Aspire: The I Have The Right To Podcast
Join the I Have the Right to team and thought leaders as we Aspire to eradicate sexual assault. Inspired by Co-Founder Chessy Prout’s courageous voice and memoir, I Have The Right To- A High School Survivor’s Story of Sexual Assault, Justice and Hope, co-authored by investigative journalist Jenn Abelson, our mission is to create an ecosystem of respect, education, and support for all students! Aspire is meant to be a beacon of hope and opportunity for growth -- by offering a forum for dialogue - about issues affecting our culture and the way we live, interact, love, learn and grow. Real Men, Real Conversations: Aspire touches on both sides of the coin; Co-Founder of I Have the Right To and father of Chessy Prout, Alex Prout, and High School Student Leaders and Co-Hosts, Hugh Eastman and Gabriel Viscogliosi, share their voices with discussions about what it means to be a man- does it mean being aggressive, stoic, and not taking no for an answer? Or giving your buddy a hug and telling him you love him? Alex, Gabriel, and Hugh share how, across generations, common masculinity tropes impact us all, and how we can inspire the future to act with "aspirational masculinity". They interview guests to get their perspectives, while discussing how rigid gender norms can create harmful barriers for all. All this, and more, in “Real Men, Real Conversations”. Survivor Advocacy: In the “Survivor Advocacy” segment, Co-Founder and mother of Chessy Prout, Susan Prout, and Executive Director of I Have the Right To, Katie M. Shipp, highlight the power of survivor voices in driving meaningful change. These episodes —deeply inspired by Chessy’s unwavering courage to speak out despite attempts to silence her— amplify powerful survivor stories, engage with experts, and explore the path forward in the fight for justice and safety. Listeners will gain insight into where we’ve been, where we need to go, and how we can collectively create lasting impact. Together, we’ll explore diverse perspectives to drive meaningful, lasting advocacy and build a safer, more just future for all. We amplify survivors’ voices and address the root causes of sexual violence by creating open dialogue around its causes. Each episode features a variety of guests discussing survivor experiences, the aftermath of sexual assault, healthy masculinity, and the future we envision - free from sexual assault. Let’s explore, learn, and aspire together.
Episodes
In this episode of Aspire, host and Co-Founder of I Have The Right To, Alex Prout, and co-hosts and high school seniors, Gabriel V. and Hugh E., return with an impactful and emotional discussion featuring Chris McGhee.
Chris shares his family's harrowing experience after his daughter was sexually assaulted by a school resource officer. He narrates his journey from dealing with PTSD and trauma to taking legal acti...
In this episode of Aspire, Host and Co-Founder of I Have The Right To, Alex Prout, alongside Co-Hosts Gabriel V. and Hugh E., delve into the intricate topics of student safety, institutional accountability, and survivor empowerment. They are joined for the first time by Aspire’s producer, Ben Hudak, who is usually behind the scenes.
Highlighting the challenges surrounding traditional notions of masculinity, ...
In this episode of Aspire, Host and Co-Founder of I Have The Right To, Alex Prout, joined by Co-Hosts and high school students Hugh E. and Gabriel V., welcome Dr. Stephen Burrell, lecturer in criminology at the University of Melbourne and Co-Host of Now and Then, a podcast exploring feminism and masculinity.
Dr. Burrell shares his journey and research on feminism, masculinity, and the prevention of violence. Originally...
In this episode of Aspire, I Have The Right To’s Founder, Chessy Prout, and Executive Director, Katie M. Shipp, join to welcome Melanie Barton — a survivor and passionate advocate for individuals impacted by childhood sexual abuse.
Melanie shares her deeply personal journey from experiencing sexual abuse at a young age to becoming a forensic interviewer and public speaker. She discusses the impact of child advocacy cen...
In this episode of Aspire, host and Co-Founder of I Have The Right To, Alex Prout and co-hosts and high school seniors Gabriel V. and Hugh E. dive deep into a powerful conversation about masculinity, vulnerability, and personal growth with guests Sean Doherty, a former Special Forces officer, and Peter Leboutillier, a retired NHL athlete.
They discuss the challenges young men face today, the importance of accountabili...
In this episode of Aspire, Co-Host and Co-Founder of I Have The Right To, Alex Prout, joins Co-Hosts Gabriel V. and Hugh E. for a deep exploration of personal identity, core beliefs, and the challenge of staying true to oneself amidst societal pressures.
They discuss the importance of internal values over external appearances, how societal expectations can shape or stifle personal dreams, and the need to take intention...
In this episode of Aspire, Host and Executive Director of I Have The Right To Katie Shipp and Co-Founder of I Have the Right To Chessy Prout are joined by Josephine A. Lauren, an author, activist, and co-founder of Incest Aware. They delve into the critical issues of incest awareness, prevention, and intervention.
