Teal Talk

Serving Those Who Served: Sexual Violence and Military Survivors with Dr. Yaniris Garcia-Soto

What does it look like to support survivors of sexual violence who are serving, or have served, in the military? In this episode of Teal Talk, Laurie sits down with Dr. G

The Conversation We Need to Have About Elder Sexual Abuse with CeCe Norwood of Nirvana Now!

When people think about sexual violence, older adults are often left out of the conversation. But sexual violence doesn't have an age limit, and neither does the need for

The Threads That Tie Our Work Together with Laurie Hurley of OAESV

After 36 conversations with advocates, researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and movement leaders, we decided to switch things up. Instead of welcoming ano

How Advocacy Organizations Can Grow Leaders and Sustain the Work with Dr. Christi Scott Bartman

In advocacy work, leadership development can feel impossible when organizations are stretched thin, burnout is high, and everyone is focused on simply making it through t

Why Advocate Credentialing Matters (Even When It’s Optional) with Elyse McConnell of OVWA

What does it really mean to strengthen advocates and why does it matter for survivors? In this episode, we sit down with Elyse McConnell, Executive Director of the Ohio V

What Nonprofit Communicators Need: Stories, Strategy, and Staying Human with Laurie Hurley of OAESV

What does it really take to communicate about hard things in a way that actually connects? In this episode, Laurie, OAESV's Resource & Engagement Manager, takes you insid

AI and the Future of Survivor Advocacy with Chad Sniffen of me too. International

Can AI ever be trauma-informed? Never in a million years did we think we'd ask that question. Artificial intelligence is already shaping the lives of survivors and the wo

Survivor-Centered Spiritual Care with Brenda Glass of The Brenda Glass Multipurpose Trauma Center

Many survivors turn to faith or spirituality first after experiencing trauma, but those spaces can be both sources of comfort and harm. In this episode of Teal Talk, we’

Caring for Ourselves While We Care for Others with Hope Hamling and Cassandra Sirl of Abide Yoga

As we head into colder months and a busy holiday season, many advocates tell us the same thing: even when there’s time to relax, actually relaxing feels impossible. In th

Supporting Survivors of Human Trafficking Beyond the Courtroom with Emily Dunlap of Advocating Opportunity

Join us for a rich, powerful conversation that highlights the complexity of legal advocacy for survivors of human trafficking. In this episode, we speak with Emily Dunlap

More Than Food: Understanding the Connection Between Eating Disorders & Sexual Violence with Sarah Bergen of The Emily Program

Calm, pleasure and satisfaction are what most people experience after eating. But for people with eating disorders, food brings anxiety, disturbance and noise. In today's

How Membership, Program Visits, and Core Standards Strengthen Survivor Support Across Ohio with Natasha Larson of OAESV

In this episode of Teal Talk, hosts Laurie Hamame and Taylr Ucker-Lauderman welcome back Natasha Larson, the Director of Training and Member Engagement, to discuss the in

Professional Development for Rape Crisis Advocates with Ryan Hensley, Jenice Tate, and Nancy Hashman

In today’s episode, we’ll explore some important developments in supporting our rape crisis advocates. With funding from the Attorney General’s office, OAESV was able to

Importance of Retreats for Overworked Advocates with Natasha Larson and Tecca Thompson

In this episode of Teal Talk, host Laurie Hamame dives into the world of self-care and collective care with two special guests, Natasha Larson and Tecca Thompson. Join us

Youth Perspectives on Primary Prevention, Rape Culture, and What to Make of the Man vs. Bear Discourse with Be The One Youth Ambassadors

What do gender role stereotypes, sex education, consent, and bears have to do with one another? In this Be The One Youth Ambassador Takeover, Essie Cornett and Willow Sha

Planning for SAAM Across Ohio with Heather Mitchell, Becca Peckinpaugh, Molly MacMath, Amber Malott, and Teresa Stafford

April is a big deal for advocates (and us! Hello season three!!!) As we all prepare to support survivors and increase our outreach efforts for Sexual Assault Awarness Mon

A 2023 Review and 2024 Sneak Peek with Shandra Ingram of OAESV

2023 is in the rearview mirror, and we're driving straight into 2024 with excitement about what is to come! Listen as Shandra Ingram, OAESV's Vice President of Operations

From Ohio to San Francisco: NSAC Recap with Caitlin Burke of OAESV

OAESV takes on the National Sexual Assault Conference! In our sixth episode, we chat with OAESV's Director of Prevention & Public Health about our experience at this year

A Look into the Work of a State Anti-Sexual Violence Coalition with Rosa Beltré of OAESV

In our fifth episode, we chat with President & CEO Rosa Beltré, who has been with the coalition for 10 years! We discuss what she's accomplished, what she's most proud of

Legislative Advocacy with Camille Crary

Olivia Montgomery talks with Camille Crary, OAESV's Director of Legal Services & Policy, about what legislative advocacy looks like for survivors, what it's like working