Anne K Ream

She is the founder of the Voices and Faces Project, a global storytelling project and testimonial writing program for survivors of gender based violence and other human rights violations. She is also the author of "Lived Through This," a critically praised narrative and photographic memoir of a global journey spent listening to survivors gender-based violence. Anne helps people survive.

In this episode, 

we discuss Anne’s personal philosophy, diverse talents and career trajectory, feminism's role in her work, finding one's unique voice, empowering survivors, the transformative power of talk and being heard, the intersection of darkness and beauty, the importance of finding one's voice, and the future aspirations of expanding impact.

A little more about Anne…

Anne, a writer, activist, and founder of The Voices and Faces Project, has dedicated her life to creating spaces where survivors of gender-based violence can have their voices heard and honored. Her book, "Lived Through This," chronicles her multi-year, multi-country journey listening to survivors' stories, which led to the establishment of her institute. The Voices and Faces Project, soon to be known as the Center for Story and Witness, aims to transform societal consciousness on issues of gender-based violence. Anne's work includes teaching the award-winning workshop "The Stories We Tell" alongside Clifton R. Spargo.

In addition to her advocacy work, Anne has served on multiple boards, including Art Works for Change and RAINN. She is the founding Co-Chair of World Without Exploitation and Board Chair for Justice for Migrant Women. Her efforts have earned her prestigious awards, such as End Violence Against Women International's Visionary Award and Soroptimist International's "Women Making a Difference" Award.

Anne's belief in the power of storytelling to effect change is evident in her writing and contributions to publications like the Los Angeles Times, The New Republic, and the Washington Post. She also explores the intersection of music, gender, and social justice as a regular contributor to New City Chicago. Anne's philosophy revolves around giving voice to the unheard and challenging societal injustices.

As a passionate advocate for survivors and a believer in the transformative power of storytelling, Anne's legacy in voice, activism, and advocacy is both deep and wide. Her work continues to expand, and she strives to reach even more people with her voice, potentially leaving a lasting impact on a broader scale.