Josephine shares her personal journey as an incest survivor, discusses the need for inclusive and informe...
In this episode of Aspire - Real Men, Real Conversations, hosts Alex Prout, Gabriel V. and Hugh E., welcome two high school juniors, David P. and Nick B., for an insightful discussion on student safety, institutional accountability, and survivor empowerment.
The men delve into the importance of self-awareness and the crucial role of “checking oneself,” the act of reflecting inward while making an important decision. Th...
In this powerful episode of Aspire: I Have The Right To, Host and Executive Director Katie Shipp and Host and Co-Founder of I Have The Right To Susan Proutare joined by Australian author and educator, Jayneen Sanders, whose beloved children's books on consent and body safety are helping reshape how families and schools approach these critical topics.
Together, they explore how early education around bodily autono...
In this urgent and unscripted episode of Aspire, recorded just days after the 2024 presidential election, Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, Alex Prout, joins student Co-Hosts Gabriel V. and Hugh E. for a deeply personal and honest conversation about the state of masculinity in America.
With Donald Trump’s re-election casting a long shadow, the team confronts the cultural messages being reinforced about leadership, cha...
In this episode of Aspire, Executive Director of I Have the Right To and Co-Host Katie Shipp is joined by Co-Host Chessy Prout, Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, for a compelling conversation with bestselling author and women's empowerment expert Leslie Morgan Steiner.
They delve into the complexities of domestic violence and survivor empowerment. Leslie shares her journey, detailed in her book 'Crazy Love,...
In today’s episode, we dive into the complex intersection of mental health and masculinity, with an honest and courageous conversation. Co-Host of Aspire and Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, Alex Prout, opens a candid discussion with our special guest, Board Member of I Have the Right To, Steve Peacock.
Steve, an advocate, survivor, father, and friend, returns to Aspire to share his deeply personal story of navigatin...
In this episode of Aspire, I Have the Right To Executive Director and Co-Host Katie M. Shipp joins Co-Host and Co-Founder of I Have the Right To Susan Prout to dive into a powerful conversation with Dr. Jo-Anne Finkelstein. Dr. Finkelstein is a clinical psychologist and author of Sexism and Sensibility. Together, they explore the subtle and systemic ways society undermines girls' confidence—from pink hockey stick...
In this powerful conversation, we dive deep into what it means to lead with intention, empathy, and authenticity. Host and Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, Alex Prout, joins Hosts and high school students Gabriel V. and Hugh E. In this discussion on aspirational masculinity, they share how their lives are shifting as they transition from underclassmen to upperclassmen in high school.
They explore how leadership roles...
In a world where outdated ideas of masculinity still hold power, Aspire seeks to redefine what it means to be a man. Host Alex Prout, Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, alongside Co-Hosts and high school students, Gabriel V. and Hugh E., tackle the challenges young men face in breaking free from socially constructed norms.
Through honest conversations, personal stories, and expert insights, they explore how young men c...
In this personal and thought-provoking episode of Aspire, host and Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, Alex Prout, joined by hosts and high school students Gabriel V. and Hugh E., welcome former NFL athlete Don McPherson.
Don is Board Member of I Have the Right To, College Football Hall of Famer, and longtime advocate for gender-based violence prevention. He shares his journey from athlete to activist, discussing the i...
In this episode of Aspire - The I Have the Right To Podcast, host Alex Prout, Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, joined by hosts and high school students Gabriel V. and Hugh E., explore the profound impact of fatherhood on masculinity. Together, they discuss how traditional roles shape men’s identities and the ways in which these norms can either strengthen or limit emotional expression.
They examine the concept of soc...
In this week’s episode of Aspire, Executive Director of I Have the Right To, Katie Shipp and Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, Susan Prout, welcome Mal Wrenn Corbin, author of Raising Wrens. Mal shares her journey from a turbulent childhood in Worcester, Massachusetts, to becoming a first-generation college graduate and a leader in the financial services industry.
Her memoir, Raising Wrenns, intertwines personal histo...
In this week’s episode of Aspire - The I Have the Right To Podcast, host and Co-Founder of I Have the Right to, Alex Prout, speaks with Board Director of I Have the Right To, Steve Peacock. Steve is a father, financial industry professional, and advocate for survivors of sexual abuse. He shares his deeply personal journey of surviving childhood sexual abuse, the decades-long silence that followed, and the pivotal mome...
In this powerful second episode of Aspire: The I Have the Right To Podcast, host Katie M. Shipp, Executive Director of the nonprofit I Have the Right To, is joined once again by co-hosts and co-founders Susan and Alex Prout. Together, they dive deeper into the topics introduced in the first episode, addressing the harmful concept of the "perfect victim" and the ongoing struggle for justice and support for su...
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