Brenda J. and Karen W. welcome Dr. Terence Lester to the show.

Dr. Lester is an author, storyteller, public speaker, and community activist, as well as the founder and executive director of Love Beyond Walls. In this episode, we discuss his powerful book From Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice.

This conversation becomes raw, honest, and deeply personal as Dr. Lester shares his journey and challenges us to think differently about educational injustice. In a surprising twist, he also turns the conversation around and asks Brenda and Karen a few thoughtful questions of his own.

A powerful episode about resilience, truth, and breaking cycles.

https://www.lovebeyondwalls.org

Brenda J. and Karen W. welcome Dr. Terence Lester to the show.

Dr. Lester is an author, storyteller, public speaker, and community activist, as well as the founder and executive director of Love Beyond Walls. In this episode, we discuss his powerful book From Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice.

This conversation becomes raw, honest, and deeply personal as Dr. Lester shares his journey and challenges us to think differently about educational injustice. In a surprising twist, he also turns the conversation around and asks Brenda and Karen a few thoughtful questions of his own.

A powerful episode about resilience, truth, and breaking cycles.

https://www.lovebeyondwalls.org

As one of our featured podcasts for Night of Hope 8, one of the largest anti–human trafficking awareness events in Arizona, Brenda J and Karen B are honored to interview Sherrie Cavalari, founder of Red Rover SOS.

One of the most powerful moments in this episode is a simple phrase that could save a life: "Red Rover SOS." If someone is being trafficked or feels unsafe, saying those words can discreetly alert someone nearby to call for help. It's strategic. It's simple. And it could make all the difference.

Sherrie brings over 40 years of experience in broadcast media and marketing. Through Red Rover SOS, she and her team use their combined experience to amplify and promote anti-trafficking nonprofits so frontline organizations can focus on rescue and restoration.

We also talk about what trafficking and grooming really look like, why awareness matters, and how education and partnerships — including work with children's homes and community organizations — are critical in prevention.

This is a powerful, must-listen conversation that could equip you to recognize the signs — and possibly save a life.

📞 National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
(Text "HELP" or "INFO" to 233733)

📞 National Grooming Prevention Hotline: 623-688-3204

Please listen, share, and help us spread awareness. Awareness saves lives.

https://redroversos.org

https://hangingontohope.org