268: Model, Actress, and Life with Micah - Amanda Booth

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 Initiative, how Ring True Co and Free Bird Initiative came to life, and why they care so deeply about supporting survivors of human trafficking. They also discuss how their individual missions intertwine, offering hope, healing, and empowerment for women who have experienced trauma. Ring True Co creates stunning, handcrafted jewelry with a purpose—to inspire and create empowering opportunities for survivors of human trafficking. Free Bird Initiative works to uplift survivors through community, mentorship, and transformative systems of support. In this episode, you’ll hear: Amanda and Shannon’s inspiring life stories; How they first came to care about fighting human trafficking; The story of how Ring True Co came to be and then how the Free Bird Initiative started; How these two sisters have joined forces to create empowering opportunities, community, and systems of support for survivors; Alot of laughter and joy throughout this episode; Stories of survivors who have been supported and empowered through their work; And so much more! For more information on Ring True Co, the Free Bird Initiative, and Shannon and Amanda, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com/RingTrueCo  Special Offer: Amanda and Shannon are giving a special gift to all 1 Girl Revolution listeners who join the Survivor Support Club. Not only will you receive a monthly gift, but if you add "1 Girl" in the notes at checkout, you'll receive a free gift from a survivor! Sign up here: Survivor Support Club. Listen and Subscribe: Don't miss this inspiring episode - and so many others! Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on #ApplePodcasts, #Spotify, #YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Join the movement to empower girls and change the world, one story at a time!

10 Loka 20241h 5min

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 served as Museum Curator for the Inupiat Heritage Center, worked as a Project Manager for the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation in Community Economic Development, and now leads ASCF, an organization committed to strengthening the culture of giving and improving the quality of life among the people of the Arctic Slope. For Patuk, her greatest achievements are the relationships she has developed with community members, and she continues to work tirelessly to support the region’s positive growth and development. When the world changed during the 2020 pandemic, Patuk turned to TikTok to create cultural, educational, and entertaining videos about life in the Arctic. One of her viral videos about her family’s ice cellar—a traditional storage method for subsistence foods like bowhead whale, caribou, and seal—captured national attention and helped her build a following of over 120,000. Patuk now uses her platform to share the beauty and challenges of life in the Arctic and to uplift Inupiaq culture. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Patuk’s inspiring life story; Her experience growing up in the Arctic Slope - the northernmost region of Alaska; How she got involved in the work she’s doing to improve the quality of life for the people of the Arctic Slope region and how she started working for ASCF; The story of how she started using TikTok and Instagram to create cultural, educational, and entertaining videos about life in the Arctic; Stories of the people she is helping through her digital media presence and her work with ASCF; And so much more! For more information on Patuk and her incredible work, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com/Patuk  Listen and Subscribe: Don't miss this inspiring episode - and so many others! Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on #ApplePodcasts, #Spotify, #YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Join the movement to empower girls and change the world, one story at a time!

4 Loka 202459min

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 answers and a way to help other survivors and those struggling with their mental health, she channeled her grief into action, founding STOPS to raise awareness, provide resources and support, and help prevent suicide in communities across the country. In this deeply powerful and inspiring episode, Andrea shares her story, the story of how she lost Eric, and how she turned her grief into glory - and is helping others find hope, resources, and support. We discuss the importance of mental health awareness, the power of community, and the vital role that organizations like STOPS play in preventing suicide. Tune in as we dive into Andrea’s incredible mission, the profound work of STOPS, and how each of us can contribute to suicide prevention by offering love, support, and hope to those who need it most.  In This Episode, You’ll Hear: Andrea’s inspiring life story; The heartbreaking story that led Andrea to create STOPS; The critical importance of mental health awareness and advocacy and what we can all do to help; How STOPS is empowering individuals and communities to prevent suicide; Practical ways we can all support mental health and bring hope and help to those in need; And so much more! Listen now to this powerful conversation with Andrea Mustin and discover how you, too, can make a difference in the prevention of suicide. For more information on Andrea and Sisters Taking On the Prevention of Suicide (STOPS), please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com/AndreaMustin  For more information on 1 Girl Revolution, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com Listen and Subscribe: Don't miss this inspiring episode - and so many others! Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on #ApplePodcasts, #Spotify, #YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Join the movement to empower girls and change the world, one story at a time.

26 Syys 202455min

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 at the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Melissa received her undergrad at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ, and started her career path in Victim Assistance. In 2017, Melissa survived Domestic Violence, where she almost lost her life. Around that same time,  Melissa discovered roller derby and she says that roller derby and the roller derby athletes saved her and brought her back to life. Her love of the outdoors combined with her love for roller skating turned into her passion for trail skating. Now she's using her love of trail skaring to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) on a nationwide trek.   In this conversation, Melissa opens up about her own life and journey, she talks about her nickname SkeetFighter, and how she's using her love of trail skating to advocate for and help others. Join us as we dive deep into Melissa’s incredible story of perseverance, resilience, and the power that we each have to change the world. In this episode, you'll hear: Melissa’s inspiring life story;  How she got the nickname SkeetFighter and how she's using her platform to help others; About Melissa's incredible nationwide trek - trail skating across America - to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP); Stories of the people and families who have been helped through Melissa's work and journey: And so much more! For more information on Melissa and her work, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com/MelissaSkeet For more information on 1 Girl Revolution, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com Listen and Subscribe: Don't miss this inspiring episode - and so many others! Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on #ApplePodcasts, #Spotify, #YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Join the movement to empower girls and change the world, one story at a time.

