The conversation continues with The Nazarene Fund’s Lt. Colonel Rudolph (“Rudy”) Atallah, USAF (Ret.), Chief Operating Officer of the Nazarene Fund, and Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad and CEO of the Nazarene Fund.  In this episode we hear the harrowing stories of rescuing helpless women and children from organ harvesting, ritual killings, and sexual slavery in Africa. About Lt. Colonel Rudolph Atallah, USAF (Ret.) As a 21-year veteran, Lt. Colonel Rudolph (“Rudy”) Atallah served as Africa Counterterrorism Director (East Africa; Morocco-Tunisia); Special Attaché to the US Embassy (Ivory Coast-West Africa) and the Defense Intelligence Agency; Advisor to two US Secretaries of Defense; Advisor to the US Department of State; and as a pilot flying combat missions throughout the Middle East during his distinguished military career. As Chief Operating Officer of The Nazarene Fund, Rudy is now in charge of rescuing persecuted minorities in the Middle East and Africa. Over the last five years, he and his team have successfully relocated and supported over 110,000 conflict-displaced people, as well as rescued countless victims from terrorist-controlled territories. Rudy has been a featured guest on ABC, NBC, PBS, MSNBC, BBC, CNN, NPR, C-Washington SPAN's Journal, and the National Geographic Channel, where he discussed his involvement in African counter-piracy and the successful resolution of the 2009 Maersk Alabama incident. He is an Atlantic Council Senior Fellow with a BS in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, as well as a Master of International Relations. He is also a published landscape, nature, and indigenous people photographer. CONNECT WITH THE NAZARENE FUND: Web: https://www.thenazarenefund.org   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenazarenefund Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenazarenefund  Twitter: The Nazarene Fund (@thenazarenefund) / Twitter   About Tim Ballard Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) & CEO of The Nazarene Fund, has gone undercover both domestically and internationally to dismantle child trafficking networks and protect countless women & children from pedophiles and human traffickers. He formerly served as a Special Agent for the CIA and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force of the Department of Homeland Security (ICAC).  CONNECT WITH TIM BALLARD: Web: https://www.timothyballard.com//  Instagram: https://instagram.com/timballard89  Twitter: https://twitter.com/timballard  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialtimballard Operation Underground Railroad: https://www.ourrescue.org/ We love your positive reviews. Please be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button wherever you get your podcasts. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols   BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ [email protected] #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #MarisolArmy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by Lt. Colonel Rudolph (“Rudy”) Atallah, US Air Force (Ret.), who now serves as Chief Operating Officer of The Nazarene Fund, sister-organization of Operation Underground Railroad. At The Nazarene Fund, Rudy oversees operations to liberate persecuted minorities held captive and tortured by lawless militants in war-torn areas around the world.  We begin this episode with an introduction from Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad, who also serves as the CEO of The Nazarene Fund, with insights about how these two organizations work together to fulfill their missions. About Lt. Colonel Rudolph Atallah, USAF (Ret.) During his illustrious military career, Rudy served as Africa Counterterrorism Director (East Africa; Morocco-Tunisia) under the US Secretary of Defense; Special Attaché to the US Embassy (Ivory Coast-West Africa) and the Defense Intelligence Agency; Advisor to two US Secretaries of Defense; Advisor to the US Department of State; and as a pilot flying combat missions throughout the Middle East. Hear about the operations that have evacuated and freed thousands of people from their captors and how this outstanding organization works to rebuild and restore the lives of innocent families. Rudy currently oversees the evacuation and rescue of persecuted minorities in the Middle East and Africa. Over the past 5 years, he and his team have successfully relocated and supported more than 110,541 people displaced by conflict and rescued countless victims from terrorist-controlled territories.  Rudy is a sought-after speaker and adviser on national security, counterterrorism, counter-piracy and cultural intelligence issues and has been a featured guest on ABC, NBC, PBS, MSNBC, BBC, CNN, NPR, C-SPAN’s Washington Journal, and on the National Geographic Channel, where he discussed his involvement in African counter-piracy and the successful resolution of the 2009 Maersk Alabama incident. He is a Senior fellow with the Atlantic Council and holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, and a Master of International Relations. He is also a published photographer of landscapes, nature and indigenous people. CONNECT WITH THE NAZARENE FUND: Web: https://www.thenazarenefund.org  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenazarenefund Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenazarenefund  Twitter: The Nazarene Fund (@thenazarenefund) / Twitter   About Tim Ballard Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) & CEO of The Nazarene Fund, has gone undercover both domestically and internationally to dismantle child trafficking networks and protect countless women & children from pedophiles and human traffickers. He formerly served as a Special Agent for the CIA and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force of the Department of Homeland Security (ICAC).  CONNECT WITH TIM BALLARD: Web: https://www.timothyballard.com//  Instagram: https://instagram.com/timballard89  Twitter: https://twitter.com/timballard  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialtimballard Operation Underground Railroad: https://www.ourrescue.org/ We love your positive reviews. Please be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button wherever you get your podcasts. