Connecting Our Stories
Tune in to the Connecting Our Stories podcast to hear the stories of those doing justice work and allow these stories to inspire you to connect your story to justice work in your community. Stories Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that exists to empower communities to end the cycle of human trafficking by starting and supporting social enterprises that raise awareness, offer opportunities for economic independence for survivors and fund the fight against human trafficking. Learn more at www.storiesfoundation.org.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 58
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Influencing Culture Series // Ep 8: Better Together
"It really is real that people still don't know that human trafficking and exploitation is happening right here in our backyards, our suburbs, our cities. We need to change that. There are people out…
Influencing Culture Series // Ep 7: See People
We want a ripple effect of people seeing each other, honoring the value every human has and coming together in kindness. The simple message is - see people.
Listen to the fundraising events Steph spok…
Influencing Culture Series // Ep 6: Housing & Jobs
Housing and jobs. This is SUCH a great need as we look at how to cover vulnerabilities of those coming out of human trafficking. We believe in long-term change and being able to offer dignified work …
Influencing Culture Series // Ep 5: Vulnerabilities & Long-Term Solutions
Vulnerabilities. We all have them.
Think of a time in your life where you had a vulnerability. Did someone come alongside you and cover it to protect and take care of you? Or did someone take advantag…
Influencing Culture Series // Ep 4: Purposeful Purchasing
Did you know how you use your dollars count? It really does matter.
Did you know that you have a voice in how companies produce their products? You do!
We all have impact in our world by what we buy. T…
Influencing Culture Series // Ep 3: Upside Down Economy
What is your mindset? Is there enough to go around? Will what we give away be replenished? What do you get back when you give? Steph Page speaks to these questions and more in this episode addressing…
Influencing Culture Series // Ep 2: Start Small
Back in February 2021 we created a Facebook group called Influence Culture - Fight Human Trafficking to invite our community into the work of culture change that we are doing at Stories Foundation. O…
Where Do I Fit In? Series // Ep 6: Abby Thalacker - Part 2
And... we're back with Abby! Here's part 2 of our conversation.
Today we sit down with our dear friend Abby Thalacker. You will laugh and cry through this episode and be inspired by Abby's story. Her…
Where Do I Fit In? Series // Ep 5: Abby Thalacker - Part 1
Today we sit down with our dear friend Abby Thalacker. You will laugh and cry through this episode and be inspired by Abby's story. Her vision to cover vulnerabilities and foster restoration is stro…
Influencing Culture Series // Ep 1: Be A Culture Changer, Not Culture Bather
Back in February 2021 we created a Facebook group called Influence Culture - Fight Human Trafficking to invite our community into the work of culture change that we are doing at Stories Foundation. O…
Where Do I Fit In? Series // Ep 4: John Pulley & Chris Page
Today we sit down with Steph as she speaks with John Pulley (see The More You Know Series Ep 3 for more from John's story) and Chris Page about how our culture shapes men and women. How does the cult…
Where Do I Fit In? Series // Ep 3: Mitch Reaume
In this episode of the Connecting Our Stories podcast we chat with our good friend Mitch Reaume. He is the founder of Fight For Something, a social impact enterprise with the mission to see social bu…
Where Do I Fit In? Series // Ep 2: Jeremiah Rice
Jeremiah Rice joins us for this episode of the Where Do I Fit In? Series. He shares his unique perspective on justice work as a former pastor who now works in community based mental health. We love h…
Storyteller Cafe Awareness & Fundraising Event
Here is the recording of our Storyteller Cafe Awareness & Fundraising Event from April 24. Thank you for joining us by listening and giving. We are moving along with building Storyteller Cafe and you…
Where Do I Fit In? Series // Ep 1: Milan Homola
Throughout this new series we will be listening to the voices of men who have chosen to step into anti-trafficking and anti-exploitation work. These conversations will inspire you, whether you're a m…
The More You Know Series // Ep 5: Take Action February
Today we hear from Jessica Bartholomew, Founder and Executive Director of ACT United in Carver County, Minnesota. With 25 years of experience working with children, teens, and families in youth outre…
The More You Know Series // Ep 4: Hope for the Hopeless
Today we hear from Diane Stores, the founder of The Dwelling Place and director of Door of Hope in Minnesota. She is a sweet soul with a great capacity for love, compassion and grace towards everyone…
The More You Know Series // Ep 3: The Story of a Buyer
This conversation with John Pulley is necessary for our culture at this time. John works with our friends Fierce Freedom and is also a male voice in the anti trafficking space. John and Steph talk …
The More You Know Series // Ep 2: Roads to Restoration
This conversation with Cece Terlouw is powerful! Cece is the Executive Director at Terebinth Refuge in St. Cloud, MN, a Christ-centered shelter and safe home that brings hope, healing services, and f…
The More You Know Series // Ep 1: Healthy Talk & Safe Space
Today we talk with a new friend of Stories Foundation - Rosie Cataldo. Her passion to see change happen in our communities through the action each of us can take is fierce. She has so many tips and t…