The Uncommon Career Podcast: Transformative Career Coaching & Job Search Strategies

66. The tragedy that makes career change feel impossible - with Emily Chavez of Valiant Hearts


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In a world where trauma and exploitation lurk in the shadows, Emily Chavez from Valiant Hearts sheds light on the journey of women seeking escape from trafficking and sexual exploitation.  From overcoming overwhelming abuse to rebuilding self-esteem, Emily shares how every step is a life-changing triumph. We delve into the challenges faced by these women as they transition into new careers, highlighting the importance of understanding and support in the workplace. 

 

Takeaways: 

  • The forced career: Human trafficking and the adult industry 
  • What work is like for women in the adult industry
  • How our career transition can give us a peak into their experience
  • How leaders can better understand
  • How you can get involved
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    About Emily: 

    Emily has over 20 years of experience in social work, specializing in healing trauma and helping adult women who have been sexually exploited. She is the Program Director at Valiant Hearts, providing invaluable support to women in their journey towards healing and redemption. Emily is passionate about helping women discover their value and worth, guiding them through life transitions and empowering them to dream beyond their current circumstances. She believes in the power of community support and the importance of each individual contribution in creating a network of care and healing.

     

    About Valiant Hearts

    Valiant Hearts exists to heal, restore, and empower sexually exploited women through compassionate and customized care.
     
    Emily and the Valiant Hearts team and volunteers envision a world where women’s lives are changed eternally, igniting hope and transformation in their families and communities. They do this through outreach, emergency housing, support groups, customized care, economic empowerment, education, and advocacy.
     
    Emily, together with Janet Lovrien, Executive Director for Valiant Hearts, have cared for, supported, and provided services to women coming out of trafficking and the adult industry for over ten years, and they do so with grace, humility, faith, and lots of love. Thank you to Emily, Janet, and everyone at Valiant Hearts for all you do! 
     

    Ways to support and/or get involved

    • Donate to help Valiant Hearts support women in transition
  • Volunteer through any one of several opportunities
  • Partner to offer services or work opportunities to transitioning women
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