The Curious Introvert

Human Trafficking isn’t usually an abduction or sex slavery. Brad Dennis shares what human trafficking normally looks like & what you can do when you spot it. We also cover topics like the amateur porn industry in Florida & the legalization of prostitution. Brad is the National Search Director for the KlaasKIDS Foundation's Search Center for Missing and Trafficked Children. His rescue work has been chronicled on CNN, The Early Show, The Today Show, Dateline, MSNBC, and 48 Hours. We end the episode with tips to keep kids safe online & ways the everyday person can support the end to human trafficking. *Thanks for your patience on the audio quality - the Rona got it!*Guest: www.klaaskids.org | www.called2rescue.com | https://www.facebook.com/endurethis | https://www.facebook.com/brad.dennis.921 | https://www.facebook.com/KlaasKIDSsearchcenter/ | https://www.facebook.com/called2rescue/ | National Human trafficking hotline – 888-373-7888 |Host: www.meredithforreal.com | www.instagram.com/meredithforreal | meredith@meredithforreal.com | www.youtube.com/meredithforreal | www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://itsyourmagazine.com/ | https://www.ensec.net/ | https://www.dexafit.com/Request to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

Kelly Brock was in the top .5% of her network marketing company & looked like she had it all together, but on the inside, she was struggling. She had become so out of line with her priorities that she began feeling sick in her pursuit of success. We talk about how she recognized her anxiety, realized her addiction to success & share IMMEDIATELY implementable tools to eliminate daily anxiety & change any behavior including success addiction. *Thanks for your patience on the audio quality - the Rona got it!*Guest: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.ingland | https://www.instagram.com/kellybrock/ | https://www.facebook.com/groups/199680894703550/ | https://www.anxiousachievers.com/Host: www.meredithforreal.com | www.instagram.com/meredithforreal | meredith@meredithforreal.com | www.youtube.com/meredithforreal | www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://itsyourmagazine.com/ | https://www.ensec.net/ | https://www.dexafit.com/Request to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

Tehran native Sohrab Tavakoli does a culture comparison of between Iran’s capitol city & Dallas, TX. We discuss American friendliness, travel attitudes, work culture & more.  *Thanks for your patience on the audio quality - the Rona got it!*Guest: https://www.instagram.com/sohrab_tavakoli_sto/Host: www.meredithforreal.com | www.instagram.com/meredithforreal | meredith@meredithforreal.com | www.youtube.com/meredithforreal | www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://itsyourmagazine.com/ | https://www.ensec.net/ | https://www.dexafit.com/Request to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

Animal presenter & owner of Animal Tales Southeast, John Ham & I have an after hours discussion about Netflix’s Tiger King: the cast of characters, how zoos pass or fail inspections & how the average person can become more aware of the ethics (or lack of) driving the animal business.Guest: https://www.facebook.com/Animal-Tales-LLC-114804175253082/ | https://www.instagram.com/animaltalesse/ | https://www.aza.org/current-accreditation-list#A | https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalwelfare/complaint-form Host: www.meredithforreal.com | www.instagram.com/meredithforreal | meredith@meredithforreal.com | www.youtube.com/meredithforreal | www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

ep. 26 | Dwarfism + Foster Parenting?Melissa Misegadis-Wickstrom shares the advantages & disadvantages of being a little person in child protective services & as a foster parent herself. Along the way she shares some of the crazy things kids have said to her & dispels common foster care myths. Stay to the end where she shares qualities of a good foster parent.Foster Care & Adoption Resources: https://www.davethomasfoundation.org/our-programs/wendys-wonderful-kids/ https://www.adoptuskids.org/ https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/foster-care/ http://www.nebraskaheartgallery.org/heart-gallery.htmlHost: www.meredithforreal.com www.instagram.com/meredithforreal meredith@meredithforreal.com www.youtube.com/meredithforreal www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: www.deltalifefitness.comRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

ep.25 | Black People Don’t Meditate?Pole fitness instructor, life coach & author, Mia Bolden, shares how fitness, yoga & meditation helped her go from career ADD to multi-passionate entrepreneur with an anchored purpose. Stay to the end where she shares how to figure out your life’s purpose.Guest: https://www.instagram.com/beautifulyoustudio/ https://www.amazon.com/Discover-Your-Lifes-Purpose-After/dp/0578631113/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mia+bolden&qid=1583507436&sr=8-1 beyouwithmia.lifecoach@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyouwithmiacoaching/Host:www.meredithforreal.com www.instagram.com/meredithforreal meredith@meredithforreal.com  www.youtube.com/meredithforreal www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: www.deltalifefitness.comRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

#24 – How to Not Lose Your Sh*t During COVID19Licensed mental health counselor, Phedra Smith, helps us adjust our expectations, lay out practical tips & find the silver lining during COVID19.Guest:https://www.facebook.com/ghousecounseling/www.instagram.com/greenhouse_counseling www.greenhousecounselingfl.com ×Host:www.meredithforreal.com www.instagram.com/meredithforreal meredith@meredithforreal.com www.youtube.com/meredithforreal www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

ep.23 | Naked & Afraid: Working from Home During COVID19I have ADD, am unmedicated & here to help! After 16 years of working from home, I’ve got some hacks to keep you on task & from killing your kids.Host: www.meredithforreal.com www.instagram.com/meredithforreal meredith@meredithforreal.com www.youtube.com/meredithforreal www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

Guest host, Ramsey Coates, asks Meredith questions from listeners!Guest Host:http://www.coworkannex.com/enhttp://www.anydaydj.com/ https://www.wearestrictlysocial.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wearewedtalks/ https://www.instagram.com/tharam_z/Host:www.meredithforreal.com www.instagram.com/meredithforreal meredith@meredithforreal.com www.youtube.com/meredithforreal www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovert Sponsors:www.deltalifefitness.com Request to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert

ep.21 | The Secret Lives of Teenagers: an Inside Look into Student MotivationsLamarr Womble is the founder of Passion for Leadership & a national speaker featured on msnbc.com and TedX Youth. Today he is going share his insight from working on-one with students - what students wish their parents knew & what parents can do to set kids up for success beyond graduation. Guest:www.passionforleadership.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/passion4l/ https://www.facebook.com/passionforleadership/https://www.instagram.com/lamarrwomble/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WKKBvPr_D8&feature=youtu.behttp://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/the-future-project-experience-537439811721Host:www.meredithforreal.com www.instagram.com/meredithforreal meredith@meredithforreal.com www.youtube.com/meredithforreal www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: www.deltalifefitness.com Request to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/Follow me in all the places:https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the_curiousintrovert/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal https://www.facebook.com/curiousintrovert