Everyone Deserves a chance to be free From
Human Trafficking
In early 2012, Average Advocate started the Little Black Dress Project (LBD.Project). In 2019 we rebranded into Blackout Trafficking, a 501c3 non-profit to help everyday people do something about human trafficking.Â
Join us each March at Blackout Trafficking
Understanding Foster Care As Changemakers
Have you ever thought “I wonder if we should foster?” or on the flip-side, “I could never foster?” Karly addresses all of this in our #JusticeDaily interview to give us understanding on foster care
How Stories Heal Us and Prevent Burnout for World Changers
Working through our own stories and triggers are essential as we make a difference if we want to be fully alive and prevent burnout. Check out this interview covering this.
Artisan Fair Trade Made Simple: Trades of Hope
Ready to learn how to do fair trade simply? Learn all about fair trade, rising up and Trades of Hope with Stephanie and Elisa
Our Tenth Anniversary with #BOT2021: Faith, Hope & Love
We believe everyone should be free! This is the TENTH year since I started Blackout Trafficking (formerly the Little Black Dress Project). Over these ten years, we've raised just shy $100K for anti-trafficking organizations, mostly the little guys (whom I am...
The Old TOMS Shoes
My old TOMS shoes have empowered me become someone, have carried me unique places, have served me best in one specific way, and are evidence of one fact. Check it out.
Sing Freedom With Blackout Trafficking
Ready to make a difference in the world? Sing freedom, because freedom is the new black.
Everyday People Doing Something About Human Trafficking And Refugees
Can an everyday person make a difference for refugees? Yep. They can! Just as I've seen it happen time and time again with everyday people doing something about human trafficking, I am happy to say everyday people can also help refugees. Last year I was thinking about...
Want to Bring Freedom to the Exploited (Right Now)?
Ready to do something about exploitation now? Help us find partners or volunteer for Blackout Trafficking!
Still Making A Difference In A Pandemic Through A Dress
This is a guest post from my fellow writer, Sarah Butterfield, about still making a difference during COVID-19 through Blackout Trafficking. I was so glad she was able to share her story, because I for one, relate! I met Elisa...
Ready To FIght Human Trafficking?
If the idea of "purpose" always seemed a little vague to you AND you don't have a lot of time to spare, this is for you!
Purpose Roadmap: Discover A Story Worth Living is a free mini-workbook with seven-destination points to help you intentionally choose what you want to let motivate you in life. This is what I'm hear for, to empower everyday people like you to know where to start in all of life's craziness to begin discovering our best roles (and not burnt-out roles) to change the world. And this is the perfect place to start!