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

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Darcy Olsen — powerhouse advocate, author, and founder of the Center for the Rights of Abused Children — a nonprofit organization dedicated to defending the rights of abused, abandoned, and neglected children.

Darcy’s journey is one of fierce determination, deep compassion, and relentless advocacy for our most vulnerable. A former foster mom, who adopted four of the children that she fostered, Darcy founded the Center after witnessing firsthand the injustices and systemic failures within the child welfare and family court systems. Her mission: to give children a voice, an advocate, and the opportunity to thrive.

Darcy and her team have started a revolution that is dedicated to supporting children, their protection and safety, and their inalienable rights. The Center for the Rights of Abused Children works tirelessly to reform broken systems, pass life-changing laws, and fight for children’s rights in court.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

💛 Darcy’s powerful personal journey that led her to founding the Center for the Rights of Abused Children;
💛 How her experience as a foster mom opened her eyes to the urgent need for reform;
💛 The heartbreaking realities faced by children in foster care and in our world today — and the hope-filled solutions her organization is working toward;
💛 How the Center is changing laws, policies, and lives through advocacy and legal action;
💛 Inspiring stories of resilience, healing, and transformation;
💛 And so much more!

For more information on the Center for the Rights of Abused Children, visit: www.thecenterforchildren.org

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Michelle Scerbo, founder of Wish Upon a Teen, and Nancy Sovran, the organization’s Executive Director — two incredible women who are bringing hope, comfort, and joy to teens facing serious medical conditions.

Wish Upon a Teen is a nonprofit organization that provides creative, social, and emotional support to teenagers who are living with complex medical challenges. Michelle founded the organization in 2011 after recognizing a significant gap in care for teens in hospital settings. While many programs focus on young children, teens are often overlooked — and Michelle decided it was time to change that.

From hospital room makeovers and personalized gifts to inclusive prom experiences and special outings, Wish Upon a Teen helps teens feel seen, celebrated, and empowered. Their signature Design My Room® program transforms sterile hospital rooms into personalized sanctuaries that reflect each teen’s unique personality and style — offering comfort, control, and a sense of home during extended hospital stays.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

✨ Michelle’s inspiring journey from working in adolescent development to founding Wish Upon a Teen;

✨ How Nancy became involved and why this work is so personal to her;

✨ The impact of the Design My Room® program and how it transforms the hospital experience for teens;

✨ How Wish Upon a Teen is creating joyful, empowering experiences for teens during the hardest times of their lives;

✨ The challenges of running a nonprofit and how the organization continues to grow;

✨ Heartwarming stories of the teens and families who have been touched by Wish Upon a Teen;

✨ And so much more!

For more information on Wish Upon a Teen, visit: www.wishuponateen.org

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