Project Markie
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsWelcome to Season 1 of Project Markie, the podcast that's shining a light on the darkness of abuse endured by survivors. These are the first-hand accounts of survivors of domestic abuse, human trafficking, and sexual assault. | The raw interviews on Project Markie you'll hear will make you cry, laugh, gasp, nod, and hum with the power of human resilience. | It is often at times of desperation that we are driven to make a last-ditch effort to change our situation. This comeback, in turn, can transform us into a whole new person — mentally, physically, and emotionally stronger than we ever could have imagined. | Champion Bikini Athlete, Advocate, and Entrepreneur Markie Williams has lived this struggle. After years of experiencing domestic violence and human trafficking, Markie found the strength and courage to escape her situation. She turned her pain into power, becoming a nationally recognized athlete, creating her personal fitness brand, and advocating for other victims of abuse, encouraging them to believe in life after abuse (#lifeafterabuse). | Markie Williams created “Project Markie” to share, for the first time in public, her story and personal experience with domestic violence and human trafficking. Through this podcast, she’s bringing to light the stories of those who have been confronted by incredible obstacles, traumas or challenges that may have led them to a very dark and hopeless place — and who were able to overcome the difficulties they faced and redefine their futures. | These are their incredible stories of transformation, healing and hope.
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Episodes
This is what I’m doing here. | Markie Williams’ Story … Part 2 | Season One Finale (Ep11)
December 02, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutes - 42.7 MB—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— In Part 2 of Markie Williams’ story, she opens up about what happened after she escaped her abuser, and the struggles she faced with her newfound “freedom”. Markie describes the struggle of dealing with her trauma while trying to rebuild her life at the same time...
This will not define my life. | Mandy Arthur’s Story | Ep10
November 25, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 45.8 MB—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Mandy Arthur, affectionately known as Mandy “The Bos” is the co-founder of Creative Media Group, an industry leader in social media, digital marketing, and amplifying brand voices. She has been both host and guest on numerous podcasts, and has interviewed notable...
Emotional abuse is real abuse. | Sarah Bigler’s Story | Ep09
November 18, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MB—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Sarah Bigler is the West Coast Engagement Manager for the One Love Foundation at their newest location in Seattle, WA. With a B.A. in Political Science and an M.S. in International Public Policy, Sarah has a background in domestic and international gender and min...
Someone finally stood up for me. | Lee Ryan Coston’s Story | Ep08
November 11, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutes - 42.9 MB—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Lee Ryan Coston has is a talented personality who’s worked as an actress, voice artist, screenwriter, director, journalist and talk show host. Her most recent work is the short film Crowbar, which has won numerous awards at film festivals both nationally and inte...
Take healing at your own pace. | Laura Kaye Chamberlain’s Story | Ep07
November 04, 2019 21:38 - 39 minutes - 45.7 MB—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Laura Kaye Chamberlain is a digital media producer based in Seattle, Washington where she works full-time as the Director of Production at Creative Media Group. She has an extensive creative background that includes a B.F.A in Musical Theatre from Long Island Uni...
I was trafficked. | Christina Sabourin’s Story | Ep06
October 28, 2019 12:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MB—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Christina Sabourin is a U.S. Army Veteran, a mother, and a business-owning aesthetician. Her life and work experiences have taken her to opposite ends of the spectrum, from working on engines as a chemical repair specialist in the army overseas in Iraq, to perfor...
Something inside me changed. | Van Nguyen’s Story | Ep05
October 21, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— A self proclaimed “Renaissance Woman,” Van Nguyen is the Co-Organizer and Community Director of the PNW Biohackers Collective. Van has a B.S. in Nursing from West Coast University and a background in Marketing and Public Relations for firms in Beverly Hills, CA. ...
I have to do something about it. | Madeline Brockert’s Story | Ep04
October 14, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Madeline Brockert, graduate of UC Santa Barbara, is a thriving project manager with Juice Marketing. Madeline is known for her domestic violence advocacy, and she has been involved with several organizations, including the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish ...
Turning pain to purpose. | Rachel Stephenson’s Story | Ep03
October 07, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Rachel Stephenson has worked around horses and coffee her entire life. She is the owner of Northern Light Coffee and Co-founder of CrossRoads Youth Ranch. In addition to barrel racing and training horses—and owning a successful business—Rachel is dedicated to cre...
I’ll let the judge decide. | Maggie McQueen’s Story | Ep02
September 30, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MB—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Maggie McQueen is a successful real estate agent, a dedicated mother and fitness enthusiast. She is involved in making her community a better place, and Maggie is passionate about advocating for domestic violence awareness. By all appearances, Maggie is a well...
What am I doing here. | Markie Williams’ Story … Part 1 | Ep01
September 30, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB—Please note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others.— Markie Williams is known nationally as a champion bikini athlete, a fitness model, human rights and domestic violence advocate and an entrepreneur. Her work today includes a personal brand in fitness, competing, and coaching in bodybuilding; collaborations with n...
Project Markie | Season One | Trailer
September 24, 2019 21:48 - 5 minutes - 8.82 MBPlease note; listener discretion is advised. This show contains explicit content related to domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault, rape, and human trafficking. It may be triggering for some listeners - and healing for others. Welcome to Season 1 of Project Markie, the podcast that's shining a light on the darkness of abuse endured by survivors. The true stories on Project Markie you'll hear will make you cry, laugh, gasp, nod, and hum with the power of human resilience. Subscribe n...