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Hey Change Maker! Welcome to The Constellation Coalition Podcast, where we’re connecting the dots between women to change the world! In each episode, you’ll hear inspiring stories of women’s empowerment and poverty alleviation from all over the world! Plus you’ll receive practical tips on how you can make a difference in the world right where you are.
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Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Hey Change Maker! My guest this week is Toby Tanser of Shoe4Africa. Toby’s story is cuckoo-bananas! This is an amazing conversation about seeing a need in the world and doing something about it.
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Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Hey Change Maker! My guest this week is Joe Knopp, founder of Ripple. Ripple is a social enterprise that uses the profits from their reusable water bottles to build wells in developing countries.
ABOUT JOE:
Joe is a 21 year old entrepreneur from the small town of East Canton, Ohio.While in college, Joe started a reusable water bottle company out of his dorm room that aims to give others in low-income nations access to clean water.
ABOUT RIPPLE:
Every 2,000 Ripple bottles sold builds a well in a low-income nation. The bottles are 32 oz, BPA free, and keep your water icy cold for 24 hours and your coffee or tea hot for up to 12 hours. Engraved on the backside of every bottle is the village name and coordinates of the community that specific bottle supports. It took just 6 months to build the first well. Then the Ripple team headed over to Uganda where they built the FIRST ever modern solar powered well for a remote village in the country. After returning, the team grew to seven, and they’ve been able to build 20 water wells and give more than 50,000 people access to clean water in just 15 months.
CONNECT WITH JOE:
Website: www.wearetheripple.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearetheripple
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheripple/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeAreTheRipple
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Start Something That Matters: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Something-Matters-Blake-Mycoskie/dp/0812981448
John Oliver on Water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtxew5XUVbQ
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Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Hey Change Maker! My guest this week is Marilyn Monaghan of the Apparent Project.
CORRECTION: to text donate to Apparent Project, please text APDONATE to 24365
ABOUT MARILYN:
Marilyn graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in Bible. She has a background in computer programming, and was a systems analyst. She also has a degree in Information Technology with added graphic design courses. These skills, along with extensive travel due to being a military wife have equipped her with the ability to work cross-culturally & adapt to changing environments. She also has the ability to “create a system” from nothing, and to see giftings in people so that they are placed in positions where they can excel. Her vision is to build leaders in Haiti - people of integrity with the ability to provide for their families & bring positive change to their country.
ABOUT APPARENT PROJECT:
Apparent Project offers the quality education & job skills training needed to help the poor rise up out of poverty and become future leaders of integrity in Haiti.
CONNECT WITH MARILYN:
Website: https://apparentproject.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apparentproject/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apparentprojecthaiti/
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Shelley Jean: https://shelleyinhaiti.com/
Papillon Marketplace: https://papillonmarketplace.com/
2010 Haitian Earthquake: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Haiti_earthquake
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Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Hey Change Maker! My guest this week is Jen Lewis of Purse and Clutch.
ABOUT JEN:
Jen Lewis is the Founder + Executive Director of Purse & Clutch. She has a degree in Chemistry, a Master’s degree in Leadership and Ethics, and enjoys vegetable gardening from seeds with her 4 & 2 year old daughters despite mixed results.
ABOUT PURSE AND CLUTCH:
Purse & Clutch is a slow fashion brand directly employing artisans around the world, bringing the unique cultures of each artisan group into the design process. They create & sustain fair employment by committing to long term production partnerships based on mutual respect.
CONNECT WITH JEN:
Website: www.purseandclutch.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purseandclutch
Facebook Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/purseandclutch
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purseandclutch
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/purseandclutch
Resources Page: https://www.purseandclutch.com/pages/resources
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Samuel’s Embossing Skills Video
Rana Plaza Collapse: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhaka_garment_factory_collapse
The True Cost: https://truecostmovie.com/
Fashion Revolution: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/
The Peahen: https://thepeahen.com/
Peahen Studio: https://www.instagram.com/peahen.studio/
Maya Angelou: https://www.mayaangelou.com/
The Flourish Market: https://www.theflourishmarket.com/
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Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Hey Change Maker! My guest this week is Tawny Austin of Kindred Movement.
