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

Brenda J and Karen W interview Sheri Lopez, Founder of Pearl At The Mailbox, which works to end child grooming and exploitation in America through prevention, education, and awareness. Sheri is also an Author, Speaker, Prevention Educator, Law Changer, and Family Advocate for the trafficked. Sheri tells her story of how she was groomed and trafficked at age 15 while she was living at home with her parents. She announces her Grooming Prevention Hotline (number below) to call if you think your child is being groomed to help prevent trafficking. Sheri talks about the dark web and some horrific details of these predators and it was used against her. Please use discretion and skip forward or turn off the episode if necessary!

Arizona Grooming Prevention Hotline: 623-688-3214

https://pearlatthemailbox.com

https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W interview Sheri Lopez, Founder of Pearl At The Mailbox, which works to end child grooming and exploitation in America through prevention, education, and awareness. Sheri is also an Author, Speaker, Prevention Educator, Law Changer, and Family Advocate for the trafficked. Sheri tells her story of how she was groomed and trafficked at age 15 while she was living at home with her parents. She announces her Grooming Prevention Hotline (number below) to call if you think your child is being groomed to help prevent trafficking. Sheri explains how churches need to be more involved and also how she is making a difference by making more strict laws against traffickers and protecting the rights of the trafficked. A must listen!

Arizona Grooming Prevention Hotline: 623-688-3214

https://pearlatthemailbox.com

https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W interview Jessica and Ruth, both who work with human trafficking victims through their non profits. Jessica tells her story of how she escaped human trafficking and her mother was actually trafficked. Both women talk about how they help human trafficking victims and discuss the signs to look for to help put an end to this horrific form of abuse and trauma.

National Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888

https://thefirerevolution.com

https://www.brilliantlightinternational.com

https://hangingontohope.org

Brenda J and Karen W interview Jessica and Ruth, both who work with human trafficking victims through their non profits. Jessica tells her story of how she escaped human trafficking and her mother was actually trafficked. Both women talk about how they help human trafficking victims and discuss the signs to look for to help put an end to this horrific form of abuse and trauma.

National Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888

https://thefirerevolution.com

https://www.brilliantlightinternational.com

https://hangingontohope.org

Sneak peek into episodes 97 and 98 Human Trafficking Education and Prevention With Jessica and Ruth,