246: Part 2 - 1 Girl Revolution's The Power of Her: A Celebration of Women Making History
Release Date: 03/13/2025
270 - Collettey's Cookies - Collette Divitto
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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Collette Divitto — entrepreneur, baker, author, speaker, and founder of Collettey’s Cookies and Collettey’s Leadership Program. You may know Collette from her inspiring story that went viral in 2016, when she turned rejection into fuel for her mission and built a cookie empire. After facing countless job rejections because she was born with Down Syndrome, Collette decided to create her own path and founded Collettey’s Cookies — not only to share her delicious “Amazing Cookies” with the world, but also to create...
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269: Leia's Kids - Leia Hunt
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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Leia Hunt — cancer survivor, inspirational speaker, author, and founder of Leia’s Kids - a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families battling cancer. Leia’s own cancer journey began when she was just two years old, after being diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer. She endured 26 surgeries and multiple rounds of chemotherapy, ultimately losing sight in one eye. But instead of letting her struggles define her, Leia turned her pain into purpose — speaking at the White House, working alongside the...
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268: Model, Actress, and Life with Micah - Amanda Booth
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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Amanda Booth — model, actress, advocate, and mother. You may know Amanda from her incredible modeling career, from national campaigns for Lancôme, Target, and True Religion, or from her appearances in Parents, Harper’s Bazaar, and People magazines. But in this deeply personal and powerful episode, Amanda opens up about a very different part of her journey — motherhood, advocacy, and life with her son Micah, who has Down Syndrome and nonverbal autism. When Amanda and her husband, Mike, became parents to Micah, their...
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267: Hamilton Security Group - James Hamilton
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On the latest episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome James Hamilton — personal security expert, founder of Hamilton Security Group, and one of the most powerful voices in personal protection and empowerment today. James is only the second man ever to be featured on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, and for good reason — his work is saving lives, protecting families, and giving women the tools to reclaim their power. This episode wraps up our special month-long series on SASSGO and the life-changing I Will Survive Weekend. SASSGO is a nonprofit organization that protects women...
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266: Lindsey Pilkington Memorial Foundation - Olyn Sexton
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On the new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome the first man ever to be featured on the show — Olyn Sexton. Olyn is a retired law enforcement officer, tactical firearms instructor, and the CEO of the Lindsey Pilkington Memorial Foundation. This is a powerful and inspiring conversation about empowering women, protecting women, and carrying on the legacy of someone you love. This episode continues our special month-long series on SASSGO and the life-changing I Will Survive Weekend. SASSGO is a nonprofit organization that protects women and girls from assault and exploitation...
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265: Fortis Tactical - Teena Gooding
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On the new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Teena Gooding — a powerhouse instructor and co-founder of Fortis Tactical, lontime law enforcement leader, and founder of the Female Officer Survival School — for a powerful and inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and helping women reclaim their power through training and self-defense. This episode continues our special month-long series on SASSGO and the life-changing I Will Survive Weekend. SASSGO is a nonprofit organization that protects women and girls from assault and exploitation through education,...
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264: SASSGO - Micki, Mesa, and Ellen
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On the new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Micki Ridd, Mesa Weidle, and Ellen Welch — three powerhouse SASSGO instructors — for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about survival, healing, and the mission to empower and protect women and girls. SASSGO is a nonprofit organization that is on a mission to protect women and girls from assault and exploitation through education, self-defense, and community empowerment. This episode continues our special month-long series on SASSGO and the transformative I Will Survive Weekend — and Micki, Mesa, and Ellen each...
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263: SASSGO - Shannon Henry + Brett Brown
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On the new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Shannon Henry — founder of SASSGO — and Brett Brown, Executive Director of SASSGO, for a powerful and eye-opening conversation to kick off our special month-long series on SASSGO and the I Will Survive Weekend. SASSGO is a nonprofit organization that is on a mission to protect women and girls from assault, exploitation, and trafficking through education, self-defense, and community empowerment. Shannon and Brett are passionate leaders, educators, and advocates who are changing lives and transforming communities through their...
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262: Baby Yams - Tatyana Ali
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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Tatyana Ali — actress, singer, advocate, mother, and founder of Baby Yams. You may know Tatyana from her iconic role as Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, or from her music, film, and television career — but in this powerful and personal conversation, we go beyond Hollywood to explore Tatyana’s heart for women, mothers and their babies, and social impact. Tatyana is a Harvard graduate, a passionate advocate for women and children, and the founder of Baby Yams — a social enterprise working to combat the...
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261: Transition 1, 2, 3 - Chacrice Miles
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On this week's new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Chacrice Miles — founder and CEO of , a Detroit-based nonprofit organization that empowers women to rebuild their lives after domestic abuse. Transition 1, 2, 3 provides safe housing, basic necessities, life-skills training, workforce development, and a supportive community that walks alongside women as they reclaim their lives. Chacrice is a survivor, advocate, and changemaker who turned her own story of trauma and survival into a mission to serve others. She knows the pain, fear, and silence that domestic abuse can...
info_outlineOn this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we’re back with Part 2 of The Power of HER: A Celebration of Women Making History – a historic live podcast recording featuring over 20 powerhouse women who are creating change and rewriting history.
Hosted LIVE in Detroit, this unforgettable night was a vibrant celebration of women, resilience, and the incredible world-changing contributions women are making every single day. In honor of Women's History Month, we gathered some of Michigan's fiercest 1 Girl Revolution's to share their stories, their missions, and their heart for making the world a better place. If you thought Part 1 was powerful, wait until you hear Part 2!
In this episode, you’ll experience:
✨ More powerful voices from women who are courageously leading change;
✨ More stories of resilience, hope, and purpose that are shaping communities;
✨ Insights on why The Power of HER is more than an event and 1 Girl Revolution is more than a podcast—they're a movement;
✨ Special reflections from the event;
✨ And so much more inspiration!
We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this event possible:
💛 Our incredible sponsors: Born and Raised Detroit, The DRE Project/Jennifer Jackson, Mansfield Insurance Group, SMPLFD, SEEN Magazine, After the Tone, and our generous basket sponsors.
💛 The Congregation for being the heartbeat of our gathering.
💛 The 1 Girl Revolutions who shared their voices and inspired change.
💛 DJ Myint for keeping the energy high and the vibes alive.
💛 Our incredible marketplace vendors, who showcased their missions and passions.
💛 And our behind-the-scenes dream team: Leah Butalid, Abby Raetz, Moira Singh, Delia Kistler, Joe Milligan, Andrew Kleczek and his team, Val Waller, Producer Rachel, and every friend and supporter who helped bring this vision to life. We’re endlessly grateful for you!
If you missed Part 1, be sure to check it out—and don’t forget to watch the full event video on YouTube soon!
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