Connecting Our Stories

Stories Foundation
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Tune in to the Connecting Our Stories podcast to hear the stories of those doing justice work and allow these stories to inspire you to connect your story to justice work in your community. Stories Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that exists to empower communities to end the cycle of human trafficking by starting and supporting social enterprises that raise awareness, offer opportunities for economic independence for survivors and fund the fight against human trafficking. Learn more at www.storiesfoundation.org.

  1. 04/15/2024

    YES to Culture Change

    Today we sit down with Emily Douglas, Community Outreach Coordinator at the Blaine Police Department in Minnesota, to talk about healthy communities, the "bank of trust" and how we believe changing culture is indeed possible. Get your bracelet here! These elastic bracelets are a statement of belief that your story matters and the stories of others around you matter. Medium and Large sizes available. storiesfoundation.org/your-story-matters-campaign Please consider sharing this episode and the bracelet campaign with a friend! #yourstorymatters

    38 min

  2. 02/01/2024

    Candid Conversations // Inspiring Communities, Influencing Culture & Implementing Action

    Thank you for joining us on this journey where we learn more about the world and people around us as we do this work to inspire communities, influence culture and provide action steps along the way. Here are a few of our favorite conversations from previous episodes: > Healing Trauma Through Creativity > Francine Rivers & Redeeming Love > It's A Human Issue > Gina's Story Pt. 1 > Story of a Buyer LISTEN, SHARE A LEAVE A REVIEW! Your participation in any of these ways help us spread this awareness and further our mission. Thank you!

    7 min

  3. 01/11/2024

    Survivors Speak Series // Ep 16: Ren's Story

    Happy 2024 from all of us here at Stories Foundation and the Connecting our Stories Podcast!  At Stories Foundation we believe every person has a unique story and every story matters. We all know in our stories there are messy, hard and beautiful pieces and when we share story together we gain a greater understanding of each other and the world we live in.  In this episode we hear from our friend and survivor of human trafficking and exploitation, Ren. Ren's shares vulnerably about her story and for some, it may be triggering.  We create compassionate spaces for ourselves and others here, remember to have compassion for yourself as you listen! If you have questions or want to learn more about human trafficking and the things Ren shares in this episode, reach out to hello@storiesfoundation.org for more resources.  You can partner with us in this work by sharing this podcast, leaving us a review and making a donation at www.storiesfoundation.org.

    47 min

  4. 12/07/2023

    Connecting Our Stories Live Podcast Event

    Stories Foundation is a nonprofit and for our End of Year event this year instead of a Gala we did a Ted Talk style event on Relationships! We are thrilled to be able to bring the content to you via our first live podcast. This conversation about relationships matters because in relationships people are manipulated, exploited and trafficked AND in relationships we can prevent human trafficking, intervene in human trafficking and see healing and restoration take place.   As we close out the year, we invite you to partner with us by taking ACTION. Become a monthly or one time donor, host an in person or virtual awareness event, connect us to a school or front line agency. There are many ways we can decrease human trafficking in our communities - thank you for partnering with us! Statistics: > 1 in 3 young people will be in an abusive or unhealthy relationship. > Only 1/3 of young people who are in an abusive or unhealthy relationship will tell someone. > 1 in 5 young people report being emotionally abused by a friend or partner. > A study in 2019 polled Baby Boomers, Gen X and Millennials on how often they feel lonely. An average of 21% of adults polled report being "very often/always" feeling lonely. 15% of Boomers, 20% of Gen X and 30% of Millennials. > Forbes reports that 73% of Gen Z says they feel "very often/always" lonely. Download the program and follow along HERE.

    1h 24m

  5. 11/10/2023

    EVENT PREVIEW | Tony Loyd

    In this episode you'll hear from Tony Loyd. Tony is an encourager, a coach of coaches, an entrepreneur and a humble visionary. He is a best-selling author, business coach, and running coach. Through Culture Shift Companies, he mentors startup founders who use business to do social good. Hear more from Tony at the Connecting Our Stories event on November 16. It's NOT TOO LATE to sign up! Click the link below to register. * EVENT ALERT * Connecting Our Stories: a live podcast event on how we relate to others This is a TED Talk style event where we get honest about relationships. Everyone is in relationships (friends, family, and community). Hear from experts in various fields share their lived experience and offer wisdom on relationships and connection. SPEAKERS: > Tony Loyd (Author | Crazy Good Ideas) > Heidi Mortenson (MA, LMFT, CDWF | Bridging Hope Counseling) > Emily Douglas (Community Outreach Coordinator | Blaine Police Dept) & Holly Lammers (Victim/Witness Services Manager | Anoka County) > Scott Kirchoff (Campus Pastor | Eagle Brook - Blaine) 3 ways to join us: > REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE > BUY an AD Spot HERE > SPONSOR the event HERE If you are local to Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN -- please come! to laugh, learn and take action for healthy relationships and against exploitation and manipulation as we raise awareness and funds to end human trafficking. This event will be recorded and released as a podcast episode for the Connecting our Stories podcast. Don't miss out, invite those who you want to learn about healthy relationships and be activated to take action with today!

