On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Ali Kessler - a devoted mother, advocate, and the founder of Greyson's Choice, a powerful organization dedicated to protecting children and empowering parents navigating dangerous situations and domestic violence.

Ali's story is as heartbreaking as it is courageous. After the devastating loss of her four-and-a-half-year-old son, Greyson Kessler, in a preventable act of domestic violence, Ali was faced with unimaginable grief. Instead of allowing that grief to silence her, she chose to transform it into purpose - ensuring that Greyson's life would continue to help and save others.

Born out of a mother's deep love and determination, Greyson's Choice exists to shine a light on the very real dangers children can face when warning signs of abuse are missed, minimized, or ignored. Ali's work centers on protecting children, supporting parents who are sounding the alarm, and helping communities better understand the risks that can exist behind closed doors.

Through awareness, education, and support, Ali is working to ensure that children's voices are heard, that parents are taken seriously when safety concerns are raised, and that prevention is prioritized over regret. Her mission is rooted in a fierce commitment to keeping other families from experiencing the same heartbreak and keeping children safe.

This is not an easy conversation - but it is an important one. Ali shares her story with honesty, strength, and grace, offering insight and a powerful call to action for anyone who cares about protecting children and supporting families in crisis.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✨ Ali's deeply personal story and the life of her son, Greyson;
✨ How Greyson's Choice was born out of love, loss, and a mother's courage;
✨ The warning signs of domestic violence that too often go unseen or unheard;
✨ Why listening to parents - especially when they are raising safety concerns - matters;
✨ How awareness and education can help protect children and save lives;
✨ Ali's message of hope, resilience, and purpose in the midst of profound grief;
✨ And so much more.

Ali Kessler is a 1 Girl Revolution - a mother who turned unimaginable pain and heartbreak into a mission to protect children, amplify voices, and help families find safety and support.

Connect with Greyson's Choice:
Website: https://greysonschoice.org
Instagram: @greysonschoice

Listen to Ali's Podcast - Grey Minds Think Alike:
🎧 https://grey-minds-think-alike.captivate.fm

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On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Monica Kelsey - U.S. Navy veteran, firefighter, medic, advocate, and the founder and CEO of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, a life-saving nonprofit offering safety, dignity, and hope to newborns and parents in crisis.

Monica's story is as powerful as it is personal. Abandoned just hours after her birth, Monica grew up carrying questions about her beginnings - questions that would later become the foundation of her life's mission. Instead of allowing her past to define her, Monica transformed it into purpose, dedicating her life to ensuring that no baby is ever left unsafe and no parent feels completely alone in their darkest moment.

After years of service in the Navy and then as a first responder and a pivotal experience overseas, Monica envisioned a simple yet revolutionary solution: a safe, anonymous way for parents to surrender their newborns and ensure immediate care. What started as an idea sketched on a napkin became Safe Haven Baby Boxes - climate-controlled, alarm-equipped boxes installed at fire stations and hospitals across the country, paired with a 24-hour crisis hotline and comprehensive education and support efforts.

Today, Safe Haven Baby Boxes are saving lives nationwide and reshaping conversations around compassion, crisis response, and real choice. Monica's work is rooted not in judgment, but in love - meeting people where they are and offering hope when it matters most.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✨ Monica's powerful personal story and how her beginnings shaped her mission;
✨ The inspiration behind Safe Haven Baby Boxes and how the idea became reality;
✨ How Safe Haven laws and baby boxes save lives and prevent tragedy;
✨ The importance of compassion, anonymity, and dignity in moments of crisis;
✨ Stories of impact from babies and families whose lives have been changed;
✨ Monica's reflections on purpose, resilience, and answering a calling bigger than yourself;
✨ And so much more!

Monica Kelsey is a 1 Girl Revolution - a woman who turned her life story into purpose and is saving lives, one brave choice at a time.

Connect with Safe Haven Baby Boxes:
Website: shbb.org
Instagram: @safehavenbabyboxes

Call Safe Haven Baby Boxes Crisis Hotline 24/7: (888) 742-2133

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On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead - writer, mother, advocate, and author of the upcoming book Infertile but Fruitful. Leigh is a dear friend and a woman whose grace, honesty, and deep, abiding love shine through every part of her story.

Leigh has walked the long, winding road of infertility - a journey that can be isolating, overwhelming, and deeply painful. Although she never conceived children biologically, Leigh and her husband, Carter, became parents in another beautiful way: through the adoption of their four incredible boys. Their family is a powerful testament to embracing the path that life brings before you - with purpose, openness, and joy. They remind all of us that life's greatest gifts often arrive in forms we never expected.

What makes Leigh's voice so extraordinary is the way she invites us to look at our own stories in a new way - especially the pieces that feel unfinished or heavy. For anyone who is hoping, praying, and trying for children… Leigh's story is a reminder not to overlook the quiet lessons and unexpected graces hidden along the way. Infertility can feel like waiting in the dark, but it does not mean your story is stalled or empty. There is beauty unfolding in every chapter of your life. There is purpose in the waiting. And Leigh is one of the most tender, wise, and hope-filled examples of that truth.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✨ Leigh's personal journey with infertility and adoption;
✨ How she and Carter grew their family through the adoption of their four sons;
✨ The lessons found in waiting, longing, and surrender;
✨ The challenges and beauty of walking a path you never expected;
✨ Leigh's wisdom for women navigating infertility or uncertainty in their own stories;
✨ And so much more.

💫 Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead is a 1 Girl Revolution - a woman using her voice, her vulnerability, and her heart to uplift others, illuminate hidden graces, and remind all of us that our stories -even the painful chapters - can lead to profound purpose.

Connect with Leigh:
Instagram: @leighsnead

Pre-order Leigh's upcoming book (release date: January 20th, 2026) here: https://www.amazon.com/Infertile-But-Fruitful-Fruitfulness-Conceive/dp/B0FWXXR28K

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