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Aspire: The I Have The Right To Podcast

I Have the Right To

47 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text This week's episode of Aspire is a warm, conversation about making “good trouble” for gender equity, and how friendship, courage, and voice drive lasting change. Co-founders Susan and Chessy Prout, are joined by Georgetown student and intern co-host Maria Halter. They welcome guests Bari Harlam and Meredith Curran, the duo behind Trouble and proud “troublemakers for good.” Bari and Meredith reflect on years in male-dominated spaces and how being “the only woman in the room” sh...

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Send us a text This week's episode of Aspire is a warm, conversation about making “good trouble” for gender equity, and how friendship, courage, and voice drive lasting change. Co-founders Susan and Chessy Prout, are joined by Georgetown student and intern co-host Maria Halter. They welcome guests Bari Harlam and Meredith Curran, the duo behind Trouble and proud “troublemakers for good.” Bari and Meredith reflect on years in male-dominated spaces and how being “the only woman in the room” sh...

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Episodes (20/47)

Aspire: The I Have The Right To Podcast

E47: Trouble for Good | Bari Harlam & Meredith Curran on Claiming Your Voice and Closing Gender Equity Gaps – Advocacy in Action

Send us a text This week's episode of Aspire is a warm, conversation about making “good trouble” for gender equity, and how friendship, courage, and voice drive lasting change. Co-founders Susan and Chessy Prout, are joined by Georgetown student and intern co-host Maria Halter. They welcome guests Bari Harlam and Meredith Curran, the duo behind Trouble and proud “troublemakers for good.” Bari and Meredith reflect on years in male-dominated spaces and how being “the only woman in the room” sh...

1 week ago

36 minutes

Aspire: The I Have The Right To Podcast

E46: One in Ten is One Too Many | Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic on Ending Sexual Misconduct with Research, Facts, and Plans - Advocacy in Action

Send us a text In this week’s episode of Aspire, Hosts Katie M. Shipp and Chessy Prout, joined by student Co-host Maria Halter, speak with Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic, who discusses the new blueprint “Understanding and Preventing Sexual Misconduct and Abuse by K-12 School Employees”. She explains the continuum from low-level misconduct to criminal abuse, the visual, verbal, and physical forms these behaviors take, and why grooming appears in every case. The conversation dispels myths about “stranger...

2 weeks ago

50 minutes

Aspire: The I Have The Right To Podcast

E45: I Cannot Not Do This (ft. Dave Roncolato) - Real Men, Real Conversations

Send us a text This week’s episode of Aspire features a deeply reflective conversation with retired Allegheny College professor and longtime Bonner Program mentor Dr. Dave Roncolato. He joins host Alex Prout and student host Gabriel Viscogliosi to explore what it truly means to grow into a whole, authentic man in a culture that often narrows masculinity to roles like “warrior,” “athlete,” or “breadwinner.” Drawing on his upbringing, campus ministry, and decades of work with Bonner service sch...

3 weeks ago

56 minutes

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E44: The Power of Connection | Tracy DeTomasi on Pathways to Justice - Advocacy in Action

Send us a text In this episode of Aspire, co-hosts Chessy Prout and Katie Shipp, joined by student co-host Maria, sit down with Tracy DeTomasi, CEO of Callisto and a longtime leader in the movement to end gender-based violence. Tracy traces her journey from supporting youth and survivors to creating Callisto’s encrypted platform, which discreetly connects people harmed by the same perpetrator so they can explore legal and healing options together, on their own terms. The conversation explores...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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E43: Aspire to be Unapologetically Yourself (ft. Ben Maffa) - Real Men, Real Conversations

Send us a text In this week’s episode of Aspire, hosts Hugh Eastman and Gabriel Viscogliosi talk with multifaceted artist, composer, rapper, and producer, Benjamin Maffa. Known in the music industry as Maffa, he talks about his journey from nationally-ranked student athlete to creative storyteller in the studio and on stage. Ben shares how his early passion for tennis gave way to making music, blending classical roots, hip hop, and honest emotion into a style all his own. Ben discusses the c...

