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Breaking Distance
by Beauty for Freedom, Monica Watkins
Beauty for Freedom (BFF), as an anti-trafficking organization, has always strived to connect communities and champion freedom via our global educational programming for survivors of human trafficking and at-risk youth along with our advocacy and awareness-raising campaigns.Throughout the COVID-19 Crisis, our team has sought ways to connect our ambassadors and artists to the global community by creating a narrative-driven project which could break the barriers of the insular lives we faced through the pandemic with quarantining and self-isolation while creating the possibility of uniting, connecting, sharing ideas, educating, and embracing our humanity through the arts and music. BFF launched Breaking Distance as a way to continue connecting with our global community while sharing critical topics affecting our world and inspiring conversations. Topics covered include global health, human trafficking, art, music and mental health and wellness. We want YOU to JOIN the MOVEMENT! Stay tun
Episodes
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In Conversation with Model, Activist and Beauty for Freedom Ambassador Joanna Pauline
Beauty for Freedom (BFF), as an anti-trafficking organization, has always strived to connect communities and champion freedom via our global educational programming for survivors of human trafficking and at-risk youth along with our advocacy and awareness-raising campaigns. Our team has strived…
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“On Race, Art and Everything In-Between” Featuring Christina Martin and Rashawn Davis
Breaking Distance Beauty for Freedom (BFF), as an anti-trafficking organization, has always strived to connect communities and champion freedom via our global educational programming for survivors of human trafficking and at-risk youth along with our advocacy and awareness-raising campaigns....
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In Conversation with Human Trafficking Expert, Overcomer, Policy Consultant and Keynote Speaker Mrs. Anna Ptak
Breaking Distance Beauty for Freedom (BFF), as an anti-trafficking organization, has always strived to connect communities and champion freedom via our global educational programming for survivors of human trafficking and at-risk youth along with our advocacy and awareness-raising campaigns....
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Savhera Fireside Chat Featuring Dr. Vanessa Bouche
Breaking Distance Beauty for Freedom (BFF), as an anti-trafficking organization, has always strived to connect communities and champion freedom via our global educational programming for survivors of human trafficking and at-risk youth along with our advocacy and awareness-raising campaigns....
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"On Race, Art and Everything In-Between" Featuring Journalist, Filmmaker and Artist Darnell Christie
In our 5th Episode in our Breaking Distance series "On Race, Art and Everything In-Between", a collection of conversations focusing on investigating the systemic racism plaguing our world today. We are creating a space to uplift diverse communities while spotlighting people of color changing and...
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"On Race, Art and Everything In-Between" Featuring Lisa Dent, Executive Director of Art Space New Haven
In our 4th Episode in our Breaking Distance series "On Race, Art and Everything In-Between", a collection of conversations focusing on investigating the systemic racism plaguing our world today. We are creating a space to uplift diverse communities while spotlighting people of color changing and...
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Artist Talk Featuring World-Renowned Artist, Educator, Author and Illustrator Bil Donovan
Our Breaking Distance team had the honor of interviewing Bil Donovan, one of today's most accomplished and revered fashion illustrators. He is a respected educator and author and has traveled the world as a global artist and spokesperson for companies like Christian Dior. Bil speaks about his...
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Non-Profit Spotlight --- Margaret's Place Feature --- A Program of The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation
Our Breaking Distance team had the honor of featuring an amazing organization and program on the show last week, Margaret's Place (A program of the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation), discussing how school programming and youth have been pivoting throughout the global pandemic and we had an...
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Artist Interview and Musical Showcase with Global Humanitarian and Musician Scarlett de la Torre
Our Beauty for Freedom, Breaking Distance Podcast Team sat down with Beauty for Freedom Ambassador, Global Artist , Humanitarian and Multi-faceted Musician Scarlett de la Torre for a candid discussion about how her music has led her down a path of sound healing, her work during the COVID Crisis,...
