Voices Thru Avalon Podcast
by Katie Smith
Join Access Coordinator Sharron Fincher and Director of Communications Katie Smith Every First and Third Friday of the month for conversations on:Community - Advocacy - Self-Love - Empowerment - Healing - Activism - Social Justice - Self-care - AND The work Avalon Healing Center is doing in your community!
Episodes
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Episode 3 - Avalon's 20th Anniversary Waves of Change Cruise
🎙️ 20 Years of Healing & Hope: A Special Podcast Edition 💙 Join Avalon Healing Center as we celebrate 20 years of healing, hope, and standing alongside survivors. In this special anniversary episode, we reflect on Avalon’s journey, the people who have helped shape our mission, and the impact...
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Episode 2 - Celebrating Pride Month!
n this special Pride Month episode of Voices Through Avalon, hosts Elle C. and D. explore the importance of affirming, inclusive support for LGBTQIA+ survivors. Through meaningful conversation, they discuss the unique challenges LGBTQIA+ individuals may face, the power of community, and the...
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Episode 1 - Avalon Healing's 20th Anniversary of Services!
Meet our Founder and Executive Director - Kimberly Hurst and Our Director of Healing Services - Amy Smith as we discuss SAAM, our 20th anniversary and the resources we provide survivors throughout the community.
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Human Trafficking Awareness Month - A conversation with Alternatives For Girls and Avalon Healing Center
Meet: Candance Woods - Crisis Resource Center Manger for Alternatives For Girls Detroit and Lauren Sowell - Anti - Trafficking Specialist for Avalon Healing Center. They are joining us for conversation about Human Trafficking in Michigan and what you need to know.
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Giving Tuesday podcast 4! Live
Director of Engagement - Trinea Gonczar shares why Giving Tuesday is important to organizations like Avalon Healing and how you can give back.
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Giving Tuesday Podcast 3! Live
Senior Director of Development - MiVida Burrus shares how you can give back to Avalon Healing Center during Giving Tuesday and the holiday season.
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Giving Tuesday Podcast 2! Live
LaKema Covington our Director of Crisis Services and Education sharing all the amazing things were doing here at Avalon! Also meet, Sharron Fincher and Voices Thru Avalon co-host about her work with DEI and staff.
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Giving Tuesday Podcast 1! Live
Here from Amy Smith our Director of Healing Services about are street outreach services as well as Founder and Executive Director Kimberly Hurst about plans for 2025!
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What's New in 2024 with Founder and Executive Director - Kimberly Hurst
In this episode we will reflect on our 2023 year at Avalon and moving into our healing center. We also discuss our plans for the 2024 year!
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Season 3 - Episode 1 Meet Our Education/Outreach Team
Meet Avalon's boots on the ground team! Our Education/Outreach Team has been out in the community spreading the word about our services and the resources we provide survivors throughout Wayne County.
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Season 2 Episode 10 - Meet Senior Development Director - MiVida Burrus
Meet Senior Development Director - MiVida Burrus and learn about our open house on June 29th!
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Season 2 - Episode 9 - Advocacy Services Coordinator - Darius Baty
Meet Advocacy Coordinator Darius Baty!
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Season 2 - Episode 6 - Meet SA Advocate Kristyn Nikoriuk - Breathing Exercise
On today's episode meet Kristyn Nikoriuk SA Advocate! Learn about how she began working in her field, counseling work with survivors and as internship program coordinator. Kristyn, will guide us through a breathing exercise that will sure to get your day started on the right track. It's seriously...
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Season 2 - Episode 5 Meet Cassidy from the MI Creative!
In Episode 5 meet Cassidy Oonk - Director of Operations for MI Creative! Cassidy has been instrumental in helping Avalon (formally WC SAFE) rebrand, tell a story of our mission and create content that is engaging to our community.
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Season 2 - Episode 4 Meet your hosts Sharron and Katie!
The Avalon Healing Center podcast is on season 2! We started last year and are thankful for all of our amazing guests along the way! We wanted to take a moment to re-introduce us - your hosts of the podcast! :)
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Season 2: Episode 3 - Meet Kate Bryan from 1 Girl Revolution
Meet Kate Bryan the Founder and CEO of 1 Girl Revolution. After living away from Detroit for nearly 10 years, Kate returned to her roots and decided that Detroit was the ideal place to launch 1 Girl Revolution. 1 Girl Revolution tells stories of resilience, empowerment, courage, strength, beauty,...
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Season 2: Episode 7 - Meet Assistant Prosecutor Natalie Brookins
Meet Assistant Prosecutor - Natalie Brookins. In this episode learn about her work in Wayne County, and working with our clients at Avalon Healing Center.
