Zona Garrett
Zona Garrett
Exploited Child Keyana Marshall to Director Restorative Community Concepts Director
Exploited Child Keyana Marshall to Director Restorative Community Concepts Director
Exploited Child Keyana Marshall to Director Restorative Community Concepts Director
Monday 27th February 2023
Hear Keyana Marshall's journey from exploitation to leadership on 'Voices of Resilience', showcasing resilience and hope amidst adversity.
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Zona Garrett
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Keyana Marshall: Rising from Exploitation to Leadership
I hope that by sharing my story, people understand that there's hope and that they're not alone, and that there is a way out. No matter what their situation is, they can find a way out.
Ever wondered how someone can rise from the depths of exploitation to a position of leadership? Keyana Marshall's story is a testament to resilience and the power of hope. In this episode of 'Voices of Resilience: Triumph Over Trauma', Keyana shares her harrowing journey from being a victim of domestic minor sex trafficking to becoming the director of Restorative Community Concepts.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions on prostitution, child sexual abuse, larceny, substance abuse, self-harm, sex trafficking, police violence, and bullying. Keyana's childhood was marred by exploitation and abuse. She recounts how the resources available to her during her crisis were insufficient and how the barriers she faced felt reminiscent of her trafficker's control. Despite these challenges, Keyana applied for grants under different circumstances, showing incredible determination and grit.
Her story also touches on her experience working as a babysitter for the owner of Anchorage, Alaska's largest escort service, where she faced further exploitation. One of the most gripping parts of her narrative is her testimony against her abuser and the subsequent legal battles that led to a five-year prison sentence due to a plea bargain. Keyana also discusses the failure of the legal system, which placed her on the sex offender registry without her knowledge.
Yet, despite these setbacks, she found a way to rebuild her life. Keyana's journey didn't end with her release from prison. She began consulting work, delivering speeches, and even authored a book detailing her deliverance from witchcraft. Her story is one of overcoming adversity and finding hope in the darkest situations. Key takeaways from this episode include the importance of restorative justice, navigating legal challenges, healing from trauma, and the power of resilience.
Tune in to hear Keyana Marshall's inspiring story and learn how she turned her painful past into a beacon of hope for others.