ABOUT TAWNY:
Tawny is a Jesus Follower, ESL Teacher, Thrifting lover with a passion for ending global poverty, abolishing sex trafficking, and keeping mamas with their babies. She and her husband currently live in Central Florida, and they both have a huge passion for missions! She created her Instagram, blog, & podcast so that other women who are passionate about world change can connect with artisan women (and men) around the world and help them support their families by using their buying power for good.
ABOUT KINDRED MOVEMENT:
Kindred Movement is an ethical fashion and lifestyle blog born out of passion to change the world through our buying habits. Kindred Movement is multi-faceted and includes a partnership with Trades of Hope, a podcast, and an ethical brand directory.
CONNECT WITH TAWNY:
Website: https://kindredmovement.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tawnysfairtradetribe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fairtradetawny
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawny.austin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairtradetawny
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbluo_vUye18ncY0qLvs9LQ?
Podcast: https://kindredmovement.com/podcast/
Course: https://kindredmovement.com/fastfashionbreakup/
Brand Directory: https://kindredmovement.com/favorite-shops/
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Trades of Hope: https://tradesofhope.com/TawnyAustin?r=C865802
When Helping Hurts: https://chalmers.org/resources/books/when-helping-hurts/
Elevate Academy: https://elevate-academy.org/
Let’s Curate: https://www.letscurate.com/
Savhera Essential Oils: https://savhera.com/?ref=tawny
Papillon Marketplace: https://papillonmarketplace.com/
AEquitas: https://aequitasresource.org/
Books Mentioned
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Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
***Coming to you a day late due to the holiday weekend***
Hey Change Maker! My guest this week is Susan Conway of Three Roots International. Three Roots International is a nonprofit organization breaking cycles of extreme poverty through long-term relationships with communities.
ABOUT SUSAN:
Since 2007, Susan has traveled to Ethiopia every year and has built strong partnerships with the local church, which has facilitated the foundational work of Three Roots. She has lived in Africa, led short-term teams to Africa, Europe, and Asia, and holds a Master's degree in International Education and Development, focusing on marginalized communities. Having worked in the education and nonprofit sectors for fourteen years - at World Vision, World Relief and International Justice Mission - Susan now leads the Three Roots team by developing organizational vision and operational strategy, and works collaboratively with the Three Roots Country Director on programmatic implementation in the field.
ABOUT THREE ROOTS INTERNATIONAL:
Three Roots International is ending extreme poverty, one family at a time. Their model is strategically designed to replace the cycle of generational loss, joblessness, and chronic illness with a cycle of restoration by focusing on strengthening education, health care, and livelihoods. Through long term partnership with communities, they are breaking cycles of generational poverty and making it possible for families to flourish.
CONNECT WITH SUSAN:
Website: www.threeroots.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThreeRootsInternational
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threerootsint/
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/threeroots
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
When Helping Hurts: https://chalmers.org/resources/books/when-helping-hurts/
Desmond Tutu: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Tutu
Beliytu’s Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mW23qY-Ho4
International Justice Mission: https://www.ijm.org/
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Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Hey Change Maker! My guest this week is Dr Janette Habashi of Darzah. Darzah is a project of a nonprofit organization called Child's Cup Full that aims to empower Palestinian women in the West Bank and celebrate their heritage tatreez.
ABOUT DR. HABASHI:
Dr. Janette Habashi was born and raised in the Old city of Jerusalem. She now works as a professor at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Habashi knows firsthand the value of education, as it has been a catalyst in her journey. She is committed to extending opportunities to women in Palestine and created Child’s Cup Full to empower women in the West Bank by offering ongoing training and employment.
