Tackling Human Trafficking with Sandy Biback on YouMeWe Amplified Podcast.
 
This episode of the YouMeWe Amplified Podcast features Suzanne F. Stevens hosting Sandy Biback, Founder of Meeting Professionals Against Human Trafficking (MPAHT). Sandy shares her journey from a retired meeting planner to an advocate against human trafficking, prompted by her travels in Vietnam and Cambodia. The podcast delves into various forms of modern slavery, including sex trafficking and indentured labor, stressing that human trafficking is not just an international issue but occurs locally, even in Canada.

Sandy discusses the vulnerabilities that traffickers exploit, from social media to street kids, emphasizing the need for awareness, education, and better protection measures at home and in the hotel industry. The conversation also explores the efforts of MPAHT to educate and mobilize the hospitality and meeting planning industry against human trafficking, highlighting collaborative efforts with Ottawa Tourism and other organizations to make a greater impact. Sandy's call to action involves raising awareness, being vigilant, and advocating against human trafficking in one's community.  

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and the Fight Against Human Trafficking
01:41 Meet Sandy Biback: A Crusader Against Human Trafficking
03:33 The Catalyst for Change: Sandy's Journey to Combat Human Trafficking
06:57 Understanding the Complex World of Modern Slavery
09:00 The Harsh Realities of Sex Trafficking and Its Victims
18:53 The Role of Meeting Professionals Against Human Trafficking (MPAHT)
26:12 Expanding the Fight: Education, Awareness, and Supply Chain Ethics
31:52 Measuring Social Impact: Personal Stories and Strategies
32:37 Recognizing and Reporting Suspicious Activities
38:24 Expanding Awareness: Strategies and Challenges
45:57 Building a Volunteer Network: Engagement and Sustainability
50:47 Rapid Fire Round: Insights and Inspirations
55:24 Closing Thoughts: Making Your Contribution Count