On the new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Lauren Costabile — founder of Hearts of Joy International, a nonprofit organization that provides life-saving heart surgery for children with Down Syndrome in developing countries and raises awareness about the dignity and value of every life.

Lauren is a passionate advocate, speaker, and changemaker who has dedicated her life to serving children with Down Syndrome around the world. What began as a call placed on her heart quickly grew into a global mission—bringing hope, healing, and life-saving care to families who need it most.

Hearts of Joy International now operates in multiple countries—including Uganda, the Philippines, Mexico, and India—partnering with doctors, hospitals, and families to ensure that children with Down Syndrome have access to the heart surgery they need to survive and thrive.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

❤️ Lauren’s journey to founding Hearts of Joy International and what inspired her to take action;
❤️ The incredible impact Hearts of Joy is having in communities around the world;
❤️ Why children with Down Syndrome are often not able to receive surgery—and how Hearts of Joy is changing that;
❤️ Powerful stories of children and families whose lives have been transformed by this mission of this incredible organization;
❤️ The global need for awareness, inclusion, and dignity for people with Down Syndrome;
❤️ How you can get involved and support this life-saving work;
❤️ And so much more!

💖 Learn more and support the mission: heartsofjoyinternational.com

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Ellen Boyer — co-founder of The Brett Boyer Foundation, wife, mother, and advocate for individuals with Down Syndrome and congenital heart disease (CHD).

Ellen and her husband Bo founded The Brett Boyer Foundation in memory of their beautiful daughter, Brett, who was born with Down Syndrome and a congenital heart defect. Though Brett’s life was tragically short, her light continues to shine through the work of the foundation that bears her name. The Brett Boyer Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness for CHD—the most common birth defect in the world—and to celebrating the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome.

In this powerful episode, Ellen shares her journey of grief, motherhood, and mission—and how she and Bo turned heartbreak into hope for others. Through education, advocacy, CHD grants, family support, and their joyful mission of love, The Brett Boyer Foundation is lighting up the world, one little legacy at a time.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

👼 Brett’s story and the inspiration behind The Brett Boyer Foundation;
👼 The realities of congenital heart disease and why awareness and advocacy are so critical;
👼 How the foundation is supporting families and funding life-saving CHD research;
👼 Ellen’s experience navigating grief, and how she keeps Brett’s light shining;
👼 How The Brett Boyer Foundation is changing lives—and lighting up the world;
👼 Why every life, no matter how short, can have a lasting impact;
👼 And so much more!

💛 Learn more about The Brett Boyer Foundation and how you can get involved: thebrettboyerfoundation.org

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Kristi Wells and Brittany Dunn — national anti-trafficking advocates and the powerhouse co-founders of The Safe House Project, a nonprofit organization that’s transforming the fight against human trafficking in America.

Founded in 2017, The Safe House Project was born out of Kristi and Brittany’s shared passion to end human trafficking and offer safety, healing, and hope to survivors. Inspired by the Underground Railroad and the legacy of safe havens, they created a national movement to build safe homes and restore freedom to survivors across the country.

Today, The Safe House Project has become a national leader in the anti-trafficking space — providing over 227,000 safe nights for survivors each year, launching safe houses across the U.S., and mobilizing communities with tools, education, and action steps to end trafficking for good.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

🚨 Kristi and Brittany’s journey to founding The Safe House Project and what inspired their mission
🚨 How they’re creating safe homes and long-term support systems for survivors of human trafficking
🚨 The shocking realities of trafficking in America—and what we can do to fight it
🚨 How The Safe House Project is identifying victims, training first responders, and building powerful community partnerships
🚨 Why they created Simply Report, the first-of-its-kind app that allows anyone to anonymously report suspected trafficking
🚨 The impact of their OnWatch training and how it’s empowering everyday people to recognize and respond to trafficking
🚨 How each of us can be a safe place—and a force for change
🚨 And so much more!

💙 Learn more and support The Safe House Project: safehouseproject.org
📲 Download the Simply Report app: simplyreport.com
🎓 Take the OnWatch training: iamonwatch.org

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Monica Anderson — founder of Remembering Cherubs, a powerful nonprofit organization that supports families through miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.

After her own experience with infant loss, Monica was moved to transform her personal grief into a mission to help others. She founded Remembering Cherubs to provide community, comfort, and resources to grieving parents and family members—ensuring no one has to walk through loss alone. With deep compassion and courage, Monica is changing the conversation around pregnancy and infant loss and offering hope to families across the country.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

👼 Monica’s heartbreaking journey with infant loss—and how it inspired a mission of love;
👼 How her personal experience led to the founding of Remembering Cherubs;
👼 The importance of honoring and remembering babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or shortly after birth;
👼 How Remembering Cherubs is supporting grieving families through their Care Concierge, The Pregnancy Loss Guidebook, support groups, and advocacy;
👼 Monica’s vision for a world where every loss is acknowledged, every family is supported, and every baby is remembered;
👼 And so much more!

💛 Connect with and support the mission of Remembering Cherubs: https://www.rememberingcherubs.org

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Tayler Jones — actress, director, teaching artist with Detroit Creativity Project, and founder of Beauty of Detroit Box.

