Grandma Magic: A podcast from the Grandmother Collective https://grandmamagic.podbean.com When it feels like things are falling apart, who can we call? Grandmothers! We’ll hear from older women who are leading positive social change initiatives in their local communities, regions, countries and around the world. They are a part of a global movement recognizing the unique position older women hold in their societies. Be inspired by the grandmother changemakers who hold us together and make us stronger. Learn more at www.grandmothercollective.org. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:14:52 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic When it feels like things are falling apart, who can we call? Grandmothers! We’ll hear from older women who are leading positive social change initiatives in their local communities, regions, countries and around the world. They are a part of a global movement recognizing the unique position older women hold in their societies. Be inspired by the grandmother changemakers who hold us together and make us stronger. Learn more at www.grandmothercollective.org. Grandmother Collective Grandmother Collective No false https://feed.podbean.com/grandmamagic/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15897121/Podcast_Cover__m7cy45.jpg Grandma Magic: A podcast from the Grandmother Collective https://grandmamagic.podbean.com 144 144 Frances Jeffries: Global Peacemaker Frances Jeffries: Global Peacemaker https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/grandma-magic-podcast-episode-34-francis-jeffries-global-peacemaker/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/grandma-magic-podcast-episode-34-francis-jeffries-global-peacemaker/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:14:52 -0400 grandmamagic.podbean.com/4e5da151-dae9-3781-8329-49eaafe656b4 Frances Jeffries holds a PhD in Counseling from Kent State University and has spent her career weaving together education, service, and activism. She is a Rotary Peace Fellow, a mediator, and an outspoken advocate for nuclear abolition — calling nuclear weapons “the number one public health issue.” She recently marked her 84th birthday by hiking 84 miles of the Appalachian Trail to raise awareness and inspire action. She is also known locally for plunging into icy waters each New Year’s Day to raise funds for ShelterBox, supporting communities displaced by conflict and disaster. Through it all, Frances has shown us that determination, courage, and care can fuel movements for change. Her story demonstrates that grandmother leadership is about both steady presence and bold action.

]]> Frances Jeffries holds a PhD in Counseling from Kent State University and has spent her career weaving together education, service, and activism. She is a Rotary Peace Fellow, a mediator, and an outspoken advocate for nuclear abolition — calling nuclear weapons “the number one public health issue.” She recently marked her 84th birthday by hiking 84 miles of the Appalachian Trail to raise awareness and inspire action. She is also known locally for plunging into icy waters each New Year’s Day to raise funds for ShelterBox, supporting communities displaced by conflict and disaster. Through it all, Frances has shown us that determination, courage, and care can fuel movements for change. Her story demonstrates that grandmother leadership is about both steady presence and bold action.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2684 34 full Barbara Shaiman: Empowering Thousands to Advocate for Social Justice Barbara Shaiman: Empowering Thousands to Advocate for Social Justice https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/barbara-shaiman-empowering-thousands-to-advocate-for-social%c2%a0justice/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/barbara-shaiman-empowering-thousands-to-advocate-for-social%c2%a0justice/#comments Tue, 27 May 2025 16:33:50 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/f47d9f69-8e0e-30fa-ab93-611d2052a5f0 Barbara Shaiman is a renowned educator, businesswoman, and social entrepreneur whose family history instilled a lifelong sense of responsibility to make the world better by being kind, standing up, and speaking out. In this episode, we learn about Barbara’s upbringing as the daughter of Holocaust survivors, and how this shaped her diverse career chasing her “technicolor dreams.” As a grandmother changemaker, she carries forward a legacy of action and empathy, grounded in the belief that everyone — regardless of age or background — has the power to make a difference. Barbara shares how her greatest strength lies in knowing her limitations and building diverse, intergenerational teams to bridge them. Her work through Champions of Caring brings together people across the country to recognize and empower children as social activists. Collaborating with psychologists, academics, and even film-makers, she’s exploring the measurable impact of empathy-driven activism — and inviting others to join her. Barbara reminds us that “Everyone can be great,”, echoing Martin Luther King Jr., “because everyone can serve.” This episode is a call to action — for young and old alike — to transform pain into possibility, and to find joy, meaning, and connection in the work of building a better world.

]]> Barbara Shaiman is a renowned educator, businesswoman, and social entrepreneur whose family history instilled a lifelong sense of responsibility to make the world better by being kind, standing up, and speaking out. In this episode, we learn about Barbara’s upbringing as the daughter of Holocaust survivors, and how this shaped her diverse career chasing her “technicolor dreams.” As a grandmother changemaker, she carries forward a legacy of action and empathy, grounded in the belief that everyone — regardless of age or background — has the power to make a difference. Barbara shares how her greatest strength lies in knowing her limitations and building diverse, intergenerational teams to bridge them. Her work through Champions of Caring brings together people across the country to recognize and empower children as social activists. Collaborating with psychologists, academics, and even film-makers, she’s exploring the measurable impact of empathy-driven activism — and inviting others to join her. Barbara reminds us that “Everyone can be great,”, echoing Martin Luther King Jr., “because everyone can serve.” This episode is a call to action — for young and old alike — to transform pain into possibility, and to find joy, meaning, and connection in the work of building a better world.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 3093 33 full Sue Boardman: Fiercely Compassionate Rebel Grandmother Sue Boardman: Fiercely Compassionate Rebel Grandmother https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/sue-boardman-fiercely-compassionate-rebel-grandmother/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/sue-boardman-fiercely-compassionate-rebel-grandmother/#comments Tue, 13 May 2025 15:05:28 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/49168701-e9e3-3c63-ad1c-ba6fce1088d8 Sue Boardman proudly calls herself a “fiercely compassionate rebel grandmother-for-rent” — a title that perfectly captures her fierce devotion to healing, growth, and self-discovery. Through her many roles as a nurse, pastor, artist, writer, and lifelong learner, Sue has spent her life guiding individuals and communities toward transformation. In this conversation, she shares how a single moment — encountering the phrase “fierce compassion” — shifted her internal filter and set her on a journey into intentional creativity, oracle cards, and sacred storytelling. As a grandmother and children’s book author, Sue is reimagining creation as a place where every child feels seen and included. With radiant artwork, inclusive language, and even a cover that feels good to the touch, her book offers a tactile and heart-centered invitation into an expansive, welcoming world. Sue reminds us that transformation doesn’t require having all the answers — it begins with the willingness to do the next right thing. And sometimes, that next right thing is telling a new story. One that ripples outward.

