Hey everyone welcome back to the going scared podcast. This is your host

Jessica Honegger founder of the social impact fashion brand Noonday collection.

Join me here every week for conversations on living lives of purpose by leaving comfort and

going scared.

Today's guest is not only one of my best friends in the whole world, but she is the kind of leader that I aspire to be.

And she leads an organization whose work I am extremely passionate about.

Melissa Russell is the regional president

of international justice mission in North America.

She leads the strategy and teams

responsible for IJM's constituent, government, and corporate partnerships in the United States and Canada.

Now if you haven't heard of IJM. you are in for a treat today.

International Justice Mission is a global organization that protects people in

poverty from violence. IJM partners with local authorities in 11 countries to combat

slavery, violence against women and children, and other forms of abuse against people

who are poor. I.M. works to rescue and restore victims, hold perpetrators accountable,

and help strengthen public justice systems.

And I'm excited to let you know that Nune Day is partnering with International Justice Mission on a special give back campaign this November right now to give up to $20,000 enough to fund 3 I.J.M. Rescue missions.

So right now, during the month of November,

when you gather your friends for some holiday shopping

by inviting them over for a noonday collection trunk show, you can also

bring rescue to thousands today who are still in slavery. All you need to do is

connect with your local ambassador if you already know one.

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