TBT: "Samantha Browne - SRA & Human Trafficking Survivor Takes on the Evil Pimp of Birmingham"

This is a throwback episode that is extremely important that I wanted to showcase and reshare with those of you who missed it the first time or if you are new here. Samantha is a dear friend, and this episode is just as valuable today as it was almost 5 years ago when it aired! I will periodically do 'Throwback Thursday' episodes - showcasing some of my earlier work that wasn't viewed much due to my podcast being newer. I hope you get a LOT out of this one - I know I still think about this episode all the time all these years later...
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In the 5th part of our 'Survivor Series', we are joined by SRA and human trafficking survivor, Samantha Browne, who courageously comes forth and tells her story of escape from the years of abuse she endured at the hands of "The Evil Pimp of Birmingham" in the UK (aka: Steven Mcallister). Her bravery helped bring this case through the judicial system where she and other survivors ultimately won in court resulting in Mcallister's prosecution and imprisonment. And as you'll be shocked to see in this episode, Mcallister - who did the unthinkable to many young girls - served less time prison than your local weed dealer. Samantha has created a massive movement of inspiration and controversy by deciding to come forth and go public with her story as well as for her passionate activism against SRA and human/child trafficking. She has shattered the statistical odds against her by being one of the 1% of survivors who make it out of the SRA/trafficking system/industry as well as by being one of few survivors at all who have their story make national headlines. Her courage to speak up brought to an end the years of horrific abuse and torture she endured and she continues to give hope to survivors and activists everywhere by talking about and bringing attention to an issue that isn't broadcast in the mainstream media.

Samantha exemplifies a new type of 'success' story we are seldom focus on and should be bringing more attention to: The 'success' story that doesn't start with a choice and doesn't result in fame, glory, and millions of dollars to show for it. The story of surviving unthinkable pain and suffering silently and without anyone hearing your cries along the way. Survivors are heroes. Samantha is a courageous truth-teller and her story deserves to be heard far and wide. By listening to and sharing her story, we can begin to put an end to human/child trafficking and SRA, give a voice to survivors, and hold those responsible for these crimes against humans and children accountable.

We can no longer afford to stay silent about the things that matter - especially when it comes to our children. We need to actively be listening to and elevating the stories of children and survivors who are trying to tell us their experiences so we can make sure the children of our future don't have to endure the same horrors that survivors like Samantha have had to live through.

My goal with this series is to talk about what no one else will talk about and to give these brave survivors a voice they've never had. A movement starts with one person - why not let that person be You?

*DISCLAIMER - DIALOGUE NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN

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