Treating Sex Workers with Dignity and Respect—The Cupcake Girls

Sex work. While many people may not agree with it from a moral or religious viewpoint, the fact is that sex workers are just as human as the rest of us—and they deserve to be treated that way. In this episode, Amy-Marie Merrell, Executive Director of The Cupcake Girls, shares the realities and challenges of sex work, and shares how this organization provides much-needed services to those would otherwise go without them.

The Cupcake Girls provide confidential support to those involved in the sex industry, as well as trauma-informed outreach, intensive case management, holistic resources, and referral services to provide prevention, and aftercare to those affected by sex trafficking.

They provide nonjudgmental support to empower our clients in their pursuits through respect, resources, and relationships.

Learn more at https://thecupcakegirls.org/

Episode 2: Fly Fishing Collaborative - Bucky Buchstaber

Bucky Buchstaber, founder and executive director of Fly Fishing Collaborative (FFC), joins us to share how he uses fly fishing to help rescue children from sex trafficking across the world.

Many people tend to separate their spiritual lives from other aspects of life. But to Bucky, the idea that activities such as going to church, praying, and reading scripture are spiritual while things like fishing, sports, and working are not, is just plain wrong.

“I wasn’t looking for a new job. I was looking to find more meaning in every aspect of life”

— Bucky

Bucky has always loved fly fishing and wanted to turn an activity that had seemingly no spiritual aspect into something that could transform lives. As Bucky’s passion grew and other fishermen joined the cause to stop sex trafficking, eventually FFC was born. Now, FFC builds aquaponics farms around the world to provide financial support for impoverished communities that are at risk for sex trafficking. In addition, experienced fly fishermen and fishing guides donate their time, services, and products to FFC to be sold to the fly fishing community. Below is a video that explains what aquaponics farming is how it helps prevent sex trafficking.

You can learn more at https://flyfishingcollaborative.org/

I hope you enjoyed this episode! What are some creative ways you have seen people make a positive impact with something that seemed ordinary? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!