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The Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate75 - The Quiet Power of Showing UpIn this heartfelt wrap-up to our mentorship series, host Jessica Evans sits down with mentor coach Lisa Pirinelli to explore what it really means to support a mentor-mentee relationship from behind the scenes. Lisa shares how she became involved with Allies in a nontraditional way, what she’s learned about herself through coaching, and the powerful impact of simply showing up consistently and compassionately. Lisa highlights how suffering often plants the seeds of passion and why being a steady presence matters more than having all the answers. You’ll hear her perspective on navigating hard conversations, supporting both mentors and...
2025-06-2034 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate68 - Unveiling the Truth: Human Trafficking, Strip Clubs and Unconditional LoveDiving into a series on challenges survivors of human trafficking face, Sarah Daniel, CEO of Unconditional, joins Jessica to share about the intersection of strip clubs and human trafficking, and the beautiful work Unconditional does, offering relationship and new opportunities to those they serve.More about Unconditional:https://unconditionalindy.com/Learn more about becoming a mentor with Allies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/becoming-a-mentor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LOVE. RESPECT. COMMUNITYAllies empowers survivors of trafficking & sexual exploitation through mentorship and family supportVisit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Allies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about programs and ways you can support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.allies-inc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://
2025-04-2552 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate67 - Commitment Has a Name: TracyWrapping up our series on commitment, Tracy Nasser joins Jessica to share why she is committed to Allies, and how her faith has motivated her to continue to learn, share and be invested in the mission. 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/⁠
2024-11-2933 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate65 - Commitment has a Name: DavidAllies' outgoing board president, David King, joins Jessica to share about how his incremental commitment to Allies has ignited personal growth, served as a catalyst for his whole family to serve, and has deepened his faith. 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/⁠
2024-11-1535 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate64 - Commitment Has a NameHeading into the "Giving Season," Jessica and Regan share why Allies is focusing on those who are committed to the mission of  Allies and why commitment matters. Learn more about Commitment Has a Name: www.allies-inc.org/commitHear all the stories by following us on Facebook and Instagram! Check out information about the upcoming 2025 Everyday Generosity event: www.allies-inc.org/everyday-generosity. 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 famil...
2024-11-0813 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate62 - The Gift of CommitmentHost Jessica Evans sits down with Brittany Babbitt to wrap up the series on mentorship best practices. They dive into the key aspects of steadfastness, perseverance, and commitment in mentorship relationships. Make a connection for Allies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/FvwqamL8ZcRaVRRT9⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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/⁠⁠
2024-10-0444 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate61 - Practicing Empathy Fosters ConnectionAudra Ames joins Jessica for an honest conversation about how practicing empathy in our relationships can foster authentic connection and healing. Audra shares practical ways we can show up for others and encourages listeners to grow through uncomfortable moments. Make a connection for Allies: ⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/FvwqamL8ZcRaVRRT9⁠⁠⁠ 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/⁠⁠
2024-09-2735 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate60 - Boundaries Sustain Healthy RelationshipsEmily Watson and Jessica explore the topic of setting boundaries that are based on our personal values, and why respecting boundaries set by ourselves or others is a key to long-lasting relationships Make a connection for Allies: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/FvwqamL8ZcRaVRRT9⁠⁠ 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/⁠⁠
2024-09-2047 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherStart a Mom-Friendly Side Hustle with Lisa SiefertHey there! In this episode, I chat with Lisa from Pretty Fabulous Designs about how moms can start a side hustle or even a full-time business creating and selling planners, printables, and other digital products. Lisa shares her journey as a self-taught graphic designer and gives us the lowdown on how anyone can get into this creative field, regardless of their background.We dive into the nitty-gritty of getting started, from using tools like Canva to coming up with unique ideas that solve real problems for parents. Lisa dishes out some great tips on designing products, creating...
