#35 Dottie Groover-Skipper, Founder of Heart Dance Foundation

Dottie Groover-Skipper, founder of the Heart Dance Foundation and a relentless advocate against human trafficking, substance abuse, and exploitation, shares her journey from corporate wellness to building a mission-driven nonprofit that supports vulnerable individuals in the adult entertainment industry. She offers insights into the challenges, strategies, and careful approach required to tackle this critical work. Covering sensitive topics, including sex trafficking and child abuse, this episode highlights the reality of exploitation and the power of advocacy to bring light into the darkest corners of our communities. Listener discretion is advised. Produced by David “Fingers” Bell and hosted by Nicole Valentin Alicea.

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