In this episode, a longtime mentee reflects on the journey they’ve shared with their mentor — the trust they built, the moments that mattered, and the lessons learned along the way. They offer honest reflections and words of wisdom for new mentees just starting out.

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LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY

Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support

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What is the scope of homelessness in our city? Elliot Zans of CHIP helps us broaden our understanding about the reality of homelessness in Indiana, and the role housing insecurity plays within the issue of human trafficking.

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Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support

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Often, human trafficking, substance use, and mental health are so intricately connected, that in order to serve survivors, all of them must be addressed together. Elizabeth Benitez joins us to share about this important intersection and how trauma-informed practices help facilitate the opportunity for healing.

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Brian Carter joins Jessica to share about how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) create vulnerabilities for trafficking and why healthy community and safe adults are the most important protective factors we can give our children.

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Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support

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Diving into a series on challenges survivors of human trafficking face, Sarah Daniel, CEO of Unconditional, joins Jessica to share about the intersection of strip clubs and human trafficking, and the beautiful work Unconditional does, offering relationship and new opportunities to those they serve.More about Unconditional:

https://unconditionalindy.com/

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Wrapping up our series on commitment, Tracy Nasser joins Jessica to share why she is committed to Allies, and how her faith has motivated her to continue to learn, share and be invested in the mission.

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LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY

Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support

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Serving as a mentor and coach for Allies, Julie Deem shares about the ups and downs of these relationships, and why commitment matters.

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LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY

Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support

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Allies' outgoing board president, David King, joins Jessica to share about how his incremental commitment to Allies has ignited personal growth, served as a catalyst for his whole family to serve, and has deepened his faith.

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LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY

Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support

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Heading into the "Giving Season," Jessica and Regan share why Allies is focusing on those who are committed to the mission of  Allies and why commitment matters.

Check out information about the upcoming 2025 Everyday Generosity event: www.allies-inc.org/everyday-generosity.

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LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY

Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support

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Live from the Cannonball Lounge in downtown Indy, Allies "flipped the script" on Giving Tuesday and hosted a live podcast event. Hear from guests Kyle Defur, president of NCF Indiana and Melody Gandy, co-director of Family Advocacy Ministry at College Park Church as they share about living generous lives everyday.

Check out information about the upcoming 2025 Everyday Generosity event: www.allies-inc.org/everyday-generosity.

Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/

LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY

Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support

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