Daughters of Change

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.Since we last spoke, Chantal’s dream of creating a retreat in her homeland to highlight the rich, cultural history of her country - while helping the people in her community - has become a reality.Chantal is the proud founder of Ishobe Rwanda, a wellness retreat center that specializes in connecting people through traditions, cultural activities, arts, thematic events, and wellness.We’ll be discussing how her concept became a reality, what she has learned, and how she is lifting up her local community.Links to Check Out:www.artandtravelrwanda.comChantal's Instagram - ishoberwandaFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Producer:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile

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 is the Director of Resiliency and Wellbeing at Crown College, University of California, Santa Cruz where she teaches courses on: the intersection of ethics and technology and its application to society and governance; as well as building a purposeful life rooted in resiliency and well-being.Links to Check Out:Institute For Inner Economy WebsiteDr. Lisa Berkley's LinkedInFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Producer:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile

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 founded the publishing firm Ragtime Press and the recording label HVR. She was the festival music director for the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation from 2003 through 2009 and was awarded the foundation's 2010 Friend of Ragtime AwardIn addition, Sue was a contestant on the quiz show Jeopardy! in 1997, winning three gamesMost 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.To Contact Sue:Email: [email protected] Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Producer:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile 

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 values, benefits, and experiences of being part of the organization.True to the - girl-led, learning-by-doing, and cooperative learning - tenets that are embedded into the structure of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, we will be moving the Passion to Action series into the hands of the girls.As part of the Media Squad Brand Ambassador Program, we will teach girls how to host, produce, edit, and distribute podcasts, Livestreams, and other content associated with the series - over the course of 2024. In keeping with this objective, Girl Scouts of Maine will begin releasing everything on their new podcast platform in the near future. Today I’ll be speaking 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. Links to Check Out:Girl Scouts of Maine WebsiteLink to Join Girl Scouts of MaineGet Involved with Girl Scouts of MaineGirl Scouts of Maine News PageContact Girl Scouts of MaineLaura & Helen's EmailLaura's Email: [email protected]'s Email: [email protected] Scouts of Maine Social Media:Girl Scouts of Maine LinkedInGirls Scouts of Maine FacebookGirl Scouts of Maine Instagram - @girlscoutsofmaineGirl ScoutsDonate to support Girl Scouts of Maine: www.girlscoutsofmaine.org/supportFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Producer:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile

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 the founder and publisher of Journey Enterprises - a media company on a mission to make recovery from addiction visible in places where people live, eat, work, and shop. After spending 20 years leading IT departments, she saw an opportunity to elevate and promote inspiring personal recovery stories, recovery programs, and resources to save lives by amplifying a message of hope and reducing addiction stigma. She envisions a world where all options for recovery are known and accessible. A world where people are celebrated for reclaiming their lives from addiction and positively impacting  Links to Check Out:Website – journey-magazine.comTo subscribe to Journey-magazineJourney Magazine’s Facebook PageJourney Magazine’s Instagram - @recvery_journey_magazineCarolyn’s LinkedInJourney Magazine’s LinkedIn PageJourney Magazine’s YouTube ChannelLink to our first podcast – July 2019Follow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Producer:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile

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 position as Chair of the UN International Day of Peace NGO Music Committee and went on to produce live concerts on six continents in partnership with over forty civic society, governmental, and environmental organizations. While living part-time in the Middle East, Aliza represented UN-related peacebuilding initiatives and worked with Israeli and Palestinian musicians to promote peace and dialogue through music. She went on to produce the internationally live-streamed concert, Harmony in the Holy Land. This extraordinary event united Muslim, Christian, and Jewish musicians in a universal, musical prayer for peace from the heart of Jerusalem. Watching Palestinians and Israelis meet as strangers and part ways as friends, Aliza felt the reaffirmation of her calling to build bridges through the healing power of music.Featured on the soundtrack of Sharon Stone’s award-winning documentary, Femme: Women Healing the World, which also features performances by Annie Lennox, Yoko Ono, and Rickie Lee Jones, Aliza is a recipient of the Human Spirit Award presented by the international organization Talent for Humanity. Aliza’s New Album “Into The Light” is coming out soon.  Produced by multi-platinum Grammy-winner Mikal Blue, the album features ten songs that take the listener on a soulful journey from darkness, “Into the Light.” Links to Check Out Aliza and Her Music:Aliza's website - alizahava.comListen to Aliza's MusicAliza's YouTube ChannelSpotifyApple MusicSound CloudBandCampAmazon MusicAliza's Social MediaAliza's InstagramAliza's Facebook pageAliza's Twitter - XAliza's Tik TokFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Producer:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile

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.Our guests today are the directors of the Maine Girl Scout camps.Tonia Stewart is the Assistant Director of Camp Programming for the Girl Scouts of Maine and the Director of Camp Pondicherry. As an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker and passionate outdoors enthusiast, Tonia loves sharing her knowledge and appreciation for the great outdoors. Barbara Ireland is a second-grade teacher and the Director of Camp Natarswi. She has been part of Camp Natarswi for 24 years and can’t imagine spending a summer anywhere else. Barbara cherishes being outdoors with an awesome view and providing an experience that keeps campers coming back. Links to Check Out:Camp Registration | Girl Scouts of MaineCamp_Guide.pdf (girlscoutsofmaine.org)Summer Camp Employment | Girl Scouts of MaineGirl Scout Cookie FinderVolunteer with Girl Scouts of MaineGirl Scouts of Maine WebsiteGirl Scouts USAFollow Girl Scouts of Maine:Girl Scouts of Maine LinkedInGirls Scouts of Maine FacebookGirl Scouts of Maine Instagram - @girlscoutsofmaineDonate to support Girl Scouts of Maine: www.girlscoutsofmaine.org/supportFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Producer:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile

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. This trio of Daughters of Change includes Rosie, her sister A’Blesyn, and her mom Kenya Faye.Late last Fall, Rosie was discovered by Oprah, and her Instagram account has soared to over 100,000 followers.When Niecy Nash, well-known actor, and television host, caught wind of Rosie reenacting the famous table scene from The Color Purple – playing all the character's roles may I add – she sent it along to Oprah.Oprah was wowed! She reached out to Rosie and invited the Big 3 to come to the Los Angeles Premier of the remake of The Color Purple and walk the purple carpet with her.While Rosie is the star of the show, her big sister A’Blesyn is the mastermind behind the camera who directs, films, and edits all Rosie’s videos. Her mom Kenya Faye creates the wardrobe magic and chooses the scenes.Links to Check Out:Go Rosie Grow on Instagram (go_rosie_grow)Rosie's Mom, Kenya, on FacebookFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Editor:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile

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 and technical skills in their capacity to predict long-term positive life outcomes. Girl Scouts is the organization best positioned to help girls develop the important leadership skills they need to become successful adults. Today, I’m talking with Tami Fisher a Girl Scout Volunteer, and Viola Perkins, a high school student and Girl Scout. We’ll discuss their first-hand experiences with the opportunities and life skills Girl Scouts offers to our future women leaders.Links to Check Out:Girl Scout Cookie FinderVolunteer with Girl Scouts of MaineGirl Scouts of Maine WebsiteGirl Scouts USAFollow Girl Scouts of Maine:Girl Scouts of Maine LinkedInGirls Scouts of Maine FacebookGirl Scouts of Maine Instagram - @girlscoutsofmaineDonate to support Girl Scouts of Maine: www.girlscoutsofmaine.org/supportFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Producer:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile 

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 education and awareness. This practical awareness and tips for how to avoid scams and spot red flags is knowledge we should all be equipped with to help safeguard ourselves and our family's finances.For Credit Freezes:Transunion.com 1-888-909-8872Experian.com 1-888-397-3742Equifax.com 1-888-298-0045Links to Check Out:First National Bank's Website - thefirst.comFirst National Bank's Facebook PageFirst National Bank's  Instagram  @firstnationalbankmeEmily Cantillo - LinkedInTammy Plummer - LinkedInFollow Daughters of Change:Website:Facebook:InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Producer:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile