UNSEEN: The Trafficked Truth Podcast

S4 EP10 | Truths Shared w/Survivor, Leinani of Healing through Art 808

Happy 50th last episode and Human Trafficking Awareness Month 2023.  After a long podcast posting pause, Host Victoria is joined by Kanaka Maoli, Leinani Yahiku, to share some truths about her story AND journey of surviving domestic violence and sex trafficking. Leinani and Victoria leave a lasting message about community support needs and why, "CAXHI"-Community Against Exploitation -Hawaii was formed. They talk about the human trafficking "movement" and all the mis-labeling, mis-categorizing, mishandling of cases, and misinformation especially when it doesnt fit a certain narrative.  Listen, be aware, and support survivors and lived experience experts not just during this month but always!!  Please share and raise awareness. Reach out to the survivors and support their journey. You can always visit the IG account @unseentttpodcast. Support the show [https://www.unseentttpodcast.com]

S4 EP9 | Teen still missing ,possibly murdered, after testifying against her traffickers in 2009

Happy June and 49th episode release with a special message. In this episode , Victoria will provide important updates and will cover the sad missing case of an Everett, Washington multiracial (Native American, Black, and White) young adult woman. For over 10 years, Sarah Collins has been searching for her daughter, Emily Kelsey Collins after reporting her missing in 2009, hoping she wasn't murdered. Kelsey was reported to have gone missing just three weeks after testifying against her traffickers. Unseen: The Trafficked Truth Podcast hasn't covered a missing case before but this was important to be told especially with the ongoing awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and this tragic correlation to sex trafficking. Links to articles used to cover the case: https://www.google.com/amp/s/ourblackgirls.com/2021/06/18/kelsey-collins-teen-testified-against-her-pimp-vanished-weeks-later/amp/ [https://www.google.com/amp/s/ourblackgirls.com/2021/06/18/kelsey-collins-teen-testified-against-her-pimp-vanished-weeks-later/amp/] http://www.justicefornativewomen.com/2016/02/kelsey-collins-missing-from-washington.html [http://www.justicefornativewomen.com/2016/02/kelsey-collins-missing-from-washington.html]   https://medium.com/true-crime-by-cat-leigh/teen-vanishes-after-testifying-against-her-pimp-ebb82d45226 [https://medium.com/true-crime-by-cat-leigh/teen-vanishes-after-testifying-against-her-pimp-ebb82d45226] https://www.google.com/amp/s/themorbidlibrary.com/2020/07/21/the-missing-kelsey-emily-collins/amp/ [https://www.google.com/amp/s/themorbidlibrary.com/2020/07/21/the-missing-kelsey-emily-collins/amp/] https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/teen-missing-after-testimony-against-pimp/ [https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/teen-missing-after-testimony-against-pimp/] Support the show [https://www.unseentttpodcast.com]

S4 EP8 | Giving Voice to Survivor Alexis "Kee"Martins truths w/ Millennial Therapist Podcast Hosts

Join Victoria and Mao and Nao from The Millennial Therapists Podcast discussing an important sex trafficking survivors story. Victoria hoped to one day have this guest on herself and share since being released almost 2 years ago. Since we couldnt, we are giving much needed coverage and awareness for the case of  Alexis "Ke'Erica " Martin and her unfortunate return to prison. Please share space as we talk story, discuss facts about the apparent parole violation, and give respect to her story. Mao and Nao will share insight from a Therapists point of view while we all cover the "true" crime of it all and highlight the survivor voice. The Millennial Therapist Podcast is hosted by two first generation american millennial therapists who are equally true crime, forensic psychology, and macabre obsessed. Learn more on Anchor.fm and Apple/Itunes Podcasts. IG is @mtpodcastwithmaonao Resources and shoutouts for this episode include: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/04/06/alexis-martin-prison-sex-trafficking-kardashian/ [https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/04/06/alexis-martin-prison-sex-trafficking-kardashian/] https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/interactive/2021/child-sex-trafficking-alexis-martin-ohio/ [https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/interactive/2021/child-sex-trafficking-alexis-martin-ohio/] Here is the link to the great episode from Wrongful conviction podcast featuring Kee: https://wrongful-conviction.simplecast.com/episodes/194-jason-flom-with-alexis-keerica-martin-goSj3V3G [https://wrongful-conviction.simplecast.com/episodes/194-jason-flom-with-alexis-keerica-martin-goSj3V3G] And from Court Junkie podcast : https://www.podcastone.com/episode/Alexis-Martin-Podcast [https://www.podcastone.com/episode/Alexis-Martin-Podcast] About SWOP study survey link: https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2cpvDdzYS1S7HrT [https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2cpvDdzYS1S7HrT] Support the show [https://www.unseentttpodcast.com]

S4 EP7 | Allyship, the Gift of Joy & Healing Together with Chickpea and Tam

Hey Listeners!!! Special shoutout to all those sharing space and respect for Aprils Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month! Join us for a more celebratory episode for April!!! In this episode, Jennifer Ottenberg (aka Chickpea) and Tam Hixson share how they will be supporting UNSEENTTT podcast and survivors, the ways roller skating has impacted their lives, and details about their May 7th event in Beaverton, Oregon.  Late in 2021, roller skating brought Jennifer Ottenberg (aka Chickpea) and Tam Hixson together. A dynamic synergy quickly grew from their instructor-student connection, which led to the vision and creation of a skate expo to benefit Brown Girls Rise (@browngirlrise) and UNSEENTTT. Event Website TO DONATE, PARTICIPATE IN THE RAFFLE, AND BUY TIX: (bit.ly/chickpeasbirthdaybash) https://www.simpletix.com/e/chickpeas-birthday-bash-tickets-101957#host [https://www.simpletix.com/e/chickpeas-birthday-bash-tickets-101957#host] IG: @skatewithchickpea and @tamhixson SUPPORT @BROWNGIRLRISE Support the show [https://www.unseentttpodcast.com]

S4 EP6 | Truth Telling & Facts Shared w/ Survivor Kristin, her parents, & her sister

Welcome to another amazing episode with Kristin Howard and her wonderful family. In season 3, episode 4 we heard facts and truths shared about Kristins life in and exiting the game while her family was there.  It wasn't easy as they explained it but they realized she was being sex trafficked, not just stripping, by who all thought was just her "boyfriend". This is common but not talked about especially within marginalized communities. In this episode, we are going to dive deeper into helpful conversations to aid parents and siblings whose loved one is in the life and how to support them. This is an uncommon conversation and we are here to speak truths so that we have real awareness and impactful ways to be the support thats lacking for the sisters, daughters, sons, and brothers out there needing to leave that life.  Many thanks to Kristins parents, Liz and Kenny and her brave younger sister Kaila who truly helped correct a narrative and give voices to the families who we often dont see or hear. Many blessings as they want to help families who also struggled with how to help and keep their loved ones from going back to that life.  Handles: @krissinikk  , @tribeaz_ Kristin Howards book-Do You Really Wanna Know? on Amazon.com Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692091955/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_HVQ1N5BF417YPGNC4748 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692091955/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_HVQ1N5BF417YPGNC4748] Support the show [https://www.unseentttpodcast.com]