Women Loud Enough to Fight for Justice

When the system fails you, what do you do? I believe many of us are experiencing system failures in a variety of areas of life these days so we can relate. This week my incredibly brave and strong guests stood up when the justice system failed a young woman who was violently sexually assaulted in Kansas. In this episode you will hear from Hilary Klotz Steinman, the director of the powerful documentary "Loud Enough, Surviving Justice" that tells the story of my other fabulous guests: Madi Smith and her mother Mandy Smith. What began as a romantic encounter between two people who knew one another turned into a violent sexual assault. When the justice system failed Madi, she--along with the support of her parents and a few other advocates--fought to get her power and peace back. Be sure to tune in next week when director Hilary returns with two other guests who also played key roles in this case and in the documentary. In next week's episode, we explore the involvement of law enforcement, their treatment of women who have survived sexual assault and what needs to change. To arrange for a viewing of the documentary "Loud Enough" at your college campus or other organization, visit Women Make Movies website.A giant "thank you" goes out to my podcast sponsors Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn and Healthy Lifestyle Management with Lisa Rigau. It is thanks to their generous support that I can deliver important conversations like this one. Visit Reinvented Threads to view handmade, one-of-a-kind, ecofriendly fashion accessories and find Gabby at upcoming vendor events in the Lehigh Valley and Philly suburbs. Learn about services provided by Lisa at Healthy Lifestyle Management to improve the quality of your life at her website.If you care about giving women a platform for their voice to be heard, consider becoming a sponsor. Options range from the $20 one-time patron sponsorships to monthly packages ranging from $50 to $100 per month. Reach me at [email protected]. Remember that you can show support by sharing the podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know; and you can also rate this podcast five stars and write a review or testimonial. Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Instagram and Facebook for a bit of sass and a lot of fun! I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.