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols   BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ [email protected] #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #MarisolArmy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Russian invasion of the Ukraine escalates, we hear the riveting story of Tim Ballard & Operation Underground Railroad as they rescue more than 3,500 women and children from a warzone, and the subsequent tip that led to the capture of Holland’s most notorious pedophile hiding out in Mexico. About Tim Ballard Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), has gone undercover both domestically and internationally to dismantle several child trafficking networks and protect countless children from pedophiles and human traffickers. He formerly worked as a Special Agent for the CIA and the Department of Homeland Security's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). Tim founded O.U.R. to work ceaselessly in breaking the cycle of child exploitation and human trafficking. Tim specializes in online and dark web investigations regarding human trafficking, particularly those that involve file-sharing networks, where pedophiles and traffickers exchange child sex abuse material (CSAM). Over the years, Tim has trained hundreds of law enforcement personnel on how to rescue sex slaves and human trafficking victims. CONNECT WITH TIM BALLARD: Web: https://www.timothyballard.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/timballard89?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/timballard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialtimballard Operation Underground Railroad: https://www.ourrescue.org/ We love your positive reviews. Please be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button wherever you get your podcasts. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ [email protected] #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #MarisolArmy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlighting the tactics used by predators to identify their targets, we hear the harrowing story of a 15 year-old girl who was abducted from a Dallas Mavericks game and trafficked 300 miles away.  Tune in to this episode to hear more tips and resources to keep your loved ones safe, and hear Marisol’s answers to some questions from our listeners. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ [email protected] #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #MarisolNichols #MarisolNicholsPodcast #AskMarisol #MarisolArmy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nancy Rivard, founder & CEO of Airline Ambassadors, was an American Airlines flight attendant for more than a decade. She never imagined she would become a champion on the battlefront against human trafficking, but then one day her intuition told her that something wasn't right, and she knew she had to act. About Nancy Rivard & Airline Ambassadors Nancy Rivard, founder & CEO of Airline Ambassadors International (AAI), helps vulnerable children around the world. AAI is a non-profit organization that partners with the airline industry to provide training to airline and airport personnel, supporting many humanitarian causes. Recognized by both the US Congress and the UN, AAI has personally distributed more than $60 million in aid to children & families in 62 different countries. Nancy has received multiple awards, including the 2017 Human Rights Award from the United Nations for her leadership in spreading awareness about human trafficking. #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #marisolnicholspodcast CONNECT WITH NANCY RIVARD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyrivard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.rivard.372 Twitter: https://twitter.com/airline_amb Website: https://airlineamb.org/ FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is Lieutenant Marc Evans, Officer in Charge of Human Trafficking, Vice, and Counterterrorism for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). He is a 28-year veteran of the LAPD where he created the Human Trafficking Division and has conducted over 4,000 investigations. Lt. Evans is also the author of 'Selling the Daughters of America' which paints a picture of the specific skills of traffickers and the terrifying world of their victims. In this episode, you will hear about: Gang influence on trafficking Tactics used by traffickers to entice their victims Ways in which law enforcement and prosecutors have increased conviction rates Tips to help keep our loved ones safe  About Lieutenant Marc Evans Lt. Marc Evans, a 28-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, is a widely respected expert on human trafficking, counterterrorism, and vice-related crimes. Having trained more than 7,000 law enforcement personnel across the country, he is a leading Expert Witness on the subject matter. Lt. Evans spends his free time educating students, teachers, and school administrators about human trafficking and prevention. He holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice as well as a master's degree in Criminal Justice - Critical Incident Management/Counterterrorism. Lt. Evans book 'Selling the Daughters of America' is available for download on Amazon at:  https://www.amazon.com/Selling-Daughters-America-Marc-Evans-ebook/dp/B00I0BY7M8 We love your positive reviews. Please be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button wherever you get your podcasts. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ [email protected] #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #marisolnicholspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Tim Ballard debriefs us on the harrowing Operation Praying Sage, where a group of 10 young women recruited for work at a resort hotel were drugged, held against their will, then trafficked out of a seedy nightclub until they were rescued in a covert operation. [NOTE: SOME NAMES have been MUTED to PROTECT IDENTITIES] Listen as Tim reveals how highly skilled operatives at Operation Underground Rescue planned the mission, saved the victims with support from Sage & Tony Robbins, and ultimately reunited them with their families. Viewable on Marisol Nichols Podcast. ABOUT TIM BALLARD Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), has gone undercover in the U.S. & abroad to disrupt numerous child trafficking networks saving countless children from pedophiles and human traffickers. Formerly, he was a Special Agent for the Department of Homeland Security's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the CIA. Tim left his government job to start O.U.R., a group that works tirelessly to end the cycle of human trafficking and child exploitation. Tim is an expert in human trafficking and conducting online & dark web investigations, particularly those that involve file-sharing networks, where pedophiles and traffickers meet to exchange child sex abuse material (CSAM), and traffic women & children. Throughout his career, he has trained hundreds of law enforcement officers on rescuing victims from sex slavery. Like the show? We appreciate your positive reviews and comments. FOLLOW TIM BALLARD: Web: https://www.timothyballard.