College Partying, Binge Drinking, Hazing and the link to student DEATHS!
Hear the heartbreaking story of how a beautiful, vibrant college freshman lost her life the first week of school at a campus party. Dr. Angie Fiege shares the gut-wrenching details of how a simple accident at a college party caused her daughter Rachael to lose her life. Learn what you as a parent can do to educate your children on drinking, BEFORE they leave the nest. Hear the vital steps every person needs to take to get help for someone who has drank too much or overdosed. It could be the difference between life and death.
Guest: Dr. Angie Fiege: Founder-Rachael’s First Week
www.rachaelsfirstweek.org
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TWO LIVES GONE TOO SOON: The tragedy of dating violence
In honor of Gabby Petito’s tragic death at the hands of her fiancé, I wanted to re-broadcast my episode on the prevalence of Dating Violence and help raise awareness once again in hopes it will help save a life!
Females between the ages of 16 and 24 are roughly 3 times more likely than the rest of the population to be abused by an intimate partner. Violent behavior often begins between 6th and 12th grade. 72% of 13 and 14-year-olds are “dating.” Teen dating violence is a BIG problem and needs to be discussed. Hear from a father who’s 18-year-old daughter was murdered by her ex-boyfriend and the heartfelt non-profit and programs he developed all to combat and raise awareness on this tragic, yet common issue.
Guest: Drew Crecente: Founder – Jennifer Ann’s Group
www.Jenniferann.org
Jagga.me
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Scars That Run Deep: A Rape Victims Story of Wisdom and Truth
1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime. Every 68 seconds another American is sexually assaulted. I personally know many women who have been raped or sexually assaulted who never reported it. In fact, I bet more women do not report being raped than do. My guest today, Adele Hicks, is one of those women. She describes her emotional and poignant experience so that women out there who have similar stories will find peace and empowerment. I greatly appreciate her bravery and willingness to share such a personal story.
Guest: Adele Hicks
Sexual Assault Survivor
The second part of the podcast sheds some light from a victim advocates point of view, I wanted to bring on someone with decades of experience working in the sexual assault world, retired Master Investigator, Rachael Frost. Rachael is a twenty-year law enforcement veteran specializing in intimate partner violence-related cases, specifically, physical and emotional abuse, stalking, strangulation, restraining orders, sexual abuse, and child abuse. Rachael is the perfect person to educate victims on what to do if they have been raped, and how to go about getting help. She also examines what survivors can do to move on after trauma to live full and positive lives.
Guest: Rachael Frost
Master Investigator (ret.)/CEO, Frost ICED
frosticed.com
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The Difficult Task of Dealing with a Stalker: A Victim's Story of Tenacity and Strength.
According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, 7.5 million Americans are stalked annually. BUT, proving a case of stalking is not easy. I know firsthand, because I was part of passing the first anti-stalking laws in the country. Victims must prove a laundry list of behavior in order to get their stalker arrested. Obtaining a restraining order is difficult as well. If you are being stalked, you basically need to become your own case manager and work WITH the police to prove a case of Stalking. My guest today did just that, and was able to get her stalker arrested, more than once. Lenora Claire was stalked by a man she met ONE TIME, he then began sending her extremely disturbing letters that escalated into graphic rape and death threats that ultimately led to his arrest. I wanted to have Lenora on the show to share her story of tenacity and strength in getting her stalker arrested and her crusade to help other victims.
Guest: Lenora Claire
Advocate, Activist & Media Personality
www.LenoraClaire.com
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The Dangers of Ridesharing: What you need to know before you go...
Today’s show is about Ridesharing and the dangers that go along with it. 36% of people in the US use ridesharing apps. Uber has 95 million monthly users in the US, and Lyft has 32 million monthly users. 37% of 16–24-year-olds actively use Ridesharing in the US. But just how safe are these ridesharing services and what should you know before you hop into their car? My guest today is here to share invaluable insight to these services and has worked tirelessly to make Ridesharing safer for all users. Seymour Josephson is the father of Samantha Josephson, the University of South Carolina student who was brutally murdered by a man who was pretending to be a rideshare driver. Samantha mistakenly got into his car thinking he was her Uber driver, a common mistake hundreds of Rideshare users do every day. I always say, this podcast is about ordinary people doing extraordinary things out of great tragedy, and Seymour embodies all of that and more. This episode provides vital information for those of you who use Rideshare Apps, it could save your life.
