someone like me.

Unlike sensationalized stories you may see in the news, at AncoraTN we are intentional in our language and storytelling. Hear from Tia Bowden, previously AncoraTN’s Intervention Specialist, to learn …

This unique episode of Someone Like Me features real stories written by survivors in our program. Through written letters to their younger selves, or letters from youth survivors, you can hear the ho…

AncoraTN’s Direct Service team is a cohesive group comprised of the people working in the field day to day with survivors in our aftercare program. Hear from several individuals on the Direct Service…

Executive Producer, Stacy Elliott, serves as guest host as she sits down with Strings for Hope founder and CEO, Emily Winters, along with General Manager, Devon Rideout to discuss the ways their busi…

Viable founder, Ben Turner, joins Someone Like Me to talk about the unique partnership his organization has both overseas and in our own backyard here in Tennessee. Finding a safe, sustainable job ca…

AncoraTN’s Marissa Skinner has developed a research-based program to support the process of healing more effectively. It's one of the first professional therapeutic programs in the U.S. specifically …

Part two of our conversation with Vanessa dives deeper into the need for sustainable employment and just how important it can be when finding stable housing. Once again, we hear from Vanessa as she s…

Kelsey Mize, Director of Survivor Care, talks about our aftercare program expansion that will extend program services from nine months to two years. We explore the inspiration behind our programming …

In part one of a two-part series, we hear from Vanessa, a graduate of our aftercare program and recipient of healing resources. This half of the conversation focuses on how safe and stable housing is…

Nestled in the hills of Nashville, lies an expansive property that is home to survivors in our residential program. Someone Like Me sat down with former AncoraTN CEO, Margie Quin, to discuss the inne…

With a new name comes an opportunity for reflection and rediscovery. Our mission, vision, and values each consist of words carefully selected to align with our new brand. Executive Producer, Stacy El…

End Slavery Tennessee began as an advocacy and awareness organization to combat the crime of human trafficking in our state. In the past decade, we’ve grown from raising awareness to providing surviv…

The second of two episodes about shifts in law enforcement leading to major changes in trafficking so officers are better prepared to respond to victims with referrals for assistance. Today's episode…

Law enforcement is key in trafficking prevention. Officers have direct contact with women and men who are being exploited as it’s happening. Today we begin a 2-part series talking with officers and a…

Many court systems in the US have treatment courts to identify those who may need help with underlying issues like mental health, veterans needs, addiction, and trafficking. Nashville's is a two year…