page 144 of Groomed Overcoming messages that shaped our past and limit our future—that’s what Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good’s new book Groomed is all about. And she’s not just talking about survivors of sex trafficking that she works with on a daily basis, but all of us. Even our children. She’s here to talk with us today about her book, her own life lessons, and how we can move closer to who we truly are by moving beyond messages that limit us. Elizabeth is a powerhouse of a woman and I’m so honored to share her with you. In 2011, Elizabeth cofounded what is today the leading provider to domestic survivors of sex trafficking, Selah Freedom. This organization provides Prevention curriculum for over 10,000 K-12th grade children, life-saving safe housing and resources to survivors, and education on this issue to millions annually. It also trains and partners with law enforcement, the FBI and United States Attorney’s Office to bring freedom to survivors and has been deemed a model organization serving this population. With her direction, she has led the organization in a financial growth of over 200% annually. She has also launched The Selah Way Foundation, a global network of leading service providers with three initiatives: Prevention, Protection and Provision. The goal of these initiatives is to get ahead of this issue in hopes of eradicating it and become a model and training arm for the international community. Elizabeth is a passionate pioneer and inspirational thought leader in the movement to eradicate sex trafficking and expose the root of the issue, childhood sexual abuse. She has spearheaded an awakening and brought partners and resources together with proven solutions to save lives. She is also the author of Groomed (Harper Collins, 2020). Using her own story of abuse, family tragedy, and rebellion, Elizabeth Melendez Fisher guides readers toward an understanding that grooming is oftentimes subtle, but it's always life-altering. She offers readers a way to overcome their past, starting with all-important but rarely explored idea of a selah, or a time of rest and reflection, and exploring active ways to forgive and move forward to a new level of freedom. Elizabeth has been highlighted and described as, “Part healer, part businesswoman, all resolve—if Selah Freedom is bringing light into the darkness, as the slogan says, then she is the one behind the megawatt.” She is the recipient of the prestigious New York City Global Business Leader Award and Tampa Bay Business Woman of the Year Award. Elizabeth has her Bachelor’s degree in Communications and her Master's in Clinical Psychology. In this episode we talk about how we are groomed: · For Appearance: “You exist only to make me look good.” · To Be Invisible: “Your existence doesn’t matter to me.” · To Endure: “You’re stronger than everyone else. You can handle it all.” · For Judgement: “You are unforgivable.” · For Financial Fear: “There’s not enough for you.” · To rely on our phones for everything. We also dive into the power of discernment and how the beliefs we were groomed to take on can suffocate our true identity. This is a VERY powerful episode. I hope you’ll tune in, listen, and grow along side us. For more information about Elizabeth and her organizations, offerings, resources, and how you can help, please visit www.freewithe.com More over at: www.elevatingmotherhood.com Today's Sponsors: Primally Pure and Beautiful & Simple

Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good is a thought leader, CEO, author of Groomed, visionary, advocate and inspiration. She not only breaks barriers and redefines leadership across the board, but also steadfastly leads the charge in fighting for justice for the marginalized and exploited... all while balancing her favorite roles as a wife and mother of three. She challenges individuals to step out of secrecy and shame which keep them living in bondage and embrace true freedom which comes from vulnerability, transparency and living beyond the shadows of secrecy. As the CEO/Co-Founder of Selah Freedom and The Selah Way Foundation, she has brought freedom to thousands of American children and awakened generations to the realities of sex trafficking and abuse hiding in plain sight. She speaks and trains internationally, educating millions, and tirelessly advocates for legislation and solutions to bring light into the darkness. You can find Eliabeth online at https://www.freewithe.com/.

Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good, co-founder of Selah Freedom, CEO and co-founder of Selah Way Foundation, and author of the new book, Groomed, joins the 1 Girl Revolution podcast this week to share her inspiring life story and to talk about the work she is doing to eradicate human trafficking in our world today. In this episode, Elizabeth shares her own inspiring life story, how Selah Freedom and the Selah Way Foundation came to be and more about the great work they're doing, she talks about her new book “Groomed”, and so much more. For more information, please visit: http://1girlrevolution.com/elizabeth/

Big cities are taking awareness to spot human trafficking. Recent news reports show that Miami is working proactively to keep large attendance events like the Super Bowl safer.  Jessica (Jeka) Huerta of Selah Freedom joins The Matt Bubala Show to discuss the issue of sex trafficking and how Chicago is making a difference. For more […]

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good is the CEO and co-founder of Selah Freedom and the Selah Way Foundation, which exists to prevent sexual abuse, exploitation, and sex trafficking of children and young adults. Elizabeth is also the author of a new book which reveals how sexual exploitation and other exploitation begins at a very young age, and how we can become healed, and empowered to make changes: Groomed--Overcoming the Messages That Shaped Our Past and Limit Our Future. One key way to make a difference now is to call our Federal representatives to support House Bill 4388 which provides for the implementation of curricula for training students, teachers, and school personnel to understand, recognize, prevent, and respond to signs of human trafficking and exploitation in children and youth. It included age-appropriate curricula for students from K-12. www.theselahway.org www.selahfreedom.com

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Elizabeth Melendez Fisher is Co-Founder and President/CEO of Selah Freedom, a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Sarasota, FL, that focuses on ending sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. Since 2011, Fisher and her team have built Selah Freedom. They have educated over 35,000 annually and launched residential services in Florida and soon Chicago. Fisher speaks nationally about the root of sex trafficking and the solutions they are providing victims including comprehensive restorative care. To learn more and to support this organization Visit www.selahfreedom.com.