June’s Story: Teaching Mindfulness Meditation to Women in Jail

June Tanoue, Co-founder of the Zen Life and Meditation Center of Chicago

June Tanoue, co-founder of the Zen Life and Meditation Center of Chicago, volunteered to teach mindfulness meditation to women at the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC) in Chicago. June’s work has helped the women in CCDOC see their value and purpose, to recognize that they are not the sum of their mistakes, and has helped them realize they are good, beautiful, and powerful beings – that they have the power to make a positive change in their lives and in the world. June truly is a 1 Girl Revolution and she continues to transform women’s hearts and minds through the power of meditation.

Episode 46: Rachael’s Story: Leading the Army of Women that Brought Larry Nassar to Justice

Rachael Denhollander

Rachael Denhollander was the first woman to come forward and speak out publicly against USA Olympics team doctor Larry Nassar. Rachael paved the way for over 500 other women to come forward and together they brought Nassar to justice. Rachael is an attorney, advocate, educator, and author of the new books “What is a Girl Worth?” and “How Much is a Little Girl Worth?” You don’t want to miss this incredible episode of the 1 Girl Revolution podcast!

Episode 44: Kim’s Story: The Power of the Word “If” and Working with Incarcerated Women

Detective Kim Bogucki, Co-founder of The If Project

Detective Kim Bogucki, co-founder of The If Project, joins the #1GirlRevolution podcast to talk about her life, work, and time in law enforcement, how the If Project came to be, more about the If Project’s incredible work, and so much more.

The If Project is an innovative partnership between law enforcement, currently and previously incarcerated adults, and community leaders to build commonality, reduce misperceptions, and serve as a deterrent to recidivism and future incarceration.

Episode 21: Jada’s Story: Beauty from Ashes

Jada Kramer, Founder of Beauty from Ashes

Jada Kramer, founder of Beauty from Ashes, has an incredible story of overcoming addiction, finding yourself and your purpose, and recognizing the power that beauty has to change the world and change the lives of others. Listen to this week’s episode of the 1 Girl Revolution podcast to hear her story.

Episode 19: Candice’s Story: Housing the Homeless During the Polar Vortex

Candice Payne

Candice Payne made headlines when she booked hotel rooms for over 100 homeless people in the city of Chicago during the historic polar vortex, with temperatures as low as -20 degrees below zero. Candice is now using her organization Action for a Cause to bring awareness and to help the homeless find housing.

Laura’s Story: Don’t Give Up Without a Fight – Alcoholism

Laura

Laura suffered from alcoholism for many years. According to Laura, it was when she was attacked by a stranger in Seattle that realized if she didn’t fight back, that meant she had nothing worth living for. Following her return from Seattle, Laura decided to face her alcoholism head on and entered rehab. She has been […]

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