Quintina Sonnie is a Lived Experience Expert in human trafficking and somatic practitioner who has been providing survivors with tools for healing for the past eight years. She is currently the Chief Operations Officer and Holistic Care Director at Survivor Ventures, a nonprofit based out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, lowering barriers and providing direct services to survivors of trafficking.

In this episode, we talk about Survivor Ventures’s programs that help survivors move into a life of freedom and economic empowerment.

Visit their website at www.survivorventures.org and follow them on Facebook and Instagram at @SurvivorVentures. If you need to call the national hotline, dial 1888-373-7888 or text “be free” to 233733.

Janelle Carrington, LCSW-C, is the owner and a licensed clinical social worker at Alchemy Therapy and Holistic Wellness Space, LLC. She began her social work career in 2017, working with teens and young adults with autism and behavioral issues. In 2021, Janelle transitioned to private practice, expanding her focus to include adults and offering multiple therapeutic services. Driven by her mission to empower individuals to embrace self-love and overcome trauma, Janelle is dedicated to inspiring clients to connect with their authentic selves and take control of their lives.

In this episode, Janelle talks about tips on healing from trauma and the importance of self-love’s role in the process. Stay connected to her by visiting her website at www.alchemy-therapy.com and on instagram at @alchemytherapyllc

Autumn Walker is a Mental Health Therapist licensed in Maryland. After obtaining her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins in 2020, she founded The Soul Reasons LLC as a call to action to center mental wellness in response to the sociopolitical climate. Today, she equips mission-driven organizations to foster well-being in their companies to maintain morale and engagement and she empowers Black women to overcome impostor syndrome to build self-confidence and fulfill their purpose driven goals.

In this episode, Autumn shares how 82 percent of people experience impostor syndrome, with women and people of color experiencing it the most. She gives practical tips to overcome impostor syndrome by knowing your purpose and staying in your lane.