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“PRIDE Culture in San Francisco, Activism and the Influence of Art and Music in shaping the LGBTQ+ Movement” featuring The Nervous Breakdowns, Keala Ramos, Ana “Smitty” Smith and Miss Major
Our Beauty for Freedom, Breaking Distance Podcast Team sat down for a candid discussion about the history of San Francisco Pride, Queer Culture, Activism and the Influence of The Arts and Music with Artist, “Credit in the Straight World” Film Director, and “Nervous Breakdowns” Band Founder Keala...
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"On Race, Art and Everything in Between" Episode 3 - SASHA Center Spotlight and Artist Interview with Founder Kalimah Johnson, LMSW
Our Beauty for Freedom, Breaking Distance Podcast Team sat down with SASHA Center Founder and CEO, Kalimah Johnson, LMSW to discuss trauma-informed care for African-American survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence. Kalimah has transformed what trauma-informed care for African-American...
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"On Race, Art and Everything in Between" Episode 2 - Artist Interview and Musical Showcase with Humanitarian and Musician Lisa Ramey
Breaking Distance continues our special series addressing the police brutality and widespread systemic racism representing historical and current sources of trauma in communities of color. We decided to go back to our communities of artists and thought leaders and have started a special...
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New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking Episode Featuring Gina Cavallo, Ingrid Johnson & Wincey Terry-Bryant --- Fighting for Freedom in America
Our Breaking Distance Team had an opportunity to share an evening with the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking, an organization that has been a beacon of light and hope to many and an organization whose Coalition Members Paying It Forward Foundation have served as a mentor to our...
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"On Race, Art and Everything in Between" - Featuring Miguel Carter-Fisher
It's been such an emotional and confusing time for our communities and Beauty for Freedom wanted to address the police brutality and widespread systemic racism representing historical and current sources of trauma in communities of color. We decided to go back to our communities of artists and...
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Mental Health Awareness Month Episode - A Candid Discussion with Art Therapist Dawn Ippoliti
Our Breaking Distance Team sat down with Art Therapist Dawn Ippoliti LCAT, ATR-BC for Mental Health Awareness Month. We had an opportunity to delve into her practice as an art therapist and speak about mental health issues people are dealing with, particularly in regards to quarantine and the...
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Mental Health Awareness Month Episode - Featuring Artists and Passionate Buddhists Loan Chabanol and Sabah Cheraiet
Breaking Distance – Mental Health Awareness Episode – A Candid Discussion with Loan Chabanol and Sabah Cheraiet Our Breaking Distance team connected with Global Artists and Passionate Buddhists Loan Chabanol and Sabah Cheraiet for a candid discussion in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and...
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Mental Health Awareness Month Episode - Memorial Day Feature with Vietnam War Hero and Retired Educator Dr. Richard Kimball Watkins
This is a very special series for Breaking Distance in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Memorial Day featuring Dr. Richard Kimball Watkins, Decorated Vietnam Veteran (Purple Heart and the Air Medal with Eight-Oak Leaf Clusters), Activist and Retired Educator, to all of our fallen…
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Artist Talk and Musical Performance by Global Artist Jasmïn
Our Breaking Distance team sat down with Global Artist, Writer, Singer, Songwriter, and Producer Jasmïn for a candid discussion about how she started creating, her passion for writing and becoming her own woman and artist. This Parisian artist credits her Buddhist background with inspiring her...
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Artist Interview with Fashion Designer, Stylist and Artist Brian Stanziale of The BMS
Our Breaking Distance Team sat down with the Founder and Creative Director of The BMS, Brian Michael Stanziale. (words via The Chic Website) Brian Stanziale doesn’t get starstruck. After having lived in Chicago, New York, then back to Chicago, after styling, designing, and even opening a clothing...
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Artist Interview and Musical Showcase with Global Humanitarian and Musician Paul Beaubrun
Our Breaking Distance Team has a really candid and sincere conversation with global musician and humanitarian Paul Beaubrun about Haitian culture and life growing up in Haiti, his newest album "Rasanbleman - Red Moon", creative energy, music and activism. We even discuss human trafficking and...