Guest: Seymour Josephson
Founder, What’s My Name Foundation
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The Epidemic Crime Wave in America: WHY is this happening and what are YOU willing to do to stop it?
Listen to the one and only Dr. Paul Viollis explain why crime is at an all time high in our cities, why criminals are running rampant, and what YOU can do to stop this crime surge!
Guest: Paul Viollis
CEO Viollis Group International
www.viollis.com
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Neighborhood Watch on Steroids: How one city is battling the war on crime
Every day we see more violent crime happening on our streets and in our neighborhoods. It’s happening all over the country. Criminals are being let out of prison at alarming numbers because of covid and other political issues. The “defund the police” movement has large numbers of police retiring at rapid rates, and new recruitment numbers are at an all-time low. This means less police out in the communities and response times for emergencies are extremely slow.
So… what can be done to help protect us against the predatory elements that are roaming the streets of our cities? My guest has developed a great way to fight back against the bad guys. She created “Watch out Philly” an Instagram account that is basically a neighborhood watch on steroids! Women all over the city of Philadelphia send in photos and details of predators they encounter on the street and provide details to warn others about the potential threats. This has even helped police capture and arrest some of these criminals.
If you are interested in starting your own “Instagram Neighborhood Watch” in your city, contact her for more info.
Guest: Founder of “Watch Out Philly”
Email: admin@watchoutphilly.com
IG: @watchoutphilly
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Resilience, Perseverance and Triumph: A day in the life of being LGBT or Q.
In honor of Pride Month, former Hollywood, Florida police officer, Mike Verdugo shares his amazing story of how he overcame being the target of discrimination. Listen to Mike’s strong message for other LGBTQ people out there who could be in the same situation. If you or someone you know in the LGBTQ community is struggling, reach out to The Trevor Project 24/7 Hotline number: 1-866-488-7386.
Guest: Mike Verdugo
Founder/Owner BodyTek Fitness
www.bodytekfitness.com
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Bullies aren't just kids on the playground: An in-depth look at an epidemic societal behavior and what YOU can do to stop it.
With all the stories in the news lately about the bullying behavior of model Chrissy Teigen, this week’s episode examines why bullies bully. My guest, Sean James, is a former NFL player, Ford Model, and current CEO of Bequest Wealth Management. He has also dedicated his life to philanthropic work and is the founder of “Be in the know about bullying” an organization that provides education and mentorship to students in order to help them be leaders in their communities, and combat the bullying epidemic faced by our nation. Sean has incredible insight on this cruel social epidemic, and gives great insight on how to help combat bullies.
Guests: Sean James
Founder, Be in the Know about Bullying
www.seanlewisjames.com/
www.knowaboutbullying.com/
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Combatting Sex Trafficking in America, and what YOU can to help...
Every day in America there are stories in the news about sex trafficking. Most recent is a story of two 16 year old girls who were rescued from being trafficked by a man named Jake Jones, who is now behind bars. Authorities were tipped off by a concerned neighbor who made a call to the Human Trafficking Hotline. This week’s episode is a re-run of the great and insightful interview I did with the founders of the Safehouse Project to share once again the importance of “See something, Say something” to help rescue victims of sex trafficking. Who knows, maybe YOU could help save a victim!
Guests: Kristi Wells and Brittany Dunn Co-Founders of Safe House Project
www.safehouseproject.org
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How do you prevent Children from being Sexually Abused? Empower them with Erin's Law!
The Superintendent of the New York School, Hilton Elementary, explained in a recent news interview how Erin’s Law (which requires public schools to teach children personal body safety on the prevention of child sexual abuse) helped 11 children in his district disclose that their PRINCIPAL was sexually abusing them!
Principal Kirk Ashton is now facing multiple felony counts of child sexual abuse.
Listen to my interview with the amazing woman behind Erin’s Law, Erin Merryn. Hear her story of being a child molestation victim and her inspiring work to help prevent child sexual abuse.
Yet another example of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
Guest: Erin Merryn Founder-Erin’s Law
http://www.ErinsLaw.org
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It's 2021 and Sexual Harassment is STILL a thing?... C'mon Man!
