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Alli is a licensed clinical social worker serving an extremely vulnerable population in the heart of Pittsburgh - those struggling with chronic, severe mental illness.

The organization Alli works for, People's Oakland, is a pillar of their community - offering a respite and a space for safe, holistic healing to its members.

Alli's journey to finding her purpose in this line of work is poignant and a beautiful example of how we never really know what opportunities are going to open up, and where our hearts will lead us.

📍 This episode was recorded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

For more information about People's Oakland, visit their website.

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Loitanit has had aspirations beyond her hometown of Kitale, Kenya for as long as she can remember. Growing up as a pastors kid, she saw people visit from all over the world.

When she had the opportunity to go to the United States for school, Loitanit jumped at the chance; hoping to make her home there. But her family needed her back home.

Now, Loitanit works for Neema as the the Business Skills Development Mentor for Alumni. She's good at what she does, and she enjoys the work. But in her heart, she still dreams of new adventures outside of her corner of the world in Kitale, Kenya.

📍 This episode was recorded in Kitale, Kenya.

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The word refugee is bandied about quite a bit, armchair politics and clickbait news articles often inciting the conversation. But do we really know what we're talking about? Or rather, who we're talking about?

Amin is a former refugee from Somalia. He is now an American citizen with a beautiful family and is on his way to realizing his dreams as a CRNA, but the road to get here wasn't easy.

Amin was motivated to succeed through a promise that education would give him the life he wanted. And though he's faced his fair share of adversity, Amin has continued to chase his dreams through hard work, dedication, and an unwavering desire for more.

📍 This episode was recorded in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Theresa and her husband, Ibrahim, run a lovely guesthouse in the heart of Kitale, Kenya called Karibuni Lodge. After growing up in the U.K. and finding herself in the monotony of the corporate world, Theresa knew she wanted something different for her life. Building a life in Kenya hasn't always been easy, but it's where their lives, their business, and their children are. Kenya is home.

📍 This episode was recorded in Kitale, Kenya.

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Child Rescue Kenya

Neema

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In the blink of an eye, everything can change. That's what happened when Sue found herself facing a corporate giant as she fought for justice for the sexual assault that was perpetrated against her.

Since then, Sue is on a mission to end sexual exploitation through her organization, Walk Her Home. A nonprofit created to educate about human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, fundraise for change-makers, and lobby for policy that will help victims and survivors.

📍 This episode was recorded in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.

For more information you can email Sue at [email protected]

or visit the Walk Her Home Website

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National Center on Sexual Exploitation

National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance

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Mike's childhood wasn't picturesque by any means, but he worked to create success for himself. He was on top of the world when news of an illness brought him to his knees. In one fell swoop, everything changed.

What do you do when it feels like everything you've worked for means nothing? What do you do when you lose it all?

Mike has fought tirelessly to rebuild the life he thought he had lost. And through his efforts, he's created a community of people that have found hope, help, and understanding.

📍 This episode was recorded in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Visit Mike's Gym - Q Fitness

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Jackie is a trauma counselor for Neema, a skills-training facility for vulnerable young women in rural, western Kenya.

Jackie's job is difficult, but her heart is boundless and abundant.

Her passion for counseling and the healing that it brings is clear in the way she speaks and in the relationships she has built.

Neema's staff of trauma counselors, social workers, teachers, and caregivers continually pour their hearts, energy, and resources into restoration.

📍 This episode was recorded in Kitale, Kenya.

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We all know that refugees come to the United States. But do you know what happens after they arrive?

Laura is an American working in refugee resettlement, a job that has both lit a passion and compassion deep within her. This wasn't the career she set out to do, but it's now where she's thriving.

There are so many opportunities for U.S. citizens to welcome refugees to the United States; to help them begin to build a home, and to break barriers that are forged by misinformation and ignorance.

📍 This episode was recorded in Orlando, Florida.

Check out one of these organizations for more information (all U.S. based):

Alight

International Rescue Committee

Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service

National Immigration Forum

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Joe's story, like many of ours, spans generations. A dedicated father, husband, brother, son and friend, Joe is committed to breaking the cyclical bonds of abuse seen over many lifetimes. Though he can identify with the lows, Joe's resilience and strength are what make him who he is.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline (US)

The Crisis Hotline (US)

📍 This episode was recorded in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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Minister Tia is a Domestic Violence Survivor, Advocate, Author and Speaker. She tells her story, unflinchingly, in her memoir, Suffering in Silence.

A true champion for victims, Tia can be found every Friday evening at 7pm EST on LuvBay Afrobeat Music and Talk Radio where she discusses different aspects of Domestic Violence on her show, Suffering in Silence.

You can catch up on previous episodes of Suffering in Silence here.

You can email Tia at [email protected]

If you are in the United States and need help please visit The National Domestic Violence Hotline.

📍 This episode was recorded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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