ABOUT DARZAH:
Darzah is a project of the nonprofit organization Child's Cup Full that aims to empower Palestinian women in the West Bank and celebrate their heritage tetreez.
CONNECT WITH DR. HABASHI:
Website: https://www.darzah.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darzahdesigns
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darzahdesigns
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Zeki Learning: https://www.childscupfull.org/zeki-learning
Kate Spade: https://www.katespade.com/
Child’s Cup Full: https://www.childscupfull.org/
Tatreez Archive: https://tatreezarchive.org/
Banksy: https://www.banksy.co.uk/
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Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Hey Change Maker! My guest this week is Linda Mandrayar of the White Rainbow Project, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering destitute widows in India by giving them love, hope, job skills, counseling, food, & medical care.
Shop their Etsy store with the following link to receive 20% off your order: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteRainbowProject?coupon=AJ20OFF
ABOUT LINDA:
Linda Mandrayar is the Founder of the White Rainbow Project. Linda and her husband, Dharan, created a film called White Rainbow to tell the story of the widows’ plight and encourage change within society. The White Rainbow Project was launched as a result. It is a faith-based, nonprofit, humanitarian organization empowering women of India with a focus on deconstructing the stigma of widowhood by teaching sustainable skills.
ABOUT WHITE RAINBOW PROJECT:
White Rainbow Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering destitute widows in India by giving them love, hope, job skills, counseling,food, & medical care.
CONNECT WITH LINDA:
Website: www.whiterainbowproject.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteRainbowProject
Instagram: https://instagram.com/whiterainbowproject
Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteRainbowProject
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
White Rainbow Movie: https://www.whiterainbowproject.org/movie.html
Vrindavan, The City of Widows: Article
Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteRainbowProject
Laura Eastman Malcolm: https://pearlsofhope.info/
Advocate Program: https://www.whiterainbowproject.org/advocate-program.html
Sponsor a Widow: https://www.whiterainbowproject.org/sponsor-a-widow1.html
International Widows Day/Walk For Widows: https://www.whiterainbowproject.org/walk-for-widows.html
Mother Teresa: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1979/teresa/biographical/
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Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
Hey Change Maker! My guest this week is Tammy Nelson of CONQUERing. CONQUERing is a global jewelry brand on a mission to help people feel empowered. Their interchangeable fidget jewelry helps people feel calm, focused and inspired.
ABOUT TAMMY:
Tammy Nelson is the founder and CEO of CONQUERing, a global jewelry brand on a mission to help its customers feel empowered. Her company has been featured in BuzzFeed, Beauty News NYC & Fashion Magazine. Through their CONQUERcares Program, her company donates a portion of its profits to organizations who share their passion for empowering others.
Besides running her own business, she is currently the CMO of an insurance company and has served in similar roles at three Fortune 500 companies during her career.
ABOUT CONQUERING:
CONQUERing is a global jewelry brand on a mission to help people feel empowered. Their interchangeable fidget jewelry helps their customers feel calm, focused and inspired. With the mantra, "Our rings won't change the world, but those who wear them will," they’re driven to create products that encourage our customers to live with the intention to “conquer their day.” They’re committed to inclusivity and support charitable organizations that share their passion for empowering others. Their products are patented and their Cincinnati, OH-based company is a WBENC-certified women's business enterprise.
CONNECT WITH TAMMY:
Website: https://myconquering.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myCONQUERing/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myconquering/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myconquering
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZisvUe6AOYodAzRSGkqsQA
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Conquer Cares: https://myconquering.com/pages/giving-back
Make Waves Program: https://myconquering.com/pages/make-waves
Change the World Disc: https://myconquering.com/products/silver-change-the-world-spinner
C180: https://c180ring.com/
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Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Hey Change Maker! My guests this week are Jennifer Long and Keisha Head of AEquitas. AEquitas is a nonprofit organization focused on developing, evaluating, and refining prosecution practices related to gender-based violence and human trafficking. They are a team of former prosecutors working globally to hold offenders accountable and promote victim safety.
