Rising Angels in the Media
Sharing Stories of Hope and HealingRising Angels is committed to raising awareness about commercial sexual exploitation and supporting survivors on their journey to recovery. Through news features, interviews, and podcasts, we’ve had the opportunity to share powerful stories of resilience, educate the public, and highlight the impact of our work. Explore these media moments to learn more about our mission and the lives we’ve helped change.
INTERVIEW Katarina MacLeod – Founder of Rising Angels
700 Club Canada | Feb. 22, 2023
After being trapped in the sex trade industry for over 15 years, Katarina MacLeod founded Rising Angels, which seeks to educate the public and provide support for women affected by commercial sexual exploitation. Today she shares her personal story and helps us understand the challenges woman face after escaping the sex trade industry and how Rising Angels is giving them a second chance at a new life.
Along With Healing Comes Suffering with Katarina Macleod and Sheila Howlett
The Perspective with Mike Sherbino | Apr. 23, 2022
Along With Healing Comes Suffering – with guests Katarina Macleod and Sheila Howlett. Katarina and Sheila share their story of all that happened to them and overcoming. Katarina and Sheila are making a difference in helping many young women rise above the mess that entangles their lives.
My Childhood Sexual Abuse Led Me To Prostitution | Katarina Macleod & Benjamin Nolot
On this episode of the Exodus Cry Podcast, Benjamin sits down with Katarina MacLeod to discuss how she entered prostitution, the abuse that led her on that path, the horrific incidents she experienced while in it, and her journey to healing afterwards.
Stories of Transformation and the Creation of Rising Angels W/ Katarina Macleod
NBUCchurch | Feb. 22, 2023
This week on the podcast Jamie speaks with Katarina Macleod. Katarina is the Executive Director of Rising Angels, an organization that works to provide education about sexual exploitation and restorative care to the victims of commercial sexual exploitation. Jamie and Katarina discuss Katarina’s past experiences that would lead her to start Rising Angels and why providing education through an organization like Rising Angels is more important than ever.
Mother & Daughter Restoration
Rising Angels Youtube | May 13, 2021
Katarina and her daughter Deidre chat about the struggles they have had in their relationship and how it has been redeemed.
Katarina is the founder and Executive Director of Rising Angels Awareness and Restorative care.
How God saved one woman from over a decade of sexual exploitation
More of Rising Angels in the media
700 Club Canada | Nov. 12, 2020
Today we get to hear from Katarina MacLeod, founder & executive director of Rising Angels. Katarina an overcomer of 15 years of commercial sexual exploitation, shares her testimony of being in the sex trade and now helping other women get out.
Tanya is joined by Katarina Macleod, Founder and Executive Director of Rising Angels. She discusses her 15 years trapped in the sex trade industry and how she’s helping victims today.
Context: Beyond the Headlines | Jan. 17, 2019
After spending 15 years in prostitution, Katarina MacLeod got out of what she calls “the game”.She now runs “Rising Angels” to help other women leave prostitution behind and find healing from the trauma of their past.
Parent With Purpose | Oct. 6, 2020
Watch this video to learn what Katarina believes would have made THE difference in her life. What does she think an adult, ANY adult could have done to change her life so that she had a different life completely. Her story will inspire you to think twice about NOT HELPING A CHILD that you see who is struggling.
700 Club Canada | Nov. 26, 2020
Deidre Haight, daughter of Katarina Macleod. She is passionate about educating people around the harsh realities of what life was like as a young girl whose mother was trapped in the dark world of prostitution and human trafficking. She wants to see others understand that this issue not only effects the victim, but anyone close to them. Deidre is a voice teacher and owns a business called Courageously Creative.
CTV News Toronto | Feb. 1, 2021
Our REBOOT program was featured on CTV News Toronto, highlighting how we support survivors of commercial sexual exploitation in the Greater Toronto Area as they pursue education. Through REBOOT, survivors can receive a laptop, printer, and accessories to help them achieve their academic goals.
Deidre shares her story of hope!
As a child, Deidre both watched the abuse her mother suffered and suffered abuse herself. Deidre was witness to her mothers’ addictions and has fought very hard to build a healthy life for herself. Listen today to Deidre share part of her story!