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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On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Katelynn Smoot – wife, mother, advocate, and the fiercely devoted mama of little Lilah, the bright, joyful warrior behind Stand With Lilah.

At just 18 months old, Lilah was diagnosed with ATRT-MYC, a rare and aggressive form of childhood brain cancer. Since that moment, Katelynn and her husband have been full-time caregivers — navigating hospital stays, treatments, sleepless nights, and the emotional, physical, and financial toll that childhood cancer brings. While the world saw the incredible moment when Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to Lilah's GoFundMe and the Swifties who followed and matched it (which is INCREDIBLE!), most people don't see the day-to-day reality: the cost of cancer, the strain placed on young families, and the unimaginable strength it takes to keep going.

Still, through all the pain, fear, and uncertainty, Katelynn continues to show up with unwavering love, honesty, and hope. She uses social media to illuminate the realities of childhood cancer — for awareness, community, and to help others. And in the midst of caring for Lilah and raising their two babies, Katelynn and her family are also working to bless other families facing ATRT and childhood cancer this Christmas, raising money and collecting gift cards to spread comfort and love this Christmas.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✨ Katelynn's deeply personal story of receiving Lilah's diagnosis and navigating life afterward;
✨ The emotional, physical, and financial realities of childhood cancer — and what most people never see;
✨ How the Stand With Lilah community came together and what it has meant to their family;
✨ The impact of Taylor Swift's donation — and the bigger picture beyond that viral moment;
✨ How Katelynn uses social media to advocate, raise awareness, and build community for other families;
✨ Why the Smoot family is committed to giving back to other ATRT families this Christmas;
✨ Katelynn's reflections on motherhood, resilience, faith, hope, and the power of community;
✨ And so much more.

Katelynn Smoot is a 1 Girl Revolution — a mother of profound courage who is fighting for her daughter, raising awareness for thousands of others, and spreading love even in the darkest moments of life.

Support Katelynn and Lilah + Follow Their Journey:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standwithlilah
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stand-by-lilah-in-her-cancer-fight
Amazon Gift Cards for ATRT Families (Christmas Giving):
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3SRT5AG0HH9VE
Linktree (all ways to follow + support): https://linktr.ee/Standwithlilah

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On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Kesha Rand – wife, mother, wellness advocate, and the visionary co-founder of the Haven Family Center, a community-centered wellness and empowerment space in Detroit.

Kesha's heart beats for community and for people — she loves deeply, and has chosen to invest in others through healing, wellness, and connection. What began as an abandoned house in a struggling neighborhood became the seed of a transformational mission. Alongside her husband, Kesha poured her savings, sweat, and spirit into restoring the space room by room — not because it was easy, but because she saw a need and she saw what could be.

That once-forgotten house is now the Haven Family Center: a warm, vibrant sanctuary where people can gather, heal, learn, grow, and discover hope. Inside its walls, you'll find a sauna-equipped wellness lounge, a "Vision Room" for entrepreneurs and dreamers, a learning library, creative and educational workshops, a backyard "Peace Garden," paint-and-poetry nights, a fun fitness group, tutoring and study support for youth, and so much more. Every detail is intentional. Every room serves a purpose. Every person who walks through the door is met with dignity, encouragement, and a sense of belonging.

Through her own health journey, growth, and family experiences, Kesha has cultivated a powerful philosophy of community wellness — one rooted in love, knowledge, presence, and the belief that each person deserves a safe space to breathe, heal, and thrive. Her story is a reminder that real transformation often begins inside the walls of our own homes, our own neighborhoods, and our own courage.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✨ Kesha's inspiring life story and how her personal health journey shaped her mission;
✨ The origins of the Haven Family Center and how an abandoned house became a healing space;
✨ The power of community wellness, education, and connection in transforming neighborhoods;
✨ What it takes to build, maintain, and grow a grassroots center;
✨ Stories of impact from the individuals and families who walk through Haven's doors;
✨ Kesha's reflections on purpose, resilience, and showing up for your community;
✨ And so much more!

Kesha Rand is a 1 Girl Revolution — a woman using her heart, vision, and relentless hope to nurture healing, build community, and create a haven of possibility in Detroit.

Connect with the Haven Family Center:
Website: thehavenfamilycenter.webador.com
Instagram: @the_haven_family_center

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On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Bo Shepherd – designer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Woodward Throwbacks, a Detroit-based creative studio known nationwide for its sustainable design, reclaimed craftsmanship, and deep love for community.

