Keep It Real

Lynda is a sex trafficking & abuse Prevention Educator for Parents and Professionals who are in contact with children between the ages of 2-25. She is also a Keynote speaker, Author, and Family Coach and hosts a Parenting Talk Show.

A mother of a sex trafficking victim, she endeavours to turn their ' Pain into Purpose" globally in the hopes of preventing victimization. In doing so she works with many organizations, including several Victim Services across Canada, Covenant House, Courage for Freedom and many more.

She has given many interviews to spread awareness with CBC, Global News, CTV North, 360 Kids, the National Council of Jewish Women of  Canada, the Toronto Star and many more.

You can check out her work and watch training videos on her Website or YouTube channel called ParentWithPurpose.ca

Have you ever wondered what happens to someone after they have been to prison?  What did they do to end up doing time? Walk with me as we indulge in the past life of Lance Sampson or as most may know him as " Aquakulture"

Who is Aquakulture:

Lance traces roots through his childhood home in Halifax’s Uniacke Square community to his ancestors in Africville, through the United States and ultimately to Nigeria; His music and lyrics are a poignant reflection of this truth, the story of his personal evolution, and his place in community as an African-Nova Scotian. Aquakultre stands for equality, peace and unity while standing with those without a voice in their communities.

Hear as Lance shares about the politics of prison life and systemic racism within prison walls. 

Lance shares with us how he turned his life around after years of going back & forth to prison.

#keepitreal

Gender-based violence (GBV) is an epidemic that is plaguing our country and so often we are ignorant of who can be affected by Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

What is Gender-Based Violence (GBV): any type of harm that is perpetrated against a person or group of people because of their factual or perceived sex, gender, sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

In this episode, Lee shares her story on GBV & Polyamory.

As we know many women who have been in Intimate Partner Violence relationships find it hard to regain their lives after going through mental, physical, emotional, and psychological abuse.

In this episode, we will hear how one woman stayed until she found the strength to leave with her children. You will hear how she regains herself through counselling and family support.

Hello folks allow me to introduce myself: Wyndolyn Brown, CEO of Empowerment For Hope. 

As a survivor of childhood trauma, sex trafficking, addiction & multiple suicide attempts.

I share in this episode the good, bad & ugly parts of my past and how it drove me to be where I am today.

Empowerment For Hope strives to help families by breaking cycles of violence, abuse and trauma giving children and families the resources they need for a better future through awareness and empowerment.

This is my story…

A safe space to discuss the unexpected experiences and traumas of life most people don't want to talk about, through Wyndolyn’s lived experiences and so many others who suffer daily but are not always seen and heard. These are our stories ...