On the new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Shannon Henry — founder of SASSGO — and Brett Brown, Executive Director of SASSGO, for a powerful and eye-opening conversation to kick off our special month-long series on SASSGO and the I Will Survive Weekend. SASSGO is a nonprofit organization that is on a mission to protect women and girls from assault, exploitation, and trafficking through education, self-defense, and community empowerment. Shannon and Brett are passionate lead...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Tatyana Ali — actress, singer, advocate, mother, and founder of Baby Yams. You may know Tatyana from her iconic role as Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, or from her music, film, and television career — but in this powerful and personal conversation, we go beyond Hollywood to explore Tatyana’s heart for women, mothers and their babies, and social impact. Tatyana is a Harvard graduate, a passionate advocate for women a...
Jun 25, 2025•47 min
On this week's new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Chacrice Miles — founder and CEO of Transition 1, 2, 3, Inc. , a Detroit-based nonprofit organization that empowers women to rebuild their lives after domestic abuse. Transition 1, 2, 3 provides safe housing, basic necessities, life-skills training, workforce development, and a supportive community that walks alongside women as they reclaim their lives. Chacrice is a survivor, advocate, and changemaker who turned her own sto...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 4 min
On the new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Lauren Costabile — founder of Hearts of Joy International , a nonprofit organization that provides life-saving heart surgery for children with Down Syndrome in developing countries and raises awareness about the dignity and value of every life. Lauren is a passionate advocate, speaker, and changemaker who has dedicated her life to serving children with Down Syndrome around the world. What began as a call placed on her heart quickly...
Jun 11, 2025•54 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Ellen Boyer — co-founder of The Brett Boyer Foundation, wife, mother, and advocate for individuals with Down Syndrome and congenital heart disease (CHD). Ellen and her husband Bo founded The Brett Boyer Foundation in memory of their beautiful daughter, Brett, who was born with Down Syndrome and a congenital heart defect. Though Brett’s life was tragically short, her light continues to shine through the work of the foundation tha...
Jun 04, 2025•57 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Kristi Wells and Brittany Dunn — national anti-trafficking advocates and the powerhouse co-founders of The Safe House Project , a nonprofit organization that’s transforming the fight against human trafficking in America. Founded in 2017, The Safe House Project was born out of Kristi and Brittany’s shared passion to end human trafficking and offer safety, healing, and hope to survivors. Inspired by the Underground Railroad and t...
May 28, 2025•57 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Monica Anderson — founder of Remembering Cherubs, a powerful nonprofit organization that supports families through miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. After her own experience with infant loss, Monica was moved to transform her personal grief into a mission to help others. She founded Remembering Cherubs to provide community, comfort, and resources to grieving parents and family members—ensuring no one has to walk through...
May 21, 2025•47 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Tayler Jones — actress, director, teaching artist with Detroit Creativity Project, and founder of Beauty of Detroit Box. Tayler is a proud product of Detroit Public Schools, a multi-talented theatre artist, and a passionate advocate for the power of art and creativity—especially in the lives of young people. She received her BFA in Acting from Wayne State University, her MFA in Applied Drama from Eastern Michigan University, and...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 1 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Deb Ellinger, founder of Elli’s House —a nonprofit organization based in Detroit that works with women and girls in the city and also supports women and girls across the country who are experiencing homelessness or who have been impacted by addiction, human trafficking, abuse, and more. Deb’s story is one of strength, compassion, and relentless action. After spending years working in law enforcement, Deb witnessed firsthand the...
May 07, 2025•45 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Elza Spaedy , founder of Healed and Restored —a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women and girls who are survivors of abuse, trafficking, domestic violence, and other forms of trauma. Elza’s story is one of courage, healing, and hope. As a survivor herself, Elza understands the deep wounds that trauma can cause—and she’s made it her life’s mission to walk alongside other women and girls on their journey to restoratio...
May 01, 2025•50 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Melissa Berton , Academy Award-winning producer, educator, and co-founder of The Pad Project —a nonprofit organization working to end period stigma and empower women and girls worldwide through access to menstrual products and education. Melissa’s story is one of purpose, passion, and powerful change. What began as a high school project with her students has evolved into a global movement, providing menstrual hygiene resources,...
Apr 24, 2025•46 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Darcy Olsen — powerhouse advocate, author, and founder of the Center for the Rights of Abused Children — a nonprofit organization dedicated to defending the rights of abused, abandoned, and neglected children. Darcy’s journey is one of fierce determination, deep compassion, and relentless advocacy for our most vulnerable. A former foster mom, who adopted four of the children that she fostered, Darcy founded the Center after wit...
