I'll Go First® with Jessica Minhas

Obbie West is a 20 veteran of the United States Army, an outspoken sexual violence prevention advocate, an International Spoken Word Artist, and author of a book of poems entitled, “Blossom”. Obbie grew up in a home witnessing his mother endure domestic violence. In this episode, he shares with us how he became who he is today, how he’s learned to define what love means to him, and how we can decide how we want to be loved.

Connect with Obbie: https://www.obbiewest.com/contact

Learn about Obbie’s advocacy work: https://www.spokenadvocacy.com/about

Watch his spoken word poem “The Perpataror’s Perspective” : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAs55SKwAdDzpvMQAaNLHqQ/video

Get involved with SHARP (Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention) Education: https://www.preventsexualassault.army.mil/

In crisis? Text GOFIRST to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7 for free.

Have a suggestion? We would love to hear from you! Say ‘Hi’ at hello@illgofirst.com

Show Notes

Obbie West is a 20 veteran of the United States Army, an outspoken sexual violence prevention advocate, an International Spoken Word Artist, and author of a book of poems entitled, “Blossom”. Obbie grew up in a home witnessing his mother endure domestic violence. In this episode, he shares with us how he became who he is today, how he’s learned to define what love means to him, and how we can decide how we want to be loved. 

Connect with Obbie: https://www.obbiewest.com/contact

Learn about Obbie’s advocacy work:  https://www.spokenadvocacy.com/about

Watch his spoken word poem “The Perpataror’s Perspective” : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAs55SKwAdDzpvMQAaNLHqQ/video 

Get involved with SHARP (Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention) Education: https://www.preventsexualassault.army.mil/

In crisis? Text GOFIRST to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7 for free. 

Have a suggestion? We would love to hear from you! Say ‘Hi’ at hello@illgofirst.com 



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What is I'll Go First® with Jessica Minhas?

Jessica Minhas, host and founder of I'll Go First®, dives into the topics and conversations that we want to have but are a little afraid to talk about or aren't sure where to start. Celebrate the stories of courageous overcomers, inspiring mental health champions, and those boldly stepping into taboo spaces and inviting us into a full life. Listen, learn, and heal with people just like us who look adversity in the eye and say, “I will not stand down. I'll go first.”