The Human Trafficking Prevention Project (HTPP), a partnership between the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service and the University of Baltimore School of Law, focuses on reducing the collateral consequences of criminal legal involvement for survivors of human trafficking and those populations made most vulnerable to exploitation. The HTPP also ensures that survivors and other individuals can easily access free legal representation for various civil legal matters. Phinesse Demps, Host/Producer, is joined by a special guest Heather Heiman and Jessica Emerson

Heather Heiman, Esq. (she/her) – Human Trafficking Prevention Project Manager, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

Heather manages the HTPP pro bono program at Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, the largest provider of pro bono civil legal services in the state, where she provides direct representation to HTPP clients and facilitates case placement with volunteer attorneys through MVLS’ pro bono network. She has spearheaded HTPP community outreach in the Baltimore area and co-hosts monthly legal clinics with community partners, as well as training extensively on criminal record relief, credit repair, and other topics related to civil legal services for trafficking survivors and individuals in the commercial sex industry.

Jessica Emerson, LMSW, Esq. (she/her), Director, Human Trafficking Prevention Project

Ms. Emerson began the Human Trafficking Prevention Project (“HTPP”) at the University of Baltimore School of Law in August of 2015. Before founding the HTPP, Ms. Emerson was a staff attorney and Equal Justice Works Fellow at the Women’s Law Center of Maryland, where she began an innovative project focused on addressing the criminalization of sex trafficking survivors.

Another Soulful Sunday with Phinesse!... ON THE NEXT EPISODE...C'MON SON you already know! Special Guest- Diquan. Originally aired on 1/14/24

Soul on Soul with Phinesse is on the road headed overseas with Mr. Evan Carydakis to discuss music, soul, and everything Jazz. Australia here we come. C'mon Son, you already know how the soul does!

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The classically trained Neika Simone is our special guest. Simone talks about her musical journey and drops off her latest song!

Neika Simone started singing, as did many artists, in her hometown church’s youth choir. Her parents took notice of her interest in music and enrolled her in piano lessons at the age of 7. That was a wise move as music would become a driving force in her life. Neika Simone became a classically trained pianist and vocalist and began writing music as a teenager. Upon high school graduation, Neika Simone attended Elizabeth City State University where she earned a B.A. degree in Music (piano). She later attended Norfolk State University and graduated with a Master of Music Education degree (voice). Over the years, Neika Simone’s love for jazz grew. She was inspired most by the phenomenal Ella Fitzgerald and many of her contemporaries. As she continued to develop her skills, she began performing with bands such as Left Turn Right Dance Band and Fouray. It was during that time she found her place in the sounds of smooth jazz and began to sing and write music for this genre. Neika Simone’s song lyrics are inspired by her experiences, future hopes, and desires. Currently, Neika Simone is not only a songwriter and performer; she is also a music teacher who enjoys teaching chorus, voice, and piano. She and her husband reside in the Richmond, Virginia area

Phinesse is in Canada to check in with Indie Artist Mr. Michael Dunston who has done so much as an indie artist that he gives artists the blueprint to succeed----all you must do is listen.

Michael Dunston is a renowned vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor around dynamic entertainer.​ Michael Dunston has formed one of the most exciting and uplifting ensembles to hit the Toronto music scene in some time. "Spirit" is a nine-piece, full-throttle, high-octane Gospel and Blues group that is bursting with talent, drive, and the much-needed message of joy, hope, and compassion for all human beings - no matter what their nationality, faith, or belief system. he musical outpouring of "Spirit" is downright contagious - as illustrated by their standing-room-only performances at "The Rex Hotel and Jazz Bar" and "The Montréal Bistro & Jazz Club". Michael’s repertoire includes material from the late, great Donny Hathaway, Andre Crouch, Cee Cee and BB Winnans, and the incomparable Stevie Wonder.

The Soul of indie artist is on full display with this talented artist!

One of today's most talented new artists and a favorite of SOUL ON SOUL WITH PHINESSE- NAMI DAE! Nami Dae is a 23-year-old R&B artist from Maplewood, New Jersey. Her music includes catchy lyrics.

She has 11 songs, including: "Impulsive Thoughts, "CYCLES, "HYDRO MUVA, "Sonic Wave, "Closed Case

Phinesse sits down with the talented Terence Thompson. Terence Thompson is a versatile producer, songwriter, artist, and musician. Over the span of his career, Terence has collaborated with a diverse group of artists, musicians, and producers across all genres of music including Teddy Riley of Blackstreet to prolific jazz drummer and producer Nate Smith. It was Terence who hand-picked and recorded the music for Michael Jackson’s “Heaven Can Wait”’ which was produced primarily by Nate Smith for Terence’s production company.