In this episode of the Rise Above Justice Movement podcast, host Zachary Mallory welcomes Anna, a published author and advocate for economic equality. Anna shares her personal journey from a Head Start program to elite educational institutions, highlighting the stark economic disparities she witnessed. She discusses her work with the Sadie Collective, aimed at empowering Black women in economics, and introduces her book, 'The Double Tax,' which addresses the compounded costs of racism and sexism. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community engagement, activism, and the need for collective action to address systemic inequalities.

Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman is an award-winning Ghanaian-American researcher and writer. She is also a published author and the title of her first book is 'The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid" and in this episode, we interview Anna and ask about what the Double Tax is and how we as a society can change the current systems.

You can follow Anna on social media @ItsAfronomics

Kate Ranta is a survivor of domestic violence and gun violence. Kate is also a published author, and writer of 'Killing Kate' which is more than a book, it's a whole experience.

You can follow Kate on social media @RantanRavin or by visiting her website, www.kateranta.com

We sat down and talked with the Legendary Nia Renee.

In this unfiltered, unedited, and unscripted conversation, our Founder talked with Nia Renee who is a legendary survivor advocate and leader, and founder of the How to Love A Battered Woman, LLC. She is a speaker and someone whom we admire very deeply.

Viewer discretion is advised on this episode.

You can find out more about Nia Renee on her website, https://coachniarenee.com/ and on social media @CoachNiaRenee

Our website: RiseAboveJusticeMovement.com

In this episode, we sat down and talked with Mx. NV Gay, who is an absolute fierce and badass human being, and a LGBTQ+ advocate and author of the 'Queer Allies Bible.'

"With an immense focus on empowering and uplifting marginalized communities; photographer, digital artist, educator, public speaker, and author of The Queer Allies Bible, NV Gay of Mx. Gay’s Creative Direction draws inspiration through their life experiences as a transgender individual. Their work explores topics of the human condition bolstered by the words and lived experiences of NV’s subjects. With intent on treasuring individualistic self-expression, NV exposes the raw wounds of prejudice and abuse, while advocating for the inherent beauty in being human."

Biography provided by NV Gay

Website: MXGay.org

You can find NV Gay on social media @NV.Gay

In this episode, we interviewed the Chief Executive Officer with Callisto.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Tracy has extensive experience working in the field of gender-based violence, giving her a deep understanding of the ecosystem of survivors, offenders, and allies. She has consulted with organizations to develop tech-based tools, such as an app that educates users about violence against women, a smartphone device for sexual violence prevention safety, and virtual reality trainings to address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Anti-Sexual Harassment." via ProjectCallisto.org.

"Callisto started with a goal to build a system that empowers survivors, rebuilding their sense of agency, prioritizes privacy and facilitates coordinated action. Our solution, Callisto Vault, is an encrypted platform designed to empower survivors of sexual assault, provide a safe alternative to reporting, and increase the likelihood that serial perpetrators will be held accountable."

You can learn more about Callisto by going to ProjectCallisto.org

In this episode, we sat down and talked with our friend and collaborator Leah Helmbrecht. Leah is an advocate for domestic violence survivors and does so as a Registered Nurse, and has been a Nurse for over 16 years. She also received training and worked as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.

You can follow Leah on social media @OffTheClockNurse

In this episode, we sat down and interviewed Tara Teng, who is a Canadian former pageant winner. She was crowned Miss Canada 2011 and also Miss World Canada 2012. During her title reigns, she was an advocate for human rights and spoke about human trafficking. Tara is now a Embodiment Coach, and we cover what exactly that is and how we can all recognize the need for embodiment.

You can learn more about Tara via her website TaraTeng.org

You can follow Tara on social media @MissTaraTeng

We sat down and talked with one of the most inspiring human beings on the planet, Celene Beth Olsen.

Celene is is a trauma-informed Mental Health Coordinator, independent filmmaker, television producer specializing in true crime, retired dancer and choreographer, and podcast host whose multidisciplinary background informs her holistic and empathetic approach to care in creative spaces.

You can follow Celene on social media @CeleneBeth