Daughters of Change

Dr. Lisa Berkley’s life work is dedicated to how we thrive, as individuals and as a society.

For more than 30 years, Lisa has worked within the peace and security sector with a focus on human security and how we thrive and live in peace. 

She is the founder of the Institute for Inner Economy and is the Director of Resiliency and Wellbeing at Crown College, University of California, Santa Cruz where she teaches courses on: the interse...

Sue 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 Sue founded the publishing firm Ragtime Press and the recording label HVR. She was the festival music director for the Scott Joplin Internationa...

Introducing 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 values, benefits, and experiences of being part of the organization.

True to the - girl-led, learning-by-doing, and cooperative learning - ...

Today 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 is the founder and publisher of Journey Enterprises - a media company on a mission to make recovery from addiction visible in places where p...

My 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 position as Chair of the UN International Day of Peace NGO Music Committee and went on to produce live concerts on six continents in partnershi...

Girl 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, qualities vital for future success, both academically and personally. Time in nature boosts concentration and creative reasoning. Outdoor experie...

I’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 of 2023, big things have been happening for Rosie and her family's team of talented women known as “The Big 3” - a nod to their hometown auto ...

Raising 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 academic and technical skills in their capacity to predict long-term positive life outcomes. Girl Scouts is the organization best positioned to hel...

If 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 education and awareness. This practical awareness and tips for how to avoid scams and spot red flags is knowledge we should all be equipped w...

In 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’s heart, as her own family has been tenants of The Iveagh Trust for four generations and counting. 

Sarah is a freelance audio producer and en...

Navigating 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 support emotional intelligence, mental health, and wellness, and to proactively practice self-care.   

Today I will be talking with two Daugh...

Daughter 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 give the gift of reading through researched and evidence-based instructions. 

She is deeply passionate about helping struggling readers achiev...

Stephanie 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 Maine’s Camp Pondicherry where her mother was the nurse. Her days were filled with hiking, swimming, canoeing, and various outdoor adventure...

There 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 advocates work closely with survivors to develop safety plans and reduce barriers that stand in the way of achieving safety. 

One program, The Li...

I 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 thought would be the moment of his immediate death. The transpersonal, mystical state of being he experienced transformed his perspective of...

The 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 Reynolds, is a prime example of the success of this program. 

Mikayla, originally from Waterville, Maine is a first-generation, independent college...

This 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 focused on gendered language, women in management, sexual harassment, and workplace diversity. She has authored or co-authored 5 books and 50...

Today’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 is the recipient of the Volunteer of Excellence Award, the Volunteer Appreciation Pin, and the Linda Shostak Award 

Although Jamie doesn’t hav...

Today’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 area fire-EMS stations in exchange for being “on call” during specific hours. They have additional responsibilities and must provide their own...