AMANDA KOZLOWSKI & SHANNON SLOAN: THEY TURNED JEWELRY INTO A SECOND CHANCE

Amanda Kozlowski and Shannon Sloan believe that healing begins with opportunity. Through Ring True, they create handcrafted bracelets and fidget rings designed to provide comfort and grounding, while also offering employment and a fresh start to human trafficking survivors. Their nonprofit, Free Bird Initiative, extends this support by helping survivors rebuild their lives with job training, community, and resources.In this episode, Amanda and Shannon share why they started Ring True and Free Bird Initiative, the impact of meaningful work on healing, and how small actions can create lasting change for survivors.Timecodes00:00 – Intro to Amanda and Shannon02:25 – Why Ring True was started05:30 – Creating the Free Bird Initiative nonprofit08:15 – Providing employment for survivors12:40 – Why fidget rings are helpful16:00 – How Ring True’s products support healing18:10 – The Survivor Support Club22:30 – Working with survivors & job training26:00 – Building a supportive community30:15 – Breaking cycles of trauma through employment35:00 – How Free Bird Initiative makes an impact38:25 – Ways to support survivor-led businesses40:13 – How to help Ring True grow42:00 – Final thoughts & next stepsFOR MORE INFORMATION:https://ringtrueco.com/https://freebirdinitiative.org/JOIN THE SURVIVOR SUPPORT CLUBWATCH THEIR PODCAST "SISTERLY BUSINESS" HEREFOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE GHOST TASK FORCEBrands hire me to create content that converts.Contact me here for more info on what I can offer you or your brand:[email protected] to level up your content game? Check out Instaclub Hub for JUST $7 – the ultimate tool to grow your brand and engage your audience! Tap the link and join the community that’s taking creators to the next level!CLICK THIS LINK!https://get.instaclubhub.com/zsznfyp950wd-px1jhgFOLLOW PRODUCER RACHEL:INSTAGRAMFACEBOOKTIKTOKLINKEDINWondering what gear to buy if you are just starting a podcast?Check out my AMAZON STOREFRONT!LOVE MY GLASSES - BUY THEM HERE!WANT ONE OF MY OUTFITS? CLICK HEREWant your own emotional support pillow?You can buy them HEREREMEMBER TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE: If you like any of my content, please like the episode, subscribe to my channel and leave a comment - these are all free things you can do to support me. Thank you for your time and attention!Credits: Editor: Madisyn Brooks 3D Animation: Madisyn Brooks Tease music: Song: Savfk - The Travelling Symphony License: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0)Music powered by BreakingCopyrightShow open music: Track: Escape Now — SilentCrafter [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatchFree Download / Stream HERE