A study by the Harvard Business Review states that Sexual Harassment programs have backfired. Since the 1970’s most US organizations have sought to address sexual harassment (basically to protect their “you-know-what’s” from being sued because of it). They implemented mandatory training programs, also known as forbidden behavior training along with formal grievance procedures which made all the organizations and executives feel that they were taking care of the problem. But yet all these decades later, Sexual Harassment is still with us, as the “Me Too” movement brought to light.
Today, some 40% of women and 16% of men say they have been sexually harassed at work…a number that remarkably has not changed since the 1980’s! But, given how widespread grievance procedures and forbidden behavior training have become, why are the numbers still so high?
For insight on this issue, I brought the fabulous and always entertaining USA Today best-selling author and Employment attorney, Jeanette Escudero into the studio. You will be amazed to hear her stories and the surprising Sexual Discrimination issue that is happening to women RIGHT NOW all because of Covid!!
Guest: Jeanette Escudero
USA Today best-selling author and employment attorney
www.jeanetteescudero.com
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Date Rape Drugs: What exactly are they and how can you protect yourself?
Have you ever had your drink spiked or know someone who has?
Drug facilitated assaults happen more than you think. How can YOU protect yourself from becoming a victim and what should you do if you have been drugged? Trinka Porrata is one of the nation’s leading experts in Drug Facilitated Assaults and the drugs the predators use to drug their victims. Listen as she shares vital information and tips to help keep you safe.
Guest: Trinka Porata
www.projectghb.org
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Can you put toothpaste back in the tube? How to get your personal info off the internet.
I get messages all the time from people asking me how to get their personal information off the internet. I always tell them, it’s really tough to put toothpaste back in the tube. Once your information is out there, it’s out there. Your personal information is available to anyone with an internet connection.
This information includes your home address, phone numbers, names of relatives, and more.
If you Google your name and the city you live in, you will see dozens of people-search sites exposing your private information. This information can be used by stalkers, criminals, and identity thieves. This is dangerous, BUT you can do something about it. You can remove yourself from these sites and take your privacy back.
Pete James, former law enforcement officer and founder of OfficerPrivacy.com will discuss how you can protect your personal information.
Guest: Pete James; founder of OfficerPrivacy.com
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Empowering or Exploitative: The truth behind dancing on a pole.
Cardi B and Megan thee Stallion put on quite the show at the grammys recently performing their song, WAP. The stage was set up like a strip club and they simulated a sex act on a big bed. There is quite a fascination and glamorization of women who are in the exotic dancing/sex working world.The question is: is this empowering or exploitative to women? …What ARE the real dangers of working in the sex industry?
My guest, Corrine Santinelli is the founder of Beulah Strip Church, an organization that provides spiritual support for women working in the sex industry. Corrine knows first hand the toll the profession can take, as she was a sex worker for decades.
Guest: Corrine Santinelli
Founder: Beulah Strip Church
www.beulahstripchurch.com
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Serial Killers and the ones that got away; Lessons learned from Survivors.
It is always extremely important to report even an attempted sexual assault or attack right after it happens, by doing so you could possibly save someone else from becoming a victim. There are also lessons that can be learned from victims who narrowly escaped a murderer. What did they do that made the difference between life and death?
Wendy Whitman had a two-decade career in television covering high-profile murder cases. She spent 15 years as an executive and producer at Court TV and another several at HLN for the Nancy Grace show, where she appeared on air as a producer/reporter. She is the author of Premonition, a suspense thriller coming out July 2021.
After so many years covering murder cases, she has seen EVERYTHING and shares with us some cases of survivors that escaped with their life, and lessons learned through others who were not as fortunate.
Guest: Wendy Whitman
Former Court TV producer
Author: Premonitian
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How to Navigate a Narcissist: Safety Tips for getting out of a harmful relationship
When you find yourself in a relationship with a person that is a threat to your well-being, whether it is a friend, co-worker, family member, or spouse, you need to recognize the signs and protect yourself from the dangers they bring and havoc that can wreak on your life.
