Ending Exploitation

Solutions, Actions, and the Equality Model

This episode dives deep into the need for protecting victims of exploitation through legislative action and the importance of passing the Equality Model. Host: Audrey Morrissey, Co-Executive Director Guests:  Lisa Goldblatt Grace, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director Ziba Cranmer, Advisory Board Chair

Finding One’s Voice: The Mentee Experience

Hear from two young people who received survivor mentoring at My Life My Choice and learn about the power of the mentor/mentee relationship.  Host: Audrey Morrissey, Co-Executive Director Guests:  Mickey, My Life My Choice Mentee Juju, My Life My Choice Mentee Ann Wilkinson, former Director of Survivor Mentor Development

Rolling with the Punches:  How Our Work Has Changed

In this episode, our staff discuss the complexities of taking on a multibillion-dollar commercial sex industry and how we have had to deepen and expand our work over the years to meet the needs of exploited and marginalized youth. Host: Audrey Morrissey, Co-Executive Director Guests: Ann Wilkinson, former Director of Survivor Mentor Development Nikki Valila, Senior Director of Training and Partnerships Sonja Solberg-Potter, Assistant Director

The Origin Episode: How My Life My Choice Got Started

Episode 2 tells the story of how and why My Life My Choice started and our survivor-led model focused on social justice, not just social services.Host: Audrey Morrissey, Co-Executive Director Guest: Lisa Goldblatt Grace, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director

What the f*&% is wrong with our society?: The Issues of CSEC

This episode breaks down what the commercial sexual exploitation of children looks like today and for the youth we serve. Please be advised, this episode contains discussion of sexual exploitation and domestic violence.  Host: Audrey Morrissey, Co-Executive Director Guests: Tonya Morris, Training and Survivor Leadership Manager Nikki Valila, Senior Director of Training and Partnerships Episode 1 Transcript [https://www.mylifemychoice.org/our-voice/ending-exploitation-the-my-life-my-choice-podcast]