]]> Sue Boardman proudly calls herself a “fiercely compassionate rebel grandmother-for-rent” — a title that perfectly captures her fierce devotion to healing, growth, and self-discovery. Through her many roles as a nurse, pastor, artist, writer, and lifelong learner, Sue has spent her life guiding individuals and communities toward transformation. In this conversation, she shares how a single moment — encountering the phrase “fierce compassion” — shifted her internal filter and set her on a journey into intentional creativity, oracle cards, and sacred storytelling. As a grandmother and children’s book author, Sue is reimagining creation as a place where every child feels seen and included. With radiant artwork, inclusive language, and even a cover that feels good to the touch, her book offers a tactile and heart-centered invitation into an expansive, welcoming world. Sue reminds us that transformation doesn’t require having all the answers — it begins with the willingness to do the next right thing. And sometimes, that next right thing is telling a new story. One that ripples outward.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2292 32 full Dr. Kathleen Walls: Powerhouse in Leadership Development, Communication and Personal Transformation Dr. Kathleen Walls: Powerhouse in Leadership Development, Communication and Personal Transformation https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/dr-kathleen-walls-powerhouse-in-leadership-development-communication-and-personal-transformation/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/dr-kathleen-walls-powerhouse-in-leadership-development-communication-and-personal-transformation/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:08:07 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/ad3add6b-7654-3a7d-bafa-9a3ab3481f88 Dr. Kathleen Walls is a powerhouse in leadership development, communication, and personal transformation. With a rich career spanning academia, consulting, NGO work, and authoring a children’s book series, to name a few, she is deeply rooted in values of togetherness, open intergenerational conversation, and the guiding belief that “As I heal, you heal.” Growing up in a progressive family environment in Pennsylvania, surrounded by strong, wise grandmother figures, Dr. Walls shares the profound impact of having older women in all phases of life — women who offer connection, wisdom, and life stories that shape and inspire. Throughout this episode, Dr. Walls reflects on her ever-expanding mosaic of passions and projects — each piece adding its own vibrant color to the larger picture of her legacy.

]]> Dr. Kathleen Walls is a powerhouse in leadership development, communication, and personal transformation. With a rich career spanning academia, consulting, NGO work, and authoring a children’s book series, to name a few, she is deeply rooted in values of togetherness, open intergenerational conversation, and the guiding belief that “As I heal, you heal.” Growing up in a progressive family environment in Pennsylvania, surrounded by strong, wise grandmother figures, Dr. Walls shares the profound impact of having older women in all phases of life — women who offer connection, wisdom, and life stories that shape and inspire. Throughout this episode, Dr. Walls reflects on her ever-expanding mosaic of passions and projects — each piece adding its own vibrant color to the larger picture of her legacy.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2674 31 full Rosemarie Mollinedo: Fostering Resilience, Self-Compassion and Growth Rosemarie Mollinedo: Fostering Resilience, Self-Compassion and Growth https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/rosemarie-mollinedo-fostering-resilience-self-compassion-and%c2%a0growth/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/rosemarie-mollinedo-fostering-resilience-self-compassion-and%c2%a0growth/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:07:09 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/eb19152a-1329-3968-98f1-d864be4fd791 Rosemarie Mollinedo has dedicated her life to fostering resilience, self-compassion, and growth in children, families, and communities. With a career spanning over four decades, Rosemarie has worked in early childhood education, family counseling, and community-based interventions, leaving an indelible mark on organizations like the Dubnoff Center for Child Development, El Nido Family Centers, and the East Los Angeles Women’s Center.

In this episode, Rosemarie shares her journey of overcoming personal hardships, finding healing through an education and career in service, ultimately embracing a “divinely engineered treatment plan” that has shaped her life. As a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Rosemarie also reflects on how her experiences inspire her to pass down lessons of resilience, self-compassion, and trust, and the importance of family history to future generations.

]]> Rosemarie Mollinedo has dedicated her life to fostering resilience, self-compassion, and growth in children, families, and communities. With a career spanning over four decades, Rosemarie has worked in early childhood education, family counseling, and community-based interventions, leaving an indelible mark on organizations like the Dubnoff Center for Child Development, El Nido Family Centers, and the East Los Angeles Women’s Center.

In this episode, Rosemarie shares her journey of overcoming personal hardships, finding healing through an education and career in service, ultimately embracing a “divinely engineered treatment plan” that has shaped her life. As a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Rosemarie also reflects on how her experiences inspire her to pass down lessons of resilience, self-compassion, and trust, and the importance of family history to future generations.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2255 30 full Ruth Ochieng: Women Make Peace Ruth Ochieng: Women Make Peace https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/the-power-and-resilience-of-grandmothers-a-conversation-with-ruth-ochieng/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/the-power-and-resilience-of-grandmothers-a-conversation-with-ruth-ochieng/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:00:42 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/b64edcb2-d6f7-3e97-909b-ef05ea064eeb Ruth Ochieng is a Ugandan peace activist, gender justice advocate, and expert in post conflict transformation. She served as the executive director of Isis Women’s International Cross Cultural Exchange (Isis-WICCE, now WIPC), a Kampala-based women’s resource center that moved from Geneva to Uganda in 1993 to address the root causes of gender-based violence and conflict. She and her team documented cases of sexual violence and pioneered holistic survivor centered programs, integrating medical, psychological, and economic support to help women heal and rebuild their lives. Our contributor, Nina Valenbreder, recently interviewed Ruth about her trajectory to a career in peace building initiatives, lessons she has learned about the role of grandmothers in restoring resilience in post-conflict environments, and the legacy she plans to leave behind.

 

]]> Ruth Ochieng is a Ugandan peace activist, gender justice advocate, and expert in post conflict transformation. She served as the executive director of Isis Women’s International Cross Cultural Exchange (Isis-WICCE, now WIPC), a Kampala-based women’s resource center that moved from Geneva to Uganda in 1993 to address the root causes of gender-based violence and conflict. She and her team documented cases of sexual violence and pioneered holistic survivor centered programs, integrating medical, psychological, and economic support to help women heal and rebuild their lives. Our contributor, Nina Valenbreder, recently interviewed Ruth about her trajectory to a career in peace building initiatives, lessons she has learned about the role of grandmothers in restoring resilience in post-conflict environments, and the legacy she plans to leave behind.

 

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2981 29 full Madhu Bala Nath: The Importance of Unlearning Madhu Bala Nath: The Importance of Unlearning https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/madhu-bala-nath-the-importance-of-unlearning/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/madhu-bala-nath-the-importance-of-unlearning/#comments Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:22:13 -0400 grandmamagic.podbean.com/9151fb4f-3cd7-32b6-85b4-0cdd9460e4d1 Madhu Bala Nath is an inspiring leader and advocate for women’s rights, gender equality, and public health. Her career has spanned multiple organizations, including the Swedish International Development Authority, UNIFEM, UNDP, and EngenderHealth and the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). In this podcast episode, Madhu highlights unlearning as a guiding principle, drawing from her experiences in HIV and AIDS prevention in India. She also reflects on the collective strength of women and the importance of pausing to witness one’s own work as a grandmother changemaker. If there’s one lesson to take away from the remarkable Madhu Bala Nath, it is: “Dissonance is the word.”

