On the new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Shannon Henry — founder of SASSGO — and Brett Brown, Executive Director of SASSGO, for a powerful and eye-opening conversation to kick off our special month-long series on SASSGO and the I Will Survive Weekend.

SASSGO is a nonprofit organization that is on a mission to protect women and girls from assault, exploitation, and trafficking through education, self-defense, and community empowerment. Shannon and Brett are passionate leaders, educators, and advocates who are changing lives and transforming communities through their tireless work.

This episode launches our SASSGO Series for the month of July, where we’ll spotlight instructors, security experts, and changemakers who are leading the charge to protect and empower women and girls.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

✨ Shannon’s personal journey to founding SASSGO and the heart behind the organization;
✨ How Brett got involved and why she’s dedicated her life to empowering and protecting women;
✨ The alarming realities facing women and girls today—and what we can do about it;
✨ The life-changing impact of the I Will Survive Weekend and why it’s unlike anything else in the world;
✨ How SASSGO is equipping women with tools, confidence, and strength to navigate the world safely;
✨ What sets SASSGO apart and why this movement is growing;
✨ How you can be part of the solution—by attending, donating, or spreading the word;
✨ And so much more!

🌟 Learn more and support the mission: SASSGO.org

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💫 Shannon was previously featured on episode #183 of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast — be sure to check out that episode to hear her powerful personal story and the origins of SASSGO.

🎉 SPECIAL OFFER: Register for SASSGO’s I Will Survive Weekend during the month of July (2025) and use promo code 1GIRL to receive $100 off this all-inclusive weekend!
💃 Bonus: Get a group of four girls together and book a room — use the code 1GIRL and save an additional $75 per person!

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Tatyana Ali — actress, singer, advocate, mother, and founder of Baby Yams.

You may know Tatyana from her iconic role as Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, or from her music, film, and television career — but in this powerful and personal conversation, we go beyond Hollywood to explore Tatyana’s heart for women, mothers and their babies, and social impact.

Tatyana is a Harvard graduate, a passionate advocate for women and children, and the founder of Baby Yams — a social enterprise working to combat the maternal and infant mortality crisis in Black communities and across America. Baby Yams centers the voices and lived experiences of mothers of color, while providing life-saving information, community, and support.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

✨ Tatyana’s journey from child star to activist and social entrepreneur;

✨ Why becoming a mother changed everything for her;

✨ How her own experience inspired the creation of Baby Yams and how the social enterprise is building a movement rooted in love, storytelling, culture, and care;

✨ The maternal and infant health crisis facing Black women and families in America;

✨ Why Tatyana believes storyteeling can change the world;

✨ And so much more!

Support the mission: Learn more about Baby Yams and their work to empower, inform, and support mothers and families: babyyams.com

🎧 Listen and Subscribe: Don’t miss this inspiring, joyful, and thought-provoking episode — and so many others! Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on #ApplePodcasts, #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 on 1 Girl Revolution, visit: 1GirlRevolution.com

On this week's new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Chacrice Miles — founder and CEO of Transition 1, 2, 3, Inc., a Detroit-based nonprofit organization that empowers women to rebuild their lives after domestic abuse. Transition 1, 2, 3 provides safe housing, basic necessities, life-skills training, workforce development, and a supportive community that walks alongside women as they reclaim their lives.

Chacrice is a survivor, advocate, and changemaker who turned her own story of trauma and survival into a mission to serve others. She knows the pain, fear, and silence that domestic abuse can bring — and she also knows the courage it takes to break free and begin again. What began as her personal journey of healing has grown into a powerful movement to uplift other women, break cycles of abuse, and restore dignity, safety, and hope.

Transition 1, 2, 3 is more than a nonprofit — it’s a lifeline for women in crisis, and a launchpad for women to step into a new, empowered chapter of life.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

✨ Chacrice’s powerful personal story of survival and what inspired her to launch Transition 1, 2, 3;
✨ The vital services Transition 1, 2, 3 provides to women healing from domestic abuse;
✨ The importance of safe housing, stability, and supportive community;
✨ Stories of women who have found healing, strength, and purpose after abuse;
✨ How trauma-informed care and real opportunities can change lives;
✨ Why second chances matter and how you can be part of someone’s new beginning;
✨ And so much more!

💖 Learn more and support the mission: transition123inc.org

🎧 Listen and Subscribe: Don’t miss this moving, empowering 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 women and girls and change the world, one story at a time.

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