As part of the Liberation Series, Tamara speaks with Grace Kendall, Director of Development and Engagement at the Safe Voices Organization in Lewiston, Maine. From the Safe Voices website: Domestic Violence, also referred to as Domestic Abuse, is a pattern of coercive behavior in which one person attempts to control another through threats or actual use of physical violence, sexual assault, and verbal or psychological abuse. Many victims of abuse do not recognize that they are abused. Anyone can be a victim of abuse, no matter their race, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, education, or income level.

Last year, Safe Voices assisted over 2,220 survivors. Safe Voices currently operates the only shelter and support services for victims of domestic abuse and violence, sex trafficking, and sexual exploitation in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties. Their offices provide person-to-person, individualized safety planning and advocacy, as well as support groups, information and referrals, court advocacy, transportation, accommodation for shelter, community education, and professional trainings. Safe Voices provides over 15,000 hours of direct support annually supporting victims of domestic violence, teen dating violence, stalking, and human sex trafficking. To see how you can support this amazing organization, visit www.safevoices.org.

24/7 Helpline 1-800-559-2927

Grace's email: [email protected]

Domestic Abuse resources:

Safe Voices Wish List

Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence

New Hope Midcoast

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Other links:

Great Falls Comedy Club

Host Tamara Lilly

TAMgents.com

An interview Tamara conducted with Dan Goggin, creator of the Nunsense franchise, in 2018. Part of the TAMgents Stage Door Diva Series.

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The Stage Door Diva Interviews "Nunsense" creator Dan Goggin!

Dan Goggin came to New York from Alma, Michigan to study as a classical countertenor. He began his professional career singing in the Tony award-winning Broadway production of "Luther" starring Albert Finney. While appearing in a comic folk-duo called "The Saxons" he began writing. This led to scores for the off-Broadway musical, Hark! (in which he also appeared) , the Broadway production of Legend and two revues. Goggin received the 1986 Outer Critics' Circle Awards given to Nunsense for Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Music. Nunsense and Nunsense 2: The Second Coming, both starring Rue McClanahan have been recorded for the A&E Television Network. Nunsense 3: The Jamboree toured the U.S. starring Georgia Engel and has been recorded for television at the Grand Ole Opry starring Vicki Lawrence. Nunsense A-Men! opened at the 47th Street Theatre in New York in June 1998 and has since been produced with "Laugh-In's" Arte Johnson, impressionist Frank Gorshin, and Olympic Champion Greg Louganis. Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical premiered in October 1998, followed by a national tour starring Dody Goodman, Jeff Trachta and Dawn Wells. The Nuncrackers television special playing on the PBS network starring Rue McClanahan with guest star John Ritter, received and Emmy nomination for Best Musical Score. Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense premiered in September 2002 and is currently out on DVD. The All-Star touring production of Nunsense featuring Kaye Ballard, Georgia Engel, Mimi Hines, Darlene Love and Lee Meriwether marked the 20th anniversary of the original show. In 2004 Dan's "serious piece" The Traditional Latin Mass was recorded by cast members and friends. In 2005 Nunsensations: The Nunsense Vegas Revue premiered and in 2008, there was a national tour of Nunsense starring Sally Struthers. Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class (A one-nun musical) and Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show are the latest shows in the series.

(The run referenced was at Portland Stage Company referenced through September 9, 2018.)

Learn more about Maine State Music Theatre at www.msmt.org.

Nunsense central is located at www.nunsense.com !

Check out Danny's new production at https://www.johnnymanhattanthemusical.com/

For more information on Tamara, visit www.tamaralilly.com or email [email protected]

Additional episodes available at www.TAMgents.com

More episodes from the Stage Door Diva podcast available at www.stagedoordiva.com

Tamara chats with Candace Sandborn of Radiant Image, a personal style and image consultant. Candace coaches her clients on clothing color and fit, hair and makeup, shopping for the clothes and looks that flatter your body, and how to create a capsule wardrobe, saving you stress, time and money.

For more information, find Candace online in the following places:

www.radiantimage.me LinkedIn.com/company/radiant-image facebook.com/radiantimageme For more information on booking Tamara for VO and Public Speaking events, visit: www.tamaralilly.com or email [email protected]

In the third episode of The Liberation Series, Tamara chats with Ann, whose experience with childhood abuse set a foundation for subsequent abusive relationships, and a 15-year abusive work environment. Topics include child abuse, degradation, gaslighting, diminishing self-esteem, workplace bullying and workplace abuse.

If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, there are many resources, organizations and individuals ready to help. (including those below)

National Domestic Abuse Hotline (also Resources and Chat)

Maine: (even if not in your region of the state, these folks can find you help within near you)

Safe Voices

New Hope Midcoast

For more information on hostess Tamara Lilly, visit www.tamaralilly.com (booking available for Speaking Engagements, Voiceover and Public Speaking Coaching.

Previous episodes in The Liberation Series

Tamara: https://tamgents.com/the-liberation-series-tamara

Kate: https://tamgents.com/the-liberation-series-kate

Tamara chats with Marita Kennedy-Castro of Embody the Rhythm.

Marita Kennedy-Castro (she/her) is an embodied movement artist, dance educator and intercultural bridge-builder. She is founder of Embody the Rhythm, and artistic director, choreographer and performer with New Moon Ensemble. She resides in the un-ceded territory of the Wabanaki peoples, which we call Portland, Maine under colonization. Marita is passionate about contributing to cultural preservation, building intercultural communities and illuminating avenues to healing through movement as medicine.

A note from Marita:

It feels important to mention that for those of us in white bodies, many of our ancestors too had practices of communal dancing and music sharing as part of life rituals that connect us to each other, and to the earth. Many of these traditions have been largely lost or buried in the dominant culture. The focus on individualism, constructed race, class and gender hierarchies, and capitalism have had a lot to do with people of all backgrounds losing these communal practices. I believe all people have an innate connection to music and dancing, that it's a vital part of being human. The traditions have been quietly forced out of our daily rituals and celebrations through valuing things like "productivity" and financial "success" over living life. We have much to learn from cultures who recognize the importance of continuing and preserving these traditions. This is another reason why intentional cultural preservation is so essential.

Links to people and organizations mentioned in this episode:

New Moon Ensemble - Dance & Drumming of Guinea, West Africa: https://embodytherhythm.com/new-moon-ensemble/ Namory Keita https://www.namorydrum.com/ Sayon Camara https://sayoncamaradrumming.com/ Annegret Baier https://www.annegretbaier.com/ Dance & Drumming with Liz Fowler & Namory Keita in Kittery, ME https://www.facebook.com/groups/131576593823/ Prevention. Action. Change. https://pacmaine.com/ Here For The Music program, with Calling All Crows: https://www.callingallcrows.org/hftm Previous episodes in this series: Sayon and Lev Camara https://tamgents.com/sayon-camara-african-drumming Deborah Como-Kepler https://tamgents.com/psychological-benefits-of-dancemovement For more episodes of the TAMgents podcast, visit www.tamgents.com For more information or to contact Tamara about VO and Speaking opportunities, visit www.tamaralilly.com

Second episode of The Liberation Series, an interview with Kate, who was emotionally and physically abused in a six year relationship. Topics include gaslighting, demeaning language, BDSM, sexual abuse, therapy, polyamory, diminishing self-esteem, and narcissistic personalities.

If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, there are many resources, organizations and individuals ready to help. (including those below)

National Domestic Abuse Hotline (also Resources and Chat)

Maine: (even if not in your region of the state, these folks can find you help within near you)

Safe Voices

New Hope Midcoast

For more information on hostess Tamara Lilly, visit www.tamaralilly.com (booking available for Speaking Engagements, Voiceover and Public Speaking Coaching.

Tamara chats with homesteaders Matt and Alicia Rice, from Back Achers Farm in Anson, Maine. The couple talks about their move, short and long term plans, as well as details of their growing farm. Topics include gardening, raising animals for food, harvesting, preserving, maple syrup-ing and more!

Find Back Achers Farm on social media at:

https://www.facebook.com/backachersme https://instagram.com/backachersme

Recommended by Matt & Alicia - A few great resources for those starting out:

https://homesteadingfamily.com/ https://polyfacefarms.com/ Joel Salatins books are great resources as well. There are several Maine homesteading and farming groups on Facebook as well. There really is a wealth of info out there and people are willing to help for the most part. Find the IT Sucks Podcast at www.BTSMaine.com More information on the Fi Collar at https://tryfi.com/ For more information on hostess Tamara, or to book her for VO, coaching or a public speaking opportunity, visit www.tamaralilly.com

The first in an ongoing series of interviews with guests, as well as Tamara's own account and writings on the topic of surviving and escaping abuse. Physical, emotional, mental, relationship, parental, work and more.

Tamara "ran away from home" at 42, leaving a marriage of emotional abuse and unhealthy control. In the months leading up to that event, she kept a written record of her thoughts, fears, feelings, plans and hopes. She reads the first "chapter" of those musings in this episode.

For more information on Tamara for voiceover, public speaking and coaching, visit www.tamaralilly.com

Tamara chats with Ms. USA Universe 2022, Mikell Reed Carroll. Maine native, pageant winner and consultant, global citizen. Mikell is originally from Bath, Maine and currently lives in Belgrade, Serbia with her US Diplomat husband and two children. A lawyer by training, Mikell has so much to share about her work on behalf of abused women, needy children, heart disease in women and more. Her business is Carroll Crown Consulting.

Connect with Mikell on her social media at:

https://www.facebook.com/mikell.carroll

https://www.facebook.com/carrollcrownconsulting

https://www.facebook.com/mrsdcuniverse

If you would like to help provide easter baskets to children in Serbia and Kosovo, please feel free to private message her!

For more information or to contact Tamara, visit www.tamaralilly.com or email [email protected]

Allison Hopkins of Wilcox Wellness & Fitness in Brunswick, Maine visits and talks about how she moved from a career in corporate science to helping folks move toward their best health. Wilcox is a personal training facility, focusing on functional training, group sessions and is for adults of all ages. They offer Strength Training, Strength & Conditioning, Strength & Mobility as well as one-on-one sessions.

Learn more at https://www.wilcoxwellnessfitness.com.

Learn more about the Trial program here.

Follow them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/WILCOXBrunswick

For more information on host Tamara, visit www.tamaralilly.com or email [email protected]