1 month ago

35 minutes

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E42: No, You Can’t Touch My Hair | Erica Thompson on Consent and Boundaries - Advocacy in Action

Send us a text In this episode of Aspire, Katie Shipp and Chessy Prout welcome Erica Thompson, Assistant Head of School for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, and her seventh-grade student Annalise. Erica shares how she uses hair, a public, personal, and changeable part of identity, as an approachable way to teach young students about boundaries, respect, and consent. Through stories, literature, and real-life examples, Erica’s workshops help students conne...

1 month ago

46 minutes

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E41: Aspire to be a Role Model (ft. Eli, Nathan, and Aaron from GDS) - Real Men, Real Conversations

Send us a text In this week’s episode of Aspire, co-hosts Alex Prout and Hugh Eastman sit down with three juniors from Georgetown Day School (GDS) in Washington, D.C., Eli, Nathan, and Aaron, who are actively challenging outdated views of masculinity and building healthier school cultures. The group shares stories of how key experiences and educational initiatives helped them move from passive listeners to proactive leaders on issues like consent, identity, and social pressure. The conversa...

1 month ago

43 minutes

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E40: Aspire to Find Enduring Success | Trish Kendall on Boundless Love and Brave Healing - Advocacy in Action

Send us a text This week’s impactful episode of Aspire features keynote speaker and resilience expert Trish Kendall, who shares her journey from childhood abuse and addiction to healing and redefining success. Hosts Katie Shipp and Chessy Prout speak with Trish about surviving the trauma and addiction that nearly ended her life by age 20. Through her story, Trish explains the five critical choices that brought her hope, trust, and a life centered on love and belonging. Trish highlights the ...

1 month ago

53 minutes

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E39: Aspire to Be Better (ft. James Smith Williams) - Real Men, Real Conversations

Send us a text In this week’s episode of Aspire, former NFL defensive end James Smith Williams joins Gabriel Viscogliosi and Hugh Eastman for a powerful discussion about masculinity, accountability, and what it means to be a "good man" on and off the field. Known for his advocacy work through Set the Expectation and partnerships with survivor advocate Brenda Tracy, James has made it his mission to challenge the culture of silence and complacency around sexual and domestic violence. James sha...

2 months ago

35 minutes

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E38: The Cost of Fear | Meg Stone on Redefining Safety Through Resistance - Advocacy in Action

Send us a text Violence prevention expert and author Meg Stone joins hosts Katie Shipp, Chessy Prout, and Gabriel Viscogliosi for an unforgettable conversation about reclaiming safety, autonomy, and resistance. Drawing from her new book The Cost of Fear, Meg exposes how traditional “safety” advice, rooted in fear, control, and sexism, has changed little since the 1970s, and why it continues to harm more than it helps. Meg challenges outdated, compliance-based models of personal safety that ...

2 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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E37: Behind the Lens | Jack Spiegel and the Ethics of Telling Difficult Stories - Real Men, Real Conversations

Send us a text On this week’s episode of Aspire, hosts Alex Prout, Hugh Eastman, and Gabriel Viscogliosi welcome Jack Spiegel, a recent graduate of Quinnipiac’s media and journalism program, accomplished photographer, and new podcast producer, for an inspiring conversation about storytelling and advocacy. Jack shares how his upbringing and core value of “repairing the world” led him to a career centered around truth-telling, accountability, and using media for positive impact. Reflecting on h...

2 months ago

43 minutes

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E36: Beyond the Red Zone | Megan Boudreau on Prevention, Consent, and Campus Change - Advocacy in Action

Send us a text In this episode of Aspire, Katie Shipp and Chessy Prout sit down with Meghan Boudreau, a recent Allegheny College graduate and youth advocacy leader, for an insightful discussion about supporting young people through major life transitions. Meghan recounts her journey, sharing practical advice on navigating college, building supportive networks, and discovering her passion for advocacy through real-world experiences. Meghan reflects honestly on finding her voice, embracing dis...

2 months ago

58 minutes

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E35: Aspire to Succeed (ft. Guy Adami) - Real Men, Real Conversations

Send us a text Guy Adami, CNBC’s Fast Money veteran and Wall Street trader, joins co-hosts Alex Prout, Gabriel Viscogliosi, and Hugh Eastman for a candid exploration of masculinity, money, and cultural change on Wall Street. Guy shares personal reflections on the pressures and rewards of working in a male-dominated trading culture, from bold risk-taking and stoicism to the slow evolution away from “bro culture.” The conversation dives into Guy’s formative years at home and in the industry, th...