 

]]> Madhu Bala Nath is an inspiring leader and advocate for women’s rights, gender equality, and public health. Her career has spanned multiple organizations, including the Swedish International Development Authority, UNIFEM, UNDP, and EngenderHealth and the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). In this podcast episode, Madhu highlights unlearning as a guiding principle, drawing from her experiences in HIV and AIDS prevention in India. She also reflects on the collective strength of women and the importance of pausing to witness one’s own work as a grandmother changemaker. If there’s one lesson to take away from the remarkable Madhu Bala Nath, it is: “Dissonance is the word.”

 

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2698 28 full Stella Fosse: Empowering the Creative in Later Life Stella Fosse: Empowering the Creative in Later Life https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/stella-fosse-empowering-the-creative-in-later%c2%a0life/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/stella-fosse-empowering-the-creative-in-later%c2%a0life/#comments Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:59:00 -0400 grandmamagic.podbean.com/c123a294-f491-3189-8aba-6ed89108dcee In this episode, we introduce the inspiring Stella Fosse, a writer who transitioned from a career in biotech to championing creativity and empowerment for older women. With encouragement from her children and a supportive network of changemakers, Stella discovered the political power of her writing in response to ageist and sexist norms in the publishing industry. Through her books, blogs, and workshops, Stella actively challenges social constructs surrounding aging and advocates for women’s continued growth and exploration of their own stories. Speaking on the importance of intergenerational connection, Stella shares, “No matter what age you are, if you’re lucky, you’re going to get to be an older person.”

 

]]> In this episode, we introduce the inspiring Stella Fosse, a writer who transitioned from a career in biotech to championing creativity and empowerment for older women. With encouragement from her children and a supportive network of changemakers, Stella discovered the political power of her writing in response to ageist and sexist norms in the publishing industry. Through her books, blogs, and workshops, Stella actively challenges social constructs surrounding aging and advocates for women’s continued growth and exploration of their own stories. Speaking on the importance of intergenerational connection, Stella shares, “No matter what age you are, if you’re lucky, you’re going to get to be an older person.”

 

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2057 27 full Pat Sabiston: "Can't Never Could" and the Power of Grandma's Legacy Pat Sabiston: "Can't Never Could" and the Power of Grandma's Legacy https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/pat-sabiston-cant-never-could-and-the-power-of-grandmas-legacy/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/pat-sabiston-cant-never-could-and-the-power-of-grandmas-legacy/#comments Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:20:34 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/3bbcf4c5-1058-3ce7-bb67-41d7fb973183 Pat Sabiston is passing on her grandma magic as a successful author, motivational speaker, writing instructor, and proud great-grandmother. Through her work, she encourages other elders to share their rich legacies of wisdom and life experiences with future generations, offering lessons to learn from and lean on. With Pat’s warm humor and insightful anecdotes — including the inspiration to write her recently published children’s book, Can’t Never Could — this episode will leave you eager to go “totally unplugged” at Gram’s Camp!

 

]]> Pat Sabiston is passing on her grandma magic as a successful author, motivational speaker, writing instructor, and proud great-grandmother. Through her work, she encourages other elders to share their rich legacies of wisdom and life experiences with future generations, offering lessons to learn from and lean on. With Pat’s warm humor and insightful anecdotes — including the inspiration to write her recently published children’s book, Can’t Never Could — this episode will leave you eager to go “totally unplugged” at Gram’s Camp!

 

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 1973 26 full Sarah Thompson and Elayne Richard : Reproductive Rights, Storytelling, and the Power of Intergenerational Activism Sarah Thompson and Elayne Richard : Reproductive Rights, Storytelling, and the Power of Intergenerational Activism https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/sarah-thompson-and-elayne-richard%e2%80%8a-reproductive-rights-storytelling-and-the-power-of-intergenerational-activism/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/sarah-thompson-and-elayne-richard%e2%80%8a-reproductive-rights-storytelling-and-the-power-of-intergenerational-activism/#comments Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:24:19 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/8d36190f-ce99-3412-9723-df8d140dff85 Sarah Thompson and Elayne Richard bring decades of experience and unwavering dedication to reproductive rights and social justice advocacy. As active members of Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights (GRR), one of our newest member organizations, they are working to challenge the shame and stigma surrounding abortion access as healthcare while empowering elders to harness the power of their voices. Their experiences have deepened their appreciation for the impact of sharing lived stories from the pre-Roe v. Wade era and, as Elayne puts it, the “wicked cool” intergenerational relationships fostered by grandma magic.

]]> Sarah Thompson and Elayne Richard bring decades of experience and unwavering dedication to reproductive rights and social justice advocacy. As active members of Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights (GRR), one of our newest member organizations, they are working to challenge the shame and stigma surrounding abortion access as healthcare while empowering elders to harness the power of their voices. Their experiences have deepened their appreciation for the impact of sharing lived stories from the pre-Roe v. Wade era and, as Elayne puts it, the “wicked cool” intergenerational relationships fostered by grandma magic.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2506 25 full Christine Crosby :  The Art and Magic of Grandparenting Christine Crosby :  The Art and Magic of Grandparenting https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/christine-crosby%e2%80%8a-%e2%80%8athe-art-and-magic-of-grandparenting/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/christine-crosby%e2%80%8a-%e2%80%8athe-art-and-magic-of-grandparenting/#comments Tue, 17 Sep 2024 23:59:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/92b15389-4539-359b-9064-8dec203454ac Christine Crosby’s grandmother left a lasting impression on her as a role model for purposeful living and community service, which she continued well into her 90s. Now, as a proud grandmother of five, great-grandmother of one, and CEO of GRAND Media, Christine is paying that “grandma magic” forward. She shares the beauty of grand-parenting with optimism, describing it as an experience defined by empathy, the absence of ego, and the privilege of sharing wisdom with “little people hungry to learn about life.” In this episode, Christine also reflects on her aspirations for her 80s, including supporting her local government and guiding the transition of GRAND Media, all in the spirit of a true grandmother changemaker.

