The Everyday Advocate

Welcome to the Everyday Advocate Podcast, where we sit down and talk about empowered leadership and healthy relationships as we work in the field of human trafficking prevention, and how you can grow as a mentor and leader wherever you are today.

The Everyday Advocate is a society podcast hosted by Jessica Evans, with 88 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jessica Evans hosts The Everyday Advocate, a society show with 88 episodes published.

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  88 - Human Trafficking at the Airport: What Every Traveler Should Know | 88

  Oct 2, 202645 min

  What if human trafficking is happening in places you visit every day, including the airport? In this episode of the Everyday Advocate, Jessica Evans sits down with Cynthia Schwomeyer, Community Outreach Program Manager for the Indianapolis International Airport Police Department, to talk about the intersection of human trafficking, crisis intervention, and community awareness. Hear about Cynthia’s work building partnerships and providing training at the airport, a special opportunity she created for Allies mentees, and the faith and hope that continue to sustain her through years of working with people in crisis. What You Will Learn: Why human trafficking can happen in places we may not expect, including airports. What Cynthia looks for when identifying potential trafficking situations. Why trafficking indicators are about behaviors and circumstances, not race or gender. How traffickers can be people victims know and trust. The four types of indicators Cynthia looks for: control, physical appearance, prostitution, and risk factors. Why everyday travelers should not confront a suspected trafficker themselves. How airport employees and travelers can report concerns safely. How education and training can help airport staff recognize potential trafficking. Why partnerships between law enforcement, service providers, airlines, and community members matter. How hope and faith can sustain people who work with trauma and crisis. Why everyone has a role to play in addressing human trafficking. FAQ: What are common signs of human trafficking at an airport? Possible indicators can include someone avoiding eye contact, appearing fearful or controlled, not knowing where they are going, or having another person speak for them or control their identification and travel information. What should I do if I suspect human trafficking at an airport? Trust your instincts and report your concerns to airport staff or law enforcement. Do not approach or confront someone you suspect may be a trafficker. Should I approach someone I think may be experiencing human trafficking? Not if another person who may be controlling them is present. Instead, alert airport staff or law enforcement so trained professionals can respond. Episodes we recommend checking out next: 85 - How to Recognize Human Trafficking, Abuse, and Red Flags with Eskenazi Health 68 - Unveiling the Truth: Human Trafficking, Strip Clubs and Unconditional Love Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY

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  15 Years of Serving Survivors of Human Trafficking: What’s Next for Allies | 87

  Sep 18, 202613 min

  Fifteen years can change a lot. For Allies, it has meant growing from prevention education into a mentorship-focused organization, building relationships that last for years, and watching a community come together around young women who deserve support, connection, and hope. In this solo episode of the Everyday Advocate Podcast, Jessica Evans is celebrating 15 years of Allies as a nonprofit and sharing what’s next. Jessica also shares how you can be part of this milestone through the 15 for 15 fundraiser, the upcoming anniversary celebration, volunteering, or simply staying connected to the mission. What You Will Learn: How Allies has evolved over 15 years of serving survivors. Why long-term mentorship can create meaningful, lasting relationships. How community members, churches, businesses, volunteers, mentors, and board members contribute to the work of Allies. What the 15 for 15 fundraiser is and how supporters can participate. How Allies is preparing for growth in 2027. What Rise will provide for young women transitioning into adulthood. Why supporting parents and caregivers is an important part of survivor-focused work. How listeners can become more connected to the mission of Allies. FAQ: What does Allies do? Allies began with prevention and community education and later expanded into mentorship. Today, mentorship is a central part of the organization's work, creating healthy and meaningful relationships with young women who have experienced human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Why is mentorship important in survivor support? Long-term mentorship creates consistent, healthy relationships that can provide support and connection over time. Allies has seen stories of relationships that continue for years and contribute to changes in the trajectory of young women's lives. How does Allies support parents and caregivers? Allies provides support through its Thrive gatherings, where parents and caregivers can connect with others who understand their experiences, share challenges, and find community. Episodes we recommend checking out next: 76 - How Allies is Expanding its Mission in 2026 83 - RISE Program Helps Youth Survivors Build Independent Lives Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY

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  86 - Rumbling Well *Best of Episode*

