The Everyday Advocate

LaNisha Clark is part of a unique ministry in Indianapolis, Freewheelin Bikes, empowering her staff and the community through bikes. She sits down with Jessica to share about her passion for leadership and the joy it can be to empower others and watch them learn and grow.  Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/⁠⁠

Martha Cortes, Chief Partnerships Officer of KIPP Indy Public Schools, shares her passion, not only for KIPP, but also for purposefully partnering with the community on something that truly matters. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/⁠⁠

Darlene Bradley, friend and powerhouse in the local anti-trafficking movement, joins us again on the podcast to share how we must adapt our leadership as we grow and as the world around us changes. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/⁠⁠

Author and Leadership Development Professional, DeNeen Attard and Allies Mentorship Program Coordinator, Amanda Sparks, join Jessica  to talk about the unique calling and purpose God gives each one of us. DeNeen shares what she has learned about stayed focused on pursuing God's purpose for her life, and the importance of staying in tune with who God says we are. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/⁠⁠

Jessica takes a few moments to share updates from the beginning of 2024 and some exciting things to look forward to this year with Allies. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/⁠

Kyla McLinn chooses to be an intentional presence in the lives of youth through coaching and volunteering and being the "cool aunt." Hear how she has capitalized on her season of life to mentor those around her and fulfill the call God has placed in her life. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠⁠⁠⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/⁠

Dara Berkhalter is passionate about raising up the next generation of leaders, and has infused that philosophy into the corporate setting where she leads. She shares the importance of investing in those around her and seeking out other leaders to learn from. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/⁠

Andrew Smiley joins Jessica to unpack how discipleship differs from traditional mentorship, and shares insight on how being a disciple of Jesus is a challenge worth taking. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/⁠

Mentor pair, Mandy & K, sit down with Jessica to reminisce on their six year mentorship relationship, and the impact it has had in each of their lives. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/⁠

The Everyday Advocate is back for season two! Host Jessica Evans shares what we can look forward to in 2024 to continue inspiring us to make a difference in our community wherever we are today. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/⁠

Live from the Cannonball Lounge in downtown Indy, Allies "flipped the script" on Giving Tuesday and hosted a live podcast event. Hear from guests Kyle Defur, president of NCF Indiana and Melody Gandy, co-director of Family Advocacy Ministry at College Park Church as they share about living generous lives everyday. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/⁠

Wrapping up this series on generosity, Audrey and Jessica are joined by Elaine Banter, Director of Volunteer Engagement at Dare to Care Food Bank in Louisville. She shares how volunteering is an intentional act of strengthening the community, and inspires us to be creative in how we play a part. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/

In the conversation of generosity, we tend to think that if we don't have much money, we can't be generous. Anna Campbell from National Christian Foundation joins Audrey and Jessica to remind us that it's not about what you have, but what you do with what you have that really matters. Restored Creations: https://restored-creations-wmm.square.site/ "Story" by King Kaleidoscope: https://open.spotify.com/track/1MeQJmRY0bhWHBifD2dL7I Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/

Jake and Jake are known around Indy as the Flower Boys. They join Audrey and Jessica to share about how they operate their business and live their lives with an abundance mindset. The Jakes encourage us to practice generosity whatever our role is in the workplace. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/

The delightful Kara Ranieri joins Audrey and Jessica as they jump into a new series on generosity. Living a life of generosity means much more than what we give financially. Kara shares how generosity in relationship can have a ripple effect in the community around us. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/

To wrap up the series, "How To Be A Friend 101," Audrey and Jessica invite a colleague who embodies intentional friendship, Amanda Sparks, for a conversation about how to express care and expand possibilities for others in our lives. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/

Jessica and Audrey share some practical tips for all of us who want to engage in healthy mentoring relationships. Listen as they unpack Allies' approach to preparing mentors for their mentoring relationship utilizing The Search Institute's Developmental Relationships Framework.  https://www.search-institute.org/developmental-relationships/developmental-relationships-framework/ Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠Allies⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠ Donate ⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/

In anticipation of our next series, we're sharing the first episode of, "The Everyday Advocate". What does it mean to be an everyday advocate? Join hosts Jessica Evans and Audrey Hood as they share stories and resources for you to learn how to be an advocate wherever you are today. LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠Allies⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠ Donate ⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/⁠

In a culture that encourages self-preservation and building ourselves up, humbling yourself is not seen as an advantageous characteristic. On today's episode, Audrey and Jessica talk about the counter-cultural posture of sharing power in relationships. LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/

When we can find the balance of truth in love, we can help others grow in ways that are meaningful. Laura Coonrod joins Jessica and Audrey the podcast today to share why challenging growth is a beautiful way to love those around you. LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY Allies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family support Visit ⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠ Donate ⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/donate/