Jacqueline Villeneuve's guest appearances

Jacqueline Villeneuve

The NDINI Podcast

Follow Your Bliss

The SheFactor Podcast

The Heroic Humans Podcast

Colin Bedell

Lisa Nichols

Michelle Lee

Paul Fishman

Roxy Earle

Natasha Negovanlis

Camille Dundas

Lindy Sood

Sandra Chuma

Cory Chadwick

Jennifer Leigh

Jayne Mattingly

Rini Frey

Arielle Estoria

Stephanie Jackson

OwlTail

Jacqueline is a sexual assault survivor and advocate who is on a mission to make more safe spaces for both women and children. Jacqueline and Dana touch on the importance of having a community behind you for support, and what it really looks like to be a woman in an abusive domestic relationship. Jacquline teaches us about entrepreneurship, motherhood, resilience, and the power we all have to make a difference.      Jacqueline is a public speaker, business owner, designer, single mother, sexual assault survivor and advocate. As the founder of Olive &amp; Annie, She Matters and ZLT Hope Homes, Jacqueline has experienced growing and building businesses, fundraising and supporting other not-for-profits in their growth journey. Jacqueline and her team have built an online community of 5000+ sexual assault survivors, designed a line of handmade jewelry, and have built and fostered a safe home in Kenya for orphaned and abused children.  Jacqueline Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/heyitsjacquelinev/ Olive And Annie www.oliveannie.com https://www.instagram.com/oliveandannie/ ZLT Hope Homes www.zlthope.org https://www.instagram.com/zlthopehomes/ She Matters Tribe www.shematterstribe.com https://www.instagram.com/shemattersunited/

Jacqueline is a sexual assault survivor and advocate who is on a mission to make more safe spaces for both women and children. Jacqueline and Dana touch on the importance of having a community behind you for support, and what it really looks like to be a woman in an abusive domestic relationship. Jacquline teaches us about entrepreneurship, motherhood, resilience, and the power we all have to make a difference.  Jacqueline is a public speaker, business owner, designer, single mother, sexual assault survivor and advocate. As the founder of Olive &amp; Annie, She Matters and ZLT Hope Homes, Jacqueline has experienced growing and building businesses, fundraising and supporting other not-for-profits in their growth journey. Jacqueline and her team have built an online community of 5000+ sexual assault survivors, designed a line of handmade jewelry, and have built and fostered a safe home in Kenya for orphaned and abused children.  Jacqueline Personal IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heyitsjacquelinev/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/heyitsjacquelinev/</a> Olive And Annie <a href="http://www.oliveannie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.oliveannie.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oliveandannie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/oliveandannie/</a> ZLT Hope Homes <a href="http://www.zlthope.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.zlthope.org</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zlthopehomes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/zlthopehomes/</a> She Matters Tribe <a href="http://www.shematterstribe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.shematterstribe.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shemattersunited/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shemattersunited/</a>

006. Surviving Sexual Assault & The Importance Of Community With Jacqueline Villeneuve

"Don't give up, remind yourself to continue seeing the positives, and remind others that there is hope." - Jacqueline Villeneuve What does it take to be the change you want to see in the world? How can one person change the fate of many and leave a legacy for others to follow? Well, to accomplishany of these, one must start with the most basic of human capacities - LOVE.  Jacqueline Villeneuve is the Founder and Director of Operations at Zawadi la Tumaini Hope Homes.  She has dedicated her life to support, educate, and empower young African women and orphan children. Her journey began when she first flew to Kenya as a volunteer with Free the Childrenwhen she was 15 years old. She was there with 26 other youth to build a one-classroom schoolhouse. That trip was all it took for her to realize what she wanted to do in the future. After graduating high school, she then proceeded to work at a coffee shop to earn enough to go back to Africa. She started ZLT at 17and opened the children's home by 19. She named the children's home 'Zawadi la Tumaini', which translates to 'Gift of Hope.' She wanted to give vulnerable orphan children the hope of a new beginning - a safe haven. Unlike larger NGOs, ZLT doesn't measure their organization's success by the number of children they support.  Their focus lies in providing quality care and education for their children. Jacqueline and her team invest their time and attention to help the children cope and heal from past trauma. They currently have 25 children in their care. But running a children's home comes with its challenges - from sleepless nights to the overwhelming surge of emotions that comes with raising 20+ children. Jacqueline also always worries that they may not receive sufficient donations and funding to support the children.  But she says that what keeps her going is all the good they've done so far.   To help make the home more self-sustaining Jacqueline created an ethical fashion brand called 'Olive &amp; Annie'.  The brand was named after 2 of the children at ZLT.  Olive &amp; Annie products are 100% made by Kenyan artisans and female designers.    In addition to funding the children's home, their products support campaigns and organizations focused on women's rights, child protection, and ending sexual violence. They've even collaborated with Mpumi Nobivato create the 'Amandla' necklace to support Mpumi's Share Your Story Africacampaign.    Despite Jacqueline and her team's dedication, most of their funding still comes from donations. Please visit ZLTHope.Orgto find out how you can help Jacqueline and her team make a difference in a child's life.     In 2017 Jacqueline also founded 'She Matters' inspired by her own story of being a survivor of sexual violence.  The organization provides emotional and legal support and advocacy.  They are also developing sensitivity training for health care providers.       IN THIS EPISODE  How a trip to Kenya when she was 15 years old changed the trajectory of Jacqueline's life Why she started Zawadi la Tumaini Hope Home How Jacqueline deals with the emotional pressure and stress of running an orphanage The greatest challenge that Jacqueline faces with running ZLT Why she created the ethical fashion brand 'Olive &amp; Annie' What Jacqueline's hope is for the future and for her ZLT family Why she founded 'She Matters' What Jacqueline's "I am..." is      EPISODE LINKS Zawadi la Tumaini Children's Home (ZLT) ZLT Website ZLT on Facebook ZLT on Instagram   Olive &amp; Annie Olive &amp; Annie Website Olive &amp; Annie on Facebook Olive &amp; Annie on Instagram   She Matters  She Matters Website   Jacqueline Villeneuve  Jacqueline on Instagram Jacqueline on LinkedIn   Other resources Mpumi Nobiva on Episode 012

