Jessica Buchanan on Surviving Survival, Choosing Hope, and Finding Purpose After Being Kidnapped For 93 Days

In this powerful episode of "Acta Non Verba," host Marcus Aurelius Anderson interviews Jessica Buchanan, a teacher, author, and humanitarian whose harrowing experience of being kidnapped by Somali pirates and rescued by SEAL Team Six transformed her life. Jessica shares her journey of survival, resilience, and how she now empowers others through her writing and advocacy.

Episode Highlights:

1. Jessica’s Background and Work in Africa [00:49]
   Jessica describes her teaching career, humanitarian work, and what led her to Somalia.
2. The Kidnapping and 93 Days in Captivity [06:31]
   Jessica recounts the day she was abducted, the conditions she endured, and her mindset during captivity.
3. Rescue by SEAL Team Six [32:49]
   The dramatic rescue operation and the moment Jessica realized she was finally safe.
4. Healing, Purpose, and Empowering Others [40:27]
   Jessica discusses her recovery, founding Soul Speak Press, and her mission to help others find meaning after trauma.

Jessica Buchanan is a teacher, author, humanitarian, and inspirational speaker. After surviving a 93-day kidnapping ordeal by Somali pirates, she became a New York Times bestselling author with her memoir "Impossible Odds." Jessica is the founder of Soul Speak Press, a publishing company dedicated to empowering women to share their stories. She is a sought-after speaker, advocate for trauma survivors, and lives in the Washington, DC area with her family.

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