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But is it really?

Join cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer as they talk about survivor leadership, survivor centered programs, and things that make them angry. Jessyca and Rachel pull the thread all the way through and highlight how exploitive common practices to include survivors can be, and talk about some things that can be shifted so that theContinue reading “But is it really?”

Beyond intention

Cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer begin to unravel what happens when intention doesn’t consider impact or listen to the folks that are “being served.” In true form, Jessyca and Rachel pull the thread back to the messages that are sent through actions and the way things are done. Their conversation also brings up transactionalContinue reading “Beyond intention”

It’s an encore

Listening to The VanderPointe, learning, and lovin it? Don’t forget to share with your friends, subscribe, download, and listen on your favorite app – Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, Audible, Amazon Music and more! Episode Twelve Cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer are joined by Aubrey Dinslage for an encore episode that you do not wantContinue reading “It’s an encore”

Let’s have that conversation

Cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer welcome back special guest Aubrey Dinslage for part two of a blunt conversation about white supremacy, patriarchy, capitalism, and what all of this has to do with anti-trafficking work. Aubrey shares their perspective on personal growth, relationships, showing up in their community differently, and what that has to doContinue reading “Let’s have that conversation”

It’s all connected (with special guest, Aubrey Dinslage)

About special guest, Aubrey Dinslage: Aubrey Dinslage has worked in the anti-exploitation field for four years. They’re ideology and politics are deeply rooted in their identities as a queer and trans person. When they aren’t working to dismantle capitalism, Aubrey spends their time with their amazing puppy River. Aubrey is currently raising funds to coverContinue reading “It’s all connected (with special guest, Aubrey Dinslage)”

Here’s your list

Cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer dive deeper into white saviorism and reflect on next steps. Speaking from their experiences as white women in helping professions, Jessyca and Rachel openly share their advice and perspective for those who are looking to begin or change their own journey in anti-trafficking.   What resonated for you inContinue reading “Here’s your list”

What’s the harm?

Join cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer as they reflect on what defensiveness is all about, heroism in anti-trafficking work, and how saviorism offers a narrative that excuses from responsibility. Jessyca and Rachel reflect on how this all ties together and feeds a specific narrative, and how critical it is to engage in conversation asContinue reading “What’s the harm?”