2024-09-1825 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate59 - The Impact of Worldview on RelationshipsFor the first episode in our series on Best Practices in Mentorship, Jessica sits down with Allies colleague, Beth Carney, to discuss worldview - how to recognize it and the ways it impacts our relationships When Helping Hurts book: https://chalmers.org/books/when-helping-hurts/#order-now Make a connection for Allies: ⁠https://forms.gle/FvwqamL8ZcRaVRRT9⁠ 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.or
2024-09-1338 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherThe Wonderful Phase of Womanhood: Perimenopause with Tina HaupertHey there! In this episode, I sit down with Tina Haupert from Carrots and Cake to dive into the often-overlooked topic of perimenopause. We chat about what perimenopause actually is, the different stages you might experience, and how it can affect everything from your mood to your weight. Tina shares her personal journey and how it led her to become an expert in this field.We get real about the challenges of this transitional phase - like those annoying night sweats and unpredictable periods - and discuss practical tips for navigating it all. Tina drops some knowledge...
2024-09-0432 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate58 - What's Happening at Allies?Jessica shares a few updates about recent events at Allies and shares some incredible moments from the recent Thrive gathering. The next series of The Everyday Advocate will focus on the best practices of mentorship and will launch on Friday, September 13! Make a connection for Allies: https://forms.gle/FvwqamL8ZcRaVRRT9 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.
2024-08-3013 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherLet’s Talk Disney with Katie RestrepoIn this episode, I chat with Katie Restrepo, a Disney expert and family travel enthusiast. We dive into all things Disney, from park hopping strategies to money-saving tips for your next magical vacation. Katie shares her experiences visiting Disneyland monthly with her family and offers insights on making the most of your trip, whether you're a frequent visitor or planning a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.We discuss the differences between Disneyland and Disney World, talk about transportation options, and explore ways to keep kids happy during flights. Katie gives us the scoop on character interactions, ride recommendations, and how...
2024-08-2128 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate55 - Understanding Vulnerability and the Importance of a Safe AdultBrian Carter joins Jessica to share about how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) create vulnerabilities for trafficking and why healthy community and safe adults are the most important protective factors we can give our children. 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/⁠⁠
2024-08-0939 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherSelfcare For The One Holding It All Together with Catherine WildeHey there! In this episode, we're diving into the oh-so-relatable topic of mom guilt. As a first-time mom myself (and currently pregnant with baby #2!), I totally get how overwhelming those feelings can be. We're joined by the wonderful Catherine Wilde, founder of Soul Care Mom, who shares some super helpful insights on dealing with mom guilt and the importance of self-care. We chat about how mom guilt shows up in different ways, from feeling bad about taking time for yourself to worrying about dividing attention between kids.Catherine gives us some great tips on reframing t...
2024-08-0727 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate54 - Unveiling the Truth: Human Trafficking, Strip Clubs and Unconditional LoveDiving into a series on challenges survivors of human trafficking face, Sarah Daniel, CEO of Unconditional, joins Jessica to share about the intersection of strip clubs and human trafficking, and the beautiful work Unconditional does, offering relationship and new opportunities to those they serve. More about Unconditional: https://unconditionalindy.com/ 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.all
2024-08-0250 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherMom Burn Out With A Side of Homeschool chit chat with Dayna AbrahamIn this episode, I chat with Dayna Abraham, founder of Calm the Chaos Parenting, about the all-too-real struggle of mom burnout. Dayna shares her personal journey from being a teacher to a mom dealing with her own child's challenges in school, which led her to start documenting her experiences online. We dive into what mom burnout really looks like, how it affects both parents and kids, and some practical ways to manage it.Dayna offers some great insights on creating sustainable self-care practices, the importance of being open with your kids about your struggles, and how to...
2024-07-1736 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherNavigating Grief With Children with Caitlin SigouinIn this episode, I sit down with therapist and author Caitlin Sigouin to tackle the heavy but important topic of helping children understand and cope with death. As a mom who recently lost my grandma and previously lost my dad, I share my own experiences navigating grief with my kids. Caitlin offers fantastic insights on how children process loss differently than adults, and gives practical tips for talking to kids about death in an age-appropriate way. We chat about using everyday moments in nature to introduce the concept, recommend some great children's books on the topic, and d...
