By Her Hands

Episode 12: In this episode of the By Her Hands podcast, hosts Lexi, Lydia, and Justine welcome guest Jewel Daniels Radford to explore the true meaning of resilience. Jewel, the founder of Inspire and Serve, redefines resilience not as innate toughness, but as a "mind muscle" strengthened through practice and the support of a "pack" or tribe. The conversation emphasizes that being resilient requir...

Episode 11:  In this episode of the By Her Hands podcast, Lydia, Lexi, Justine, and Daniel discuss how courageous voices can transform communities. Daniel shares stories from his nonprofit work in Colombia, explaining that lasting change comes from listening to local leaders and helping amplify their voices rather than speaking for them. The conversation explores the unique challenges women face i...

Episode 10: In this episode of the By Her Hands podcast, Yara shares her personal journey of learning to embrace her Mexican heritage after years of feeling pressure to fit in. Together, Lydia, Lexi, Justine, and Yara explore how culture, family, school, and friendships shape identity and confidence. The conversation examines the challenges of balancing multiple cultures, overcoming insecurity, an...

Episode 9:   In this episode of the By Her Hands podcast, Lexi, Lydia, Justine, and special guest Reem, explore how Influence shapes the lives, beliefs, and opportunities of young women around the world. Reem shares her inspiring journey as a feminist activist from northern Lebanon, describing how a high school sexual harassment incident led her to launch an anonymous podcast that empowered girls...

Episode 8:   In this episode of the By Her Hands podcast, Lydia, Lexi, Kristina, and special guest Tori Murden McClure explore the challenges of comparison, self-worth, competition, and personal growth. Tori shares lessons from her remarkable adventures and leadership experiences. She shares perspectives about how comparison can become harmful when people measure their inner struggles against othe...

Episode 7: In this episode of the By Her Hands podcast, Lydia, Lexi, and Justine sit down with Lonnie Ali (the wife of Muhammad Ali) to explore the meaning of legacy, impact, and living a life of purpose. Drawing from her experiences with Muhammad Ali and her own work as a philanthropist and leader, Lonnie explains that legacy is not something we intentionally build for recognition but rather the...

Episode 6: In this episode of the By Her Hands podcast, the conversation centers around the meaning of hope and how it shapes personal growth, resilience, and leadership. Mark Hogg, Founder and CEO of WaterStep, shares powerful stories about building a mission-driven organization and overcoming rejection while staying committed to a long-term vision. They discuss how hope can serve as both a feeli...

Episode 5:   In this episode, the conversation explores the themes of pressure, perseverance, and personal growth through honest and relatable stories. The group discusses how challenges, expectations, and difficult moments can shape confidence and resilience over time. Through personal experiences, the speakers reflect on the importance of pushing through discomfort, learning from setbacks, and f...

Episode 4:   In this episode, the conversation centers around how small actions and seemingly insignificant moments can have a lasting impact on our lives. The group explores the idea of the "butterfly effect," sharing personal stories about kindness, taking risks, and unexpected opportunities that shaped their paths. From simple acts like inviting someone to sit at lunch or offering encouragement...

Episode 3:   In this powerful episode, hosts Lexi, Lydia, and Justine welcome their first global guest, Faith from Uganda, to discuss the transformative nature of courage. The group redefines courage not as the absence of fear, but as the decision to take action despite being uncomfortable or afraid. Faith shares her inspiring story of speaking up to bring safe water to her village through WaterSt...

Episode 2:   Belonging - In Episode 2 of the By Her Hands podcast, hosts Lexi, Lydia, and Justine are joined by guest Zach to explore the complex theme of belonging and the search for where one fits in. Zach shares his unique perspective on being an outsider after moving between the U.S., Senegal, and Congo, ultimately concluding that belonging is not a fixed place but a sense of comfort one carri...

Summary: Episode 1:   Purpose — "What am I even doing with my life?" Everyone acts like you're supposed to already know your "thing," but most of us are just trying stuff and hoping something feels right. This episode is about figuring out what actually matters to you, not what people expect, not some perfect plan, just those random interests or moments where you think, "okay… maybe this is me." I...

Hey, I'm Lydia. And I'm Lexi. We're excited about the upcoming launch of our new podcast "By Her Hands", sponsored by WaterStep. It's launching on Thursday, March 19th.   We're going to explore our experiences and challenges as girls and young women inspire you to find your voice and remind you that you already carry more power than you think.   So join us on March 19th for Episode 1 of the By Her...

I'm excited to announce the upcoming launch of the "BY HER HANDS PODCAST" on March 19 th .   It's a global podcast that centers the voices, leadership, and lived wisdom of young women ages 13 to 25. Each episode is built around real stories shared by young women themselves. Laughter, vulnerability, curiosity, connection and reflection are welcome here. With voices from around the world, this podca...

WaterStep, an organization with 31 years of experience in safe water and sanitation, is launching a new initiative called "By Her Hands." Inspired by CEO Mark Hogg's vision, this program focuses on the pivotal role women and girls play in global water solutions and community health. The "By Her Hands" podcast serves as a core component of this initiative, providing a platform for young women to sh...