Episodes
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A Woman of Resilience
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...
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Creating Change Through Inner Economy
Dr. Lisa Berkley’s 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. She is the founder of the Institute for Inner Economy and…
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Feeling the Music
Sue Keller is an American ragtime pianist and singer, who has released several albums. As a child, she had flute and singing lessons and also played guitar. Sue attended DePauw University. She played professionally in various styles before settling on ragtime and old forms of jazz. In 1992 Sue...
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Passion to Action – The Next Chapter!
Introducing the Girl Scouts of Maine’s new Media Squad initiative. Designed to empower Girl Scouts to share their experiences with peers and become active spokespeople across various media channels, this opportunity will equip participants with the skills and platforms to effectively promote the...
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Changing the Narrative About Addiction
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. Carolyn is...
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Into the Light
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. After college, she began performing at and co-producing concerts at the United Nations headquarters in NYC. She earned a...
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Exploring Endless Possibilities Through Camp
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…
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Rosie on the Rise!
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...
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Life Skills to Live By
Raising strong girls is finally having its moment and the Girl Scouts are front and center in helping to make that happen. Studies show that the development of attitudes, behaviors, and skills like confidence, conflict resolution, and problem-solving are critical to well-being and rival academic...
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Protect Yourself From Financial Fraud
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. I will be talking with Tammy Plummer and Emily Cantillo of First National Bank about Fraud...
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Documenting Ireland's Oldest Housing Charity
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...
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Mental Health Matters
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. New activities and trainings give Girl Scouts and their families, caregivers, and volunteers the essential tools to...
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Empowering Minds Through Literacy
Daughter of Change, Kyna Rampersad of Trinidad, and Tobago is empowering minds through literacy, advocacy, and practical instruction. Kyna is a dyslexia practitioner and the founder of the literacy organization: A World of Books- an online learning and support platform driven by the mandate to…
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This is Your Journey
Stephanie Emery is a Lifetime Member of the Girl Scouts and the owner of Adventure Bus -an affordable way for like-minded people from all over to get together, get outside, see the world, and have fun with nature. Originally from West Paris, Maine, Stephanie spent her summers at Girl Scouts of...
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Building a Lifetime Network of Growth
To quote the Girl Scouts USA website – “Before she can launch a company or launch into space, she’ll need to believe she can do it. Join us to lift up the next generation of women and help them find their own pathways to success. Then, watch girls learn, grow, discover—and soar to new heights…”…
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Liberation From Abuse
There are many layers to liberation from domestic abuse. Each person’s path is different and complex. Through the work of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, and its member Domestic Violence Resource Centers, survivors receive a comprehensive array of support and resources. DVRC…
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Our Dying Season
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. Greg Lathrop is licensed as a Registered Nurse. At age 15, he experienced what he...
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Transforming Leadership
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…
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Reflections on Feminism
This episode's Daughter of Change is a retired professor, researcher, author, and consultant whose work focused on gender equality. Cindy Berryman-Fink, Ph.D., taught in the Departments of Communication and Women's Studies at the University of Cincinnati for 31 years. Her teaching and research...
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There’s Nothing More Courageous than Being Yourself
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...
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Put Yourself Out There!
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...
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The Girl Scout Family Connection
Raising girls to be happy, healthy, and successful is a key tenant of the Girl Scouts. In addition, Girl Scouts stands with parents and caregivers as they raise up the next generation of girls and young women. Best of all, Parents can create their own experience while supporting the girls in…
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Matilda's Story
Matilda Issata Sawie is the Refugee Congress Delegate for Pennsylvania. She is a former refugee originally from Liberia. Matilda has had a lifelong commitment to public health and outreach. While in the refugee camp, she volunteered as a peer educator, teaching her peers how to prevent sexually...
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The Four-Ounce Pour
Anna Maria Ponzi has dedicated her life to Oregon wine. At the age of four, she helped plant one of the earliest vineyards as her pioneering parents established one of the first wineries in the Willamette Valley. She’s had the rare opportunity of working in every aspect of the wine business and…
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Nejra’s Story
Nejra Sumic has been a refugee advocate for many years, working at various human rights organizations. Currently, she is the National Field Manager with the We Are All America Campaign, where she helps organize refugee leaders across the country. Being a former Refugee who was forced to flee from...
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Realistic Wellness and Other Notes by Thalia
Today’s Daughter of Change, Thalia-Maria Tourikis, is a self-described digital nomad, successful blogger, and the founder of Notes by Thalia. With a monthly readership of over 20,000 people and growing, Thalia focuses on realistic wellness and covers topics like health & wellness, self-care,...
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Ayda's Story
Ayda Zugay is an award-winning leader, published author, and activist. She is a believer in people’s individual capacity to drive global change. As a refugee trailblazer, Ayda uses her multinational, diverse field expertise to create and mobilize positive change across government, market, and…
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On the Inside - Healing Women Through Creative Expression
The United States houses over 1.3 million incarcerated women. Today’s Daughters of Change are working on the inside to help incarcerated women heal - both individually and collectively - through creative connection. Nikki Weaver is the founder and Executive Director of On the Inside. Caroline Cox...
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Riane Eisler on Pioneering Partnership Systems
Today I’m honored to be interviewing a very special Daughter of Change, Dr. Riane Eisler. Riane’s decades-long career as a social systems scientist, cultural historian, futurist, and attorney has produced a body of research and work that has transformed the lives of people worldwide. Riane is the...
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Opportunities for Women in Banking
Once upon a time, people’s perception of Girl Scouts was of girls singing around campfires, earning badges, and selling cookies. That is no longer the case! While girl scouts still do participate in these activities, they are also learning leadership skills to help with their careers. On top of...