2024-07-0326 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherThe Challenges of Traveling With a GroupHey there! We're diving into the wild world of traveling with kids and family vacations in this episode. As moms in different stages of life, we chat about the challenges of balancing everyone's needs and expectations when you've got little ones in tow. We dish about those awkward moments when your family forgets you can't just drop everything for an all-day boat ride anymore, and how to navigate those tricky situations without losing your cool (or your mind!). We share our personal experiences of feeling torn between different family groups, trying to keep nap schedules intact, and t...
2024-06-1952 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate53 - An Allies Summer UpdateJessica pops in to give a quick update on Allies before heading into summer break, and share a sweet mentee story. New episodes will be out in August! 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/⁠⁠
2024-06-1410 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate52 - Building a Safety Net in CommunityConcluding our series of the Allies Journey, Jessica's long-time friends, Angie Smith and Joe Garner, join her to share about the ways God used her community to help launch and sustain the work and ministry of 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/⁠⁠
2024-06-0734 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherAdventures In Aunt Land with Blaire BrownHey everyone! It's Jessica from She's Got It Together. In this episode, my sister and co-host Samantha and I have a special guest, Blaire Brown, joining us to talk about the joys and adventures of being an aunt. As Blaire shares her experiences with her niece and nephew, we dive into the special bond between aunts and their siblings' kids. From impromptu hangouts and sleepovers to being the trusted confidant for those silly (and sometimes not-so-silly) questions, we explore what makes the aunt-niece/nephew relationship so unique and heartwarming.We also touch on how being an aunt...
2024-06-0535 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate51 - Stories From the Ground UpContinuing our journey through the Allies story, Sarah Christofis joins Jessica to reminisce on the early days of Allies (known then as Purchased) and how God used a group of friends with a lot of passion and love to build something bigger than themselves through a lot of trial and error. 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
2024-05-3133 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate50 - Rooted in Faith and FamilyJeff and Judy Thorne, Jessica's parents, reflect on the path she has been on from childhood to the start of Allies. They share their unique insight into the early days of following God's call and supporting her in taking steps of faith. 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/⁠⁠
2024-05-2441 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate49 - Live Podcast at the Allies Open HouseLong-time volunteer and supporter, Melissa Thompson, joins Jessica and room full of supporters at the open house for the new Allies office space. Melissa shares how she's seen Allies grow over time, and why she is excited about the future of 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/⁠⁠
2024-05-1713 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherManaging A Household: How to control the chaos and enjoy lifeHey everyone, it's Jessica from She's Got It Together! In this week's episode, Samantha and I had a blast chatting with Jennifer Roskamp, a homeschooling mom of nine and grandma (or "Gigi") of two. Jennifer shared her insights on managing a large household, keeping things running smoothly, and still finding time for self-care. We dove into how Jennifer handles schedules, chores, and the inevitable chaos that comes with a big family. Her key tips? Plan in pencil, be flexible, and involve the whole family in household tasks. She also emphasized the importance of making time for yourself...
2024-05-1534 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate48 - Allies May UpdateJessica pops in to share some updates happening this Spring at Allies, and gives a peek into the book studies the staff have been working through together this year.  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/⁠⁠
2024-05-0314 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherEmotional Eating: Why We Do It And How To Control ItHey there! It's Samantha, and today I'm super excited to share with you my chat with Andrea Caprio, a real-life superwoman who's not only a Master Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach but also a mom of two amazing adult kids. Andrea's on a mission to help women like you and me break free from the vicious cycle of emotional eating and self-sabotage. In this episode, Andrea gets real about her own struggles with emotional eating and shares how she finally found lasting change by getting to the root cause of her cravings. We dive into the importance of t...
2024-05-0133 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate47 - Leading Through EmpoweringLaNisha 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/⁠⁠
2024-04-2639 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherSunshine Guilt: It's a Real ThingHey guys, it's Samantha here! In this episode, my sister Jessica and I dive deep into a topic that hit me like a ton of bricks: sunshine guilt. You know, that feeling when it's a gorgeous sunny day outside, but you're just not in the mood to soak it all in? Like, you kinda wanna stay in your PJs, curl up on the couch, and not feel bad about it? Yup, that's sunshine guilt for ya!We chat about how this guilt seems to stem from growing up hearing our parents tell us to get our butts...
