Latest Womens issues Podcast Episodes
Feeling the Music
Daughters of Change - June 14, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsSue 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 S...
Passion to Action – The Next Chapter!
Daughters of Change - May 29, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIntroducing 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...
Changing the Narrative About Addiction
Daughters of Change - May 24, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday 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...
Into the Light
Daughters of Change - April 26, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsMy 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 po...
Exploring Endless Possibilities Through Camp
Daughters of Change - March 27, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsGirl 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, qualit...
Rosie on the Rise!
Daughters of Change - March 22, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsI’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 o...
Life Skills to Live By
Daughters of Change - February 28, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsRaising 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 academ...
Protect Yourself From Financial Fraud
Daughters of Change - February 16, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIf 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 ...
Girls Will be Girls with Shuchi Talati
Women@Work - January 25, 2024 19:25 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsShuchi Talati joins our Sundance series to discuss the making of her new film "Girls Will Be Girls," and how she approaches networking and collaboration in the complex ecosystem of indie filmmaking. From securing funding through diverse sources to the critical role of film festivals like Sundanc...
Documenting Ireland's Oldest Housing Charity
Daughters of Change - January 19, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn 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’...
Susan Gonzales on AI Literacy and Diversity
Women@Work - January 18, 2024 18:57 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSusan Gonzales, founder and CEO of AIandYou, shares her journey and vision for bridging the AI literacy gap in marginalized communities. With a focus on AI's benefits, risks, and potential for societal impact, Gonzales emphasizes the importance of diverse voices in AI development and policy to p...
A Kinder, Braver World with Mitu Yilma
Women@Work - January 13, 2024 19:09 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsMitu Yilma, Director of Content and Brand at Born This Way Foundation, highlights the critical role of young people in shaping the foundation's direction and the impact of strategic storytelling in supporting youth mental health and building a kinder, braver world. Originally aired with Host...
Tora, Tora, Tora with Missy Cummings
Women@Work - January 04, 2024 21:17 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsFormer Navy fighter pilot and leading AI expert, Missy Cummings, joins Laura to talk about the urgent ethical and safety concerns surrounding AI in autonomous systems, the power of AI/Human Teaming, and how she became the resilient and indomitable leader that she is today. Originally aired with...
Mental Health Matters
Daughters of Change - December 27, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsNavigating 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...
Empowering Minds Through Literacy
Daughters of Change - December 15, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDaughter 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 ...
This is Your Journey
Daughters of Change - November 29, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsStephanie 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...
McKinsey Women in the Workplace Report 2023
Women@Work - November 09, 2023 21:33 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsRachel Thomas, CEO of LeanIn.org and Emily Field, Partner at McKinsey & Company and one of the authors of the Women in the Workplace Report join Laura to discuss the findings from this year’s report and discuss what is and isn’t changing for women in the workplace. Originally aired with Hos...
Poker Power with Jenny Just
Women@Work - November 09, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoin Laura as she sits down with trailblazing fin-tech entrepreneur, Jenny Just. Together they explore the traits and experiences that fueled Jenny to become one of 23 self-made female billionaires in the country, the importance of financial literacy, and her latest endeavor Poker Power, which t...
Women's Underrepresentation in Politics, with Kira Sanbonmatsu and Christina Reynolds
Women@Work - November 02, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLaura discusses the 2023 elections and the state of women in politics with Kira Sanbonmatsu, Senior Scholar at the Center for American Women and Politics, followed by Christina Reynolds, Senior Vice President of Communications and Content at EMILYs List. This call to action covers the issues on...
Building a Lifetime Network of Growth
Daughters of Change - October 25, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsTo 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…” ...
Liberation From Abuse
Daughters of Change - October 20, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThere 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 adv...
Healthcare for Grownups with Jannine Versi
Women@Work - October 19, 2023 13:31 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJannine Versi, co-founder of Elektra Health, is working to break the menopause taboo and provide evidence-based medical care, education, and support for women transitioning through menopause. She and Laura explore the challenges and opportunities in addressing menopause in the workplace, the lac...
Our Dying Season
Daughters of Change - October 06, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsI 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...
Transforming Leadership
Daughters of Change - September 29, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe 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 Reyno...
Is it past Biden’s bedtime? How age will impact the looming US election ... and the argument for outsourcing kids birthday parties.
Long Distance Call - September 20, 2023 11:16 ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsEliza and Geraldine are back after their podcast sabbatical! And it wouldn’t be an LDC without a big conversation about US politics and whether President Biden should run again or allow someone younger to have a crack at Donald Trump. Geraldine & Eliza do a recap of the past three months, incl...
Reflections on Feminism
Daughters of Change - September 08, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThis 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 ...
It Must Be Dangerous: Carrie Baker on Gender Studies
Women@Work - August 31, 2023 19:11 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn the wake of governmental censures of whole academic disciplines, Carrie Baker joins Laura to unpack the vital role of gender studies in fostering inclusive, equitable communities and the ongoing fight against legislative and societal challenges to gender equality. Together, they explore the i...
There’s Nothing More Courageous than Being Yourself
Daughters of Change - August 30, 2023 21:47 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday’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 ...
Perennials with Mauro Guillen
Women@Work - August 16, 2023 20:19 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsMauro Guillen joins Laura to discuss his new book, Perennials, and the evolving landscape of work and retirement. Highlighting the impact of evolving technologies and the unprecedented number of generations concurrently in the workforce, they shine a light on the value of older workers, intergen...
Put Yourself Out There!
Daughters of Change - August 11, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday’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 a...