On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Hillary Blout — attorney, advocate, and founder of For The People.

Hillary is a powerhouse changemaker who is transforming the justice system through something called Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing (PIR). Under her leadership, For The People has partnered with District Attorneys across the country to take a second look at old cases, identify people who can be safely released, and reunite families — all while strengthening communities.

In 2018, Hillary drafted and helped secure the passage of AB 2942 — the first PIR law in the nation. The following year, she founded For The People to implement this groundbreaking law and spearhead a movement for post-conviction justice. Since then, PIR has expanded into six states and given more than 1,000 people a second chance.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
✨ Hillary’s journey from prosecutor to nonprofit founder and national leader in justice reform;
✨ The story behind AB 2942 and how it became the first PIR law in the nation;
✨ How For The People is reuniting families, strengthening communities, and reshaping what justice looks like in America;
✨ Inspiring stories of redemption, resilience, and second chances;
✨ How you can learn more and get involved in this powerful movement;
✨ And so much more!

Follow + Learn More:
Follow For The People on Instagram @forthepeople_justice and visit ForThePeople.org to learn more, support their work, or get involved.

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Robin Steinberg — attorney, advocate, and founder of The Bronx Defenders, Still She Rises, and The Bail Project.

Robin has spent her entire career fighting for justice and reimagining what public defense and true equity could look like in America. Her unwavering belief is simple but revolutionary: every person deserves dignity, humanity, and a real defense — no matter who they are or what resources they have.

In 1997, Robin founded The Bronx Defenders in New York City, pioneering a holistic model of public defense that addresses not only courtroom battles, but also the housing, health, family, and immigration issues that so often shape people’s cases.

She went on to create Still She Rises in Oklahoma — the first public defender office in the country dedicated exclusively to representing women. Oklahoma has one of the highest incarceration rates for women, and it became the backdrop for Robin’s bold vision: to provide women with holistic legal representation, recognizing that defending women means defending their families, children, and communities. Did you know that women are the fastest-growing population in jail and prison? Robin’s insights into women and incarceration are both powerful and eye-opening.

And in 2017, Robin launched The Bail Project, a national nonprofit that combats mass incarceration at its entry point: the cash bail system. The Bail Project provides free bail assistance and pretrial support to thousands of people each year who would otherwise remain jailed simply because they cannot afford bail — ensuring that freedom isn’t determined by the size of someone’s bank account.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
✨ Robin’s journey to becoming a passionate advocate for justice;
✨ The story behind The Bronx Defenders and the holistic defense model she pioneered;
✨ Why she launched Still She Rises and how it’s transforming the lives of women in Oklahoma and beyond;
✨ The devastating impact of cash bail and how The Bail Project is working to end it;
✨ Robin’s insights into women and incarceration — and why they are the fastest-growing population in jail and prison;
✨ And so much more!

Follow The Bail Project on Instagram @bailproject and visit TheBailProject.org
Learn more about Still She Rises: StillSheRises.org
Learn more about The Bronx Defenders: BronxDefenders.org

Buy Robin's book The Courage of Compassion. Her upcoming book The Bail Trap will be available through The New Press.

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Katherine Vockins — founder of Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA).

Katherine is a changemaker, visionary, and advocate who saw the power of the arts to transform lives — even behind prison walls. In 1996, she walked into Sing Sing Correctional Facility to support a group of men who wanted to put on a play, and from that spark, Rehabilitation Through the Arts was born.

Nearly three decades later, RTA has grown into a thriving nonprofit that now operates in multiple prisons across New York State and elsewhere — and their reach continues to grow. Through programs in theater, dance, music, creative writing, and visual arts, RTA helps incarcerated men and women develop critical life skills, heal from trauma, and discover their full potential. The results are astounding: while the national recidivism rate hovers around 60 percent, fewer than 3 percent of RTA alumni return to prison.

RTA’s inspiring story has reached even more people through the Oscar-nominated film Sing Sing, which was inspired by the program and features both professional actors and RTA alumni. Katherine’s work is about dignity, humanity, and the belief that every life has value and the capacity to change.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
✨ Katherine’s journey to founding Rehabilitation Through the Arts;
✨ How the arts empower incarcerated men and women to grow, heal, and transform their lives;
✨ The real impact of RTA — including why participants are so much less likely to return to prison;
✨ Stories of hope, redemption, and second chances from inside prison walls;
✨ How the film Sing Sing shines a light on this powerful work;
✨ And how you can support RTA and be part of this movement for change.

Follow + Learn More:
Follow Rehabilitation Through the Arts on Instagram @rta_arts and visit RTA-Arts.org to learn more, donate, or get involved.

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we’re celebrating the 5-year anniversary of our Emmy-nominated short documentary The Girl Inside — with two very special guests, Dr. Laura Biagi and Miss. LiLi Queen Motivational.

The Girl Inside is 1 Girl Revolution's Emmy-nominated short documentary (available on YouTube), in partnership with BEHOLD, and takes viewers inside Cook County Jail to witness the transformative power of a course called Storytelling as a Healing Art, taught by Dr. Biagi. The short film reunites Dr. Biagi with five of her former students for one unforgettable day of reflection, storytelling, and healing — and among those students was Miss. LiLi Queen Motivational.

This short documentary shines a light on the resilience of women, the power of storytelling, and the reminder that every woman has value, purpose, and a voice that matters. Five years later, The Girl Inside continues to inspire audiences around the world — and today’s conversation brings that story full circle.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
✨ The story behind The Girl Inside and how it came to life;
✨ Dr. Biagi’s journey with Storytelling as a Healing Art and the power of using story for healing and transformation;
✨ Miss. LiLi Queen Motivational’s inspiring personal journey and reflections on being part of The Girl Inside;
✨ The impact this film has had over the past five years — on the women who were featured, on audiences, and beyond;
✨ The importance of listening to and elevating women’s stories, especially those too often left unheard;
✨ And so much more!