ABOUT JENNIFER:
Jennifer began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia, where she prosecuted cases involving adult and child physical and sexual abuse as a member of her office's Family Violence and Sexual Assault Unit.
Through this work, she sought justice on behalf of victims of sexual violence, intimate partner violence and stalking. Many of those victimns were sexually exploited women. This fueled her early commitment to improve a system that seemed to work against, and often failed to protect, countless victims of sexual violence and exploitation.
Intent on improving the systemic response, she joined the National Center on the Prosecution of Violence Against Women as a Senior Attorney in 2004, working for Teresa Scalzo, recognized as one of the foremost leaders on issues related to sexual violence. Later, she served as Director. In 2009, she co-founded AEquitas to improve the quality of justice in sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking and human trafficking cases by developing, evaluating, and refining prosecution practices.
ABOUT KEISHA:
Mrs. Keisha Head is more than just a survivor of child sex trafficking. For the past 10 years, she has served as a nationally recognized speaker and advocate aiming to end all forms of human trafficking. She has been called upon by the US Department of Justice and advocates for legislation that protects victims of human trafficking. She has also worked closely with the Children’s Advocacy Center and she uses her personal story of being a victim, turned survivor, emerged leader, to serve as an inspiration for others.
In 2011, Head was awarded the Paul Howard’s Fulton County District Attorney “Voices for Victims” Award. Head has been featured in numerous local and national news articles and appeared on various televised broadcasts, including Fox News and CNN, to spread awareness nationally. In 2012, her first televised interview “How To Stop the Candy Shop” conducted by PBA’s Ross Scott received the Southeastern Emmy. In 2013, Head was awarded the “Voice of Courage” Award from Darkness to Light, an organization that advocates and provides services for sexual abuse victims. Head was also featured in the November 2014 Special Men’s Edition of Ebony Magazine.
Head currently serves as Secretary of the Board for the Sun Gate Foundation, an organization that provides educational assistance to survivors of human trafficking. In 2018, Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor of Columbus, Georgia, declared April 12th “Keisha Head Day” and awarded Head with the key to the city.
In 2020, Keisha started CEO Bizness and CEO Biz Kids, a company that serves as an incubator for entrepreneurs to become successful business owners while breaking the cycles of generational poverty. She is also the lead case manager for the Salvation Army Haven ATL Program.
Apart from Advocating, Head is a wife and mother of four beautiful children. She is also a passionate writer and plans to publish her first novel titled “Survival Mode” in the near future.
ABOUT AEQUITAS:
AEquitas is a nonprofit based in Washington DC and is the go-to resource for assistance related to the prosecution of human trafficking, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and exploitation. They leverage our unparalleled staff expertise and broad network of professionals to empower prosecutors to more effectively respond to these crimes. In doing so, they are fighting to end impunity for offenders while centering and enhancing support for the victims and survivors who are so often left behind in the fight for criminal justice reform.
Their Just Exits Initiative is a partnership between AEquitas and the Just Exits’ Advisory Committee comprised of 8 highly-qualified experts who ensure the practices are survivor-informed and survivor-centered. They support prosecutor leaders in closing onramps to and creating offramps from the Life (sexual exploitation) for survivors. We do this by: (1) Educating criminal justice professionals on the dynamics of sexual exploitation and human trafficking; (2) Collaborating with Communities to Ensure Survivor Access to Services; (3) Implementing Best Practices in Pilot Jurisdictions; (4) Developing a process for measuring data to make meaningful, continuous improvements.
CONNECT WITH JENNIFER & KEISHA:
Website: https://aequitasresource.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aequitasresource
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aequitas_resource/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AEquitasResourc
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Just Exits: https://aequitasresource.org/singleinitiative/?initiativeId=%2018
Salvation Army: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/
Black Girl Alchemy: https://blackgirlalchemy.com/
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