In this inspiring episode, Heather Estes introduces the Worthiness Formula, a transformative approach to rediscovering self-worth through awareness, belief, and community. Heather shares her personal journey to self-empowerment and how it inspired her to create this impactful formula.

Heather also unveils her vision for the Worthy Ranch, a sanctuary designed to support survivors of human trafficking and women in need. Combining equine therapy, self-worth coaching, and career development, the ranch's 90-day program aims to heal and empower survivors as they rebuild their lives. Heather discusses the ranch's collaboration with organizations like the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force and YWCA, its innovative alumni retreats, and the ongoing search for resources to bring this dream to life.

Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, community, and the power of worthiness.

To learn more about The Worthy Ranch, please visit its website HERE.

To learn more about the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force, please visit our website HERE.

Host: Penny Ronning Writer: Penny Ronning Producers: Penny Ronning, Ty Lowe Editor: Ty Lowe Sound Designer/Engineer: Ty Lowe Music: Ty Lowe, Konstantin Klimov Graphic Design: Rae Clark Website: Justin Townsend

Heather Estus Bio

Heather is the founder and author of The Worthiness Formula, Worthy YOUniversity, and The Worthy Ranch. She is a mother of five and the oldest of eleven children on a mission to cure the "unworthiness" disease by providing all with a dose of "good enough." She shares her proven method to help people tap into the innate worth we all possess. She helps people identify their core values to become confident decision-makers and teaches them to create a supportive community for their journey. Her audience includes professionals, organizations, and individuals.

Heather resides in Montana where she is using her 25+ years of nonprofit management and development experience to pursue her dream of building The Worthy Ranch, an equine facility for survivors of human trafficking and abuse.

In this episode, Penny sits down with Dallas Knight from Skull Games to uncover the vital work her organization is doing to combat human trafficking. Dallas shares her inspiring journey from military service to civilian life and how it led her to join the fight against trafficking. Together, they explore the complex connection between escort ads and trafficking, highlighting the critical role Skull Games plays in providing law enforcement with actionable leads. Dallas sheds light on how technology and community awareness can help disrupt trafficking networks while empowering survivors. This episode explores the signs of human trafficking in everyday life, the importance of education, and the reporting of suspicious activity. It’s an eye-opening conversation about taking action and creating a safer world for everyone.

To learn more about Skull Games, please visit their website HERE.

For the resources referenced by Dallas, please visit: Missingkids.org Unboundnow.org

To learn more about the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force, please visit our website HERE.

Host: Penny Ronning Writer: Penny Ronning Producers: Penny Ronning, Ty Lowe Editor: Ty Lowe Sound Designer/Engineer: Ty Lowe Music: Ty Lowe, Konstantin Klimov Graphic Design: Rae Clark Website: Justin Townsend

Dallas Knight Bio

Dallas was an Army combat veteran before the age of 20. She eventually transitioned to the civilian realm to start her career as an Intelligence Analyst for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department with an appointed assignment to the Nevada High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) under the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). She spent just short of a decade combating complex narcotic investigations resulting in the disruption and dismantling of numerous criminal organizations.

After the transition into corporate America, supporting law enforcement from a technological standpoint, Dallas’s professional network bloomed. Through these partnerships, Dallas began to support the nonprofit, Skull Games. Joining with other volunteer veteran analysts, Dallas works to identify victims and hunt down human traffickers while developing intelligence reports to be passed to respective law enforcement jurisdictions.

Dallas has also had the extreme privilege of mentoring victims who have come full circle to hunt as analysts, sharing their invaluable insight.

In this eye-opening episode, Jan Edwards, founder of the Paving the Way Foundation, delves into the critical issue of child trafficking and online exploitation. Jan sheds light on the alarming prevalence of these crimes, from rural communities to urban centers, and highlights the role of Big Tech platforms in enabling predators.

Through education and awareness programs, Jan outlines how we can disrupt the cycle of exploitation and offers actionable steps to protect children from online grooming and abuse. Whether you're a parent, educator, or concerned adult, this conversation equips you with essential tools to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world.

Tune in to learn how we can all play a part in creating a safer future for our youth.

To learn more about the Paving the Way Foundation, please visit their website HERE.To learn more about or to contact the Teen Line, please visit their website HERE. The phone number for the Teen Line is 800-852-8336. To learn more about the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force, please visit our website HERE.

Host: Penny Ronning Writer: Penny Ronning Producers: Penny Ronning, Ty Lowe Editor: Ty Lowe Sound Designer/Engineer: Ty Lowe Music: Ty Lowe, Konstantin Klimov Graphic Design: Rae Clark Website: Justin Townsend

Jan Edwards Bio

Jan Edwards is the founder and president of Paving the Way Foundation. She spent 25 years as an executive in sales and marketing working with organizations like Time Warner, Bright House, the United Nations, and other international groups, before taking on the worldwide initiative to prevent children from being exploited. She is a Co-Chair for the Central Florida Human Trafficking Task Force and sits on the UCF College of Criminal Justice Advisory Board.

Jan works collaboratively with organizations throughout Central Florida and the nation to fight against child trafficking and exploitation. Since 2017, Paving the Way has educated over 30,000 youth and adults, empowering kids to make smart choices online. Their work has been featured in Huffington Post, Marie Claire UK, and local news stations.

Jan has been named one of Orlando Magazine’s Women of The Year, Women on the Rise Community Impact Leader, NGO Leader of the Year, and the 2023 Victory Cup winner. She is the writer and co-director of the Award-Winning Film, Trapped in the Trade, which was featured on CNN.