Follow + Learn More:
Learn more about Dr. Laura Biagi’s work at: https://en.soulsound.it
Follow Dr. Biagi on Instagram.

🎥 Watch + Share:
Celebrate the 5th anniversary of The Girl Inside by watching and sharing the film on YouTube and at 1GirlRevolution.com.

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Lindsay Gill — founder of The Napkin Network.

Lindsay is a powerhouse mom, advocate, and nonprofit leader who saw a need in her community and stepped up in a big way. When Lindsay realized that countless mothers in the D.C. area were struggling to access the most basic baby essentials — diapers, wipes, formula, and more — she decided to do something about it. And so, The Napkin Network was born.

The Napkin Network is a movement of moms helping moms — connecting women with resources, mobilizing communities, and ensuring that no mother or child goes without the essentials they need. What started as a simple idea has quickly grown into a powerful force for good, supporting thousands of families and inspiring others to step up and take action in their own neighborhoods.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
✨ Lindsay’s life journey to founding The Napkin Network;
✨ The struggles mothers face in accessing diapers, wipes, and formula — and why this crisis matters for every community;
✨ How The Napkin Network mobilizes moms, families, and communities to meet these needs;
✨ Inspiring stories of hope, resilience, and community from women she’s worked with;
✨ How you can get involved — whether you’re in D.C. or anywhere in the country;
✨ And so much more!

👶🏽 Follow + Learn More:
Follow The Napkin Network on Instagram @thenapkinnetwork and visit TheNapkinNetwork.com to learn more, donate, or get involved.

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✨ Join the movement to empower women and girls — and change the world, one story at a time. For more information, visit: 1GirlRevolution.com

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 meaningful jobs for people with “different abilities.”

Since then, Collette has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, ABC World News, People Magazine, BBC, and many other media outlets. She’s sold over 500,000 cookies, built a thriving company in Boston that now employs 15+ people (several with disabilities), and continues to grow her mission of empowerment and inclusion.

But Collette’s story doesn’t end with cookies. Through her nonprofit, Collettey’s Leadership Program, she provides entrepreneurship and leadership training to people with disabilities, helping them discover their abilities, build confidence, and pursue their dreams. She also travels the country as a speaker and advocate, and one of her ultimate goals is to work with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to create more employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

✨ Collette’s journey growing up with Down Syndrome and discovering her passion for baking;

✨ The story behind her now-famous Collettey's Cookies;

✨ How she turned rejection in the job market into an opportunity to launch her own business;

✨ The growth of Collettey’s Cookies and its mission to employ people with disabilities;

✨ Her advocacy work and her dreams for systemic change in the world;

✨ And so much more!

🍪 Learn more + support Collette’s mission: Visit colletteys.com to order cookies. Learn more about Collette or book her as a speaker at: collettedivitto.com. And learn more about her nonprofit, Collettey’s Leadership Program: colletteysleadership.org

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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 American Cancer Society and the Eye Tumor Research Foundation, and inspiring countless others through her story.

At just 18 years old, while still in high school, Leia founded Leia’s Kids — a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families battling childhood cancer. As a survivor herself, Leia knows firsthand the challenges these children and their families face. Her organization provides financial grants, hosts dream parties, organizes mental health retreats, and so much more — offering not just support, but joy, hope, and a sense of community during some of life’s hardest moments.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
✨ Leia’s incredible journey as a child with cancer and now as a cancer survivor;
✨ How her childhood experiences inspired her to start Leia’s Kids at just 18;
✨ The heart and mission behind Leia’s Kids — and the life-changing impact they have on families;
✨ Stories from the dream parties, retreats, and programs she’s created;
✨ How faith and resilience have guided her through challenges;
✨ What she’s learned about life, hope, and community from the children she serves;
✨ And so much more!

💛 Follow Leia’s Kids and Leia's continued journey:
Follow @leias_kids and @leiahunt_ on Instagram and visit Leiaskids.org to learn more, get involved, or support her mission to bring joy, hope, and community to children battling cancer.

Listen + Subscribe: Don’t miss this heartfelt, inspiring, and powerful conversation — and so many others! Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and be sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes.

✨ Join the movement to empower women and girls — and change the world, one story at a time. For more information, visit: 1GirlRevolution.com

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 world shifted — and so did their purpose. Instead of hiding behind the camera, they stepped into the spotlight to share their story, spread love and awareness, and break down harmful stereotypes around Down Syndrome and disability.

Through storytelling, modeling, fashion, and everyday family life, Amanda has become a leading voice in the Down Syndrome community and a fierce advocate for inclusion and representation.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

✨ Amanda’s journey from international fashion model to proud mother and advocate;
✨ Micah’s birth story — and how his life changed Amanda’s perspective on life and purpose;
✨ How Amanda uses storytelling, photography, and social media to raise awareness and build community;
✨ The beauty and joy of life with Micah — and what he teaches her every day;
✨ The importance of inclusion in fashion, media, and society;
✨ Amanda’s advice to parents navigating a diagnosis or raising a child with different needs;
✨ And so much more!

Follow their journey:
Follow Amanda @amanda_booth and Micah @lifewithmicah on Instagram to see their beautiful family, learn more about advocacy, and join the conversation around inclusion and love.

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✨ Join the movement to empower women and girls — and change the world, one story at a time. For more information, visit: 1GirlRevolution.com