]]> Christine Crosby’s grandmother left a lasting impression on her as a role model for purposeful living and community service, which she continued well into her 90s. Now, as a proud grandmother of five, great-grandmother of one, and CEO of GRAND Media, Christine is paying that “grandma magic” forward. She shares the beauty of grand-parenting with optimism, describing it as an experience defined by empathy, the absence of ego, and the privilege of sharing wisdom with “little people hungry to learn about life.” In this episode, Christine also reflects on her aspirations for her 80s, including supporting her local government and guiding the transition of GRAND Media, all in the spirit of a true grandmother changemaker.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2241 24 full Philomena Anywanu: Defining Elder Care for Rural Nigeria Philomena Anywanu: Defining Elder Care for Rural Nigeria https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/philomena-anywanyu/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/philomena-anywanyu/#comments Tue, 03 Sep 2024 23:59:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/8cec0b0a-cb4a-308a-9dc0-3061c6222f23 Philomena Anyanwu is a gerontologist and social worker who has dedicated over 14 years to bringing about systemic change in the physiological, social, spiritual, and economic well-being of the ever-growing demographic of older persons in Nigeria. Her work has involved navigating and rethinking cultural stigmas, inadequate healthcare information and access, and limited financial support, all of which ultimately isolate the elderly in rural communities. By fostering organic, mutual support networks, her NGO, El-Aged Care, and healthcare coalition, ACSPOPIN, are changing the narrative in rural communities to one where the elderly, particularly grandmothers, are valued as focal points. On a personal front, Philomena also prioritizes her own self-care, for instance, by returning to the city to take long walks, or even by graciously letting us interview her here on the Grandma Magic Podcast.

 

]]> Philomena Anyanwu is a gerontologist and social worker who has dedicated over 14 years to bringing about systemic change in the physiological, social, spiritual, and economic well-being of the ever-growing demographic of older persons in Nigeria. Her work has involved navigating and rethinking cultural stigmas, inadequate healthcare information and access, and limited financial support, all of which ultimately isolate the elderly in rural communities. By fostering organic, mutual support networks, her NGO, El-Aged Care, and healthcare coalition, ACSPOPIN, are changing the narrative in rural communities to one where the elderly, particularly grandmothers, are valued as focal points. On a personal front, Philomena also prioritizes her own self-care, for instance, by returning to the city to take long walks, or even by graciously letting us interview her here on the Grandma Magic Podcast.

 

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 3075 23 full Mary Balikungeri: Paving the Way for Women's Equality Mary Balikungeri: Paving the Way for Women's Equality https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/mary-balikungeri-paving-the-way-for-womens%c2%a0equality/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/mary-balikungeri-paving-the-way-for-womens%c2%a0equality/#comments Wed, 21 Aug 2024 23:59:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/75fc7155-f9e2-3d87-8ab3-9ea804755016 The gesture of love rooted in community is the foundational practice that Mary Balikungeri, founder of the Rwanda Women’s Network, seeks to pass on to younger generations. Having moved from community to community as a refugee fleeing the Rwandan Genocide in her youth, Mary carved a path to create feminist spaces where women can heal, empower themselves, and work toward social transformation. As a grandmother and changemaker, Mary emphasizes the importance of balancing her activism with moments of rest, reflection, and quality time with her two grandchildren, ensuring the sustainable continuation of her life’s work.

]]> The gesture of love rooted in community is the foundational practice that Mary Balikungeri, founder of the Rwanda Women’s Network, seeks to pass on to younger generations. Having moved from community to community as a refugee fleeing the Rwandan Genocide in her youth, Mary carved a path to create feminist spaces where women can heal, empower themselves, and work toward social transformation. As a grandmother and changemaker, Mary emphasizes the importance of balancing her activism with moments of rest, reflection, and quality time with her two grandchildren, ensuring the sustainable continuation of her life’s work.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2324 22 full Hendrica Okondo: Unpacking Women's Power Hendrica Okondo: Unpacking Women's Power https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/hendrica-okondo-unpacking-womens%c2%a0power/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/hendrica-okondo-unpacking-womens%c2%a0power/#comments Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:55:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/e8bb971f-42c7-30d2-841a-e3553f5fc0cd With her rich repertoire of personal and professional anecdotes, Hendrica Okondo truly embodies change-making through social and humanitarian activism. From illustrating the incredible history of women unpacking their power in Western Kenya through the Green Belt Movement, to experience as a young agricultural officer empowering women in farming communities, Hendrica brings us along how the powerful, headstrong women from her upbringing to this very day inspire her to to strive for gender equality, tapping into the knowledge of women, especially grandmothers, and so much more.

]]> With her rich repertoire of personal and professional anecdotes, Hendrica Okondo truly embodies change-making through social and humanitarian activism. From illustrating the incredible history of women unpacking their power in Western Kenya through the Green Belt Movement, to experience as a young agricultural officer empowering women in farming communities, Hendrica brings us along how the powerful, headstrong women from her upbringing to this very day inspire her to to strive for gender equality, tapping into the knowledge of women, especially grandmothers, and so much more.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 3046 21 full Meenakshi Gupta: Centering Dignity in Development Meenakshi Gupta: Centering Dignity in Development https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/meenakshi-gupta-centering-dignity-in-development/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/meenakshi-gupta-centering-dignity-in-development/#comments Tue, 16 Jul 2024 23:59:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/af4f504d-1916-3322-bac9-431529ae92ae Meenakshi Gupta is one of the co-founders of Goonj, an organization focused on bridging critical gaps in urban and rural development across India. In this episode, she takes us on her now 25-year-long journey from a corporate job with the BBC to starting and growing Goonj, where her work focuses on social entrepreneurship by enabling local communities rather than prescribing solutions as an outsider. In fostering compassion and being attuned to the dignity of the communities she works with, Meenakshi is nothing short of an inspirational, pioneering change-maker (and cat-grandma) in the social development space.

]]> Meenakshi Gupta is one of the co-founders of Goonj, an organization focused on bridging critical gaps in urban and rural development across India. In this episode, she takes us on her now 25-year-long journey from a corporate job with the BBC to starting and growing Goonj, where her work focuses on social entrepreneurship by enabling local communities rather than prescribing solutions as an outsider. In fostering compassion and being attuned to the dignity of the communities she works with, Meenakshi is nothing short of an inspirational, pioneering change-maker (and cat-grandma) in the social development space.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 1944 20 full Diane Scaletta and Phyllis Webster: Grandmother Advocacy in Action Diane Scaletta and Phyllis Webster: Grandmother Advocacy in Action https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/diane-scaletta-and-phyllis-webster-grandmother-advocacy-in-action/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/diane-scaletta-and-phyllis-webster-grandmother-advocacy-in-action/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:03:53 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/aaaa062a-bf48-3ca7-8670-7f429e0aec16 Diane Scaletta and Phyllis Webster are two members of Grandmothers Advocacy Network (GRAN), a Canadian institution that emerged from the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign driven by the Stephen Lewis Foundation. In this episode, we learn how these two grandmother change-makers honed their adventurous spirits and a deep sense of equality and justice through experiences living abroad. Moreover, Diane and Phyllis convey how achieving their vision of a world where the human rights of older women, children, youth, and gender-diverse persons are recognized and protected, benefits from balancing equal measures of patience and tenacity, and the many other skills and talents of a grandmother super-team.