Tayler is a proud product of Detroit Public Schools, a multi-talented theatre artist, and a passionate advocate for the power of art and creativity—especially in the lives of young people. She received her BFA in Acting from Wayne State University, her MFA in Applied Drama from Eastern Michigan University, and studied Advanced Actor Training at the Moscow Art Theatre School. Tayler’s impressive career spans stage, screen, and the classroom, but her greatest work may be the impact she’s having on the next generation.

Through her work with Matrix Theatre Company and the Detroit Creativity Project, Tayler teaches improv and life skills to youth in Detroit—using theatre as a powerful tool to build confidence, resilience, and connection.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

➡️ Tayler’s journey from childhood performer to professional actress and educator
➡️ How the Detroit Creativity Project is transforming young lives through improv and creativity
➡️ The story behind Beauty of Detroit Box and how it builds community and supports local businesses
➡️ A heartfelt conversation on miscarriage and infant loss, and how Tayler is honoring her baby’s legacy
➡️ More about the amazing organization Remembering Cherubs and their mission to support grieving parents
➡️ Why art, music, theatre, and creativity matter now more than ever
➡️ And so much more!

🎭 Support the mission: Learn more about the life-changing work of the Detroit Creativity Project and get involved.

💛 Connect with Remembering Cherubs and support families experiencing miscarriage and infant loss: rememberingcherubs.org

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Deb Ellinger, founder of Elli’s House—a nonprofit organization based in Detroit that works with women and girls in the city and also supports women and girls across the country who are experiencing homelessness or who have been impacted by addiction, human trafficking, abuse, and more.

Deb’s story is one of strength, compassion, and relentless action. After spending years working in law enforcement, Deb witnessed firsthand the heartbreaking realities of human trafficking, abuse, and addiction. Driven by a deep desire to make a difference, she began meeting women where they were—offering food, hygiene kits, and hope from the back of her car. That grassroots effort grew into Elli’s House, a full-scale nonprofit that now provides 24/7 street outreach, a drop-in center, and one of Detroit’s only long-term residential programs for women exiting trafficking or homelessness.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

➡️ Deb’s inspiring personal and professional journey—from law enforcement to nonprofit founder
➡️ The powerful story behind Elli’s House and how it’s changing lives in Detroit and beyond
➡️ How Elli’s House supports women and girls with street outreach, shelter, mentorship, and more
➡️ The realities of trafficking and addiction in our own communities—and what we can do to help
➡️ Why showing up with love, dignity, and consistency makes all the difference
➡️ And so much more!

🛒 Help Elli’s House: Support their work by donating through their Amazon Wishlist – every item goes directly to a woman in need.

For more information on Elli’s House, visit: www.ellishouse313.com

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Elza Spaedy, founder of Healed and Restored—a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women and girls who are survivors of abuse, trafficking, domestic violence, and other forms of trauma.

Elza’s story is one of courage, healing, and hope. As a survivor herself, Elza understands the deep wounds that trauma can cause—and she’s made it her life’s mission to walk alongside other women and girls on their journey to restoration. Through Healed and Restored, she is building a supportive community and providing vital resources, mentorship, and programming to empower survivors and help them reclaim their lives.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

💙 Elza’s powerful personal story of survival and transformation;
💙 The inspiration behind Healed and Restored and how it’s changing lives;
💙 How the organization supports women and girls recovering from abuse, exploitation, and trauma;
💙 Why healing in community is so important—and what that looks like in practice;
💙 How mentorship, life skills, and personal empowerment are key components of the healing journey;
💙 And so much more!

For more information on Healed and Restored, visit: www.healedandrestored.org

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Melissa Berton, Academy Award-winning producer, educator, and co-founder of The Pad Project—a nonprofit organization working to end period stigma and empower women and girls worldwide through access to menstrual products and education.

Melissa’s story is one of purpose, passion, and powerful change. What began as a high school project with her students has evolved into a global movement, providing menstrual hygiene resources, launching pad-making enterprises, and advocating for menstrual equity around the world. Melissa is also the executive producer of the Oscar-winning documentary Period. End of Sentence.—a compelling and inspiring film that sparked international conversation and action around menstrual health.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

🩸 How Melissa and her students sparked a global movement to end period poverty;

🩸 The incredible journey behind Period. End of Sentence. and its historic Oscar win;

🩸 How The Pad Project is creating sustainable solutions to menstrual health in underserved communities;

🩸 Stories of resilience, empowerment, and entrepreneurship from women and girls around the world;

🩸 The importance of talking about periods—and how it can lead to systemic change;

🩸 And so much more!

For more information on The Pad Project, visit: www.thepadproject.org
Learn more about Melissa and her work: www.melissaberton.com
Watch the documentary Period. End of Sentence. on Netflix

🎧 Listen and Subscribe: Don’t miss this powerful and inspiring episode—and so many others! Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on #ApplePodcasts, #Spotify, #YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Join the movement to empower girls and change the world, one story at a time!

For more information on 1 Girl Revolution, please visit: 1GirlRevolution.com