  Sep 4, 202656 min

  Special guest, Amanda Welu, joins Jessica and Audrey to share how she has learned to use conflict as a tool to build a healthy work environment. Her practical takeaways will inspire all of us to lean into healthy conflict and create a safe space to rumble in our everyday lives.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/

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  85 - How to Recognize Human Trafficking, Abuse, and Red Flags with Eskenazi Health

  Aug 21, 202648 min

  What if the person sitting next to you is experiencing abuse, trafficking, or violence, but doesn’t even recognize it themselves? In this episode of the Everyday Advocate Podcast, Jessica Evans sits down with Shonda Davis, Program Manager for Prescription for Hope at Eskenazi Health, and Drenda Bell, Program Manager for the Center of Hope and a forensic nurse at Eskenazi Health, for an important conversation about recognizing vulnerability, responding to abuse, and becoming an everyday advocate. You'll hear about warning signs including isolation, financial insecurity, homelessness, trauma, substance use, communication barriers, and changes in someone's behavior. Most importantly, this conversation offers practical ways to respond when something doesn't feel right. Because sometimes being the person who notices, asks, listens, and keeps showing up can be the first step toward someone getting help. Advocacy doesn't always require a professional title. It can look like volunteering, donating needed supplies, learning the red flags, supporting local organizations, or simply refusing to look the other way. What You Will Learn: How domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking can happen in any community. Why perpetrators are often people known and trusted by the victim. How human trafficking can involve labor or financial exploitation, not only sex trafficking. Why youth need prevention education beginning as early as middle school. How isolation, homelessness, financial insecurity, trauma, substance use, and communication barriers can increase vulnerability. How phones, apps, and games can create additional opportunities for exploitation and unhealthy relationships. Why healthcare providers have an important role in recognizing abuse and trafficking. How asking questions privately can help someone feel safe enough to disclose what is happening. How to approach someone you are concerned about without being accusatory or judgmental. Why building trust may take multiple conversations and repeated offers of support. What to do when an adult is not ready to leave an abusive situation. Why victim blaming and asking "Why don't they just leave?" can be harmful. How community members can become advocates through volunteering, donations, education, and simply paying attention. Why small acts of kindness and advocacy can make a meaningful difference. FAQ: What are some warning signs of human trafficking or abuse? Warning signs can include social isolation, sudden changes in behavior, homelessness, financial insecurity, substance use, trauma, communication barriers, and someone else controlling a person's money, documents, movements, or communication. A person may also become more withdrawn or stop spending time with family and friends. Can human trafficking happen without a pimp? Yes. Human trafficking does not always look like the stereotype of a victim being controlled by a traditional "pimp." Exploitation can involve a friend, acquaintance, romantic partner, employer, or another person who uses financial pressure, housing, debt, or other forms of control to exploit someone. Does human trafficking only involve sex trafficking? No, human trafficking can include sex trafficking and labor or job trafficking. Exploitation can take many forms, including situations where someone is pressured to work to repay an alleged debt or obligation. Eskenazi Health: https://www.eskenazihealth.edu/ Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY

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  84 - Treading the Water Forever with Jamie Hergott *Best of Episode*

  Aug 7, 202646 min

  This week launches a new series called "How to Be a Friend 101," unpacking the SEARCH Institute's Developmental Relationships Framework. Jamie Hergott joins Audrey and Jessica to talk about practical ways to provide support in mentorship and in everyday life. What You Will Learn: Why mentorship begins with being a good friend. How to help someone navigate difficult situations without trying to fix everything. Practical ways to empower others by celebrating small wins. The importance of advocating through understanding and education. How healthy boundaries create stronger and more sustainable relationships. Why presence often matters more than having all the answers. How consistency builds trust in mentoring relationships. Ways to support someone through grief and difficult seasons. Why effort matters more than perfection when caring for others. How the Developmental Relationships Framework can strengthen everyday friendships. FAQ: What does it mean to provide support in a mentoring relationship? Providing support means helping someone navigate challenges, empowering them to make their own decisions, advocating for their needs, and encouraging healthy boundaries while walking alongside them rather than solving every problem for them. How can I be a better friend to someone going through a difficult season? Be present, listen without judgment, offer consistent support, and don't feel pressured to have all the answers. Simply showing up and checking in can make a significant difference. Why are boundaries important in mentoring and friendships? Healthy boundaries create trust, consistency, and sustainability. They protect both people in the relationship while allowing each person to show up in healthy ways. Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITY

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