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Shelly Edwards Jorgensen is the author of Beautiful Ashes, a memoir about her life growing up in a domestic violence household and the permanent consequences it can have on your life.Shelly's father murdered her mother when Shelly was 15. It was both a shock and something that she had been waiting …

Alli is a licensed clinical social worker serving an extremely vulnerable population in the heart of Pittsburgh - those struggling with chronic, severe mental illness.The organization Alli works for, People's Oakland, is a pillar of their community - offering a respite and a space for safe, holisti…

Loitanit has had aspirations beyond her hometown of Kitale, Kenya for as long as she can remember. Growing up as a pastors kid, she saw people visit from all over the world.When she had the opportunity to go to the United States for school, Loitanit jumped at the chance; hoping to make her home the…

The word refugee is bandied about quite a bit, armchair politics and clickbait news articles often inciting the conversation. But do we really know what we're talking about? Or rather, who we're talking about?Amin is a former refugee from Somalia. He is now an American citizen with a beautiful fami…

Theresa and her husband, Ibrahim, run a lovely guesthouse in the heart of Kitale, Kenya called Karibuni Lodge. After growing up in the U.K. and finding herself in the monotony of the corporate world, Theresa knew she wanted something different for her life. Building a life in Kenya hasn't always be…

In the blink of an eye, everything can change. That's what happened when Sue found herself facing a corporate giant as she fought for justice for the sexual assault that was perpetrated against her. Since then, Sue is on a mission to end sexual exploitation through her organization, Walk Her Home. …

Mike's childhood wasn't picturesque by any means, but he worked to create success for himself. He was on top of the world when news of an illness brought him to his knees. In one fell swoop, everything changed.What do you do when it feels like everything you've worked for means nothing? What do you…

Jackie is a trauma counselor for Neema, a skills-training facility for vulnerable young women in rural, western Kenya.Jackie's job is difficult, but her heart is boundless and abundant.Her passion for counseling and the healing that it brings is clear in the way she speaks and in the relationships …

We all know that refugees come to the United States. But do you know what happens after they arrive?Laura is an American working in refugee resettlement, a job that has both lit a passion and compassion deep within her. This wasn't the career she set out to do, but it's now where she's thriving. Th…

Joe's story, like many of ours, spans generations. A dedicated father, husband, brother, son and friend, Joe is committed to breaking the cyclical bonds of abuse seen over many lifetimes. Though he can identify with the lows, Joe's resilience and strength are what make him who he is.The National Do…

You are a product of who and where you came from. For better or worse, your story doesn't start with you. Join host, Jennifer Peterkin, as she shares part one of her story.Music by Zakhar Valaha & Juan Sanchez_______________________Donate to The Human ExperienceFollow The Human Experience on Instag…

Join us for Part 2 of The Human Experience launch as host, Jennifer Peterkin, shares more of her story and what led her to this space.If you are in the United States and need help please visit The National Domestic Violence Hotline.Music by Zakhar Valaha, Olexy & Juan Sanchez ______________________…

Minister Tia is a Domestic Violence Survivor, Advocate, Author and Speaker. She tells her story, unflinchingly, in her memoir, Suffering in Silence. A true champion for victims, Tia can be found every Friday evening at 7pm EST on LuvBay Afrobeat Music and Talk Radio where she discusses different as…

Introducing The Human Experience - a weekly podcast about how our lived experience shapes who we become. Launching January 31, 2023.Stay tuned!Music by Zakhar Valaha_______________________Donate to The Human ExperienceFollow The Human Experience on InstagramVisit The Human Experience websiteSend m…

Introducing The Human Experience - a weekly podcast about how our lived experience shapes who we become. Launching January 31, 2023.Stay tuned!Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi, LesFM_______________________Donate to The Human ExperienceFollow The Human Experience on InstagramVisit The Human Experience w…