17 episodes

#TRAFFICKED chronicles the stories of sex-trafficking survivors and advocates, as told to Cheryl Hunter who was kidnapped to traffic as a teen. We are here to end human trafficking.

Please note: listener/viewer discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to human trafficking, including conversations about rape, domestic abuse, violence, torture, sexual assault, drugs, alcohol abuse, trauma, and more.

TRAFFICKED Cheryl Hunter

    • True Crime
    • 4.7 • 58 Ratings

#TRAFFICKED chronicles the stories of sex-trafficking survivors and advocates, as told to Cheryl Hunter who was kidnapped to traffic as a teen. We are here to end human trafficking.

Please note: listener/viewer discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to human trafficking, including conversations about rape, domestic abuse, violence, torture, sexual assault, drugs, alcohol abuse, trauma, and more.

    Jenna's Story

    Jenna's Story

    On our season finale, Cheryl sits down with the one and only Jenna Mckaye! Jenna is a survivor of human trafficking with an incredible life story she now shares through advocacy groups throughout the US. Jenna's extraordinary journey offers hope that inspires others through education and training. She continues to train hospital staff, law enforcement, and other professionals how to identify victims of sex trafficking and labor trafficking and respond with victim-centered care. Her personable keynote speaking engagements leave a notable impression among a variety of audience demographics including the United Nations. In 2016, Jenna started the Jenna McKaye Foundation to engage in a broader advocacy training model. Visit jennamckaye.com for upcoming news/events and details on her soon-to-be-published book.

    To keep up with all of our latest work, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Trafficked Series and on Twitter at TheTrafficked. Please be sure to rate, review, share, and subscribe to our podcast. Thank you for your listenership! 

    • 28 min
    Brandy's Story

    Brandy's Story

    On this week’s episode, Cheryl sits down with the incredible and heroic, Brandy Jenkins! Brandy is passionate about her advocacy work alongside Coco's Angels! You can learn more about Coco's Angels at cocosangels.org or on Instagram at cocosangelsnonprofit!

    To keep up with all of our latest work, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Trafficked Series and on Twitter at TheTrafficked. Please be sure to rate, review, share, and subscribe to our podcast. Don’t forget to catch our season finale next Friday!

    • 44 min
    Susan's Story

    Susan's Story

    Susan Patterson is a national leader in the fight against human trafficking and author of the book “How You Can Fight Human Trafficking, Over 100 Ways to Make a Difference” which has been acclaimed by anti-human trafficking advocates nationwide to be one of the best resources out there because it is practical. Her community YouTube channel “Winning the Fight Against Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation” features videos of people and churches that are making a difference in the fight against human trafficking.  In addition, she created a platform where churches can teach other churches what works to prevent human trafficking and serve survivors through the National Faith Coalitions meetings that she hosts with her team. Susan has spoken to over 100,000 people about the dynamics behind human trafficking in such a way that the path becomes clear as to where one can use one’s gifts and talents to join the fight.

    To keep up with all of our latest work, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Trafficked Series and on Twitter at TheTrafficked. Please be sure to rate, review, share, and subscribe to our podcast, and stay tuned for more episodes dropping every Friday!

    • 25 min
    Alisha's Story

    Alisha's Story

    This week Cheryl listens to a story that is filled with heroism and determination, a story like no other! Alisha is a woman who sought revenge on the pimp who beat and tortured her for 17 years. After Alisha was trafficked, she obtained her high school diploma then attended college where she studied to become a paralegal! Listen to her full story now.

    To keep up with all of our latest work, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Trafficked Series and on Twitter at TheTrafficked. Please be sure to rate, review, share, and subscribe to our podcast, and stay tuned for our next episode dropping on December 3rd!

    • 29 min
    Siddhali's Story

    Siddhali's Story

    This week Cheryl sits down with the first North American Jain female-monk, a US Army Iraq veteran, international speaker, author, documentarian, and activist for social justice. Driven by her deep-seated devotion to humanity, she uses her talents and skills to raise awareness about violence in the world and ways to change it. Not only is she passionate about social movements that focus on non-violence, human rights, gender equality, trafficking, and the youth but her latest work, STOPPING TRAFFIC is a life-changing documentary piece about trafficking. Be sure to keep an eye out for her next documentary film, Stopping Traffic 2.

    To keep up with all of our latest work, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Trafficked Series and on Twitter at TheTrafficked. Please be sure to rate, review, share, and subscribe to our podcast, and stay tuned for more episodes dropping every Friday!

    • 30 min
    Jean's Story

    Jean's Story

    Cheryl sits down with the courageous and inspiring trafficking survivor, Jean. This is the very first time that Jean has shared her story and we couldn't be more honored. 

    CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING: Pedophilia, child sex trafficking, child torture/abuse, sexual acts involving a minor, child murder/sacrifice, sodomy, animal cruelty, and suicide.

    To keep up with all of our latest work, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram at The Trafficked Series and on Twitter at TheTrafficked. Please be sure to rate, review, share, and subscribe to our podcast, and stay tuned for more episodes dropping every Friday!

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
58 Ratings

58 Ratings

myob fan ,

Very moving!

I am so amazed at the depth and listening Cheryl has for herself and her guests. Sharing heavy information in a way that educates and keeps you listening is a skill. Her resilience and passion come through and are really inspiring. Thank you for being a guiding light 💡

KO ESQ ,

Boring

Interesting topic, genuine caring, but not well done.

RiskGal ,

Hooked

I listen to this Podcast the moment it drops. Cheryl is teaching ordinary folks about the horrors of sex trafficking in ways we never thought possible. Not only does she educate in a riveting way she shows how you can help if you want. Amazing stories of survival and strength. Please drop some more Eps.

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