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Denim Day and SAAM Episode Featuring Model Activists Hannah Holman and Nicole Meyer
World Renowned Models and Activists Hannah Holman and Nicole Meyer speak with Breaking Distance about the work their work as global philanthropists and fashion models delving deeper into the #MeToo Movement discussion as it intersects with the fashion industry. The conversation includes advocacy...
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Denim Day and SAAM Coalition Episode Featuring Safe Horizon, NY Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV), and STEPS to End Family Violence
Members of the Denim Day NYC Coalition share an informative and educational conversation with the Beauty for Freedom Breaking Distance Team around Sexual Assault Awareness Month Denim Day. Jimmy Meagher Policy Director at Safe Horizon, Erika L. Miller-Bridges, LMSW, Relationship Abuse Prevention...
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Denim Day and SAAM Coalition Episode Featuring Safe Horizon, Day One and Violence Intervention Program
Jimmy Meagher Policy Director at Safe Horizon, Lisa Alexander Senior Staff Attorney with Day One and Lorraine Correa a Counselor Advocate for the Sexual Violence Project at the Violence Intervention Program in New York City speak with Breaking Distance about the work their around client services,...
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Denim Day and SAAM Artist Talk with Marcela Toro and Michelle Urena
New York City Based Mixed Media Artists Marcela Toro and Michelle Urena share a candid discussion with the Beauty for Freedom Breaking Distance Team about creativity and inspiration, surviving as artists in New York and standing by your personal mission statements, surviving domestic and sexual...
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Artist Talk with Photographer Cecil Arp
A candid discussion with world-renowned artist and photographer Cecil Arp. This episode of Breaking Distance touches on topics from the human condition, skate culture, art, photography and the creative process during the crisis at hand. As a teenager, Cecil discovered his love of travel, teamwork...
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Breaking Distance by Beauty for Freedom - Episode 1_Part 2
Thursday, April 2nd Featured panelists include: Rebekah A. Frimpong, MPH, President of CR8:BLK, Doctoral Candidate DrPH Jacqueline Douge, MD, MPH, FAAP Sarpoma Sefa-Boakye, M.D. Gilbert Frank Daniels (Artist - Photojournalist) Raj Shah (Artist - Design/Marketing) Joseph Otsiman (Artist - Actor)...
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Breaking Distance by Beauty for Freedom - Episode 1_Part1
Thursday, April 2nd Featured panelists include: Rebekah A. Frimpong, MPH, President of CR8:BLK, Doctoral Candidate DrPH Jacqueline Douge, MD, MPH, FAAP Sarpoma Sefa-Boakye, M.D. Gilbert Frank Daniels (Artist - Photojournalist) Raj Shah (Artist - Design/Marketing) Joseph Otsiman (Artist - Actor)...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Beauty for Freedom (BFF), as an anti-trafficking organization, has always strived to connect communities and champion freedom via our global educational programming for survivors of human trafficking and at-risk youth along with our advocacy and awareness-raising campaigns.Throughout the COVID-19 Crisis, our team has sought ways to connect our ambassadors and artists to the global community by creating a narrative-driven project which could break the barriers of the insular lives we faced through the pandemic with quarantining and self-isolation while creating the possibility of uniting, connecting, sharing ideas, educating, and embracing our humanity through the arts and music. BFF launched Breaking Distance as a way to continue connecting with our global community while sharing critical topics affecting our world and inspiring conversations. Topics covered include global health, human trafficking, art, music and mental health and wellness. We want YOU to JOIN the MOVEMENT! Stay tun
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Beauty for Freedom, Monica Watkins
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Beauty for Freedom (BFF), as an anti-trafficking organization, has always strived to connect communities and champion freedom via our global educational programming for survivors of human trafficking and at-risk youth along with our advocacy and awareness-raising campaigns.Throughout the COVID-19...
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Breaking Distance is created and hosted by Beauty for Freedom, Monica Watkins.
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