Bo's heart is rooted in Detroit — a city she loves, lives in, and continues to invest in through creativity, sustainability, and hard work. What began as a simple act of picking up discarded wood from Detroit's streets and alleys soon evolved into a full-fledged movement. Alongside her partner Kyle, Bo transformed a pickup truck, a passion for design, and a desire to bring beauty to their city into what is now Woodward Throwbacks: a thriving, purpose-driven business that turns overlooked materials into meaningful, functional pieces that carry the soul of Detroit's history.

Through years of grit, innovation, and vision, Bo has built far more than a brand. She's built a philosophy — one rooted in intention, artistry, community, and sustainability. As a woman working in design, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship, Bo shares openly about the challenges she's faced, the resilience required to keep going, and the importance of staying rooted in who you are and what you believe in.

Grounded in creativity, purpose, and a deep connection to Detroit, Bo's journey is a powerful reminder that we can build something extraordinary using what others cast aside — not just in design, but in life.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✨ Bo's inspiring life story and how her creative roots shaped her journey;
✨ The origins of Woodward Throwbacks and how a simple idea became a movement;
✨ The power of sustainability, reclaimed materials, and intentional design;
✨ What it's like to build and scale a business rooted in community impact;
✨ Bo's honest reflections on entrepreneurship, leadership, and staying grounded;
✨ And so much more!

💫 Bo Shepherd is a 1 Girl Revolution — a woman using her creativity, grit, and vision to build beauty, uplift her community, and breathe new life into the world around her.

Connect with Woodward Throwbacks:
Website: www.throwbackshome.com
Instagram: @woodwardthrowbacks and @bo_thebuilder

Buy Bo's book Throwbacks Home Interiors.

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On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Katie MacIntosh - award-winning producer, director, casting expert, and president of Mac Worldwide, Inc. Katie is one of the most respected names in unscripted television, known for her incredible ability to discover authentic stories and compelling characters that capture hearts and audiences around the world.

Katie's story began right here in Michigan - and over the years, she's built a remarkable career in the entertainment industry, working on some of the biggest shows on television, including The Real Housewives of Orange County (Bravo), Big Brother (CBS), Life Below Zero (National Geographic), and Outlast (Netflix). Her work has earned recognition from the Television Academy, Teen Choice Awards, and C21/Frapa at MIPCOM.

But beyond her success in Hollywood, Katie's passion lies in storytelling - in finding real people with real stories, and giving them the space to shine. Now, as she returns to her Michigan roots, Katie is taking Detroit by storm - and how she is preparing to launch her own podcast.

Her journey is one of creativity, resilience, and belief in the power of storytelling to change the world.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✨ How Katie's early life shaped her creativity and career path;
✨ The inside story of how she got into television in the first place;
✨ What it takes to build a lasting, purpose-driven career in entertainment;
✨ Why authentic storytelling matters more now than ever;
✨ How Katie is bringing her experience and vision back home to Detroit;
✨ And so much more!

💫 Katie MacIntosh is a 1 Girl Revolution — a woman using her talent, creativity, and voice to tell powerful stories that connect, inspire, and transform.

Connect with Katie:
🌐 Website: macworldwideinc.com
📸 Instagram: @katiemacla

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On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Amy Amaradio - mama and founder of Dear Mom, a movement and community that uplifts and connects mothers raising children with Down Syndrome and other differences.

Amy's story began in Michigan, where she grew up with deep family roots, a strong faith, and a heart for connection. Years later, she settled in California where she built her family, including her son, Rocco, who has what Amy lovingly calls "that magical extra chromosome."

Like so many new moms on this journey, Amy faced uncertainty, questions, and fears - but she soon discovered the power of community. It was through friendship and connection with other moms who understood that she found strength, hope, and belonging.

That realization inspired Amy to create Dear Mom, - a space where moms could come together to share stories, support one another, and celebrate the beauty and strength of their children. What began as a simple dream soon grew into a thriving movement - with annual Dear Mom Conferences, heartfelt Dear Mom Letters, and a growing sisterhood of women from across the country and around the world who remind one another that they are never alone.

Grounded in love, empowerment, and community, Amy's mission continues to uplift families everywhere - empowering mothers to find their voices, embrace their journeys, and walk together with hope.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✨ Amy's inspiring life story and how her story shaped her life's mission;
✨ The story of her son Rocco and how his birth and life inspired Dear Mom;
✨ The power of community and connection for moms raising children with Down Syndrome and children with other differences;
✨ How the Dear Mom movement has grown — and the beautiful impact it's making worldwide;
✨ Amy's advice for moms navigating uncertainty, fear, and new beginnings;
✨ And so much more!

💫 Amy Amaradio is a 1 Girl Revolution — a woman using her story, her voice, and her community to uplift and empower mothers everywhere.

Connect with Amy and Dear Mom:
🌐 Website: DearMomCo.com
📸 Instagram: @dearmomconference

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