The Emily Hibard Show

Dawn Hawkins is CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, the leading organization exposing the connections between all forms of sexual exploitation, including sex trafficking, prostitution, pornography, and child sexual abuse.  Dawn’s energy, creativity and mobilization skills are deployed to build a world free from sexual violence, with freedom and human dignity for all. Dawn is deeply committed to bipartisan political solutions at the federal and state level. Her issue expertise, visionary initiatives, and innovative strategy have led to groundbreaking change in the legislative arena and in multimillion-dollar corporate policies. Dawn has been instrumental in re-imaging the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. She has centered the need to address buyer demand for commercial sex, called out corporate entities facilitating exploitation through the annual Dirty Dozen List, fostered an international movement, and constantly: advocates for survivors. Her work has sparked change at Google, Hilton Worldwide, Comcast, Walmart, the Department of Defense, Instagram, TikTok, and other influential firms.  Dawn has appeared on many television programs, including CNN, Fox & Friends, and Good Morning America. She regularly authors articles and speaks around the country addressing the public health harms of pornography, curbing demand for sex trafficking, protecting children and families in our digital world, and more. Official Website: https://endsexualexploitation.org/ 

Gregory Elsasser-Chavez grew up in a Christian home, worked at a Christian school, married, and had three sons.  Then, something changed.  This is his story. 

Dr. Joe Malone is the founder of the nonprofit organization sexIQ. He holds a Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance with a minor in neuropsychology and a specialization in women’s health and sexual wellness. Dr. Joe Malone is the author of Battles of the Sexes.  He taught at Middle Tennessee State University from 2005-2017 and has guest lectured at Vanderbilt and Princeton as well as other major universities.  Website: https://www.sexiq.org/ 

Kevin Butler is the Producer of "Jesus for Nones," the world's first podcast dedicated to those who identify as "non-religious".  Imagine you're taking a survey and come across the question "What religion are you?"  Are you the kind of person who ticks the box labeled "None of the above"? If so, you're a "None", and ironically, a member of the fastest growing religion in the United States.  Is the Bible true? Are the teachings of Jesus still relevant today, even for Nones?

Tara Armstrong, founder of She Shifts Culture, is a speaker and life coach that uses practical teachings that implement growth and breakthrough.  Her spunky, upbeat, personality paired with her visual aids make her teachings exciting and easy to grasp.  Tara is an expert in speaking on topics such as behaviors, identity, purpose, and taking her audience through sessions of inner healing. Tara has the gift of empowering people and putting tools in their hands to achieve their goals. Tara grew up in Northern California then made her way to Los Angeles where she became a fashion stylist and Designer.  She was a stylist for Nicky Hilton and her works have been featured in People magazine, The Tyra Banks show, ABC Family, LA Times, multiple commercials, magazines, documentaries, and charity events.  Tara left the fashion industry to pursue her real passion of helping others. Tara founded She Shifts Culture to create space for women to truly be empowered. She holds yearly conferences and monthly meetings bringing in the best experts in different fields to give women a chance to become the best version of themselves. Tara is able to speak to all multitudes of audiences from different backgrounds, ages, genders, ethnicities, social status, and industries. She loves to travel, meet new people and give back everything she has learned. Official Website: https://www.taraarmstrong.org

Several years ago, Dr. Joy Karavedas made a career change from law to education. This change was fueled by her strong belief that education can change the world. After watching her students’ eyes open to the potential within each of them, she knew she was on the right track. Her life was changed forever. Dr. Joy Karavedas was going to do whatever she could to help people see the possibilities before them. After over 20 years as an educational leader, Dr. Karavedas' interest in leadership moved beyond education. She earned a doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership with a focus on identification and development of emerging leaders. Understanding the importance of leadership within organizational structures has guided her desire to help people maximize their value and potential. It is now her pleasure and honor to coach people as they grow into creative and collaborative thinkers who impact the future of our world. Dr. Joy Karavedas serves as an adjunct Professor for Brandman University and an Assistant Professor for Westcliff University, teaching courses in Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, and Marketing. She also oversees operations within the largest division of the School of Education at Azusa Pacific University and was recently the Chair of APU’s Staff Council, playing an integral part of developing the university’s "Coaching for Success" evaluation tool and taking an active part in the university’s strategic planning process. Dr. Karavedas' research, published articles, and presentations have focused on the impact of those in middle level leadership positions and their development as leaders. 

