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In this conversation, Stephanie Olson, CEO and founder of the Set Me Free Project, discusses the evolution of her organization and its new podcast, focusing on resilience and relationships. She shares insights into the project's origins, its educational curriculum aimed at youth, and the impact of COVID-19 on their operations. The conversation highlights the importance of addressing human trafficking and trauma while fostering healthy relationships and outlines the project's expansion and funding strategies.

Takeaways

The Set Me Free Project focuses on resilience and relationships.
The podcast will cover topics related to trauma and healthy relationships.
The organization started in Omaha, Nebraska, addressing human trafficking.
Curriculum development was driven by the need for youth education.
COVID-19 prompted a shift to digital learning and outreach.
The project has expanded its reach to nearly 10 states.
Funding comes from private grants and individual donors.
The curriculum aims to be engaging and not fear-based.
The organization trains facilitators to effectively educate youth.
Future plans include writing a book on youth safety and human trafficking.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Set Me Free Project
02:17 Revamping Resilience: New Directions
05:08 The Journey of the Set Me Free Project
12:29 Adapting to Change: The Impact of COVID-19
18:50 Curriculum Development and Expansion
20:37 Looking Ahead: Future of the Podcast
22:57 R&R Outro.mp4

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Everyone has resilience, but what does that mean, and how do we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, an expert in resiliency and trauma, every week as she talks to other experts living lives of resilience. Stephanie also shares her own stories of addictions, disordered eating, domestic and sexual violence, abandonment, and trauma, and shares the everyday struggles and joys of everyday life. As a wife, mom, and CEO she gives commentaries and, sometimes, a few rants to shed light on what makes a person resilient. So, if you have experienced adversity in life in any way and want to learn how to better lead your family, your workplace, and, well, your life, this podcast is for you!

https://stephanieolson.com