Hecate
Hollis Brown
Start By Believing
Start By Believing
Start By Believing
Tuesday 13th September 2022
Miss Wisconsin USA Hollis Brown shares her powerful journey of healing and advocacy after sexual assault on 'Finding OK'.
Explicit
87 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
Hecate
Overview:
Categories:
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Mindful Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Hollis Brown: Championing Survivor Advocacy and Healing
Ultimately it's like if you don't know what to say, if you don't know what to do, if you don't know how to help, just say: I believe you, just start by believing and you can figure the rest out later.
Imagine turning your pain into a powerful platform for change. That's exactly what Hollis Brown, Miss Wisconsin USA 2022, has done. In this episode of 'Finding OK', Hollis opens up about her personal journey as a survivor of sexual assault during her college years. She shares how this traumatic experience reshaped her life and fueled her passion for advocacy.
As part of the 'Start By Believing' campaign by End Violence Against Women International, Hollis is on a mission to ensure survivors are heard and supported from the moment they speak out. Originally from Savannah, Georgia, and now based in Milwaukee, Hollis wears many hats. She's a sports marketer with the Milwaukee Bucks, a podcast host, a mentor, a public speaker, a model, a youth educator, and a nonprofit founder.
Through her nonprofit work, she provides crucial resources to help sexual assault victims on their path to healing. In this heartfelt conversation, Hollis discusses the importance of self-care, the role of family and friends in supporting survivors, and the challenges of navigating the justice system. Hollis also tackles common stereotypes and misconceptions about survivors, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding. Her story is one of resilience and determination, offering hope and encouragement to others who have faced similar struggles.
Towards the end of the episode, Hollis shares an inspiring message to survivors and hints at a special upcoming episode where she'll read letters from survivors' abusers. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the complexities of healing after sexual assault and the importance of believing and supporting survivors. Tune in to hear Hollis Brown's powerful story and learn how you can be part of the change.