One of the most dangerous personality threats, is a narcissist: The definition of a narcissist is, is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others. But behind this mask of extreme confidence lies a fragile self-esteem that’s vulnerable to the slightest criticism. In order to limit the damaging effects these self-centered people have on your life; you need to learn how to spot the signs of a narcissist and cut the ties before they destroy your wellbeing.
Gabrielle St. George is the author of the Gal Guide to Navigating Narcissism, and shares her own story as well as great tips on dealing with these manipulative and dangerous people.
Guest: Gabrielle St. George
Author: The Gal Guide to Navigating Narcissism
www.gabriellestgeorge.com
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Tales from a Sex Trafficking Survivor
Sex traffickers look for those who are most vulnerable to their manipulation and who are unlikely to be reported missing. According to the U.S. Office on Trafficking in Persons, common targets include:
- Runaways
- Homeless teens and young adults
- Unaccompanied minors
- Those from the foster care or juvenile justice system
- Those without a strong social support network
- Others whose socio-economic situation makes them vulnerable
But how does this happen? How do these children get pulled into sex trafficking at such a young age?
Guest, Alia Dewees sheds light on this serious and growing epidemic in our country. Alia is a sex trafficking survivor and now helps other victims as an After Care Director and Survivor Leader for the Safehouse Project, a wonderful organization that I have featured on the show before.
Guest: Alia Dewees, After Care Director and Survivor Leader for the SafeHouse Project
www.safehouseproject.org
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College Partying, Binge Drinking, Hazing and the link to student DEATHS!
Hear the heartbreaking story of how a beautiful, vibrant college freshman lost her life the first week of school at a campus party. Dr. Angie Fiege shares the gut-wrenching details of how a simple accident at a college party caused her daughter Rachael to lose her life. Learn what you as a parent can do to educate your children on drinking, BEFORE they leave the nest. Hear the vital steps every person needs to take to get help for someone who has drank too much or overdosed. It could be the difference between life and death.
Guest: Dr. Angie Fiege: Founder-Rachael’s First Week
www.rachaelsfirstweek.org
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The Tragedy of Teen Dating Violence.
Females between the ages of 16 and 24 are roughly 3 times more likely than the rest of the population to be abused by an intimate partner. Violent behavior often begins between 6th and 12th grade. 72% of 13 and 14-year-olds are “dating.” Teen dating violence is a BIG problem and needs to be discussed. Hear from a Father who’s 18-year-old daughter was murdered by her ex-boyfriend and the heartfelt non-profit and programs he developed all to combat and raise awareness on this tragic, yet common issue.
Guest: Drew Crecente: Founder – Jennifer Ann’s Group
www.Jenniferann.org
JAGga.me
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How young is too young? The importance of teaching your children Personal Body Safety to protect them against Child Molestation.
According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys is a victim of child sexual abuse. Children are most vulnerable to Sexual Assault between the ages of 7-13, and 93% of the victims know their abuser.
We all know the story of disgraced USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar, the convicted serial rapist and sex offender, who victimized hundreds of young gymnasts. It took YEARS for those young women to come forward, many who had been victimized by him at 9-10 years old or younger! What can be done to help protect children from these predators? One word: EDUCATION
Erin Merryn is a childhood sexual abuse survivor and victims’ rights advocate behind Erin’s Law, a law that mandates Personal Body Safety education in schools for children ages K-12. Hear her amazing story of strength, courage and perseverance that has helped and continues to help young potential victims recognize the behavior and empowers them to speak up and get help before it’s too late.
Guest: Erin Merryn Founder-Erin’s Law
http://www.ErinsLaw.org
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Sex Trafficking in America
Think Sex Trafficking is a third world problem? Think again. This show exposes just how common young women and men are trafficked every day here in America. Meet two ordinary women doing extraordinary things to help rescue these trafficking victims. Learn vital tips and signs on what YOU can do to help victims possibly living in your own neighborhood, schools, communities.
Guests: Kristi Wells and Brittany Dunn Co-Founders of Safe House Project
www.safehouseproject.org
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Who IS the SafetyChick?
Kathleen Gallagher aka The SafetyChick kicks off her new podcast with an introduction on how she became the SafetyChick and takes you through her 15-year ordeal of being a Stalking victim turned Personal Safety expert, and gives you vital information on what to do if you are being Stalked.