About the Podcast
The Marisol Nichols Podcast is a thrilling new true crime show that follows the daring, real-life exploits of actress Marisol Nichols. Follow as she operates, off-screen, as a licensed informant and contracted undercover operative, assisting global law enforcement in infiltrating the $150 billion per year human trafficking industry.
Marisol Nichols (RIVERDALE’s Hermione Lodge) has spent years working undercover without her Hollywood pals knowing much about her adventures away from TV & Film production sets.
This no-holds-barred program takes you behind the scenes inside secret operations to break up child sex trafficking rings, explores how she applies her acting talent to establish a mindset before immersing herself in these dangerous situations. Marisol analyzes the latest technologies used by human traffickers to lure their victims, reveals the tactics used by the good guys to fight back, and provides an up-close look at the global battle to preserve innocence.
You’ll hear from Marisol’s Hollywood friends who have joined her in the fight and listen to insights from experts on the front lines to learn about the challenges, solutions, failures, and triumphs she encounters on this emotional journey. Don’t be surprised if you are inspired to #JoinTheFight.
Marisol Nichols
Executive Producer & Host, Marisol Nichols Podcast
Founder & CEO, Slavery Free World
Dubbed the “Hollywood Vigilante” by Marie Claire Magazine, Marisol Nichols is an actor and humanitarian who founded Foundation for a Slavery Free World, a non-profit organization dedicated to combatting human trafficking.
Balancing her work on screen with her humanitarian efforts, she frequently collaborates with organizations working closely with law enforcement and government agencies to rescue women & children being trafficked from their abusers. As a contracted undercover operative and a deputized legal informant both in the U.S. and abroad, Marisol has had the privilege to take part in numerous sex-sting operations that have led to the arrest of dozens of child predators and liberating numerous women and children.
On the small screen, Marisol currently stars as Hermione Lodge on the highly rated, RIVERDALE which has won numerous People’s Choice, MTV, and 19 Teen Choice Awards. Her most critically acclaimed role was playing opposite Kiefer Sutherland in 24. She was last seen on the big screen starring opposite Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson in the Lions Gate film SPIRAL: FROM THE BOOK OF SAW and can be seen in the motion picture comedy, THE VALET opposite Eugenio Derbez.
In 2017, Marisol was recognized by President Barack Obama with the President’s Distinguished Volunteer Service Award for her work in human rights and for her service to the community.
A Message from Marisol
I’m often asked why would I put myself in harm’s way, going undercover for the past 9 years to take down child predators and help liberate trafficking victims held against their will? My response is always the same: I do it because I can.
As an actor, I’m fortunate to have worked on several hit TV & Film projects, and I feel it’s my honor and privilege to use my acting skills to help put an end to the nightmares that these women & children endure. As someone who’s been given so much love by so many fans, it is my duty to pay it forward and give a voice to those unheard. I live by the belief that Human Rights abuses in all forms are simply not acceptable and should never be tolerated. The fact that I was given the chance to make a difference is humbling, and I am eternally grateful.
I’m well aware that I’m one of the lucky ones, and as a victim of abuse, I want to use my story and this podcast as a platform to educate and protect our youth and provide a voice to victims & survivors. My goal is for you to be inspired and empowered so that you too can join me and help make a difference.
Thank you for listening and thank you for supporting the fight to end human trafficking.
With sincere gratitude,
Marisol Nichols
#JoinTheFight #EndHumanTrafficking #PayItForward
Latest episodes
MARISOL NICHOLS SPEAKS AT THE YAHOO #MAKERS CONFERENCE 2022
At the #MAKERSconference this year, Marisol Nichols spoke about her advocacy of saving women & children from human trafficking, and in educating and spreading awareness about this most serious issue. Marisol also introduced her podcast, #MarisolNicholsPodcast, a true crime show where she talks about her undercover work to bring child predators to justice in partnership with key organizations such as Operation Underground Railroad (@OURrescue), headed by founder, Tim Ballard.
Ep. 16 – Lawless Lands, Human Markets
The conversation continues with The Nazarene Fund’s Lt. Colonel Rudolph (“Rudy”) Atallah, USAF (Ret.), Chief Operating Officer of the Nazarene Fund, and Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad and CEO of the Nazarene Fund.
Ep. 15 – No Borders: Mission of The Nazarene Fund
This week we are joined by Lt. Colonel Rudolph (“Rudy”) Atallah, US Air Force (Ret.), who now serves as Chief Operating Officer of The Nazarene Fund, sister-organization of Operation Underground Railroad. At The Nazarene Fund, Rudy oversees operations to liberate persecuted minorities held captive and tortured by lawless militants in war-torn areas around the world.
We begin this episode with an introduction from Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad, who also serves as the CEO of The Nazarene Fund, with insights about how these two organizations work together to fulfill their missions.