]]> Diane Scaletta and Phyllis Webster are two members of Grandmothers Advocacy Network (GRAN), a Canadian institution that emerged from the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign driven by the Stephen Lewis Foundation. In this episode, we learn how these two grandmother change-makers honed their adventurous spirits and a deep sense of equality and justice through experiences living abroad. Moreover, Diane and Phyllis convey how achieving their vision of a world where the human rights of older women, children, youth, and gender-diverse persons are recognized and protected, benefits from balancing equal measures of patience and tenacity, and the many other skills and talents of a grandmother super-team.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2583 19 full Deborah Roebuck: The Menopause Whisperer Deborah Roebuck: The Menopause Whisperer https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/deborah-roebuck-the-menopause-whisperer/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/deborah-roebuck-the-menopause-whisperer/#comments Wed, 29 May 2024 10:55:39 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/db8e4ac2-96b6-3bb7-837a-ae351fa11912 Dr. Deborah Roebuck, the Menopause Whisperer and founder of Going Through the Change, is on a mission to bring women together across all generations, from her four nearby nieces to the community of auntie change-makers she has fostered domestically and during missions abroad. In this episode we delve into the many hats she wears as an auntie, from empowering women with knowledge and confidence during all stages of menopause, the value of connections across all generations, and leveraging spiritual and social connections in an increasingly isolated society.

]]> Dr. Deborah Roebuck, the Menopause Whisperer and founder of Going Through the Change, is on a mission to bring women together across all generations, from her four nearby nieces to the community of auntie change-makers she has fostered domestically and during missions abroad. In this episode we delve into the many hats she wears as an auntie, from empowering women with knowledge and confidence during all stages of menopause, the value of connections across all generations, and leveraging spiritual and social connections in an increasingly isolated society.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 1964 18 full Gwen Johnson: Channeling Mamaw Magic Gwen Johnson: Channeling Mamaw Magic https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/gwen-johnson-channeling-mamaw-magic/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/gwen-johnson-channeling-mamaw-magic/#comments Tue, 07 May 2024 12:33:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/6c53d72a-8bd0-3e02-9e61-3c76b550d598 Gwen Johnson defines the role of female elders as being a source of wisdom and comfort to younger generations by guiding rather than prescribing advice. As the Executive Director of Hemphill Community Center, located at the site of a former coal camp in central Appalachia, and an BSc. and MSc. in Psychology, Gwen has been an important anchor within her community throughout a number of difficult challenges experienced in the past decade. Listen to hear more about Gwen’s mamaw magic as we discuss the importance of passing down folklore and traditions, the proactivity of grandmothers during devastating flash floods of 2022, and the value of an inclusive and tolerant community for raising younger generations.

]]> Gwen Johnson defines the role of female elders as being a source of wisdom and comfort to younger generations by guiding rather than prescribing advice. As the Executive Director of Hemphill Community Center, located at the site of a former coal camp in central Appalachia, and an BSc. and MSc. in Psychology, Gwen has been an important anchor within her community throughout a number of difficult challenges experienced in the past decade. Listen to hear more about Gwen’s mamaw magic as we discuss the importance of passing down folklore and traditions, the proactivity of grandmothers during devastating flash floods of 2022, and the value of an inclusive and tolerant community for raising younger generations.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 1875 17 full Rustica Tembele: The Mother of Diversity Rustica Tembele: The Mother of Diversity https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/rustica-tembele-the-mother-of-diversity/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/rustica-tembele-the-mother-of-diversity/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:59:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/81ae056f-f609-39c0-93c4-00b765f733ec Rustica Tembele shares her journey from growing up in Tanzania, immersed in a culture of cohesion and collective responsibility fostered by the adults and elders in her community, to her enduring career as a civil servant in the country. Throughout her trajectory, she witnessed the erosion of social connection in a modernizing society which laid the foundation of her current social change work. Following her retirement from government service, she embarked on a mission to bridge intergenerational and mental health gaps, culminating in the co-founding of the TAP Elderly Women’s Wisdom for Youth (TEWWY). This organization acknowledges the challenges faced by today’s youth and aims to address them by offering mental healthcare services, nurturing supportive and diverse communities, and advocating for policy changes to enhance mental healthcare accessibility.

]]> Rustica Tembele shares her journey from growing up in Tanzania, immersed in a culture of cohesion and collective responsibility fostered by the adults and elders in her community, to her enduring career as a civil servant in the country. Throughout her trajectory, she witnessed the erosion of social connection in a modernizing society which laid the foundation of her current social change work. Following her retirement from government service, she embarked on a mission to bridge intergenerational and mental health gaps, culminating in the co-founding of the TAP Elderly Women’s Wisdom for Youth (TEWWY). This organization acknowledges the challenges faced by today’s youth and aims to address them by offering mental healthcare services, nurturing supportive and diverse communities, and advocating for policy changes to enhance mental healthcare accessibility.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2322 16 full Mary Pipher: Writing Culture and Personality Mary Pipher: Writing Culture and Personality https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/mary-pipher-writing-culture-and-personality/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/mary-pipher-writing-culture-and-personality/#comments Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:59:00 -0400 grandmamagic.podbean.com/15eb7af1-8738-352b-b803-455294fe5a4c Mary Pipher, a seasoned clinical psychologist with a background in cultural anthropology, has dedicated her career to unraveling the intricate connections between culture and personality, particularly within the context of women in American society. From her seminal work, “Reviving Ophelia,” scrutinizing the challenges faced by adolescent girls, to the insightful exploration of women navigating the complexities of aging in “Women Rowing North,” Pipher’s writings resonate with a broad audience. Drawing on her extensive interviews with hundreds of women, she imparts a wealth of wisdom that reflects the diverse experiences of the female journey. Pipher’s influence extends beyond her books, as highlighted in her New York Times article, “Grandmothers of the World Unite!” where she passionately advocates for older women to wield their societal roles as catalysts for systemic change, a call to action rooted in her own environmental activism. Join us for the final episode of Season One of Grandma Magic to learn from Mary Pipher’s life and work.

To learn more about Mary's work visit https://marypipher.com/. Her memoir, a Life in Light, will be out in paperback on December 12th. You can pre-order at https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/life-in-light-9781639731633/

]]> Mary Pipher, a seasoned clinical psychologist with a background in cultural anthropology, has dedicated her career to unraveling the intricate connections between culture and personality, particularly within the context of women in American society. From her seminal work, “Reviving Ophelia,” scrutinizing the challenges faced by adolescent girls, to the insightful exploration of women navigating the complexities of aging in “Women Rowing North,” Pipher’s writings resonate with a broad audience. Drawing on her extensive interviews with hundreds of women, she imparts a wealth of wisdom that reflects the diverse experiences of the female journey. Pipher’s influence extends beyond her books, as highlighted in her New York Times article, “Grandmothers of the World Unite!” where she passionately advocates for older women to wield their societal roles as catalysts for systemic change, a call to action rooted in her own environmental activism. Join us for the final episode of Season One of Grandma Magic to learn from Mary Pipher’s life and work.

