The VanderPointe

Tied in a bow

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer conclude season one of The VanderPointe. Jessyca and Rachel reflect on why they chose today to conclude season one, what they have gained and learned through this process, and what they hope their impact is. Jessyca and Rachel are grateful for the support they have had throughout, and the opportunity to continue to learn and grow as individuals, and the opportunity to share their growth with all of you.

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On Healing and Justice

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0600

After a brief break for self and community care, cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer return to the airways. Jessyca and Rachel engage in a conversation about healing, misconceptions about healing and justice, and issues with the way healing is often paraded in the helping fields. Pulling the thread all the way through, highlighting different parallel processes and structures that impact the field, Jessyca and Rachel talk about what the work really is and bring listeners all the way back to the beginning.

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And now, we practice

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer prepare to practice what they have been talking about: resting. In this episode, Jessyca and Rachel reflect on how they got to this point, marvel at the process of creating a podcast built on organic conversation, and modeling changed behavior in public. The conversation takes on a life of its own and Jessyca and Rachel muse about what they are looking forward to as they wrap up season one of The VanderPointe when they return from their upcoming break.

Don't be a trafficker, part two

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Join cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer as they return for part two of the conversation about trauma responsiveness and the parallel processes that lead to exploitative mindsets and actions. In this episode, Jessyca and Rachel talk about exploitive processes and systems, raising up the next generation, and self-care. Jessyca and Rachel speak frankly and openly about their own ongoing journeys in learning to navigate interrupting generational trauma and intentionally challenging systems and societal norms.

Don't be a trafficker, part one

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Join cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer as they dive into a two-part conversation about trauma responsiveness and the parallel processes that lead to exploitative mindsets and actions. In this episode, Jessyca and Rachel talk about rethinking success, modeling healing for the next generations, and redefining self-care. Jessyca and Rachel speak frankly and openly about their own ongoing journeys in learning to navigate interrupting generational trauma and intentionally challenging systems and societal norms.

Then there's what happens

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer discuss how damaging it is to see people as only one thing, and muse about why it is so hard to see people who have experienced sexual violence as whole people. Jessyca and Rachel talk about parallel processes, what defines appropriate boundaries, funding issues, who drives the changes and how. There is a plan and then there is what happens. In this episode, what happens is an unplanned and vulnerable exploration of systems, survivors, impact, processes, and relationships.

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But is it really?

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Join cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer as they talk about survivor leadership, survivor centered programs, and things that make them angry. Jessyca and Rachel pull the thread all the way through and highlight how exploitive common practices to include survivors can be, and talk about some things that can be shifted so that the answer to the question “Is it really survivor centered?” can be yes.

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According to my notes

VanderPointe Productions — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0600

Get another peak inside the process as cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer pause for a moment to prepare for where they are taking the podcast next.

Beyond Intention

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer begin to unravel what happens when intention doesn’t consider impact or listen to the folks that are “being served.” In true form, Jessyca and Rachel pull the thread back to the messages that are sent through actions and the way things are done. Their conversation also brings up transactional relationships, healing and repair, worthiness, parenting, consent, and how programs are operated. VanderPointe cohosts challenge us to think about the messages we are sending, and to listen to those who are impacted by what we do.

A little reflection

VanderPointe Productions — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0600

Join cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer for a few moments of reflection on their time with Aubrey, and what's coming up next in the podcast.

It's an encore

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer are joined by Aubrey Dinslage for an encore episode that you do not want to miss. Aubrey gets real about what needs to happen next, and reminds us that humanity has capacity for so much more than the mess we are in. Aubrey talks openly about the privileges they hold as a white trans person, reflects on issues of representation, and how performative action leads right back to exploitation. Jessyca and Rachel are so grateful for Aubrey joining us on this journey, and being so open about their own perspective and experience. Please join The VanderPointe cohosts in thanking Aubrey for their presence and conversation!

About special guest, Aubrey Dinslage:

Aubrey Dinslage has worked in the anti-exploitation field for four years. They’re ideology and politics are deeply rooted in their identities as a queer and trans person. When they aren’t working to dismantle capitalism, Aubrey spends their time with their amazing puppy River. Aubrey is currently raising funds to cover costs of top surgery and recovery, which is scheduled in coming months. Aubrey would appreciate any support in this endeavor.

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Let's have that conversation

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer welcome back special guest Aubrey Dinslage for part two of a blunt conversation about white supremacy, patriarchy, capitalism, and what all of this has to do with anti-trafficking work. Aubrey shares their perspective on personal growth, relationships, showing up in their community differently, and what that has to do with working with folks who have experienced trafficking. Jessyca, Rachel, and Aubrey have that conversation about coercion and exploitation within nonprofits, representation as a historically excluded or marginalized person, accountability, locker-room talk, and gendering conversation styles.

