1 Girl Revolution

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, Kate Milligan, founder of 1 Girl Revolution and host of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, closes out the season and 2025 with a special solo episode. As the final episode of the year, this episode is both reflective and hopeful. In this personal reflection, Kate shares openly about the very real difficulties she faced in 2025, alongside the cha...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Ali Kessler - a devoted mother, advocate, and the founder of Greyson's Choice, a powerful organization dedicated to protecting children and empowering parents navigating dangerous situations and domestic violence. Ali's story is as heartbreaking as it is courageous. After the devastating loss of her four-and-a-half-year-old son, G...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Monica Kelsey - U.S. Navy veteran, firefighter, medic, advocate, and the founder and CEO of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, a life-saving nonprofit offering safety, dignity, and hope to newborns and parents in crisis. Monica's story is as powerful as it is personal. Abandoned just hours after her birth, Monica grew up carrying questions ab...

On this week's episode of  The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead - writer, mother, advocate, and author of the upcoming book  Infertile but Fruitful . Leigh is a dear friend and a woman whose grace, honesty, and deep, abiding love shine through every part of her story. Leigh has walked the long, winding road of infertility - a journey that can be isolating, overwhelmin...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Katelynn Smoot – wife, mother, advocate, and the fiercely devoted mama of little Lilah, the bright, joyful warrior behind Stand With Lilah. At just 18 months old, Lilah was diagnosed with ATRT-MYC, a rare and aggressive form of childhood brain cancer. Since that moment, Katelynn and her husband have been full-time caregivers — nav...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Kesha Rand – wife, mother, wellness advocate, and the visionary co-founder of the Haven Family Center, a community-centered wellness and empowerment space in Detroit. Kesha's heart beats for community and for people — she loves deeply, and has chosen to invest in others through healing, wellness, and connection. What began as an a...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Bo Shepherd – designer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Woodward Throwbacks, a Detroit-based creative studio known nationwide for its sustainable design, reclaimed craftsmanship, and deep love for community. Bo's heart is rooted in Detroit — a city she loves, lives in, and continues to invest in through creativity, sustainability,...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Katie MacIntosh - award-winning producer, director, casting expert, and president of Mac Worldwide, Inc. Katie is one of the most respected names in unscripted television, known for her incredible ability to discover authentic stories and compelling characters that capture hearts and audiences around the world. Katie's story began...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Amy Amaradio - mama and founder of Dear Mom, a movement and community that uplifts and connects mothers raising children with Down Syndrome and other differences. Amy's story began in Michigan, where she grew up with deep family roots, a strong faith, and a heart for connection. Years later, she settled in California where she bu...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Charla Grim — wife, mama, and a courageous woman who is using her story of love, loss, and motherhood to bring comfort and hope to others. Charla is the mother of three beautiful boys — Mason, Emmett, and Garrison. Emmett was born sleeping. Charla and her husband went to the hospital expecting to welcome their baby boy into the wo...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Melissa Jones — educator, speaker, and founder of Girls Positivity Club, a movement empowering girls to build confidence, self-worth, and leadership skills through connection, mentorship, and positivity. Melissa's story — and the inspiration behind Girls Positivity Club — began with her own experiences as a young girl struggling t...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Sara Rian - writer, poet, and therapist. Sara's story is one of profound loss, transformation, passion, and purpose.  In 2018, Sara lost her mother to suicide - a devastating loss that changed the trajectory of her life. That pain became a catalyst for her creative and professional journey, pulling her deeper into writing, therap...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Shannon Murphy — co-host of iHeartRadio's Mojo in the Morning show, wife, mama, radio personality, and all-around powerhouse woman! This episode is a full-circle moment for me because I first met Shannon years ago — when I was a sophomore in college — backstage at a Switchfoot concert. We instantly connected over being from Michi...

On the new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , host Kate Milligan , founder of 1 Girl Revolution, launches a brand-new campaign: Every Woman, Every Girl . Because the truth is:  Every woman, every girl is a 1 Girl Revolution. This powerful new campaign is about reminding women and girls everywhere of their value, purpose, and power to change the world. In this episode, Kate shares: Why she'...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Hillary Blout — attorney, advocate, and founder of For The People. Hillary is a powerhouse changemaker who is transforming the justice system through something called Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing (PIR). Under her leadership, For The People has partnered with District Attorneys across the country to take a second look at old c...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Robin Steinberg — attorney, advocate, and founder of The Bronx Defenders, Still She Rises, and The Bail Project . Robin has spent her entire career fighting for justice and reimagining what public defense and true equity could look like in America. Her unwavering belief is simple but revolutionary: every person deserves dignity,...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Katherine Vockins — founder of Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA). Katherine is a changemaker, visionary, and advocate who saw the power of the arts to transform lives — even behind prison walls. In 1996, she walked into Sing Sing Correctional Facility to support a group of men who wanted to put on a play, and from that spark,...

On this week's episode of  The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we're celebrating the 5-year anniversary of our Emmy-nominated short documentary The Girl Inside — with two very special guests, Dr. Laura Biagi and Miss. LiLi Queen Motivational. The Girl Inside is 1 Girl Revolution's Emmy-nominated short documentary (available on YouTube), in partnership with BEHOLD, and takes viewers inside Cook County...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Lindsay Gill — founder of The Napkin Network. Lindsay is a powerhouse mom, advocate, and nonprofit leader who saw a need in her community and stepped up in a big way. When Lindsay realized that countless mothers in the D.C. area were struggling to access the most basic baby essentials — diapers, wipes, formula, and more — she deci...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Collette Divitto — entrepreneur, baker, author, speaker, and founder of Collettey's Cookies and Collettey's Leadership Program. You may know Collette from her inspiring story that went viral in 2016, when she turned rejection into fuel for her mission and built a cookie empire. After facing countless job rejections because she was...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Leia Hunt — cancer survivor, inspirational speaker, author, and founder of Leia's Kids - a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families battling cancer. Leia's own cancer journey began when she was just two years old, after being diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer. She endured 26 surgeries and multiple rounds of c...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Amanda Booth — model, actress, advocate, and mother. You may know Amanda from her incredible modeling career, from national campaigns for Lancôme, Target, and True Religion, or from her appearances in Parents , Harper's Bazaar , and People magazines. But in this deeply personal and powerful episode, Amanda opens up about a very di...

On the latest episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome James Hamilton — personal security expert, founder of Hamilton Security Group , and one of the most powerful voices in personal protection and empowerment today. James is only the second man ever to be featured on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , and for good reason — his work is saving lives, protecting families, and giving women...

On the new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome the first man ever to be featured on the show — Olyn Sexton. Olyn is a retired law enforcement officer, tactical firearms instructor, and the CEO of the Lindsey Pilkington Memorial Foundation. This is a powerful and inspiring conversation about empowering women, protecting women, and carrying on the legacy of someone you love. This e...

On the new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Teena Gooding — a powerhouse instructor and co-founder of Fortis Tactical, lontime law enforcement leader, and founder of the Female Officer Survival School — for a powerful and inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and helping women reclaim their power through training and self-defense. This episode continues our spec...