To learn more about Mary's work visit https://marypipher.com/. Her memoir, a Life in Light, will be out in paperback on December 12th. You can pre-order at https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/life-in-light-9781639731633/

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2187 1 15 full Nancy Henkin: Championing Intergenerational Connection Nancy Henkin: Championing Intergenerational Connection https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/nancy-henkin-championing-intergenerational-connection/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/nancy-henkin-championing-intergenerational-connection/#comments Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:59:00 -0400 grandmamagic.podbean.com/6a213923-8df2-3e05-926c-824692c871ac Since the 1970s, Nancy Henkin has tirelessly advocated for intergenerational connections, recognizing them as a crucial lens through which numerous challenges in our lives can be effectively addressed. She established and led the Intergenerational Center at Temple University for over 30 years, actively supporting the development and implementation of intergenerational programs globally. Recognized for her significant contributions, she was elected as an Ashoka Fellow for her efforts in bringing different generations together. Currently serving as a Senior Fellow at Generations United, she is dedicated to tackling the loneliness epidemic. Join us in this episode to delve into her journey and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of connecting, serving, and working together across all ages.

]]> Since the 1970s, Nancy Henkin has tirelessly advocated for intergenerational connections, recognizing them as a crucial lens through which numerous challenges in our lives can be effectively addressed. She established and led the Intergenerational Center at Temple University for over 30 years, actively supporting the development and implementation of intergenerational programs globally. Recognized for her significant contributions, she was elected as an Ashoka Fellow for her efforts in bringing different generations together. Currently serving as a Senior Fellow at Generations United, she is dedicated to tackling the loneliness epidemic. Join us in this episode to delve into her journey and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of connecting, serving, and working together across all ages.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2411 1 14 full Toya Algarin: Passing the Torch Toya Algarin: Passing the Torch https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/toya-algarin-passing-the%c2%a0torch/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/toya-algarin-passing-the%c2%a0torch/#comments Tue, 31 Oct 2023 23:45:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/f6dad5f1-f4f6-3f2a-ada0-273a2ae98800 Where do we learn to give? Where do we learn to serve? For Toya Algarin, also known as Gigi, an education advocate and community leader in Philadelphia, the orientation was passed down from her mother. After a corporate career, Toya spends her days now caring for the community in which she grew up. When educational needs arose for her son, she become a passionate advocate for him and ultimately for educational reform and equity for children across the city. She has served on the board of KIPP Charter Schools since 2015, is on the community board at her alma mater LaSalle University, and fulfills the role of community liaison for Artz Philadelphia, an organization dedicated to bringing joy to people living with Alzheimer’s. In this podcast episode we explore the many hats she wears and what keeps her going.

]]> Where do we learn to give? Where do we learn to serve? For Toya Algarin, also known as Gigi, an education advocate and community leader in Philadelphia, the orientation was passed down from her mother. After a corporate career, Toya spends her days now caring for the community in which she grew up. When educational needs arose for her son, she become a passionate advocate for him and ultimately for educational reform and equity for children across the city. She has served on the board of KIPP Charter Schools since 2015, is on the community board at her alma mater LaSalle University, and fulfills the role of community liaison for Artz Philadelphia, an organization dedicated to bringing joy to people living with Alzheimer’s. In this podcast episode we explore the many hats she wears and what keeps her going.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2126 1 13 full Shirley Showalter: Grandma for Love Shirley Showalter: Grandma for Love https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/shirley-showalter-grandma-for%c2%a0love/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/shirley-showalter-grandma-for%c2%a0love/#comments Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:32:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/97b0f574-6014-3179-b325-464e085e57df Shirley Showalter, a devoted mother and proud grandmother, is not only a lifelong educator but also an accomplished author. She previously served as the president of Goshen College in Indiana and held an executive position at the Fetzer Institute. In this episode, we delve into her remarkable journey towards political engagement and the inspiring Grandmas for Love movement, which passionately champions the integrity of local school boards in her hometown of Lititz, Pennsylvania. Shirley sheds light on the enduring values that underscore the importance of maintaining the separation of church and state, emphasizing how peaceful protest fueled by love remains a profoundly radical and transformative endeavor.

]]> Shirley Showalter, a devoted mother and proud grandmother, is not only a lifelong educator but also an accomplished author. She previously served as the president of Goshen College in Indiana and held an executive position at the Fetzer Institute. In this episode, we delve into her remarkable journey towards political engagement and the inspiring Grandmas for Love movement, which passionately champions the integrity of local school boards in her hometown of Lititz, Pennsylvania. Shirley sheds light on the enduring values that underscore the importance of maintaining the separation of church and state, emphasizing how peaceful protest fueled by love remains a profoundly radical and transformative endeavor.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2209 1 12 full Kim Samuel: The Right to Belong Kim Samuel: The Right to Belong https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/kim-samuel-the-right-to%c2%a0belong/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/kim-samuel-the-right-to%c2%a0belong/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:07:09 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/e229ab0d-d463-3eab-b730-9c6ae7ce98ad In this episode of the Grandma Magic Podcast, we have the honor of speaking with Kim Samuel, founder of the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness, who passionately advocates for the recognition of belonging as a fundamental human birthright. Kim shares her personal journey and the pivotal moments that ignited her dedication to championing this cause. She sheds light on the vital role older people and grandmothers play in fostering intergenerational bonds, sharing heartwarming anecdotes and reflections from her own experiences and those of others. We also learn about her recent book, On Belonging: Finding Connection in an Age of Isolation. She explains that belonging is not simply a want or a need — rather, by simple virtue of the fact that we are born, we all possess an inherent and inalienable Right to Belong. Indeed, Kim makes the case that our human birthright of belonging must be acknowledged and nurtured for the well-being of individuals and communities alike.