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Powerful Stories of Courage and Healing
Today we’re kicking off a new collaboration with the Refugee Advocacy Lab, and the Refugee Storytellers Collective – The Women of Refuge Podcast Series! Over the course of the year, we will bring you personalized, first-hand accounts from resilient women who have powerful and inspiring stories.…
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Unlocking Your Voice
Today I’ll be speaking with two Daughters of Change who are sharing their stories to help other women unlock their voices. Megan Bruiners is a first-generation entrepreneur from Cape Town South Africa. She is also a best-selling author, coach, and TV Show host. Vanessa Daniels – whom you may...
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Cooking up Opportunities
Research shows that participating in Girl Scouts is a powerful factor for developing courage, confidence, and character, which in turn builds a foundation for success in education and careers, enables a lifetime of leadership, and provides high levels of life satisfaction. Alums say being Girl...
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Go Rosie Grow
You are about to meet a very special young lady and Daughter of Change. Rosie - from Go Rosie Grow. Rosie is a gifted seven-year-old from Detroit Michigan. Rosie uses her talents to shine a light on historical black figures, particularly women. Along with her mom Kenya, and sister Ablesyn, Rosie...
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Fearless, Honest, and Passionate
Today I’ll be introducing you to a fearless, funny, and authentic daughter of change, Myrtha Jasmin, also known as MJ. MJ is a standup comedian, the host and the creator of the popular DearSis Podcast and Facebook Community. With a goal of elevating women so they can be the best version of...
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Becoming a Citizen of the World
Daughter of Change, Amara, has been broadening her community since the age of five when she became a Girl Scout. From a small island community to traveling the world, Amara has already developed a global perspective and continues to expand her horizons. Amara is involved in many aspects of Girl...
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Becoming the Author of Your Destiny
Today’s Daughter of Change, Reema Zaman, is an author, screenwriter, and speaker. Her books include the critically acclaimed memoir I Am Yours and Paramita: A Dystopian Matriarchy. She is the creator and writer of the TV show Snap. Her book, I Am Yours, was adopted into the curriculum of several...
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Building Connection Through Stories
Today’s Daughter of Change, Ekhlas Ahmed, is a force to be reckoned with. She is a trailblazer, a shining light, and a beautiful human. Forced to flee the outbreak of civil war in Sudan with her mother, father, and three younger brothers in 2004, Ekhlas and her family were resettled in Portland,...
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Lessons from a Wise Woman
Today’s Daughter of Change, Marilyn Laken, is a woman who was ahead of her time in a male-dominated world - and with grit, determination, and a strategic mind - rose through the ranks of medical academia. After earning a BSN from the University of Md and a master’s degree from Boston University…
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Resilient, Ready, and Strong
Resilient, Ready, and Strong! These words describe today’s guest and Daughter of Change, Morgan. Morgan is a member of the Girl Scouts of Maine. At the ripe old age of 14, she is already honing her leadership skills and focusing in on her ambitions. What I loved most about talking to Morgan was...
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Rewiring Our Unconscious Bias
How do we create awareness of our own biases so we can examine them and how they impact our interactions and decision-making processes in the business world? This is the question we will be examining with today’s guest and Daughter of Change, Ellen Miller. Ellen Miller is a pioneer in today's...
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Defining the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a research-based, theoretical model that describes what girls do in Girl Scouts, who they do it with, how they do it, and how they will benefit from their participation. During Passion to Action, we talk to the girls and the adults who support them about...
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Transformational Tips for Prime Women in the New Job Market
Today’s Daughter of Change, Fredricia Cunegin is the founder and CEO of HRinMotion, LLC, With more than 25 years of private, for-and non-profit human resources experience, Fredricia offers her clients a proprietary methodology and infrastructure in support of business growth and federal, state…
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Be Part of the Solution to End Domestic Violence
Today you’ll meet Daughter of Change, Rebecca Hobbs. Rebecca is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed by the State of Maine. As a public accountant, Rebecca’s expertise was non-profit accounting and compliance. In the early 1990’s, Rebecca became a volunteer for a local domestic violence…
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Perseverance and Leadership
Daughter of Change, Charlena LaVallee, is a Gold Award Girl Scout, a Girl Representative for the Girl Scouts of Maine Board, a representative of her girl scout service unit, and a member of the Girl Scouts of Maine Global Action Team and Teen Advisory Group. Did I mention that in her spare time…
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Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Daughter of Change, Ashely Medina, is using her voice and skills to help people break the cycle of poverty. Ashley is a proud mother of two and a free spirit who loves to spread positivity. She loves meeting people from all walks of life and truly believes that service to others and love are the...
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Redefining Success
Daughter of Change, Priya Patel, is a former investment banker who once had stringent ideas about her career path. That is - until she began questioning everything she thought she believed about success. During the pandemic, Priya took stock and realized there was a voice inside her trying to…
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A Place for Girls
Today I’m talking with daughter of change, Morgan Reilly, Adult Girl Scout, and Program Lead for A Place for Girls. Funded by the United Way of Maine, A Place for Girls is Girl Scouts of Maine’s comprehensive after-school program for elementary and middle school-aged girls that is specifically...
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Down the Rabbit Hole of Good and Evil
Episode Notes Welcome to Daughters Dishing! A special edition of the Daughters of Change Podcast featuring Maysoon Zayid, comedian, writer, actress, and disability advocate. Wait, did I forget tap dancer?! I'm Marie Sola, founder of Daughters of Change. Each month, Maysoon and I will dish about...
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Embracing Recovery
After years of addiction taking its toll, today’s daughter of change, Jackie, looked for a new life in recovery and found it in Maine. With the help of a supportive community, she has not only learned to cope with her addiction but has figured out how to accept life on life's terms and thrive as...
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