3 months ago

55 minutes

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E34: When Healing Leads to Action | Karen Udall’s Journey to Advocacy - Advocacy in Action

Send us a text Karen Udall, program director and facilitator at I Have the Right To, joins Susan Prout and Katie Shipp to share her journey from parent to prevention advocate. After her daughter’s assault, Karen faced challenges with institutional support and healing, inspiring her to shape programs that have reached over 30,000 students, educators, and parents nationwide. Karen shares how her experience as a mom both challenged and motivated her to change the way schools and communities res...

3 months ago

51 minutes

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E33: The Power of Campus Community | Ray Epstein on Expanding Justice and Allyship – Advocacy in Action

Send us a text In today’s episode of Aspire, Co-hosts Chessy Prout and Katie Shipp welcome new Co-host Charlotte Lee, a senior at Georgetown Day School interning with I Have the Right To. They sit down with Ray Epstein, a recent Temple University grad, survivor, and campus leader. Ray recounts her experience founding Student Activists Against Sexual Assault at Temple, and creating a supportive community on campus for survivors and allies. The group discusses the importance of early con...

3 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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E32: #WithYouToo | Finding Her Voice After Epstein: Jess Michaels on Trauma, Language & Healing - Advocacy in Action

Send us a text In this episode of Aspire, Katie M. Shipp, Chessy Prout, and student co-host Meghan Boudreau sit down with Jess Michaels, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, an outspoken advocate, and the founder of the #WithYouToo app. Jess shares the deeply personal story that brought her from dancer and performer to sexual assault prevention advocate. She opens up about the often-misunderstood freeze response, what it meant for her self-identity, and how reframing that experience helped her rec...

3 months ago

54 minutes

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E31: Trauma-Informed Justice | Renee Williams on Supporting Survivors as a Lawyer - Advocacy in Action

Send us a text In this episode of Aspire, co-hosts Katie M. Shipp and Chessy Prout sit down with Renee Williams, Executive Director of the National Crime Victims Bar Association, the nation’s first and only professional association dedicated to supporting attorneys who represent survivors of crime in civil cases. Together, they discuss the challenges survivors face in navigating both the criminal and civil justice systems, as well as the importance of building trauma-informed practices across...

3 months ago

53 minutes

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E30: Raising the Next Generation | Dr. Mona on Body Autonomy in Young Children - Advocacy in Action

Send us a text In this episode of Aspire, Co-Hosts Katie M. Shipp and Chessy Prout sit down with Dr. Mona, a board-certified pediatrician and founder of Peds Doc Talk. They explore critical issues surrounding body autonomy, emotional intelligence, and the importance of early education on consent and boundaries for children. Dr. Mona shares practical advice for parents on how to create an environment that promotes body autonomy at home and in the doctor's office. The conversation undersc...

4 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

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E29: Healing Your Boo Boo | Jean Ruggiero on Animals, Consent, and Recovery - Advocacy in Action

Send us a text In this episode of Aspire, hosts Katie M. Ship and Chessy Prout sit down with Jean Ruggiero, a passionate advocate against sexual violence and an aspiring social worker. Jean opens up about her journey from surviving sexual assault in high school to becoming a powerful voice for other survivors. Following her trauma, Jean found unexpected comfort and support from her dog, Boo Boo. That bond sparked her interest in the healing power of animals, a passion that continues to shape ...

4 months ago

42 minutes

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E28: Aspire to Lead (pt. 2) - Real Men, Real Conversations

Send us a text In this episode of Aspire, hosts Alex Prout, Gabriel V., and Hugh E. are joined by production head Ben Hudak for a powerful one-year follow-up to their original “Aspire to Lead” conversation. They discuss stepping into leadership as high school seniors, the ongoing impact of their school’s consent and sexual assault summit, and the value of showing up as empathetic, genuine members of their community. Ben shares a story about his recent encounter with a survivor, highlighting t...

4 months ago

47 minutes