In this first episode of 2020, learn about the implications that COVID-19 may have on human trafficking, what you can do to help and how to protect your children. With the widespread impact of this pandemic, join Kristina Glackin, Program Coord

Hold On :: What to do in the Waiting (Part 2/2)

Jun 26th, 2019 36m 33s

At the end of April, our Executive Director joined The Way Church as a guest preacher. His sermon titled, Hold On, was about what we do in the waiting, the moments of holding on. Often times those moments are filled with doubt and questioning.

Hold On :: What to do in the Waiting (Part 1/2)

May 29th, 2019 57m 51s

A few weeks ago, our Executive Director joined The Way Church as a guest preacher. His sermon titled, Hold On, was about what we do in the waiting, the moments of holding on. Often times those moments are filled with doubt and questioning. List

Look at You, Girl!

May 8th, 2019 32m

After a mini hiatus, we're back in action on the podcast! On this week's episode, Jarrett and Melania talk about an exciting upcoming event, Look at You, Girl Virtual Book Club. They talk about the reason why Exploit No More is hosting a book c

Abuse: Why Victims Stay

Apr 3rd, 2019 1h 2m

A thought provoking and heart stirring post on Facebook spurred this conversation about abuse. On this episode Jarrett, Exploit No More's Executive Director, and Laurin Crosson discuss abuse and why victims stay. Laurin is the author of 'Ride O

The Violent Nature of Trafficking

Mar 22nd, 2019 48m 32s

On this week's episode, after the tragic death of Milwaukee local, Sierra Robinson, who was a victim of human trafficking, and her 2 year old daughter Noelani, Jarrett and Melania discuss the Violent Reality of Human Trafficking. Because this t

Sheltered :: Unpacking Aftercare Housing for Survivors of Sex Trafficking

Mar 6th, 2019 36m 27s

On this week's episode, Melania interviews Jarrett about the conference, Sheltered, that he recently attended. Hosted by the National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance, this conference and alliance has the mission of "improve competency, increase

The Elevated Chef :: Event Recap and Understanding Our Why Behind the Program

Feb 20th, 2019 32m 23s

This week's episode is a fun one! Jarrett and Melania spend some time talking about the why behind The Elevated Chef and read off some of the comment cards from The Elevated Chef's Food Pop Up event that happened in January. Learn more about Th

The Need To Knows of a Social Work Internship

Feb 6th, 2019 45m 15s

On this week's podcast, Jarrett is joined by Exploit No More's most recent intern, Jordyn. Jordyn is a social work major at Alverno College, loves research and collecting knowledge, and seeks to make the world a better, brighter, place. Jarrett

Intentional Parenting Can Lead to Prevention :: With MKE Moms Blog

Jan 9th, 2019 46m 23s

This week on the podcast, Melania is joined by the owner and co-founder of MKE Moms Blog, Sarah Kooiman. Sarah is a champion for the community of Milwaukee and has a unwavering passion for uniting mothers and families both online and offline. T

Exploit No More 101 :: Utilizing Culinary Arts to Elevate Youth

Dec 26th, 2018 20m 5s

Do you remember as a teenager, counting down the days until when you could finally get a job? Kids who have been victims of trafficking and youth at high risk of being trafficked have that same desire; there is dignity in work. On this episode,

Exploit No More 101 :: Emergency Aftercare Response

Dec 19th, 2018 36m 38s

Welcome to Week Three of our December Series, focusing on who we are and what we do here at Exploit No More! This week, Jarrett and Melania talk about the intricacies of emergency aftercare response. Research study that Jarrett referenced: Milw

Exploit No More 101 :: Schools and Churches Against Trafficking

Dec 12th, 2018 32m 16s

Welcome to Week Two of our December series, focusing on who we are and what we do here at Exploit No More. On this week's episode, Jarrett and Melania talk about two of our awareness and prevention programs, Schools Against Trafficking and Chur

Exploit No More 101 :: MKE Resource Hub

Dec 5th, 2018 29m 35s

We are excited to unpack Who We Are and What We Do during December! In this episode, Jarrett and Melania, Exploit No More's Executive Coordinator, discuss the impact and importance of the MKE Resource Hub which provides personal care items to a

6 Hurdles When Opening an Aftercare Home

Nov 21st, 2018 39m 18s

What is happening with the home? Why isn't it open yet? These are common questions that we receive about opening our aftercare home to serve trafficking victims. In this podcast we cover six hurdles that we've faced to open the home. It has bee

Part 2: Aftercare From a Survivor Leader Perspective

Nov 7th, 2018 32m 16s

"We are more than our stories. We are more than what happened to us." - Kristen TebowThis will be one of the most insightful conversations that you will hear about aftercare! Join Emmy Myers, Executive Director of Lacey's Hope Project, along wi

Part 1: Aftercare From a Survivor Leader Perspective

Oct 24th, 2018 29m 7s

"The goal is to achieve long lasting recovery." Join Emmy Myers, Executive Director of Lacey's Hope Project, along with Kristen Tebow, Executive Director of Youth Trust Project based in Kansas, as they discuss the needs that survivors have afte

How WI DCF Addresses Child Sex Trafficking

Oct 10th, 2018 42m 19s

In this episode Dr. Joy Ippolito, Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator, Division of Safety and Permanence with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, joins us to discuss how this division of government is working to help youth fight f

Human Trafficking 101

Sep 26th, 2018 34m 13s

"Human trafficking does not discriminate." Those are the words from Emmy Myers, the Founder and Executive Director of Lacey's Hope Project, a survivor-led organization in Southeastern Wisconsin. In this episode, Jarrett and Emmy spend time outs

What is Stories of Hope?

Sep 12th, 2018 13m 50s

In this episode, we give an overview of what the Stories of Hope podcast is all about! Be sure to subscribe and tell a friend!Learn more about the Stories of Hope Podcast, here. Like and Follow Us on Facebook, here.Join our Email List, here. Su