222: Enchanted Makeovers - Terry Grahl

Today we're sharing a very special, NEW episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast - in honor of International Women's Day. International Women’s Day started in Germany in 1910 by Clara Zetkin - as a way to recognize and honor the brave, bold and meaningful contributions of women in the past and present. At 1 Girl Revolution, we believe that every woman has the power to change the world and today is a day to celebrate, inspire, and empower women around the world! Today, we're honoring International Women's Day with a new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, featuring our Founder Kate Milligan! In this special episode, Kate talks about the importance of Women's History Month, #InternationalWomensDay, and what we can do to celebrate the women around us this month - and everyday.  For new listeners, Kate shares the story of her upbringing and what led her to start #1girlrevolution. She also brings listeners behind-the-scenes in the making of the #podcast and 1 Girl Revolution's Emmy-nominated documentaries: "In Tandem" and "The Girl Inside" - with some stories that have never been told before.  You don't want to miss this inspiring new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, in honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month!

8 Mar 202346min

The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast is back with a new episode and an inspiring new season! This new episode features 1 Girl Revolution founder and host of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, Kate Milligan, who shares details of what's been going on in her life over the past few months, what's been going on with 1 Girl Revolution, what 1 Girl Revolution is working on, and all of the exciting things to come in 2023 and beyond. Kate also talks about Women's History Month and the women who have inspired her and continue to inspire her every day - the 1 Girl Revolution community! Listen to this new episode today! New episodes will be released every Wednesday!  The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

1 Mar 202331min

Jan Langbein, CEO of Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, joins The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast to share her inspiring story, how she became aware of the epidemic of domestic violence, and what she is doing - and what we can all do - to bring an end to violence against women in our world.  Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support provides safety, shelter and support for women and children who have experienced domestic violence, and works to raise awareness regarding its cause, prevalence and impact. Jan has been at the forefront of Genesis and active in efforts to end violence against women for 30 years. As the CEO, she oversees internal and external operations as well as funding and community education. Under her leadership, Genesis has grown from a seven-room emergency shelter to a full-service response for survivors of domestic violence and maintained its unique status as one of the few victim services programs that accomplishes sustainability without government funding. She is also a recognized national expert on domestic violence and conducts training and workshops across the United States. In partnership with the Dallas Police Department and the FBI, she co-founded the annual international Conference on Crimes Against Women. Jan joins The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast to share all about her incredible work.  In this episode, you’ll hear:  Jan’’s inspiring life story;  The story of how Jan became aware of the epidemic of domestic violence in our world today; How she ended up volunteering with Genesis Women’s Shelter; About Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support and the International Conference on Crimes Against Women.  And so much more.  For more information about Jan and Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, please visit: www.1girlrevolution.com/janlangbein

22 Des 20221h 1min

Kawser Amine is the founder and CEO of Women in Solidarity for Peace and Leadership (WSPL), a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, CA that is dedicated to advocating for and amplifying the voices of women and girls around the world.  Kawser was born and raised in Kabul, Afghanistan, and is a former member of the female Afghan national soccer team. Kawser holds a Bachelor's degree in General Management and specialization in International Relations. Kawser broke through many barriers throughout her life, but playing soccer for the women’s Afghan national team and receiving a Bachelor’s degree are two of them. Kawser has worked in numerous aspects of society including leadership, governance, politics, peace processes, and sports - but her dedication to empowering women and girls has been a strong theme throughout her life.  Kawser founded Women in Solidarity for Peace and Leadership (WSPL) to advocate and amplify women's voices by uniting influential figures worldwide and developing programs that empower women and girls to reach their full potential. Kawser’s goal is to address and abolish discrimination, inequality, and violence against girls and women in their home country of Afghanistan and around the world, and create a place where all women and girls are nurtured and encouraged to achieve their dreams and their highest potential. Kawser joins The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast to share her inspiring life story, how she became interested in soccer and played for the national Afghan women’s team, why she founded Women in Solidarity for Peace and Leadership and she talks about their incredible, and so much more.  Listen to episode #166 to hear Kawser’s inspiring story! In this episode, you’ll hear:  Kawser’s inspiring life story;  Her experience of growing up in Kabul. Afghanistan and how she rose against all odds to play for the national Afghan women’s soccer team; How she ended up in California and why she decided to start Women in Solidarity for Peace and Leadership; Kawser’s perspective on what’s going on how we can support our sisters in Afghanistan, Iran, and around the world.  And so much more.  For more information about Kawser and Women in Solidarity for Peace and Leadership, please visit: www.1girlrevolution.com/kawser

15 Des 202253min