2024-04-2425 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It Together10 Ridiculously Simple Systems to Streamline Your Life Today with Denise AlbrightHey there! It's Jessica from She's Got It Together. In this episode, I had a blast chatting with Denise Albright about 10 ridiculously simple systems you can implement today to declutter your mind and streamline your life. We covered everything from the genius "Wash It Next" bin for laundry to the "Eat It Next" drawer in your fridge. Denise shared so many practical tips that just make sense, like using time-lapse videos to stay on task with chores and keeping a jar of diluted Dawn dish soap handy for quick cleanups.But the real game-changer was when Denise...
2024-04-1755 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherNavigating Social Media With Your Kids with Jenny MelroseHey everyone, it's Jessica from She's Got It Together. In this episode, I sit down with a special guest, Jenny Melrose, to discuss the challenges of navigating social media as parents and business owners. As moms, we often find ourselves in a tricky situation where we're constantly on social media for our businesses, but at the same time, we're trying to protect our kids and limit their exposure to these platforms.Jenny, a former inner-city school district teacher turned successful blogger and business coach, shares her experiences and insights on how she handles this delicate balance with...
2024-04-1037 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate44 - God's Unique Calling for YouAuthor 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...
2024-04-0549 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherThe Great Dinner Routine DebateHey there, it's Jessica and Samantha! In this episode, we dive into the world of family dinners and how much things have changed since we were kids. Remember sitting at the table every night, no TV, no phones, just talking about your day? Well, times have definitely changed! We chat about the challenges of getting everyone together, the battles we choose to fight (or not fight) with our kids, and how we're adapting to the busy lives we lead today.We reminisce about the good old days of home-cooked meals and the dreaded milk at our friends...
2024-04-0333 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherCan You Really "Have It All?"Hey everyone! It's Jessica and Samantha here, and we just had a super real chat about the whole idea of "having it all." You know, that picture-perfect life we all dreamed about as kids? Well, turns out reality is a bit different! We dished about how social media can make you feel like you're missing out, and how it's so easy to get caught up comparing yourself to others. But we also talked about how, as you get older, your priorities change and you start to realize what really matters - like health, family, and just being content with...
2024-03-2739 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate43 - What's New at Allies?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/⁠
2024-03-2212 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherTeaching: When to Start & Why | Part 2Hey everyone! In this episode, my sister Samantha and I dive into the world of early childhood education. As a mom, I've been wondering when the best time is to start focusing on learning with my little ones. Should I be working with them at home? Getting them into playgroups? Enrolling them in preschool or daycare? It's all so different from when we were kids and went straight into kindergarten!Luckily, Samantha is a former pre-k teacher, so she's got the inside scoop. We chat about how her perspective has changed now that she has her own...
2024-03-2029 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherTeaching: When to Start & Why | Part 1Hey everyone! In this episode, my sister Samantha and I dive into the world of early childhood education. As a mom, I've been wondering when the best time is to start focusing on learning with my little ones. Should I be working with them at home? Getting them into playgroups? Enrolling them in preschool or daycare? It's all so different from when we were kids and went straight into kindergarten!Luckily, Samantha is a former pre-k teacher, so she's got the inside scoop. We chat about how her perspective has changed now that she has her own...
2024-03-1333 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherSEX: Sometimes It’s Just Not SexyHey there! It's Jessica and Samantha, and we're diving into a topic that might make you squirm a bit - sex! We know it's not always easy to talk about, but we think it's important to share our experiences and let you know that if you're struggling with low sex drive or pain during sex, you're definitely not alone.We get personal about how pregnancy, breastfeeding, and even antidepressants have impacted our sex lives. From figuring out how to navigate intimacy post-baby to dealing with husbands who just can't keep their hands off (even when you're blowing...
2024-03-0643 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate40 - Is Discipleship the Same as Mentorship?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/⁠
2024-03-0140 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherScreen Time: The Great DebateHey everyone, it's Samantha and Jessica here, and in this episode, we're diving into the controversial topic of screen time! As moms with kids of different ages, we know that managing screen time can be a challenge. We chat about our personal experiences, from dealing with our kids' obsession with gaming and social media to finding a balance between educational and entertainment screen time.We also reminisce about our own childhood experiences with technology (remember Game Boys and Nokia phones?) and how much things have changed. It's crazy to think about how far technology has come and...
