MISSION: As a fierce, resilient survivor of human trafficking, I use my experience and expertise to merge joy and beauty into lives of purpose and impact. My artisanal, vegan, eco-friendly skin care line naturally nourishes and elevates the beauty while simultaneously empowering those that have experienced exploitation to lead beautiful lives. If you want to simplify your skin care and experience the joy of making the world a more beautiful place, then I’m your girl. Follow me on IG @echoesofedencollective WHY: With more than 20 years of experience in the field of human trafficking, I personally know the depths of trauma a body can endure. Sold into sex trade at age four by my step-grandfather, God provided for my rescue and escape after a failed suicide attempt at age 17. My husband KJ & I founded Compass 31 in 2011 in response to the unfolding of redemption in our own lives. Compass 31, an international non-governmental organization, provides a holistic model of restoration for survivors of exploitation. We are currently operating restoration projects in Thailand, Bangladesh and the Middle East. (www.compass31.com) In January 2021, I was honored to be appointed by President Trump to serve a 2-year term on the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking. This prestigious position allows me to utilize my experience and expertise to help inform federal counter-trafficking policy. My latest venture, in celebration of my upcoming 50th birthday, is launching Echoes of Eden Collective, a for-profit, social enterprise. Leveraging science & nature, our luxury, vegan products are the industry’s most potent and effective, anti-aging, skin care on the market. Every purchase empowers those that have experienced sexual exploitation to find freedom and lead beautiful lives. (echoesofeden.life) FAVORITE QUOTE: “I am going to make everything around me beautiful…that will be my life.” -Elsie de Wolfe