    17 min

  6. 11/06/2023

    EVENT PREVIEW | Heidi Mortenson

    Steph sits down with Heidi Mortenson, one of our speakers for the upcoming first ever podcast event on healthy and unhealthy relationships. She shares on who she is, what she does and why this topic is valuable to her. Check out Heidi's book The Brave Encourager too! Join us on the 16th in person or watch for the podcast soon after. If the Connecting our Stories Podcast has been valuable to you, will you share it with your community and leave a review so more people can find us? * EVENT ALERT * Connecting Our Stories: a live podcast event on how we relate to others This is a TED Talk style event where we get honest about relationships. Everyone is in relationships (friends, family, and community). Hear from experts in various fields share their lived experience and offer wisdom on relationships and connection. SPEAKERS: > Tony Loyd (Author | Crazy Good Ideas) > Heidi Mortenson (MA, LMFT, CDWF | Bridging Hope Counseling) > Emily Douglas (Community Outreach Coordinator | Blaine Police Dept) & Holly Lammers (Victim/Witness Services Manager | Anoka County) > Scott Kirchoff (Campus Pastor | Eagle Brook - Blaine) 3 ways to join us: > REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE > BUY an AD Spot HERE > SPONSOR the event HERE If you are local to Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN -- please come! to laugh, learn and take action for healthy relationships and against exploitation and manipulation as we raise awareness and funds to end human trafficking. This event will be recorded and released as a podcast episode for the Connecting our Stories podcast. Don't miss out, invite those who you want to learn about healthy relationships and be activated to take action with today!

    11 min

  7. 11/02/2023

    EVENT PREVIEW | Emily Douglas & Holly Lammers

    Steph sits down with Emily Douglas and Holly Lammers two of our speakers for the upcoming first ever podcast event on healthy and unhealthy relationships. They share who they are, what they do and why this topic is valuable to them. Join us on the 16th in person or watch for the podcast soon after. If the Connecting our Stories Podcast has been valuable to you, will you share it with your community and leave a review so more people can find us? * EVENT ALERT * Connecting Our Stories: a live podcast event on how we relate to others This is a TED Talk style event where we get honest about relationships. Everyone is in relationships (friends, family, and community).  Hear from experts in various fields share their lived experience and offer wisdom on relationships and connection. SPEAKERS: > Tony Loyd (Author | Crazy Good Ideas) > Heidi Mortenson (MA, LMFT, CDWF | Bridging Hope Counseling) > Emily Douglas (Community Outreach Coordinator | Blaine Police Dept) & Holly Lammers (Victim/Witness Services Manager | Anoka County) > Scott Kirchoff (Campus Pastor | Eagle Brook - Blaine) 3 ways to join us: > REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE > BUY an AD Spot HERE > SPONSOR the event HERE If you are local to Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN -- please come! to laugh, learn and take action for healthy relationships and against exploitation and manipulation as we raise awareness and funds to end human trafficking. This event will be recorded and released as a podcast episode for the Connecting our Stories podcast. Don't miss out, invite those who you want to learn about healthy relationships and be activated to take action with today!

    12 min

  8. 11/02/2023

    Because Healthy is hard + Unhealthy is harder.

    * EVENT ALERT * In this episode Steph and Ana Lena give you a sneak peek at the first ever Podcast Event! Connecting Our Stories: a live podcast event on how we relate to others This is a TED Talk style event where we get honest about relationships. Everyone is in relationships (friends, family, and community).  Hear from experts in various fields share their lived experience and offer wisdom on relationships and connection. SPEAKERS: > Tony Loyd (Author | Crazy Good Ideas) > Heidi Mortenson (MA, LMFT, CDWF | Bridging Hope Counseling) > Emily Douglas (Community Outreach Coordinator | Blaine Police Dept) & Holly Lammers (Victim/Witness Services Manager | Anoka County) > Scott Kirchoff (Campus Pastor | Eagle Brook - Blaine) 3 ways to join us: > REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE > BUY an AD Spot HERE > SPONSOR the event HERE If you are local to Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN -- please come! to laugh, learn and take action for healthy relationships and against exploitation and manipulation as we raise awareness and funds to end human trafficking. This event will be recorded and released as a podcast episode for the Connecting our Stories podcast. Don't miss out, invite those who you want to learn about healthy relationships and be activated to take action with today!

    15 min
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Tune in to the Connecting Our Stories podcast to hear the stories of those doing justice work and allow these stories to inspire you to connect your story to justice work in your community. Stories Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that exists to empower communities to end the cycle of human trafficking by starting and supporting social enterprises that raise awareness, offer opportunities for economic independence for survivors and fund the fight against human trafficking. Learn more at www.storiesfoundation.org.

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  • Creator
    Stories Foundation
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Connecting Our Stories
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