We sat down and talked with Amanda Carrasco, who is a survivor, and a example of being a survivor leader, a published author, and along the way 'Becoming the Brave One' which is the title of Amanda's book which is available for purchase.

Amanda is the example of turning pain and triumph into something that has inspired countless of others.

You can follow Amanda on social media @Amanda_the_Brave_One

Our website: RiseAboveJusticeMovement.com

Our founder and host of the podcast sat down and talked with Sarah DeArmond, who is a Non-Profit Founder of Voiceless Behind Bars, a Prison Abolitionist, and an Advocate for the Wrongfully Incarcerated.

You can find Sarah on social media @ItsSarahOnly and via her organizations website https://voicelessbehindbars.org/about-us/

Our website: RiseAboveJusticeMovement.com

Ellen Theresa, a survivor turned advocate and a true catalyst for change, came onto our podcast to talk about religious trauma, being a survivor, and conversion therapy.

You can find Ellen on social media, @AdvocateofSoul, and via her website, https://advocateofsoul.com/

Our website: RiseAboveJusticeMovement.com

We sat down this week and talked with Meg McDermott, a writer, singer/songwriter & Ancestral Priestess.

Meg is an incredible human who focuses on advocating for Collective Liberation in our communities, and focusing on Individual Liberation, as well.

You can find Meg on social media @Meg.Arcadia

Our website: RiseAboveJusticeMovement.com

We had the distinct honor of sitting down and chatting with one of our heroes, and one of our inspirations, Ricky Longoria, AKA @TheGayLiberal on social media.

The King of creating viral videos that start with "Stop What You're Doing, You're Gonna Wanna Hear This" shares his experience in advocacy, and how we got here.

Our website: RiseAboveJusticeMovement.com

Jaycie Hricak, a Survivor turned Community Organizer and speaker. Jaycie shares their story of survival and how they remain positive about change in our communities.

Jaycie is an extended member of the Rise Above Justice Movement organizing team.

Our website: RiseAboveJusticeMovement.com

We sat down and talked with one of our absolute favorite human beings, Joy Hoover.

Joy Hoover is the Founder of Esoes Cosmetics, "Esōes Cosmetics (pronounced SOS) is a Patented Social Enterprise with lifesaving tech enabled cosmetics, co-brandable roofie test strips, and a customizable safety app. Along with our innovative products we also have a safe space education program where we teach bars, nightclubs, universities, casinos, and businesses on the prevention and de-escalation of drug-facilitated sexual assault and violence."

Joy Hoover is a Entrepreneur, Activist, Storyteller and a Creator.

You can use the promo code RAJM for 10% off your Esoes Cosmetics order!

http://esoescosmetics.com/

Our website: RiseAboveJusticeMovement.com

Trigger Warning: Topics within the episode could be triggering to some audiences. Viewer discretion is highly advised due to the nature of the topics. Again, viewer discretion is advised.

We sat down and talked with our new friend Bethany Green. Bethany is a warrior for justice, and a badass human being who survived the unimaginable. Listen to her story of survival and how she continues sharing her voice and shining a light in helping others.

You can buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Consistently-Inconsistent-Rising-Monsters-Contol/dp/B0CJBR8W5S

Our website: RiseAboveJusticeMovement.com