Unified Purpose

She Survived the Headlines. Now She’s Leading a National Movement

Episode Summary

Penji Partnership Coordinator, Shannon, talks with Aela Mansmann about her powerful journey and the innovative ways SafeBAE empowers the next generation.

Episode Notes

Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

 

1.Youth-Led Impact: SafeBAE is led primarily by young people—two-thirds of the board are youth—ensuring authentic, peer-to-peer education and solutions that reflect the voices and experiences of the generation they serve.

 

2. Creative Advocacy & Access: From launching a consent-themed clothing line called “Ask First” to making all educational materials free, SafeBAE ensures prevention education is accessible, relevant, and empowering for all students.

 

3. Overcoming Systemic Barriers: Ayla discusses how SafeBAE navigates the challenges of integrating sensitive education into schools, including lack of funding, cultural resistance, and the need for age-appropriate but honest messaging.

 

About Aela Mansmann and SafeBAE:

 

- Website: http://www.safebae.org/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aela-mansmann-a14706180/

 

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