Hello and welcome to Teal Talk! This is a podcast where we discuss issues affecting survivors of sexual violence in Ohio. We interview professionals in the field to help spark conversation and break down barriers to building communities free from sexual violence. Join us every episode for discussions that will close the gap between where we are right now and where we want to be. Let’s dive in!
Episodes
Hosted by Resource & Engagement Manager, Laurie Hurley.
- Episode 1 – Growth, Lessons, and First-Year Insights with Meg McKinney and Rachel Hiller of OAESV
- Episode 2 – Survivor-Centered Spiritual Care with Brenda Glass of The Brenda Glass Multipurpose Trauma Center
Hosted by Resource & Engagement Manager, Laurie Hurley.
- Episode 1 – Reflections & Resolutions: The Path from 2024 to 2025 with OAESV’s Leadership Team
- Episode 2 – More Than Food: Understanding the Connection Between Eating Disorders & Sexual Violence with Sarah Bergen of The Emily Program
- Episode 3 – A Meditation for Advocates in the Sexual Violence Movement with Laurie Hurley of OAESV
- Episode 4 – Centering Survivors During Sexual Assault Awareness Month with JaQue Galloway of Tri-County Help Center
- Episode 5 – A Conversation on Statewide Advocacy with Shelby Lieber of OAESV
- Episode 6 – Reimagining Data: Building a Survivor-Centered System in Ohio with UBUNTU & OAESV
- Episode 7 – Survivor Stories of Strength Panel at OAESV’s 2025 Annual Conference
- Episode 8 – Supporting Survivors of Human Trafficking Beyond the Courtroom with Emily Dunlap of Advocating Opportunity
- Episode 9 – From Crisis Lines to the Statehouse with Representative Michele Grim
- Episode 10 – Ethical Storytelling in Survivor Advocacy with Elliott Fullenkamp of OAESV
- Episode 11 – Funding the Future: Nonprofit Sustainability in Sexual Violence Advocacy with Nicole Williams
- Episode 12 – Caring for Ourselves While We Care for Others with Hope Hamling and Cassandra Sirl of Abide Yoga
Hosted by Resource & Engagement Manager, Laurie Hurley.
- Episode 1 – Planning for SAAM Across All Five Regions of Ohio with Heather Mitchell, Becca Peckinpaugh, Molly MacMath, Amber Malott, and Teresa Stafford
- Episode 2 – Unpacking ‘Quiet on Set’ with Nicole Williams, Elliott Fullenkamp, and Yasmin Ponce of OAESV
- Episode 2.5 – Addressing Critical VOCA Funding Cuts with Rosa Beltré, Doug Stephens, Elyse McConnell, Catherine Harper Lee, Gwen Howe-Gebers, Danielle Vandegriff, and Mary O’Doherty
- Episode 3 – Youth Perspectives on Primary Prevention, Rape Culture, and What to Make of the Man vs. Bear Discourse with Be The One Youth Ambassadors
- Episode 4 – A Deeper Dive into ‘Quiet on Set’ and the Perfect Victim Myth with Sarah Ferrato of OAESV
- Episode 5 – Importance of Retreats for Overworked Advocates with Natasha Larson and Tecca Thompson
- Episode 6 – Professional Development for Rape Crisis Advocates with Ryan Hensley, Jenice Tate, and Nancy Hashman
- Episode 7 – Finding Space to Exhale in a Time of Political Noise with Laurie Hamame & Taylr Ucker-Lauderman of OAESV
- Episode 8 – How Membership, Program Visits, and Core Standards Strengthen Survivor Support Across Ohio with Natasha Larson of OAESV
Co-hosted by Chief Engagement Officer, Taylr Ucker-Lauderman, and Hosted by Resource & Engagement Manager, Laurie Hurley.
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- Episode 1 – Public Policy Advocacy for Advocates with Emily Gemar of OAESV
- Episode 2 – Culturally Responsive Services for AAPI Survivors with Monicah Yonghang & Leela Karki of Asian Services in Action
- Episode 3 – Pride is a Movement, Not a Moment with Gulnar Feerasta of the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
- Episode 4 – Navigating Disability Pride in an Ableist World with Cierra Olivia Thomas-Williams and Jody Michele of Indiana Disability Justice
- Episode 5 – A Look into the Work of a State Anti-Sexual Violence Coalition with Rosa Beltré of OAESV
- Episode 6 – From Ohio to San Francisco: NSAC Recap with Caitlin Burke of OAESV
- Episode 7 – The Connection Between DV, SV, and Brain Injury with Rachel Ramirez & Kasey Holderbaum of the Ohio Domestic Violence Network
- Episode 8 – Bringing Awareness to Forensic Nursing for Better Survivor Care
- Episode 9 – Providing Safe Housing for Survivors of Sexual Violence with Jazmin Vera of OAESV
- Episode 10 – A 2023 Review and 2024 Sneak Peek with Shandra Ingram of OAESV
- Episode 11 – Addressing Individual and Institutional Oppression Across Ohio with Taylr Ucker-Lauderman, Andrea Burton, and Ryn Farmer
- Episode 12 – The Power of Providing Choices to Survivors with OAESV’s Managing LAV Attorney Stephanie B. Scalise
Hosted by former OAESV Coordinator for Equity & Inclusion Olivia Montgomery.
- Episode 1 – Engaging Men with Jayvon Howard
- Episode 2 – Engaging the Somali Community with Kawther Hersi
- Episode 3 – Legislative Advocacy with Camille Crary
- Episode 4 – Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) with Breanna Allen
- Episode 5 – 2021 Overview with Olivia Montgomery
