Daughters of Change

Meet Daughter of Change, Alison Serour, meditation expert and instructor at the Kabbalah Center.  Alison was born in New York City and began singing and acting in the Big Apple at five years old.  After an adventurous childhood on stage, she earned a degree in Musical Theatre and Vocal Performance from the University of Miami.  She later was inspired to study Kabbalah after witnessing the drastic...

Welcome to Daughters Dishing! A special edition of the Daughters of Change Podcast featuring Maysoon Zayid, comedian, writer, actress, and disability advocate.  Wait, did I forget tap dancer?! I'm Marie Sola, founder of Daughters of Change.  Each month, Maysoon and I will dish about everything from cats to love and magic. Just two Daughters of Change, trying to figure it all out! Join us for the f...

Today you will meet Shawnise Chantell, author, mother, and daughter of change. A lifetime lover of adventure and experience, Shawnise loved every moment of life. However, after giving birth to her third child, Shawnise’s life was turned upside down when she came face to face with death and experienced the beauty that lays on the other side. During her recovery, Shawnise experienced feelings of gri...

To quote Linda Davis Taylor, CEO, and Chairman of Clifford Swan Investment Counselors. “Give a woman a dollar, and she can put it to good use. Teach her about how money really works, and she can change the world,” In this special episode of the Passion to Action Series, you will meet Michelle Curtis, and Jennifer Boynton of First National Bank – two Daughters of Change, who are passionate about te...

Meet Daughter of Change, Amanda Young, a Mental Health Advocate, Author and Podcast Host whose personal mission is to help eliminate the stigma of brain illnesses by educating people about what depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress and bipolar actually are. She starts important conversations on her social media platforms and podcast by encouraging others to speak up and seek help. Amanda is a...

Jackie Newell is a lifetime Girl Scout, A Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, a Member at Large for the Girl Scouts of Maine Board, and an all-around Daughter of Change. During her time with the Girl Scouts, Jackie has taken full advantage of the many opportunities offered to her and has parlayed the learnings from these adventures into a successful career as a Project Manager. A bilingual Fulbright...

Today you’ll meet Daughter of Change, Dr. Tammy Robinson, Vice President of Instruction at Canada College,Vice President of the California Community College Chief Instructional Officers Executive Board, and President of the National Council on Black American Affairs. She also serves on the Workforce Development Commission for the American Association of Community Colleges and remains active in hos...

In this episode, Maysoon and Marie dish about what it means to be an old fart, the Golden Girls' true ages, travel, and ableism. And, in case you missed it the first time, what Marie would eat if she could only eat one food for the rest of her life (this is becoming a recurring theme).  Sit back, put your feet up, grab your favorite beverage and join us for the fun and whacky ride called Daughters...

Girl Scouts of Maine is dedicated to preparing girls for a lifetime of leadership—in their own life and in the world. As women, we face a number of unique challenges, but we also have an unparalleled reach to make positive impacts. Girl Scouts is deeply committed to filing a pipeline of women leaders to make those impacts. Today’s guest, Kathleen Dean, is a shining example of a burgeoning woman le...

Today’s Daughter of Change is Anna Dibble, founding director of Gulf of Maine EcoArts, visual artist, and writer.  Anna’s paintings have been featured in solo, group, and invitational exhibitions in museums, cultural centers, and galleries for over forty years. She was a freelance writer, music composer, and co-designer for multiple animated shorts on Children’s Television Workshop’s Sesame Street...

Welcome to the first episode of  Daughters Dishing! A special edition of the Daughters of Change Podcast featuring Maysoon Zayid, comedian, writer, actress, and disability advocate. Wait, did I forget tap dancer?! Each month, Maysoon and I will dish about everything from cats to love and magic. Just two Daughters of Change, trying to figure it all out! Join us for the fun, laughter, and potentiall...

Today you’ll meet Daughter of Change, Cassie Betts, a multi-faceted Daughter of Change who made a promise to God at a pivotal moment in her life, that she would change the world. Who is Cassie Betts, in her own words? A Diversity and Inclusion Activist (she made that up) Dubbed “The Woman Turning South LA into Startup Land”. (Forbes made that up) Co-producer of Urban Tech Connect- an annual tech c...

