In this episode, I sit down with Heidi Chance, a former law enforcement officer and human trafficking expert, to uncover what trafficking can actually look like in the dating world. Heidi explains how traffickers may initiallyappear to be normal, charming men who build trust through dating, gifts, trips, or financial support before gradually introducing control, isolation, threats,and exploitation. We discuss important red flags, including controllingsomeone’s ID or passport, creating conflict with family, targeting vulnerable women and non-native English speakers, and sudden changes in social media or behavior. Heidi also shares why parents need to begin conversations aboutonline safety and exploitation much earlier than many realize, and how her book, Talk to Them, gives families a practical plan for starting those difficult but important conversations. 0:00 Introduction to Heidi Chance and human trafficking training position in Arizona 4:00 Human trafficking is not same as being set up withrobbery 5:00 What to watch out for, threats, pimps, trafficker 7:00 Recognize what is going on with trafficking 8:40 Beware of a normal guy that date you and then turn on you 9:27 Indicators that are red flags of these men 10:40 Sugar babies, men with no jobs, buying her gifts,vacations, living in a hotel 14:10 Language of this crime, women fall off social media,out at night, brag on social media 17:50 Holding on to your ID, passport, and cause a fightbetween you and your family to burn your bridges, get your info, targeting non-nativeEnglish speakers 28:00 Parents need to get involved in this: average age is13, but should talk to kids at 6-7 years old 29:33 “Talk to Them” Book will give you a plan Heidi Chance is a Special Agent with the Arizona Attorney General's Office, with nearly 30 years in lawenforcement, specializing in human trafficking investigations and undercover operations. She is the founder of A Chance for Awareness, where she turns decades of frontline investigative experience into practical education forparents, communities, and law enforcement. Heidi is the author of Talkto Them: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Youth in the Digital Age, also available in Spanish as Habla con Ellos — a guide for parents and caregivers navigating grooming behaviors, social media trends, andonline safety with their kids. These are available on Amazon.com. To learn more, access free resources, or connect with Heidi about a training or speaking engagement, visit achanceforawareness.com. https://www.tiktok.com/@achanceforawareness.com https://www.instagram.com/a_chance_for_awareness/https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-chance/https://www.tiktok.com/@achanceforawareness.com Website:https://www.achanceforawareness.com/Book:https://a.co/d/0af0nRr6 Join The Best Asian Matchmaker’s Database Here: https://www.twoasianmatchmakers.com/profileCall May for help: (310) 867-0851Email: may@twoasianmatchmakers.comWebsite: www.twoasianmatchmakers.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TwoAsianMatchmakersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchmakermayTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asianmatchmaker88LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayhui/ You know how high-net-worth men are accomplished in their careers but too busy to date? They value time more than money, yet struggle to find meaningful connection. What I do is learn who they want to attract, screen the women for them, and make the introductions—so instead of wasting time, they meet the right woman and fall in love. May is the founder of Two Asian Matchmakers, a boutique matchmaking agency. Since 2009, May has helped successful men who appreciate Asian culture and value meaningful connection find their ideal Asian partner in the United States and Asia.
