Ep. 69 - Bringing Light to the Darkness: Building a Business to End Human Trafficking & Empower Women - with Amber Runyon, Founder of Eleventh Candle Co.

Today’s episode really touched our hearts, in a way we weren’t quite expecting when we started recording. Our guest is Amber Runyon, Founder of Eleventh Candle Co., a product line launched through Legacy, a non-profit based out of Columbus. Collectively, these two organizations are working globally to redeem, restore, empower, and equip those vulnerable to human trafficking, abuse, exploitation, and addiction.

 

Human trafficking is probably not at all like what you think it is – and unfortunately, it’s also probably not as far away as you think it is. The silver lining is that there are people out there like Amber making a huge difference, and she shows that even small acts – like buying a candle – can be used to empower others.

 

We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body.

 

Want to support Amber’s mission (and get your Mother’s Day Gift ready)?

It’s as easy as buying a candle, and you can get 25% off your order using the coupon code WINE&SHINE at eleventhcandleco.com

 

We Chat About:

Amber’s mission trips abroad Sex trafficking as a pervasive problem both abroad and at home How Eleventh Candle Co. supports Amber’s mission Employing + empowering women who have been trafficked How Amber leverages self-care in her organization to combat burnout What human trafficking really looks like The average age that a girl enters human trafficking The 3 things that everyone needs to succeed in their lives Why phones are the #1 way that kids get trafficked today How you can educate yourself on this subject What you can do to make a difference in your area

 

Resources:

Buy a candle for 25% off using code WINE&SHINE at EleventhCandleCo.com Connect with Eleventh Candle Co: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Today’s episode really touched our hearts, in a way we weren’t quite expecting when we started recording. Our guest is Amber Runyon, Founder of Eleventh Candle Co., a product line launched through Legacy, a non-profit based out of Columbus. Collectively, these two organizations are working globally to redeem, restore, empower, and equip those vulnerable to human trafficking, abuse, exploitation, and addiction.

 

Human trafficking is probably not at all like what you think it is – and unfortunately, it’s also probably not as far away as you think it is. The silver lining is that there are people out there like Amber making a huge difference, and she shows that even small acts – like buying a candle – can be used to empower others.

 

We’ve been taking our Care/of vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body.

 

Want to support Amber’s mission (and get your Mother’s Day Gift ready)?

It’s as easy as buying a candle, and you can get 25% off your order using the coupon code WINE&SHINE at eleventhcandleco.com

 

We Chat About:

Amber’s mission trips abroad Sex trafficking as a pervasive problem both abroad and at home How Eleventh Candle Co. supports Amber’s mission Employing + empowering women who have been trafficked How Amber leverages self-care in her organization to combat burnout What human trafficking really looks like The average age that a girl enters human trafficking The 3 things that everyone needs to succeed in their lives Why phones are the #1 way that kids get trafficked today How you can educate yourself on this subject What you can do to make a difference in your area

 

Resources:

Buy a candle for 25% off using code WINE&SHINE at EleventhCandleCo.com Connect with Eleventh Candle Co: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Connect with Amber: AmberRunyon.com | Instagram Donate: eleventhcandleco.com/pages/give

 

Shout Outs:

I Am Jane Doe on Netflix Volunteer with She Has a Name: shehasaname.org

 

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