Daughter of Change, Sarah Stacey, is personally redefining what it means to have anxiety. To quote Sarah, "I have anxiety, I am not anxiety".  Sarah is sharing her story in the hopes of helping others realize that anxiety is not one-dimensional. It's something that you have, it does not define who you are.  This is also an epic day on the Daughters of Change Podcast because Sarah is our very own p...

Many years ago, Juliette Gordon Low said, “We must accept the fact that transport and communications will bring the world in close relations and the youth of the world should have standards and ideals in common.” Those prophetic words ring true today with the Girl Scouts travel program. From the field trips taken as Brownies to the global adventures they go on as teens, Girl Scouts can explore dif...

Meet Daughter of Change, Loretta Prescott. I’ve known Loretta since our radio days, many moons ago. She was on-air and I sold the airtime. From the minute I met her, we were simpatico. Over the years we have stayed in touch, and I have been unduly impressed by the passion she brings to helping others through her work. I’m so happy to have the opportunity to talk with her today and introduce her to...

Maysoon Zayid is a comedienne, actress, writer, disability advocate, and tap dancer. She is also a Doriva, which you'll find out about during the podcast.  We decided to go with the flow with this one, so jump on in and give it a listen. We discuss: Maysoon's Daughter of Change mother and her boomerang slipper Her dad and how he had a way of making each kid think they were his favorite (which they...

In today’s Passion to Action Podcast, you’ll meet three very special Daughters of Change – Kirstin Powell-Williams, Collaboration and Content Program Specialist for the Girl Scouts of Maine, plus Sophia and Vivian - girl scout cookie sellers extraordinaire. We all have a special place in our hearts for Girl Scout Cookies. Not only because they’re spectacularly delicious - but also because the Girl...

Today you’ll meet Eli Ingraham, Impact Shaman, and Daughter of Change.  Eli has been involved in some form of social justice and social enterprise for most of her adult life.  Eli is passionate about working for the common good, promoting regenerative leadership, and expecting bold action from business, government, and civil society to create a world based on shared respect, responsibility, and pr...

Today you’ll meet Daughter of Change, Haley Jackson, Explorer, Trailblazer, Chief Storyteller, Award-winning Director, and Producer. She is one of a handful of women Explorers Club Fellows and one of the only women large-format 3D directors. Her purpose and passion lie in inspiring and engaging the public through visual storytelling. Haley is a woman on a mission. She has built her career on hard...

In this edition of the Passion to Action Series, you’ll meet Girl Scout Gold and Pinnacle Awardee, Audrey Hankinson. Audrey is an extremely accomplished Girl Scout who earned her Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards is a Future Leadership Scholarship recipient, served as a girl member of the Girl Scouts of Maine Board of Directors, and is a counselor at Camp Natarswi (which we heard about on our last p...

Today you will meet Mila, the youngest Daughter of Change to ever be on the Daughters of Change podcast, and her mom Lindsay. Ten-year-old Mila and Lindsay are a mother-daughter duo from Trinidad and Tobago.  They are also the authors of “This is Mila”.   Mila, the main character of the book, is a 10-year girl with dyslexia who chooses to focus on all of her other special talents and intrinsic awe...

In this episode, you'll meet Daughter of Change, Jamie Figliolino. Educator, Special Event Coordinator, and Founder of Rise Up Rosie.   A passionate daughter of change, with a strong belief in justice and equity, she founded Rise Up Rosie, as a platform to share empowering stories and celebrate those who use or overcome circumstances to empower themselves or others. Jamie and I initially met via I...

Episode Notes  In this episode of the Passion to Action Series we explore the Girl Scouts Junior Maine Guide Program at Camp Natarswi and discover the determination and skills required for Girl Scouts to earn their JMG certification.  You meet Tree, Vicky and Delaney and learn how The Junior Maine Guide program helps develop our future women leaders through determination, skills, challenges, and l...

In this episode, you’ll meet Daughter of Change and founder of Unchained, Ramona Stillwagon. Ramona is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence. She strives to create an environment where exploitation of children and domestic violence are not tolerated. Like so many young girls who have experienced sexual abuse, Ramona found herself involved in the juvenile justice system and the...

In this episode, you’ll meet Sustainability Consultant, and Daughter of Change, Shannon Kenny. You may recognize Shannon from our previous Facebook Live, or have read her Daughters of Change guest blog.  Now she’s back by popular demand for a more in-depth conversation about how you can make a positive impact on the planet both personally and professionally. Shannon helps businesses become environ...