Apr 16, 2025•49 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Michelle Scerbo, founder of Wish Upon a Teen, and Nancy Sovran, the organization’s Executive Director — two incredible women who are bringing hope, comfort, and joy to teens facing serious medical conditions. Wish Upon a Teen is a nonprofit organization that provides creative, social, and emotional support to teenagers who are living with complex medical challenges. Michelle founded the organization in 2011 after recognizing a s...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Rachel Doyle, founder of GlamourGals—a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and organizing teen volunteers to provide companionship and beauty makeovers to elderly residents in senior homes. Rachel’s story is one of compassion, connection, and empowerment. What started as a simple idea to honor her grandmother has grown into a nationwide movement, bringing joy, dignity, and friendship to seniors while cultivating a new ...
Apr 02, 2025•51 min
This is a very special episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast featuring our dear friend Producer Rachel (Giordano) and some really inspiring world-changing women at Rebel Nell's International Women’s Day event. A few weeks ago, Kate flew to New York City to appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show , and Producer Rachel filled in for this special episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast at Rebel Nell’s International Women’s Day event. When Kate first realized she wouldn’t be able to attend the Rebel N...
Mar 31, 2025•41 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Laverne Delgado, founder of Freedom and Fashion —a nonprofit organization dedicated to using fashion and the creative arts to empower survivors of trafficking, homelessness, and other injustices. Laverne’s journey is one of passion, purpose, and advocacy. Through Freedom and Fashion , she has created a powerful platform that not only provides survivors with creative expression and professional development but also helps them re...
Mar 26, 2025•53 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Denise Bjurholm, Executive Director of Backpack Buddies, and Terri Bagen, Founding Board Member of the organization—a nonprofit dedicated to fighting childhood hunger by providing weekend meals to children facing food insecurity. Backpack Buddies is making an incredible impact by ensuring that children who rely on school meals during the week don’t go hungry over the weekend. With a mission to serve and support children and fam...
Mar 20, 2025•52 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we’re back with Part 2 of The Power of HER: A Celebration of Women Making History – a historic live podcast recording featuring over 20 powerhouse women who are creating change and rewriting history. Hosted LIVE in Detroit, this unforgettable night was a vibrant celebration of women, resilience, and the incredible world-changing contributions women are making every single day. In honor of Women's History Month, we gathered some of Michigan...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 22 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we’re bringing you Part 1 of The Power of HER: A Celebration of Women Making History —a historic live podcast recording featuring over 20 powerhouse women who are making a difference in the world. Hosted LIVE in Detroit, this unforgettable night was filled with inspiring stories, incredible women, and a powerful reminder of the impact we can make when we come together. We gathered many of the incredible 1 Girl Revolutions from Michigan—wo...
Mar 06, 2025•47 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Shana White, founder of Picking Up the Pieces —a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families transition out of homelessness through interior design and essential resources. Picking Up the Pieces is a beacon of transformative change, envisioning a future where every person moving from homelessness experiences the warmth and stability of a well-designed home. Shana’s story is one of resilience, transforma...
Feb 27, 2025•40 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Katie Stagliano, founder of Katie’s Krops —a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to grow gardens and donate fresh produce to those in need, helping to fight hunger one garden at a time. Katie’s story is one of kindness, action, and a commitment to making a difference. What started as a single cabbage seedling she grew in third grade has blossomed into a nationwide movement of young people growing fresh food and...
Feb 20, 2025•44 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Julie Weatherhead , co-founder of Got Grief House , and Megan Galea , founder of Glimmer in the Dark —two incredible women who have turned their personal experiences with grief into powerful missions of healing, support, and community. Grief is something we all experience, yet so often, we feel alone in it. Julie and Megan are working to change that. Got Grief House creates spaces where those who are grieving can find resources...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 3 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Dr. Karen Jaffe , a powerhouse advocate, retired OB-GYN, and co-founder of InMotion —a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with Parkinson’s disease through exercise, education, and support. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2007, Dr. Jaffe refused to let her diagnosis define her. Instead, she turned her personal challenge into a mission to help others. Through InMotion , Dr. Jaffe and her team ...
Feb 05, 2025•53 min
On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast , we welcome Hannah Palmer, founder of The Sunflower Project —a nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading hope, raising awareness about mental health, and providing support and resources so everyone can receive the mental health support and resources they need. Hannah’s story is one of resilience, courage, and purpose. A survivor of five suicide attempts, Hannah has turned her own difficulties and experiences into a mission to help othe...
Jan 29, 2025•31 min
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 food insecurity herself, Elizabeth knows firsthand the struggles that many people in her community fac...
Jan 22, 2025•33 min
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 projects. So we hope this is just the beginning and that we can share more about Danialle and her inspi...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 19 min
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 climbing as a therapeutic tool for Parkinson’s. Up ENDing Parkinson’s began after Molly witnessed th...
Dec 11, 2024•30 min
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 to take action and help others. She founded The Bottomless Toy Chest to bring joy, hope, and courag...
Dec 04, 2024•41 min
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 providing comfort bags filled with essential items and uplifting messages to children facing serious ch...
Nov 27, 2024•46 min
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 Oettel family’s world upside down. But this incredible family banded together to support Vivian through...
Nov 20, 2024•50 min