]]> In this episode of the Grandma Magic Podcast, we have the honor of speaking with Kim Samuel, founder of the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness, who passionately advocates for the recognition of belonging as a fundamental human birthright. Kim shares her personal journey and the pivotal moments that ignited her dedication to championing this cause. She sheds light on the vital role older people and grandmothers play in fostering intergenerational bonds, sharing heartwarming anecdotes and reflections from her own experiences and those of others. We also learn about her recent book, On Belonging: Finding Connection in an Age of Isolation. She explains that belonging is not simply a want or a need — rather, by simple virtue of the fact that we are born, we all possess an inherent and inalienable Right to Belong. Indeed, Kim makes the case that our human birthright of belonging must be acknowledged and nurtured for the well-being of individuals and communities alike.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 1997 1 11 full Sarita Mohanty: Advocating for Health Equity Sarita Mohanty: Advocating for Health Equity https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/sarita-mohanty-advocating-for-health-equity/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/sarita-mohanty-advocating-for-health-equity/#comments Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:59:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/d73504f8-6b6d-3d10-acd8-37b2ae12513d In our latest Grandma Magic podcast episode, we connect with Dr. Sarita Mohanty, a dedicated doctor and lifelong advocate for health equity. Dr. Mohanty delves deep into the roots of her passion for understanding the intricate web of social drivers that have given rise to vast systems of health inequity in the United States. Throughout, she shares invaluable insights from her extensive journey, spanning her transformative work within healthcare systems and her current role as the CEO and President of the Scan Foundation. Tune in to hear Dr. Mohanty’s inspiring perspective on how thoughtful policies can serve as catalysts for positive change, ultimately forging communities where every individual has access to the essentials they need for a healthier, brighter future.

 

]]> In our latest Grandma Magic podcast episode, we connect with Dr. Sarita Mohanty, a dedicated doctor and lifelong advocate for health equity. Dr. Mohanty delves deep into the roots of her passion for understanding the intricate web of social drivers that have given rise to vast systems of health inequity in the United States. Throughout, she shares invaluable insights from her extensive journey, spanning her transformative work within healthcare systems and her current role as the CEO and President of the Scan Foundation. Tune in to hear Dr. Mohanty’s inspiring perspective on how thoughtful policies can serve as catalysts for positive change, ultimately forging communities where every individual has access to the essentials they need for a healthier, brighter future.

 

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2071 1 10 full Lynne Iser: Eldering and Activism Lynne Iser: Eldering and Activism https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/lynne-iser-eldering-and-activism/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/lynne-iser-eldering-and-activism/#comments Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:53:28 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/00f0b2cb-f17b-33a0-84b0-2c1c625522f1 Lynne Iser is a seasoned teacher, facilitator, activist and President of the Elders Action Network who shares her insights on the transformative power of growing older. In this episode, she shares the personal rituals and traditions that hold deep meaning for her and shares her journey from public health and family studies to elder activism. She highlights the significance of facing mortality and achieving life completion, as well as the role of elders in reshaping traditions for modern times. We explore the concept of “elder activism” and how older individuals like Lynne are using their resources and wisdom to make a positive impact on the world, all while embracing their roles as potential ancestors and good stewards of the future.

 

]]> Lynne Iser is a seasoned teacher, facilitator, activist and President of the Elders Action Network who shares her insights on the transformative power of growing older. In this episode, she shares the personal rituals and traditions that hold deep meaning for her and shares her journey from public health and family studies to elder activism. She highlights the significance of facing mortality and achieving life completion, as well as the role of elders in reshaping traditions for modern times. We explore the concept of “elder activism” and how older individuals like Lynne are using their resources and wisdom to make a positive impact on the world, all while embracing their roles as potential ancestors and good stewards of the future.

 

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 1922 1 9 full Janet Carroll: A Life in Public Service Janet Carroll: A Life in Public Service https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/janet-carroll-a-life-in-public%c2%a0service/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/janet-carroll-a-life-in-public%c2%a0service/#comments Tue, 22 Aug 2023 23:59:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/e204dc01-fd42-350c-b486-ff5c409d2b7e Janet Carroll was trained as a nurse and has spent a lifetime in service to the public. After a long career working to bring hospice programs to the region of South Central Pennsylvania, Janet was then encouraged to run for, and subsequently win, her local school board election. In this episode, we learn about the history of hospice, her national service in the field and the ups and downs of public service today. 

]]> Janet Carroll was trained as a nurse and has spent a lifetime in service to the public. After a long career working to bring hospice programs to the region of South Central Pennsylvania, Janet was then encouraged to run for, and subsequently win, her local school board election. In this episode, we learn about the history of hospice, her national service in the field and the ups and downs of public service today. 

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 1845 1 8 full Linda Otto: Grandmas2Go Linda Otto: Grandmas2Go https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/linda-otto-grandmas2go/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/linda-otto-grandmas2go/#comments Tue, 08 Aug 2023 23:59:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/7adfa12f-b532-3f51-99a1-b99292516da4 Have you ever found yourself wondering if you could adopt a grandmother? Or maybe you felt that you were missing the opportunity to grandmother young children? In Southern Oregon, Linda Otto recognized an urgent gap in the programming that was being developed for families in need and decided to recruit older women to serve as surrogate grandmothers, or coaches, for new families that needed a little extra support. In this episode, Linda shares about her own experiences that led to the Grandmas2Go program, and gives practical advice for other older women changemakers who might be looking for a similar challenge. 

]]> Have you ever found yourself wondering if you could adopt a grandmother? Or maybe you felt that you were missing the opportunity to grandmother young children? In Southern Oregon, Linda Otto recognized an urgent gap in the programming that was being developed for families in need and decided to recruit older women to serve as surrogate grandmothers, or coaches, for new families that needed a little extra support. In this episode, Linda shares about her own experiences that led to the Grandmas2Go program, and gives practical advice for other older women changemakers who might be looking for a similar challenge. 

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2308 1 7 full Makeda ”Dread” Cheatom: Protecting Culture for Future Generations Makeda ”Dread” Cheatom: Protecting Culture for Future Generations https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/makeda-dread-cheatom-culture-is-a%c2%a0weapon/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/makeda-dread-cheatom-culture-is-a%c2%a0weapon/#comments Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:59:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/ce0533cb-3720-319a-a6c5-3099ab927052 One of the qualities of our female elders that we find unique is the almost universal desire to pass down and protect culture. For Makeda “Dread” Cheatom, cultural media like music, dance and food have been tools she has used to ensure that her community in San Diego has a deepened understanding of history and cultures not taught in mainstream society . She has spent a lifetime researching, connecting and learning from a diversity of peoples from Africa to Japan — and giving people from all over the opportunity to experience these at the World Beat Cultural Center in Balboa Park. In this episode, we learn about her journey and the wisdom she has gained along the way.