2024-02-2831 minThe Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate39 - Allies Mentorship StoryMentor 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/⁠
2024-02-2336 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherHow To Survive Traveling With KidsHey there, it's Jess and Sam, and we're back with another episode all about traveling with our kiddos! As moms, we've been through it all - from diaper blowouts on planes to trying to keep our little ones entertained on long car rides. In this episode, we're sharing our experiences and dishing out some of our best tips and tricks for making travel a bit more manageable (and maybe even fun!) with kids in tow.We chat about everything from timing your travel around nap schedules to packing hacks that will save your sanity. And let's be...
2024-02-211h 00The Everyday Advocate
The Everyday Advocate38 - Welcome Back to The Everyday AdvocateThe 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/⁠
2024-02-1606 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherHey SuperMom! It’s Time to STOP doing EverythingHey there, super moms! In this episode, my co-host Samantha and I are getting real about the myth of having to do it all as a mom. We're challenging the unrealistic expectations placed on moms to be perfect and juggle everything with a smile. It's time to rethink what being a super mom really means!We dive into the importance of asking for help, whether it's from your spouse, friends, family, or even outsourcing tasks like grocery shopping. We also chat about the need to prioritize and let go of the guilt when we can't get everything...
2024-02-1421 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherKeeping the Romance Alive After KidsHey everyone! In this episode, my sister Jessica and I dive into the challenges of keeping the romance alive in your relationship after having kids. We get real about the struggles of finding alone time with your partner when you've got little ones constantly demanding your attention. From sneaking away for some "adult time" to dealing with those less-than-romantic post-baby body changes, we cover it all with our signature blend of humor and honesty.I share some of my own experiences as a new mom, like that awkward first date night after giving birth and the importance...
2024-02-0740 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherTales from the Trenches of Household OrganizingSpring is in the air and you know what that means - it's time for some serious decluttering! Join me and my co-host Jessica as we dive into our best spring organizing tips. As busy moms, we know how quickly things can pile up over the winter. From switching out seasonal clothes to tackling the dreaded junk drawer, we're sharing our tried and true strategies for getting our homes in order.But let's be real, decluttering with kids in the house is no joke! We're talking about how to get the whole family involved without losing our...
2024-01-3143 minUncensored CMO
Uncensored CMOThe flamingo effect: how Very made their retail brand sparkle - Jessica Myers Very CMOToday we're joined by Jessica Myers, CMO of The Very Group. Previously Jess was CMO at Metro Bank and has since made the transition to the highly competitive retail market. At Very, she has overseen the launch of a brand new fluent device; the pink flamingoes. The campaign featuring the new characters scored a whopping 5.7 stars on the System1 scoring platform, Test Your Ad, amongst the very best ads made this year.Timestamps00:00 - Intro00:52 - Jess’ background06:11 - Marketing academy fellowship07:13 - From big brand to challenger brand10:46 - The mo...
2024-01-3149 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherCozy Conversations: Moms Mingling through the ChillHey everyone, it's Jess and Sam here! In today's episode, we're diving into the topic of winter blues as moms. You know, those funky feelings that creep up on you during the colder months when you're stuck inside more often than not. We chat about how it can be tough to tell the difference between regular mom exhaustion and actual winter blues, and share some of the common symptoms to watch out for.But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! We also dish about our own experiences and swap tips for boosting your mood when...
2024-01-2436 minShe\'s Got It Together
She's Got It TogetherForts, Feuds, and Family TiesHey guys! So in this episode, Jess and I are just chatting all about the craziness of sibling relationships. And let me tell you, as twins with an older sis, we've been through it all - the fights, the jealousy, the silly moments, you name it!We're over here cracking up about the time we totally messed up Jessica's hair right before prom by accidentally mixing hair dye into her shampoo when we were little. Oops! And oh my gosh, the drama over borrowing each other's clothes and makeup as teenagers - I'm sure you can relate!
2024-01-1747 min