Conversations That Make a Difference with Teresa Velardi: DJs Against Trafficking

DJs Against Trafficking 15 Hour International Music Marathon  Summary: On Saturday, November 22, at 10 a.m. EST, The Soul 105.3 will host a 15-hour international music marathon. This event, powered by Voices Against Trafficking and the Broadcast Your Dreams Foundation, is the first of its kind. DJs from around the world, starting in Thailand, will play sets between panel discussions focused on eradicating human trafficking. These discussions will explore what individuals can do to combat this global epidemic, regardless of their home country. International sponsors interested in supporting this event can contact Andi Buerger at [e-mail] or 541-788-9639. Guests Bios: Andi Buerger, JD, international speaker, author, and survivor of child sex trafficking, advocates globally for victims of exploitation. She founded Beulah’s Place, rescuing 300+ at-risk teens, and later co-founded Voices Against Trafficking, uniting voices worldwide to defend human rights. Her books and the internationally distributed Voices of Courage magazine empower survivors and honor human rights champions. In 2025, the Voices of Courage television series debuts, expanding her mission to inspire justice and hope. Website: https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com/ With over 40 years in the game, DJ Dizzi Dee’s natural craft is slam’n on the “Ones” & “Twos” as he lays it down wicked when he spins New and Throwback Hip-Hop & R&B, Afrobeats, and Reggae.  At Dizzi’s events, you can expect a crowded dance floor because his style of mixing is electrifying!   Beyond the events and private parties, Dizzi is well known for being the co-founder of the Nerve DJs and his work in internet radio.  Dizzi is the radio host of the Pitch Control | Talk Radio for DJs By DJs.  The show airs quarterly, where Dizzi interviews top DJ manufacturers and software suppliers about technology relevant to the DJ industry.  Dizzi Dee works as an Internet Radio Industry Consultant for Cirrus Streaming, training would be radio hosts, radio programmers, and technicians in the mechanics of internet radio.  Dizzi has served as Program Director and General Manager of various internet radio stations. Currently, he serves as Program Director for Rebel 107.9 and General Manager of The Soul 105.3 in Charlotte, NC.  Dizzi is also the Chief Operations Officer of Tiger Eye Management, a management and promotions agency for artists in North Carolina.  Working with ECMD, Dizzi Dee has been awarded 5 plaques for his role in breaking new artists on the internet and terrestrial radio by Digital Radio Tracker.  Those artists included Warren G, Faith Evans, Jon B, Michael J Calhoun & the Kinsman Dazz Band, and the Legendary Smooth B.  As you can see, Dizzi Dee is not one to slow down! You can catch Dizzi Dee every Sunday at 8 PM ET on The Soul 105.3, blasting the airwaves with his thrilling show “The Old Skool Vs Nu Skool Mix Show,” where he features the hottest Oldschool and New School tracks with wicked mashups!  Follow Dizzi Dee everywhere.  He will take you on that music journey! Web: https://linktr.ee/djdizzideelive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djdizzideelive IG: @djdizzideelive Twitter: @djdizzideelive Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dizzidee/ Rev. Emilio Roman, USMC, Master Connector • Marine Veteran • Publisher • Community Servant. Rev. Emilio Roman, USMC, is widely known as The Master Connector — a proud United States Marine Corps veteran, faith-driven leader, and champion for authors, speakers, and communities across the nation. Alongside his wife, Daniela Roman, he owns Co-Author Network, LLC, a veteran-owned publishing company that has helped publish well over 500 authors and has interviewed more than 3,000 speakers and writers through their long-running radio and broadcast programs. Over the years, Rev. Emilio Roman has interviewed an extraordinary range of individuals, from Holocaust survivors to celebrities, queens of countries, public officials, community heroes, and everyday people with extraordinary stories. Deeply committed to service, he hosts two major annual events for veterans each year: A Thanksgiving dinner serving homeless veterans Christmas card drives delivering handwritten cards and encouragement to veterans in Philadelphia and New Jersey hospitals and satellite clinics These events reflect his lifelong passion for honoring those who served. When Emilio and Daniela are not working, you will almost always find them cherishing time with their grandsons, Tomás and Sebastian. Now in the second half of their lives, their mission is simple and powerful — service, community, and family first. Rev. Emilio Rom