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Season 2: Episode 6 - Meet Director of Development Trinea Gonczar
In this episode we introduce you to Avalon's Director of Development Trinea Gonczar. She will be talking about her work in the community, Avalon's future plans for 2022-2023 and fundraising.
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Season 2: Episode 5 - Learn about April #SAAM and Avalon Institute with Benita Robinson
In this episode we will talk with Director of Crisis Services and Education Benita Robinson about #SAAM and the Avalon Institute.
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Season 2: Episode # 4 - Meet our Counseling and Advocacy Program Coordinator - LaShonda Miller
In this episode learn about our amazing Counseling and Advocacy Coordinator - LaShonda Miller. Learn about the work she is doing in her new role here at Avalon. We will also touch on this past Black History Month and how she celebrates in February.
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Season 2 Episode #3 - Meet Jon Vaughn
Join us as we sit and talk with Jon Vaughn and his effort to lead and hold institutions accountable with transparency and justice for survivors of sexual assault.
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Season 2: Episode #2 - Meet Director of Communications Katie Smith
In this episode meet Director of Communications - Katie Smith. Katie has been with Avalon for over 10 years and shares her work with Avalon. Also too, learn about our amazing Art group for survivors.
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Season 2 Episode #1 0 Meet Avalon SART Coordinator Henry Walker!
Hi!! Join Sharron Fincher and Katie Smith for Season 2 Episode 1 of "Voices Thru Avalon" Podcast! Meet Avalon's SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) Coordinator - Henry Walker. Learn about the work he is doing for survivors in our community.
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Episode 10 - Meet First Response Coordinator Michael Nesbitt
In this episode, we will talk with our First Response Coordinator - Michael Nesbitt. The discussion surrounds his work with the first response program, volunteer program and how he came to do this work.
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Episode #9 - Meet Glenda Cook Avalon's Wellness Clinic Advocacy Director
Meet Glenda Cook - Avalon's Wellness Clinic Advocacy Director! She has over 20+ years experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. She has worked tirelessly to help them navigate the criminal justice system and know their rights. Along with that her work with in...
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Episode #8 Meet SAKI Specialist Florence Nelson!
Meet SAKI (Sexual Assault Kit Initiative) Specialist Florence Nelson! She specializes in community based advocacy and helps to navigate survivors through the criminal justice system and offering them support when their cases go to trial.
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Episode #7 - Meet Access Coordinator Sharron Fincher
Meet "Voices Thru Avalon" podcast host and Avalon's Access Coordinator - Sharron Fincher. In this episode we will talk about her work with marginalized communities, LGBTQ Detroit Council and Poetic Justice.
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Episode #6 - Meet Corporal Dani Woods and celebrate Pride month!
In this episode meet the amazing Corporal Dani Woods! We will learn about her amazing work with Detroit Police Department in the community, particularly with the LGBTQ community council. We will also talk about pride month (June) and the awesome events and educational opportunities.
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Episode #5 - Meet Director of Healing Services - Amy Smith
In this episode meet Avalon Healing Center (Formally WC SAFE) Director of Healing Services - Amy Smith. Amy will be talking about her role here at Avalon, as well as the importance of our work in the community. We will also be sharing updates about our new Avalon Institute that is launching soon!
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Episode 4 - Meet Founder and Executive Director Kimberly Hurst
In this episode learn how Avalon Healing Center (Formally WC SAFE) was founded by our Executive Director - Kimberly Hurst. We will also discuss the importance of our work in the community, as well as, highlighting the month of April and #SAAM (sexual assault awareness month).
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Episode 3 - Meet Brian Town from Michigan Creative
Today's podcast focuses on are work with marketing firm Michigan Creative! Meet COO Brian Town and learn about his experience working with our organization Avalon (formally WC SAFE) on rebranding and marketing!
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Avalon's Human Trafficking Program with Meredith Baughman
Meet our Human Trafficking Coordinator Meredith Baughman. In this episode we discuss the work she is doing to build Avalon's Human Trafficking Program. What is Human Trafficking? What is going on in Michigan around Human Trafficking? How did she become a Human Trafficking Coordinator? Avalon is a...
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Avalon Access and Communications with Avalon FIRST EVER Podcast!
Join Access Coordinator Sharron Fincher and Director of Communications Katie Smith as they shed light on the work Avalon Healing Center is doing in the community. Today we just want to introduce ourselves and tell you a little bit about the podcast we created! Thank you for joining! Avalon is a...
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Join Access Coordinator Sharron Fincher and Director of Communications Katie Smith Every First and Third Friday of the month for conversations on:Community - Advocacy - Self-Love - Empowerment - Healing - Activism - Social Justice - Self-care - AND The work Avalon Healing Center is doing in your community!
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