#70: Surviving and Healing with Elizabeth Frazier

Today on the show Jayson is talking with Elizabeth Frazier, an activist, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and survivor of sex trafficking. As early as 4 years old, she remembers being groomed by her parents. Her earliest memory is her mother pulling up to a motel and instructing her on which door to knock on and what acts she’d been engaged in.  She lived in a wealthy neighborhood, so being led into this lifestyle by her parents wasn’t one to make ends meet but to exploit their own children. At about 11 to 12 years old, she became aware of what she was being forced into and didn’t feel safe or content in her home.  She has forgiven her family for how she was treated but has not forgotten. She’s persistent in sharing her story in the hopes to shed light on trafficking and provide a voice to those who may still be in that situation.  Founder of Hero Bands, an online shop that sells metal bands and bracelets to strengthen survivors of abuse   Links:    Follow True Underdog on IG: www.instagram.com/true_underdog Reach out to Jayson directly at [email protected] Follow Jayson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayson-waller-/ Follow Jayson on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.trueunderdog.com   Mentioned in the Episode:   Elizabeth’s Website: www.herobands.com Elizabeth’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hero_bands/ Elizabeth’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herobands/   Timestamps:   1:31 - Elizabeth’s Background 3:25 - Elizabeth’s Forgiveness 5:15 - Gaining Perspective From Becoming a Parent 7:26 - What is Sex Trafficking? 9:05 - Elizabeth’s Entrepreneurship Journey 12:45 - Empowering Yourself and Others 15:23 - Digital Platforms to Help Identify Sex Trafficking 18:24 - Elizabeth’s Relationship with Her Parents 22:44 - Starting a Business After Experiencing Trauma 26:27 - It Takes Little Steps to Get Stronger Every Single Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices