In this powerful episode of The Charleston Chicks, we sit down with Megan Manigault, a 2026 TEDx Charleston speaker, survivor leader, and Executive Director of I AM Voices, a local nonprofit providing housing and long-term support services to survivors of sexual violence and trafficking in the tri-county area.
Megan opens up about her deeply personal journey from survivor to systems builder, sharing how becoming a mother sparked a mission she never expected, one that started with honest conversations around her kitchen table and grew into two safe houses and a community that continues long after survivors graduate the program.
In this episode, we discuss:
What Megan’s TEDx talk is about and why survivor voices are missing from the data
Practical ways YOU can show up, from believing someone’s story, to trauma informed training, to volunteering your skills
Whether you’re a survivor, know someone who is, or simply want to be a better ally in your community, this conversation will move you to action.