]]> One of the qualities of our female elders that we find unique is the almost universal desire to pass down and protect culture. For Makeda “Dread” Cheatom, cultural media like music, dance and food have been tools she has used to ensure that her community in San Diego has a deepened understanding of history and cultures not taught in mainstream society . She has spent a lifetime researching, connecting and learning from a diversity of peoples from Africa to Japan — and giving people from all over the opportunity to experience these at the World Beat Cultural Center in Balboa Park. In this episode, we learn about her journey and the wisdom she has gained along the way.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 1541 1 6 full Linda Rosier: Conversations for a Better Future Linda Rosier: Conversations for a Better Future https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/episode-5-linda-rosier-conversations-about-the-future/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/episode-5-linda-rosier-conversations-about-the-future/#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:11:03 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/b53d05d1-85b1-3716-b7d9-b05e4cbee1d8 In an era before we used the term social entrepreneur, Linda Rosier followed her conscience in business. With her two partners, she create a Toronto-based advertising firm that focused on developing ideas and messaging that did good for the world. Those values also translated into the development of the World Council, a methodology for bringing together people to have conversations about a better world. Over 25 years, World Council has been connecting people from different walks of life for transformative conversations. In this podcast, Linda shares her thoughts on her life's journey and what is possible for the future if only we can talk it out.

]]> In an era before we used the term social entrepreneur, Linda Rosier followed her conscience in business. With her two partners, she create a Toronto-based advertising firm that focused on developing ideas and messaging that did good for the world. Those values also translated into the development of the World Council, a methodology for bringing together people to have conversations about a better world. Over 25 years, World Council has been connecting people from different walks of life for transformative conversations. In this podcast, Linda shares her thoughts on her life's journey and what is possible for the future if only we can talk it out.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 1809 1 5 full Rochelle Jackson: The Mayor of North Lawndale Rochelle Jackson: The Mayor of North Lawndale https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/rochelle-jackson-the-mayor-of-north%c2%a0lawndale/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/rochelle-jackson-the-mayor-of-north%c2%a0lawndale/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2023 23:56:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/2379d729-fcf2-3580-818f-58d11bb44722 In this episode we talk to Rochelle Jackson, a community organizer in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Rochelle has spent the last 30 years working with the Juvenile Protective Association, or JPA, a Chicago-based non-profit focused on developing the wellbeing of all children in the city. For the last year, Rochelle has been working with JPA to pilot their grandmother’s project which has introduced grandmother-led programming for elementary-aged girls in two North Lawndale schools. When she’s not working, she’s fighting for resources in her neighborhood , especially in strengthening the transportation network to serve its diverse needs. Listen as Rochelle shares her experiences with us.

]]> In this episode we talk to Rochelle Jackson, a community organizer in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Rochelle has spent the last 30 years working with the Juvenile Protective Association, or JPA, a Chicago-based non-profit focused on developing the wellbeing of all children in the city. For the last year, Rochelle has been working with JPA to pilot their grandmother’s project which has introduced grandmother-led programming for elementary-aged girls in two North Lawndale schools. When she’s not working, she’s fighting for resources in her neighborhood , especially in strengthening the transportation network to serve its diverse needs. Listen as Rochelle shares her experiences with us.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2283 1 4 full Joan Holliday: Bridging the Community Joan Holliday: Bridging the Community https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/joan-holliday-bridging-the-community/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/joan-holliday-bridging-the-community/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:59:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/bdf4814e-49ec-36a2-8d0e-9ad114bbca5b On this episode of the Grandma Magic podcast, we are joined by Joan Holliday, a retired public health nurse. For over three decades, Joan has been dedicated to building an inclusive and welcoming community in her town. She generously shares her insights and secrets to fostering unity through an event called Bridging the Community, and other community building ideas. Get ready to be inspired as Joan lays the foundation for creating positive change. 

]]> On this episode of the Grandma Magic podcast, we are joined by Joan Holliday, a retired public health nurse. For over three decades, Joan has been dedicated to building an inclusive and welcoming community in her town. She generously shares her insights and secrets to fostering unity through an event called Bridging the Community, and other community building ideas. Get ready to be inspired as Joan lays the foundation for creating positive change. 

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2259 1 3 full Rana Dajani: From Scientist to Changemaker Rana Dajani: From Scientist to Changemaker https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/rana-dajani-scientist-founder-and-new-grandma/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/rana-dajani-scientist-founder-and-new-grandma/#comments Tue, 30 May 2023 23:59:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/a5c26e52-82b7-3eb2-a266-5ce3aff18628 In this episode, we hear from Dr. Rana Dajani, who tells about her changemaking journey to found the award winning, Jordanian-based non-profit, We Love Reading. Tune in to hear how Rana started her organization and what she's discovered about the process of deciding how to make change. Inspired by matriarchal figures, Rana hopes to impart the same values and wisdom as she embarks on a new grandmother journey.

]]> In this episode, we hear from Dr. Rana Dajani, who tells about her changemaking journey to found the award winning, Jordanian-based non-profit, We Love Reading. Tune in to hear how Rana started her organization and what she's discovered about the process of deciding how to make change. Inspired by matriarchal figures, Rana hopes to impart the same values and wisdom as she embarks on a new grandmother journey.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 1932 1 2 full Paola Gianturco: Documenting Women’s Untold Stories Paola Gianturco: Documenting Women’s Untold Stories https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/paola-gianturco-documenting-womens-untold-stories/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/paola-gianturco-documenting-womens-untold-stories/#comments Tue, 16 May 2023 23:59:00 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/6e8764bb-fbd9-381b-9515-a86a0a05cc1f In our first Grandma Magic podcast episode, we talk to Paola Gianturco, a photojournalist and author. She started in business, addressing the glass ceiling, and has since dedicated 25 years to publishing untold stories of women leaders. Her books cover topics like empowering traditional handicrafts for economic development and showcasing women's leadership in climate change. One of her notable works is the 2012 book Grandmother Power, highlighting the roles of grandmothers in societies worldwide, featuring members of The Grandmother Collective.

]]> In our first Grandma Magic podcast episode, we talk to Paola Gianturco, a photojournalist and author. She started in business, addressing the glass ceiling, and has since dedicated 25 years to publishing untold stories of women leaders. Her books cover topics like empowering traditional handicrafts for economic development and showcasing women's leadership in climate change. One of her notable works is the 2012 book Grandmother Power, highlighting the roles of grandmothers in societies worldwide, featuring members of The Grandmother Collective.

]]> Grandmother Collective false No 2202 1 1 full Welcome to the Grandma Magic Podcast Welcome to the Grandma Magic Podcast https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-the-grandma-magic-podcast/ https://grandmamagic.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-the-grandma-magic-podcast/#comments Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:40:21 -0300 grandmamagic.podbean.com/625282f6-523a-3d47-969a-0f6f46683ad5 Launching in May 2023, the Grandma Magic podcast will bring inspiring stories from grandmothers and older women around the world who are driving change and teaching us about the perseverance and endurance that comes with wisdom, time and experience.

]]> Launching in May 2023, the Grandma Magic podcast will bring inspiring stories from grandmothers and older women around the world who are driving change and teaching us about the perseverance and endurance that comes with wisdom, time and experience.

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