27 Million or 45 Million: Which Human Trafficking Statistic is True?

by Elisa | Apr 27, 2018 | Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking

Modern slaves: how many are there? 21 million? 27 million? 32 million? 45 million? Whether we quote our favorite number with burning holy anger, morbid glee, heartbreak, or detachment, one thing for sure is that this little piece of data isn't little and it isn't easy...

The True Meaning of Rest

by Elisa | Apr 10, 2018 | Being World Changers, Fully Alive, Identity

Last week, when we first finished the LBD.Project I knew I needed to rest, and not just the ignore the kids and sleep-in type of recovery, but by really embracing the true meaning of rest (see, I am already talking about it here). Resounding loud, clanging and gonging...

An Ancient Expectation of Hope (Pause and Celebrate)

by Elisa | Apr 3, 2018 | Being World Changers, Fully Alive, Life Purpose

The other day a friend was blithely expressing that all of these spring holidays were basically the same thing, built around the vernal equinox. I can't disagree with that, as last week I went to a neighbor's Nowruz party, then there was Passover, and of course...

BLOC: Doing Something About Sex Trafficking & Addiction in Cincinnati

by Elisa | Mar 28, 2018 | Good Charities, Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, Your Stories

Sex Trafficking and addiction in Cincinnati, Ohio? Sometimes we forget what is really going on in our neighborhoods in the United States. This article is even more curious because it questions who the trafficker is. Sex trafficking is typically defined as sex used in...

Human Trafficking in San Diego (From the LBD.Project)

by Elisa | Mar 25, 2018 | Create Awareness, Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, United States

As I've begun to form relationships with local anti-trafficking organizations as I lead the LBD.Project on the west coast, I've gathered together some research about what human trafficking in San Diego looks like. Whether you are participating with us in the...

How to Start Good Fires for Social Change (Not Angry Activism)

by Elisa | Mar 15, 2018 | Art of Advocacy, Being World Changers

There are two types of anger--one that helps you change the world and the other helps you destroy it. But the line between a righteous anger, or holy discontent, is a fine line. If we aren't careful, instead of lighting good fires for social change, we can...

Two Interviews With Sex Trafficking Survivors

by Elisa | Mar 8, 2018 | Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, Your Stories

These interviews are originally from our Blackout Trafficking (formerly LBD.Project)'s series of interviews with sex trafficking survivors by Heidi, our social media director. They were posted on Instagram in the winter of 2017. Minor edits have been made to the...

Why do the LBD.Project? Because You Wanted It

by Elisa | Feb 28, 2018 | Being World Changers, Human Trafficking, Ways to Make a Difference

Is this image below me on the beach? Pretty much. Almost. It could be me. I will happily take a picture of myself on the beach in this year's black dress with a see-through scarf over my head dancing in victory--if (and only if) you decide to join #LBDProject2018 with...

Bravery in the Mundane (The LBD.Project Story)

by Elisa | Feb 20, 2018 | Identity, Your Stories

Want to hear a little bit about how the LBD.Project started? One thing for sure is that it required a bit of bravery, even though it was born out of an average and mundane time. This week this bit of my story was featured on author Kelly Johnson's blog as part of her...

Adventure

Swamp Wisdom: An Ecclesiastes on Human Rights

Ever heard of ancient King Solomon? He was said to be the wisest of them all as he philosophized...

Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Raising Kids

Storm Chaser; Change Chaser: On Saying Goodbye

How Can Anyone Say Goodbye? I’m starting to feel all panicky that I am leaving all my...

Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Mental Health, Recovery, Safe Spaces

Understanding Terms for Poor Nations vs. Rich Nations

Terms of Poverty Whether in public political addresses or in pleas from non-profits, we have all heard some of these terms thrown around at some point or another. But just because we can infer their general meaning, I...

Ethical Fashion, Fair Trade Products, Giving Back, Socially Conscious Brands

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...

Children-in-Need, Clean Water, Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Global Health, Good Charities, Helping that Doesn't Hurt, Human Rights, Poverty, Refugees and Immigration, Seeking Justice, United States

How To Not Be a Bad Advocate for Social Change

Occasionally, the best way to learn how to do something well is by learning what not to do. I empower people to be good advocates for social change, but these days I am seeing a lot of bad activism. Here are things not to say if you want your advocacy and activism to be better-received.

Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking

Why We Need To Start Talking To Our Kids About Modern Slavery

Update 2021: This course is currently offline. Since, it has been renamed Conversations With...

Leadership

When Our Best Yes Meets Humble Service: When Should Changemakers Clean Toilets?

Often Changemakers find themselves doing the faithful background service of doing things like changing toilets. How to we balance our "best yes" with humility?

Spiritual Discipleship

When Our Best Yes Meets Humble Service: When Should Changemakers Clean Toilets?

Often Changemakers find themselves doing the faithful background service of doing things like changing toilets. How to we balance our "best yes" with humility?