Hosted by Pursuit Pathways · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 25 episodes
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In a world where silence often enables suffering, Shielding the Vulnerable: Untold Stories brings forward the voices that need to be heard. This podcast is dedicated to uncovering the harsh realities of online exploitation, human trafficking, financial crimes, and the mental health struggles faced by those on the frontlines.We go beyond headlines, statistics, and media soundbites to tell the deeply personal, often hidden stories of survivors, frontline workers, and advocates fighting to protect the most vulnerable. Each episode highlights real experiences of resilience, courage, and hope—while shedding light on the systemic challenges that allow exploitation to thrive.Exploitation, trafficking, and abuse are not just issues in the shadows—they are happening every day, in every community. Many victims suffer in silence, while those working to protect them battle burnout, limited resources, and overwhelming obstacles.
Pursuit Pathways hosts Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, a education show with 25 episodes published.
In this powerful episode, host Dave sits down with Jennifer McMahon, Director of Human Resources for the City of St. Charles, Illinois. Jennifer opens up about the childhood trauma that forever shaped her awareness of sa
In a recent episode of Shield The Vulnerable: Untold Stories, host Dave sits down with Andres Sepulveda, a senior HR leader with decades of experience across manufacturing, retail, and corporate sectors. Their conversati
Shield The Vulnerable: Untold Stories — Digital Predators and the Fight for Child Safety In this episode, Dave sits down with Vic Dominguez, a retired LAPD officer and Executive Director of the Idaho Internet Crimes Agai
Shield The Vulnerable: Untold Stories — The Hidden Cost of Heat, Fatigue, and Depletion In this episode, Dave sits down with Jennifer Martinez to explore a rarely discussed but critical issue impacting worker safety and
Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories – Connection Over Convenience In this episode, Dave speaks with Alicia Brown about why connection, proximity, and cultural belonging must come before system convenience in child welf
Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories – Leading Safe Learning. In this episode, Superintendent Matthew Quick of Munster Independent School District joins host Dave Miller to discuss what it means to lead safe learning en
Shield the Vulnerable – Breaking the Silence: The Journey of Mary Jo Ross. In this episode of Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, Mary Jo Ross—a survivor, advocate, and speaker—shares her powerful story of trauma, sur
Shield the Vulnerable – Beyond the Badge: Ego, Emotion & Empathy. In this episode of Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, R.C. Hughes III—law enforcement trainer, leadership consultant, and creator of The Hughes Initia
In this episode of Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, FBI Section Chief and leadership coach Brent Yonk shares how emotional intelligence and self-awareness form the foundation of authentic leadership — especially in
In this episode of Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, human capital management consultant Sally Klein shares how organizations can move past “check-the-box” compliance to create workplaces that truly value employee s
In this powerful episode of Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, safety strategist Mendee McKeehan, Technology Advisor at Katy Business Technologies, shares how innovation and preparation can save lives, and how organi
In this deeply moving episode of Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, survivor and empowerment leader Clara Vanine shares her journey through nearly a decade of intimate partner violence—and how she transformed her pai
In this compelling episode of Shield the Vulnerable, child protection leader Christian Wilson, Executive Director at Huron Perth Children’s Aid, shares over 20 years of frontline insight into child exploitation, human tr
Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories – Turning Trauma Into Strength in the Workplace In this powerful episode of Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, psychotherapist and corporate wellness strategist Victoria Rivera s
Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories – From Silence to Strength In this gripping episode of Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, the host sits down with Cait Alexander—actress, musician, and founder of EVE (End Violen
In this powerful episode of Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, safety expert Dave Miller shares how years of witnessing violence in workplaces, schools, hospitals, and public spaces led him to a sobering realization:
In this powerful episode of Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, filmmaker AJ Edmonds shares how a seemingly routine documentary project turned into a life-altering mission to uncover one of Canada’s darkest secrets: h
Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories – Prepare, Don't React In this powerful episode of Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, the host speaks with Wendy Parnell, Fractional CEO at Parnell Consulting and an Adjunct Prof
In this eye-opening episode of Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, David Everitt—cybersecurity expert and co-founder of GameSafe—shares the terrifying moment his 7-year-old daughter was targeted by a predator in an on
In this powerful episode of Shield the Vulnerable: Untold Stories, Wendy Glass exposes the silent epidemic of workplace bullying in healthcare, focusing on the concept of "lateral violence." As a dedicated advocate for s
Jennifer McMahon
Director of Human Resources · City of St. Charles
1 appearance on this show
Jennifer Martinez
assistant researcher · Adult Literacy Research Center
1 appearance on this show
Alicia Brown
former NASA Associate Administrator for Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs · What's Good Calgary
1 appearance on this show
Cait Alexander
founder · EVE (End Violence Everywhere)
1 appearance on this show
Dave Miller
Regional Vice President · CRES Advantage Home Warranty Program
1 appearance on this show
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