On this episode, I follow up with a very special Daughter of Change, Esi Chantal Umuraza. You may remember Chantal from our podcast in July of 2021 entitled “Daughter of Rwanda”. On that podcast, we discussed her journey from a young survivor of the Rwandan Genocide to a budding social entrepreneur.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Lisa Berkley whose life work is dedicated to how we thrive, as individuals and as a society. For more than 30 years, Lisa has worked within the peace and security sector with a focus on human security and how we thrive and live in peace.

Sue Keller is an American ragtime pianist and singer, who has released several albums. Most recently, Sue has written and produced her first musical, “Wabash Avenue After Dark” opening In October of 2024 in Chatham, Mass. Stay tuned as Sue and I discuss, her career, being a Jeopardy contestant, her new musical, and that certain feeling, you get when the music lives inside of you.

Today I'm talking with Laura Genese, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Girl Scouts of Maine, and Helen Ruhlin, Marketing and Communications Specialist for the Girl Scouts of Maine. We are excited to tell you more about the GSME Media Squad and the exciting changes coming up for the Passion to Action series.

Today I’m bringing back a very special Daughter of Change - Carolyn Delaney - my very first guest on this podcast in the July 2019 episode “Amplifying Hope”. We’ll learn how her platform, Journey Magazine, has grown by making recovery visible and changing the narrative about addiction.

My guest on this episode, Aliza Hava, is an award-winning singer/songwriter whose music explores the deepest levels of love, life, and the power of positive social change.

Our guests today are the directors of the Maine Girl Scout camps. Girl Scout Camp enhances kids’ well-being through face-to-face connections and outdoor activities. Kids can be screen-free in a fun and safe environment that fosters social skills and happy campers! More outdoor experiences allow campers to embrace challenges and excel in problem-solving, qualities vital for future success, both academically and personally. Time in nature boosts concentration and creative reasoning. Outdoor experiences enhance healthy social development and boost self-esteem.

I’m excited to be re-releasing this episode with our youngest Daughter of Change to date - Rosie – from the popular Go Rosie Grow show. Rosie is an amazing eight-year-old from Detroit Michigan who uses her talents to shine a light on historical black figures and icons. Since we spoke in March of 2023, big things have been happening for Rosie and her family's team of talented women known as “The Big 3” - a nod to their hometown auto industry.

Raising strong girls is finally having its moment and the Girl Scouts are front and center in helping to make that happen.

If you are educated about the latest frauds and scams, you become better equipped with tools to recognize potential red flags. Therefore, we are dedicating today’s podcast to this very important subject.

In this episode, I talk with our Daughters of Change podcast producer and audio engineer, Sarah Stacey, about her recently completed radio documentary entitled -The Iveagh Trust: How Ireland's Richest Man Housed Dublin's Poor. This story about Ireland's oldest housing charity is close to Sarah’s heart, as her own family has been tenants of The Iveagh Trust for four generations and counting.

Navigating today’s complex world can be tough, especially for girls and teenagers. Girl Scouts of the USA and their trusted partners have joined forces to make it a little easier.

Daughter of Change, Kyna Rampersad of Trinidad, and Tobago is empowering minds through literacy, advocacy, and practical instruction.

Stephanie and I explore her path from Camp Pondicherry to the owner of an outdoor adventure company – and how the two ventures are unequivocally intertwined.

There are many layers to liberation from domestic abuse. Each person’s path is different and complex. Today I will be talking with Francine Garland Stark, the Executive Director of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, Missy, and Maggie who have generously agreed to share the personal stories of their journey to liberation.

I initially interviewed today’s honorary Daughter of Change, Greg Lathrop, for the Never Been Old B4 podcast. As we delved into our conversation, I realized that this intriguing subject would appeal to all of you. I hope that you enjoy this sneak peek of the Never Been Old B4 Podcast.

The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a one-of-a-kind leadership development program for girls, with proven results. It is based on time-tested methods and research-backed programming that help girls take the lead—in their own lives and in the world. Today’s Daughter of Change, Mikayla Reynolds, is a prime example of the success of this program. Mikayla, originally from Waterville, Maine is a first-generation, independent college student. During her time as an undergraduate at the University of Maine, Mikayla held several positions and was engaged in numerous activities that greatly shaped and deepened her college experience. Mikayla graduated as Salutatorian in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management with an additional major in Marketing. She was selected to be an Alfond Ambassador and will serve in this position while pursuing her MBA with the Graduate School of Business in the Fall of 2023.

Cindy Berryman-Fink, Ph.D. is a retired professor, researcher, author, and consultant whose work focused on gender equality. We will discuss, among other things, Cindy’s work for gender equity, and her reflections on feminism then and now.

Today’s guest, Jamie Ribisi-Braley, is an artist from Auburn, Maine, and the Office Manager of the United Society of Shakers at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Boston University. Jamie is also the Leader of a multi-level Girl Scout Troop, and is the recipient of the Volunteer of Excellence Award, the Volunteer Appreciation Pin, and the Linda Shostak Award

Today’s Daughter of Change is 20-year-old Halle Roy. Born in and raised in Maine, Halle is currently getting ready for her second year at Southern Maine Community College where she is studying fire science and is part of a live-in program. Students accepted into the “live in” program live in area fire-EMS stations in exchange for being “on call” during specific hours. They have additional responsibilities and must provide their own meals. Live-in students complete fire+ EMS basic training and are paid for their emergency responses. The Live-In Program requires a high level of motivation and responsibility.