Show Notes
Listener Advisory: This conversation includes sensitive topics such as abuse and human trafficking. Please take care while listening.
In this powerful episode of Trailblazing Talks, Dini Petty sits down with human rights advocate Kelly Tallon Franklin — a survivor of abuse and trafficking who has dedicated her life to protecting vulnerable women and girls. Founder of Courage for Freedom and newly appointed United Nations representative, Kelly shares the realities of human trafficking in Canada, the warning signs young people need to know, and the urgent work being done to prevent exploitation. This is a deeply moving conversation about resilience, justice, and the courage to transform pain into purpose.
Episode credits: Host - Dini Petty Producers - Kate Campbell, Reeth Mazumder Roberts and Marina Cordoni Director - Kate Campbell Cinematography - Karin Litah 1st AC - Sid Suresh Gaffer - Han Liu Swing - Kushi Nayak Sound - Lauren Neeson PA - Leslie Hoppenrath Makeup - Bridgette Hogan Consulting Producer - Martha Wilson Consulting Producer - Ken MacDonald A big thank you to the Hart House University of Toronto, and to Rick Palidwor, Kennedy Koa and Hart House Film Board. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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