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/timballard89?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/timballard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialtimballard Operation Underground Railroad: https://www.ourrescue.org/ FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ [email protected] #OURrescue #TimBallard #TonyRobbins #BeInspired #JoinTheFight #Inspiration #Undercover #RescueOperation #MarisolNicholsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I sit down with Laila Mickelwait, a fearless warrior whose mission led to the removal of more than 10 million illicit videos of abusive, nonconsensual, and underage sex from Pornhub’s website, the resignation of several key executives, and a firestorm of negative press for the company and other corporate household names who continued to support their business activities. We also hear about Laila’s continuous fight to protect the vulnerable, and what it's like taking on industry giants. #JoinTheFight #EndHumanTrafficking #StopHumanTrafficking  About Laila Mickelwait Laila Mickelwait is founder & CEO of the Justice Defense Fund, where she launched the global #TraffickingHub movement, which now has more than 2 million supporters worldwide. She is a recognized authority on the subject and has spent more than 10 years fighting the injustice of human trafficking. Laila also works closely with the U.N. to assist individuals who are most at risk of being victims of trafficking. The #TraffickingHub movement is a global, nonreligious, nonpartisan, decentralized initiative to demand that Pornhub, the largest pornographic website in the world and the 10th most popular website overall, be held responsible for facilitating and profiting from the criminal sexual exploitation of countless victims. CONNECT WITH LAILA MICKELWAIT: Web: https://lailamickelwait.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lailamickelwait Twitter: https://twitter.com/LailaMickelwait Justice Defense Fund: https://justicedefensefund.org/ Like the show? We appreciate your positive reviews and comments. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast/ Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Episode # 08, Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad, is back in the studio to talk about the technology & tactics used by human traffickers and predators to groom and exploit children. If you or someone you know have children playing games online or using social media, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Tim Ballard (@timballard89) has gone undercover in the U.S. & abroad to successfully infiltrate dozens of child trafficking organizations while rescuing countless women & children from human traffickers and pedophiles. Prior to founding Operation Underground Railroad, he spent more than a decade working as a Special Agent for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force deployed as an undercover operative for the U.S. Child Sex Tourism Jump Team.  Tim is an expert at managing Dark Web investigations where pedophiles and traffickers trade Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). He has trained hundreds of law enforcement professionals and has testified before the U.S. Congress on best practices to liberate children from sex slavery.  #JoinTheFight #EndHumanTrafficking #StopHumanTrafficking  Connect with Tim Ballard: Twitter: https://twitter.com/timballard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialtimballard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timballard89 O.U.R. Website: https://www.ourrescue.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OURrescue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourrescue Like the show? We appreciate your positive reviews and comments. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast  Website → https://marisolnichols.com/  Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols  Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols  TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols  BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oree Freeman continues her discussion with Marisol Nichols sharing her story of being sex trafficked as a young girl and how she found redemption along the way. This is an incredible journey that illuminates hope for future generations everywhere. About Oree Freeman  Born in Chowchilla State Prison, Oree Freeman was given up for adoption just after birth. At the age of 11 years old, she became a victim of sex trafficking. As a survivor and advocate, Oree's mission is to stand for and fight for all sex trafficking victims. By raising AWARENESS, encouraging HOPE, and helping individuals in discovering RESILIENCE within themselves, she has dedicated her professional life to fighting sex trafficking and working with survivors. Oree serves as an advocate for Saving Innocence where she helps to change the lives of young people. She is currently serving her second term on the CSEC (Commercially Sexually Exploited Children) State Advisory Board.  Oree has triumphed over some incredibly harsh challenges to becoming an outspoken advocate for women & children. She is currently pursuing her college degree, while offering interactive training for law enforcement personnel and professionals from other child-serving sectors. #jointhefight #endhumantrafficking #stophumantrafficking #painintopower  Connect with Oree Freeman Instagram: www.instagram.com/oreefreeman Website: www.oreefreeman.com Like the show? Please leave a review here. Your comments are appreciated. FOLLOW MARISOL: Podcast → https://marisolnichols.com/podcast Website → https://marisolnichols.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/marisolnichols Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marisolnichols TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realmarisolnichols Twitter → https://twitter.com/marisolnichols BUSINESS/SPONSORS/INQUIRIES ↳ [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices