Melanie Williams on Design, Human Trafficking, Life Coaching and more

Not only has Melanie rescued the Goods from some design challenges, but she also helps rescue women & men from trafficking. Melanie is an avid traveler & provides us with an exclusive list of her favorite spots in the Midwest!

// Design Info

Wallpaper: use it - it adds a visual point of interest. Search "peel and stick wallpaper" with the color/design you want.

Paint: The new neutrals are creamy whites & variations of greige. No yellow undertones!

Lighting: try ultra-daylight bulbs and your rooms will go from yellow to white!

Design "no no" for Farmhouse Décor: the "X" symbol in the barn doors, tables, etc... keep at a minimum! Update your look with straight lines & minimal detail.

// Human Trafficking Info

Pursuit 3416:  A ministry that will bring awareness & prevention to schools and organizations.  Contact [email protected] 

Hotline: 1-888-373-7888. Save to contacts. Call if you see ANYTHING suspicious or your intuition is causing a question.

Sex trafficking: when a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud or coercion.

Labor Trafficking: when individuals perform labor or services through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for little or no money.

Common forms of recruitment into Sex Trafficking:

Runaways (1 in 7 teens lured into prostitution within 48 hrs of leaving)Manipulation on Social Media/in person Family/Relational sellingPornography/prostitution, small % kidnapping

How to spot a trafficker and/or victim:

“Parents” with children: child uncomfortable, fear, no eye contact, abuse/somethings wrong, child hypersexualizedSomeone “fake” shopping, girls sent around to troll/provocative dressCouples: something is off/no eye contact-abuse-controlTruck Stop: watch for young women/men entering trucker cabs.Branded tattoos: bar codes, daddy’s girl, my bi***Teens: suddenly have clothes they can't afford, acting out, nervous, shamed,overly confident, drug use

Many short videos on YouTube do a great job explaining trafficking

//Recommended Midwest Finds

Nashville:  Poindexter Coffee, Anzie Blue, White Limozeen, Hampton SocialSt. Louis:  Hygge, Rise Coffee House, Hello Juice and SmoothieKansas City:  Made in KC, Outta the Blue, McLain’s Market

Discover more about our guests:

Melanie’s Travel, Fashion, and Faith on Instagram

Fun things from the episode:

The Covering HouseDaylight LEDsTips for getting high end furniture “dupes:” Search bar type: “modern organic side chair” and click shopping tab for alternativesHeaven by Randy Alcorn

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