1 Girl Revolution

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Elizabeth Freeman, founder of the Elmwood Blessing Box—a food pantry that has grown into a powerful community movement with two locations and a mobile unit (coming soon!), serving countless individuals and families in need. Elizabeth's inspiring story is one of resilience, perseverance, and hope. As a survivor of addiction and fo...

This week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome the dynamic and inspiring Danialle Karmanos – philanthropist, advocate, and world-changing woman! Danialle is a dynamic woman of so many talents and initiatives - and so many fascinating chapters of her life. In this episode, we focused on a brief overview of her life, career, and story - and some of her many initiatives and pro...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Molly Cupka, founder of Up ENDing Parkinson's—a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Molly has been passionate about climbing for years and currently serves as the Director of Sportrock Climbing Center in Alexandria, VA. Her groundbreaking work integrates rock...

This week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we're honored to welcome Mickey Guisewite, founder of The Bottomless Toy Chest. Mickey is a trailblazer and an inspiring advocate for children battling cancer and life-threatening illnesses - and their families. After witnessing the challenges her son faced during his cancer treatments and going through what she and her family experienced, Mickey decided...

This week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome the incredible Dr. Mary Welsh, co-founder of Susie Q's Kids. Dr. Mary is a compassionate visionary who has turned her personal experiences and the loss of her daughter Susie into a nonprofit organization and movement that brings joy, comfort, and support to children and teens in need. Susie Q's Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to pro...

This week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome the dynamic and inspiring mother-daughter duo, Jessica and Vivian Oettel, founders of Vivian's Hope Foundation. Vivian, just 11 years old, has already fought many battles throughout her young life and is a beacon of light to the world, as is her amazing mama.  In 2022, Vivian was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma, which turned the Oe...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Jenny Barber, co-founder of Talitha Coffee Company. Jenny is a survivor of sexual exploitation and has become an incredible advocate for other survivors of exploitation and human trafficking. Jenny and her husband have found many ways to support and advocate for other survivors, but after founding Talitha Coffee, they knew they co...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Piper Hill, an inspiring Army Veteran and founder of Healing4Heroes - a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting veterans with A.D.A-complient service dogs. Piper is a true force for good, passionately committed to supporting veterans by pairing them with service dogs. Her mission is rooted in her own journey, and she's dedi...

This week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Jess Ronne, founder of The Lucas Project and author of the upcoming book Caregiving with Grit and Grace: 100 Days of Hope and Encouragement (available for pre-order now, launching December 3rd, 2024). Jess is a fierce advocate for caregivers, a mother to eight, and a trailblazer in supporting families who care for individuals with disabilities...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Khloe Thompson, the inspiring young founder of Khloe Kares. At just eight years old, Khloe began her mission to help others in her community, and today, Khloe Kares is a globally recognized organization making a difference in the lives of those in need here in the U.S. and in Africa. Khloe is passionate about providing essentials...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Gina Spehn, co-founder of New Day Foundation for Families - a foundation that provides financial and emotional support to families facing cancer. Gina and her husband, Michael, founded New Day in 2007 at their kitchen table, driven by the legacies of their late spouses, Matt Kell and Cathy Spehn, their own experiences, and their d...

This week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome the powerhouse sisters Amanda Kozlowski, founder of Ring True Co, and Shannon Sloan, founder of Free Bird Initiative. Together, they are a force to be reckoned with—passionate about fighting human trafficking and creating a safe, empowering place for survivors. Amanda and Shannon share the incredible stories behind Ring True Co and Free Bird I...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we sit down with Patuk Glenn, the Executive Director of the Arctic Slope Community Foundation (ASCF) and a digital media influencer. Patuk has dedicated her life to promoting and preserving the Inupiat way of life, working in various roles that have made a significant impact on her community in the Arctic Slope region of Alaska. Patuk has se...

This week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Andrea Mustin, the visionary founder of Sisters Taking On the Prevention of Suicide, also known as STOPS. Andrea's journey with STOPS began in the wake of a personal tragedy—her husband, Eric, died by suicide in 2013 after a long struggle with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. The devastation of his passing left Andrea searching for a...

In this powerful episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we're joined by Melissa Skeet, better known as SkeetFighter. Melissa is an unstoppable force who has turned  her passion for trail rollerskating and her own survivor story into passion, resilience, and advocacy for others - specifically Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP).  Melissa is Diné, born on the Navajo Nation and grew up...

This week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we sit down with Jade Zaroff, voiceover actor, entrepreneur, and founder of Entertainment for Change. Jade shares her journey of combining her love for the arts with her commitment to making a difference in the world - and how it led to Entertainment for Change.  Entertainment for Change (EFC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and inspi...

This week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Lily Nichols, a trailblazer in women's health and co-author of the new book, "Real Food for Fertility." Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author of three books Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, Real Food for Pregnancy, and Real Food for Fertility (co-author with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack)....

This week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Terry Grahl, founder of Enchanted Makeovers, a nonprofit organization that is transforming the lives and living spaces of women in children currently living in shelters. Terry had her own experience with homelessness and other struggles growing up, but she went on to become a successful interior designer and now is using her talents to help ot...

This week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Yasmine Arrington Brooks, founder of ScholarCHIPS - a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships and mentorship to children with incarcerated parents to help them complete their college education and chase their dreams. Yasmine was the child of incarcerated parents, so knows first-hand the struggles and difficulties that other children...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Jen Clarkson, founder of Dog Aide. Dog Aide is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to dog owners who are struggling financially and having a hard time providing for their pets. Dog Aide's community outreach program provides dog food, daily care items, access to free spay/neuter for the pets, education on proper pet c...

This week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Joanne Ewald, the founder of Mend on the Move, and Sam Seelhoff, Mend on the Move's Executive Director. Mend on the Move is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers and employs women survivors of abuse by creating jewelry and other beautiful goods from salvaged auto parts and car seat leather. The organization provides a creative outlet, a...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Jacqui Pitman - CEO, producer, advocate for children in foster care, and founder of Marvin Cares for Kids.  Growing up, Jacqui navigated the foster care system from the ages of 7 to 18, and then at 18, she received an opportunity to work in LA. Jacqui has since become a multifaceted powerhouse in the entertainment industry, servin...

"I lost part of my soul when Laird died." On July 1, 2023, Gwyn received a call from her ex-husband that their son Laird had died. Laird died of a fentanyl overdose – from just half a pill. The devastation that followed Laird's death was devastating and extreme, not just for his family, his friends, and his girlfriend, but also for the entire community.  Now, nearly a year later, while Laird's sib...

This week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast we welcome our friend Rannah, founder of St. Francis Ministries + the St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Uganda. You may be familiar with Rannah and her work because we've covered her through the years, but this is a powerful, inspiring, and in-depth look into how Rannah decided to go to Uganda and how St. Francis Ministries and the St. Francis d...

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome back to the show Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, founder of Fertility Friday, certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and co-author of the new book "Real Food for Fertility."  Lisa appeared on episode #73 of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast to share her life story, how she got into women's health...