12 Syys 202454min

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 inspiring change through the amplification of youth voices. Their mission is to cultivate a new generation of leaders who are empowered to drive social and environmental change for a sustainable future. Entertainment for Change educates, empowers, and collaborates with Impact Artists™ worldwide, harnessing the power of creativity to make a positive impact on society. In this episode, you’ll hear:  Jade’s inspiring life story; How Jade first became interested in acting and the arts; All about Jade’s life and career in voiceover acting, entrepreneurship, and all of the other incredible things Jade does; The story of how Entertainment for Change and all about the incredible work that they do to educate and empower impact artists; Stories about impact artists who have been helped by the work of Entertainment for Change; Exciting news and upcoming EFC projects; And so much more! Listen and Subscribe: Don't miss this inspiring episode - and so many others! Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on #ApplePodcasts, #Spotify, #YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Join the movement to empower girls and change the world, one story at a time! For more information on Jade and Entertainment for Change, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com/JadeZaroff  For more information on 1 Girl Revolution, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com

4 Syys 20241h

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). Lily’s work and her research have set new standards in the women’s health and wellness field and her work continues to impact nutrition policies and practices worldwide. Lily is also the founder of the Institute for Prenatal Nutrition® and the co-founder of Women’s Health Nutrition Academy. Lily is known for her evidence-based approach to nutrition and in this episode she shares her insights into optimizing nutrition during preconception, pregnancy, managing gestational diabetes, improving fertility, how to handle perimenopause, and so much more.  In this episode, you’ll hear: Lily’s inspiring life story and how she got into women’s health and nutrition; About Lily’s work to help women with fertility, pregnancy, gestational diabetes, and more; From Lily about her commitment to using the latest scientific research and traditional wisdom to guide her nutritional advice; Preconception and Fertility Recommendations, as well as her recommendations for other health situations women are finding themselves in; Her books: Real Food for Gestational Diabetes: A bestselling book offering a comprehensive approach to managing gestational diabetes. Real Food for Pregnancy: The most comprehensive text on prenatal nutrition, providing evidence-based recommendations to bridge the gap between conventional guidelines and optimal nutrition for mother and baby. Real Food for Fertility: Co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack of Fertility Friday, this book offers valuable insights into preconception nutrition for both partners. Lily’s answers to listeners questions; And so much more! For more from Lily and her work and/or to buy her books, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com/LilyNichols  Listen and Subscribe: Don't miss this inspiring episode - and so many others! Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on #ApplePodcasts, #Spotify, #YouTube, and please subscribe to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Join the movement to empower girls and change the world, one story at a time! For more information on 1 Girl Revolution, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com

8 Elo 20241h 6min

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 others.  Enchanted Makeovers transforms long-term shelters for women and children into places of peace and possibility through their incredible programs: - Shelter Transformation: Turning shelters and living spaces into whimsical, hope-filled spaces. - Sacred Sewing Rooms: Empowering women and children to learn and create. - Capes for Kids: Volunteers worldwide make capes for children who have faced unimaginable situations, bringing wonder and joy into their lives. - Patch Project: Volunteers craft heart patches that pair with Capes for Kids. - Doll Adoption: Volunteers make handmade dolls who get paired with children in need.  - Traveling Pillowcases: Volunteers make handmade pillowcases transforming shelter beds into dream spaces, reminding everyone of the power of imagination. Terry is an incredible visionary, who is transforming the lives of women and children. You do not want to miss this powerful and inspiring episode. In this episode, you’ll hear:  Terry’s inspiring life story; About her struggles and experience with homelessness as a child;; How she got into interior design and about her successful career; The story of how Enchanted Makeovers came to be and how Terry decided to dedicate her life and work to helping others; The incredible work that Enchanted Makeovers does to help women and children and stories of people who have been helped through their work; And so much more! Listen and Subscribe: Don't miss this inspiring episode - and so many others! Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on #ApplePodcasts, #Spotify, #YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Join the movement to empower girls and change the world, one story at a time! For more information on Terry and her incredible work, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com/enchantedmakeovers  For more information on 1 Girl Revolution, to listen to all of our podcast episodes, watch our Emmy-nominated documentaries, and more, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com

1 Elo 202443min

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 with incarcerated parents face. Yasmine founded ScholarCHIPS to help other children just like her to support them through scholarships, mentorship, and a peer support network to help them complete their college education. To date, ScholarCHIPS has awarded over $450,000 in college scholarships to 81 scholars and has more than 35 college graduates to date. In this episode, you’ll hear:  Yasmine’s inspiring life story; Her experience growing up as a child of incarcerated parents; The story of how ScholarCHIPS came to be; About the incredible work that ScholarCHIPS does to empower, support, and inspire children with incarcerated parents to complete their college education and chase their dreams; And so much more. The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and everywhere you listen to podcasts. For more information on Yasmine and ScholarCHIPS, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com/scholarCHIPS For more podcast episodes, to watch our Emmy-nominated documentary series, and more, please visit: www.1GirlRevolution.com

24 Heinä 202446min