"Don't give up, remind yourself to continue seeing the positives, and remind others that there is hope." - Jacqueline Villeneuve What does it take to be the change you want to see in the world? How can one person change the fate of many and leave a legacy for others to follow? Well, to accomplishany of these, one must start with the most basic of human capacities - LOVE. Jacqueline Villeneuve is the Founder and Director of Operations at <a href="http://www.zlthope.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zawadi la Tumaini Hope Homes</a>.  She has dedicated her life to support, educate, and empower young African women and orphan children. Her journey began when she first flew to Kenya as a volunteer with <a href="https://www.we.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Free the Children</a>when she was 15 years old. She was there with 26 other youth to build a one-classroom schoolhouse. That trip was all it took for her to realize what she wanted to do in the future. After graduating high school, she then proceeded to work at a coffee shop to earn enough to go back to Africa. She started <a href="https://ywcasudbury.ca/events/wod/2012-wod-awards-gala-2/jacqueline-villeneuve-young-woman-of-distinction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ZLT at 17</a>and opened the children's home by 19. She named the children's home 'Zawadi la Tumaini', which translates to 'Gift of Hope.' She wanted to give vulnerable orphan children the hope of a new beginning - a safe haven. Unlike larger NGOs, ZLT doesn't measure their organization's success by the number of children they support.  Their focus lies in providing quality care and education for their children. Jacqueline and her team invest their time and attention to help the children cope and heal from past trauma. They currently have 25 children in their care. But running a children's home comes with its challenges - from sleepless nights to the overwhelming surge of emotions that comes with raising 20+ children. Jacqueline also always worries that they may not receive sufficient donations and funding to support the children.  But she says that what keeps her going is all the good they've done so far. To help make the home more self-sustaining Jacqueline created an ethical fashion brand called '<a href="http://www.oliveannie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olive &amp; Annie</a>'.  The brand was named after 2 of the children at ZLT.  Olive &amp; Annie products are 100% made by Kenyan artisans and female designers.  In addition to funding the children's home, their products support campaigns and organizations focused on women's rights, child protection, and ending sexual violence. They've even collaborated with <a href="http://www.ndini.com/podcasts/episode-012-mpumi-nobiva-you-are-more-than-your-circumstances/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mpumi Nobiva</a>to create the 'Amandla' necklace to support Mpumi's Share Your Story Africacampaign.  Despite Jacqueline and her team's dedication, most of their funding still comes from donations. Please visit <a href="http://www.zlthope.org/donate-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ZLTHope.Org</a>to find out how you can help Jacqueline and her team make a difference in a child's life.   In 2017 Jacqueline also founded '<a href="https://www.shematterstribe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She Matters</a>' inspired by her own story of being a survivor of sexual violence.  The organization provides emotional and legal support and advocacy.  They are also developing sensitivity training for health care providers. IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li>How a trip to Kenya when she was 15 years old changed the trajectory of Jacqueline's life</li> <li>Why she started Zawadi la Tumaini Hope Home</li> <li>How Jacqueline deals with the emotional pressure and stress of running an orphanage</li> <li>The greatest challenge that Jacqueline faces with running ZLT</li> <li>Why she created the ethical fashion brand 'Olive &amp; Annie'</li> <li>What Jacqueline's hope is for the future and for her ZLT family</li> <li>Why she founded 'She Matters'</li> <li>What Jacqueline's "I am..." is</li> </ul> EPISODE LINKS Zawadi la Tumaini Children's Home (ZLT) ZLT <a href="http://www.zlthope.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> ZLT on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/zlthopehome" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ZLT on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zlthopehomes/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Olive &amp; Annie Olive &amp; Annie <a href="http://www.oliveannie.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Olive &amp; Annie on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/oliveandannie/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Olive &amp; Annie on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oliveandannie/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> She Matters  She Matters <a href="https://www.shematterstribe.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Jacqueline Villeneuve  Jacqueline on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinethyra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Jacqueline on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-villeneuve-2bb59a40/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> Other resources Mpumi Nobiva on <a href="http://www.ndini.com/podcasts/episode-012-mpumi-nobiva-you-are-more-than-your-circumstances/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 012</a>

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