The VanderPointe team has enjoyed Aubrey’s contribution to the podcast so much that they will be back for an encore next week! Don’t miss an episode, find us on your favorite podcast listening app and subscribe!

About special guest, Aubrey Dinslage: Aubrey Dinslage has worked in the anti-exploitation field for four years. They’re ideology and politics are deeply rooted in their identities as a queer and trans person. When they aren’t working to dismantle capitalism, Aubrey spends their time with their amazing puppy River. Aubrey is currently raising funds to cover costs of top surgery and recovery, which is scheduled in coming months. Aubrey would appreciate any support in this endeavor.

Venmo: dinstitsbegone

PayPal: aubdins

It's all connected

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer welcome special guest Aubrey Dinslage for part one of a blunt conversation about white supremacy, patriarchy, capitalism, and what all of this has to do with anti-trafficking work. Aubrey shares their perspective on how white supremacy and the patriarchy show up in the work they do with young adults who have experienced trafficking, and the frustrations of having to work within protective systems that exploit instead of support healing. Discomfort is what moves people to change, and this episode connects dots that may make people uncomfortable. Jessyca, Rachel, and Aubrey talk about consent and conflict and how this is related. They wrap up part one of their conversation by engaging in a spirited discussion about the way self-care is advertised.

Join us next week for part two!

About Aubrey:

Aubrey Dinslage has worked in the anti-exploitation field for four years. They’re ideology and politics are deeply rooted in their identities as a queer and trans person. When they aren’t working to dismantle capitalism, Aubrey spends their time with their amazing puppy River. Aubrey is currently raising funds to cover costs of top surgery and recovery, which is scheduled in coming month. Aubrey would appreciate any support in this endeavor.

Venmo: dinstitsbegone

PayPal: aubdins

Here's your list

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer dive deeper into white saviorism and reflect on next steps. Speaking from their experiences as white women in helping professions, Jessyca and Rachel openly share their advice and perspective for those who are looking to begin or change their own journey in anti-trafficking.

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What's the harm?

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Join cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer as they reflect on what defensiveness is all about, heroism in anti-trafficking work, and how saviorism offers a narrative that excuses from responsibility. Jessyca and Rachel reflect on how this all ties together and feeds a specific narrative, and how critical it is to engage in conversation as white women in the helping field.

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Nice and Productive

VanderPointe Productions — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer pause their conversation about white saviorism to take moment to chat about being measured on niceness and productivity in jobs.

Episode 8 drops Thursday at noon, get ready!

Go upstream, white savior

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Listen in as cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer reflect on their journey of recognizing where they have sustained white saviorism and white supremacy in their careers. Jessyca and Rachel talk about how, too often, white supremacy creates a problem so a white savior can solve it, and challenge us to go upstream to interrupt the systems.

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Check your message

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer reflect more about their process, open the door for a conversation about white saviorism, and remind us about how our words and actions impact healing. Jessyca and Rachel remind us that discomfort is a breeding ground for change, and offer an invitation to come back and join in “the mess.”

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We Got It Wrong

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0600

In this episode cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer talk about legislation and the criminal justice system. Join Jessyca and Rachel as they share about how not listening and believing lead to furthering harm, not having the answers, and an organization that is doing healing work.

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Words create images

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Join cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer as they talk about words and phrases used to talk about human trafficking and exploitation, and the importance of noticing the connection between what images and words are used to talk about trafficking and how this impacts criminal justice intervention.

Sh*tty outcomes

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Join cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer as they engage in an intense conversation about the words we use to talk about human trafficking, and why it’s so important change the words we use if we want to change the outcomes.

Nothing changes

VanderPointe Productions — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0600

Listen in as Jessyca and Rachel get nitty gritty about how only focusing on people who have been victimized by trafficking and exploitation can cause us to miss the bigger picture, and how that protects those who are causing harm.

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Lived Experience

VanderPointe Productions — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Join cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer as they build on their introduction, and talk about exploitive parallel processes and lived experience.

Just to be on the field

VanderPointe Productions — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0600

Join cohosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer as they have an earnest and reflective conversation about honesty and problematic parallel processes.

Unfolding Us - An Introduction

VanderPointe Productions — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0600

Sound check! Join The VanderPointe hosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer as they share why the 4th of July is the day they chose to launch this podcast, and engage in conversation about who they are in this space. Jessyca and Rachel will also formally introduce themselves to you, and talk about who they are hoping will listen to this podcast.

The Very Beginning

VanderPointe Productions — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:01:00 -0600

Join hosts Jessyca Vandercoy and Rachel Pointer as they talk about their process of developing this podcast, and how it has all come together.