Marion Pyle is an award-winning writer, director, producer, TV host, and actress who develops and shapes non fiction and fiction programming for television, doc-series, digital media, video news magazines, news features, commercials, and corporate projects for traditional broadcast venues, digital outlets, corporate and government clients, as well as national and international non profits. She is co-executive producer, writer and host of the 2020 upbeat, family-friendly 8-part television series "Winning At Love, Spirit-filled Stories about Dating and Romance." In 2017-18, Marion wrote, co-directed and co-produced the award-winning web series "The California Mental Health Initiative" that unpacks the nexus between homelessness and mental health issues. Marion was show runner of the award-winning cable television video news magazine "Straight From The Tap" (Time Warner and PBS) that received more than a dozen media industry honors. She has worked with Jeff Bridges, Diane Lane, Jake Gyllenhaal, Suzanne de Passe, and Polly Platt as story producer for a special project honoring screenwriter, playwright and novelist Larry McMurtry. Marion's acclaimed book "Healed, Healthy and Whole, How We Beat Cancer with Integrative Therapies," is considered a gripping read about her husband's race against time and ultimate victory over the disease using only alternative therapies. Marion began her career as an actor in theater, film and television appearing in films with Meryl Streep and Sam Neill ("A Cry in the Dark/Evil Angels"), Colin Friels and Donald Pleasance ("Ground Zero"), in the limited series "A Far Country" with Michael York and Sigrid Thornton, and popular Australian television productions such as "House Rules" with Jackie Weaver, "Flying Doctors," "Inside Running," "Embassy," "Chances" for the Nine Network and Crawford Productions. As co-star of the theatre musical "Pastrana," she was nominated for a Green Room Award (Australian Tony Award), and also co-wrote and co-produced the acclaimed theatrical production "With This Baggage We Leap!" staged at La Mama and the Comedy Café in Melbourne, Australia. In Melbourne, Marion also co-founded, co-directed and taught at the The P&M Drama Studios, an artistic hub that trained many well known Australian actors. In Southern California, Marion co-founded Legacy Media Lab, a full service media production company that produces programming for television, digital outlets and the web. These media works are shaped for traditional broadcast venues, corporate and government clients, national and international non profits. Topics have included arts and entertainment, health and wellness, lifestyle and culture, faith and family, water and environment, energy efficiency, homelessness and mental health, and poverty alleviation. Fluent in English and Spanish, Marion and works seamlessly in both languages. Her bilingual television advertising campaign "Find Yourself in Mexico" received a Clio Award, and she has worked extensively in Latin America, Australia, Southeast Asia, and India, all which contribute to her outstanding cross cultural competency. She has held senior positions at The Rogers Group where she provided strategic expertise in bilingual public relations and public affairs. She is considered one of the best media training coaches in the PR field. Marion has a M.A. in Media and Communication Management from USC and a B.A. in Film, Television and Mass Media from Anahuac University in Mexico City. She is a member of the Producers Guild of America and also donates her time to several other national and international non profits.

DeAnna Kane is the Co-Founder and Editor in Chief of Heart of Hospitality magazine. The magazine is designed and dedicated to giving all the best tips, tricks, and ideas on planning the best event, party, trip, or decor you could possibly imagine. Their philosophy is that whenever you invite someone to your home, you always show the very best and treat them like the special guest they are, no matter who it is.  She believes that "Everyone is special and deserves to be treated that way, and common courtesy goes a long way when you open that door to people coming, or you going out. So always give your very best!" DeAnna Kane earned her Master's Degree of Science in Education Leadership from Keiser University, began writing for donor development and fundraising with Museum of the Bible in 2015, and moved into managing many of their high end donor events for the Museum's grand opening in 2017. Her talent for writing and event planning were a perfect combination for a Mon Ami Ministry board position. 

TJ Greaney is a Texan who started Kids Outdoor Zone (KOZ). KOZ provides men in churches with training and curriculum to mentor boys using outdoor adventure. The training is done by streaming video at the host church. The training includes a one-and-a-half hour section with the leaders and their wives. The second is a 5-hour section with a workbook for the men. Once trained, the men are certified as KOZ Outdoor Mentors. After training, the men plan their monthly meetings/adventures with the boys based on the monthly curriculum provided. Today, over 40% of the boys in our nation do not have a dad living at home. The lack of this male role model has created a dramatic increase in drug use, school drop-out, pregnancy, and more. The average kid also spends 40 minutes a week outside, but 70 hours in front of a screen. This trend is creating an unhealthy mental, physical, and spiritual population among our boys today. It is at catastrophic levels. However, every socioeconomic, health, and mental statistic improves substantially when a boy receives a mentor. Boys are drawn in by the outdoor adventure and training by an adult man. Every boy truly is “Wild at Heart.” This internal longing fits perfectly with the KOZ program. Official KOZ Website: https://www.kidsoutdoorzone.com/ 

Carrie Esqueda is a California realtor, and she is on fire. The California market is on fire. Low inventory, multiple offers, cash offers, you name it. Carrie Esqueda pulls back the curtain on just what is happening in Southern California, and dives into everything her and her team are doing to help buyers and sellers navigate each transaction.  Official Website: https://choosecarrie.com