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Kynlee Schultheis, Miss Oklahoma's Teen, is a sixteen year old sophomore at Epic Charter Schools. She is a nationally awarded competitive dancer with South Tulsa Dance Co. As Miss Oklahoma's Teen she has received over $19,000 in cash scholarships during this year competing in the Miss America's Teen Opportunity. Kynlee represented Oklahoma at the Miss America's Teen competition and was named as a top 11 semi-finalist.As a proud advocate for children with disabilities and their families, Kynlee uses her heart for service through her Community Service Initiative, Reach Back, Pull Forward: Inclusion Matters, where she champions inclusion for children with disabilities. Kynlee was recognized as the youngest Best Buddies Champion of the Year nominee in Oklahoma and serves on the Little Light House Youth Advisory Board. She has the privilege of speaking to thousands of Oklahoma students about the importance of reaching back to pull others who are different from you forward.Her journey in the Miss America program taught her the value of hard work, service, and allowed her to gain lifelong skills.To learn more about the Miss Oklahoma Organization, check it out here: https://missoklahoma.org/And to learn more about Kynlee, follow her on social media at @MissAmericasTeenOK and @Kynlee.SchulteisFollow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

Chapel Tinius, 24, is a Bowling Green, KY native and daughter of Jim and Dana Tinius. Inspired by her two WWII veteran grandfathers, she created her Community Service Initiative: Operation Gratitude – For the Fallen, For the Fighting, For the Veterans. Her first project began at age six, collecting books and VHS tapes for deployed soldiers. She later received her grandfather's Purple Heart, a symbol of the sacrifice she seeks to honor.Through Operation Gratitude, Chapel has run over 25 half-marathons and 3 full marathons to raise funds for the Honor Flight Network. She also founded the Run to Fly 10K series across 10 Kentucky counties and helped launch the Youth Ambassador Program with Honor Flight Kentucky. She served on the national relay team for Carry The Load for three consecutive Mays, helping raise $2 million to support veterans and their families.Chapel also created a violin/harp CD titled Gratitude as a music therapy gift for veterans, inspired by how music helped heal her grandfather. Deeply involved in the arts growing up, she performed in musicals, played harp and fiddle, and sang at First Baptist Church in Bowling Green. A proud graduate of Bowling Green High School and Belmont University, Chapel earned dual degrees in Musical Theatre and Corporate Communication.She completed the Disney College Program and now lives in Lexington, KY. As Miss Kentucky, she aims to visit all 120 counties, promote Kentucky Proud products, and make education fun with music. She plans to include veterans in community events and advocate for the Homegrown by Heroes program, helping Kentuckians connect with local heroes.To learn more about the Miss Kentucky Organization, check it out here: https://misskentucky.org/And to learn more about Chapel, follow her on social media at @MissAmericaKY and @Chapel_Faye Follow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!Follow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

Ariana is a dedicated advocate, speaker, titleholder, and changemaker working to transform the foster care system. Originally from Bardstown, KY, she is a sophomore at the University of Kentucky, pursuing dual degrees in Social Work and Psychology to further her mission of supporting young adults aging out of foster care.Her lived experience in the foster system fuels her passion for systemic change. She serves as a Federal Children's Bureau Foster Care Housing Advisory Board Member, a FosterClub National Lived Experience Leader, and a University of Kentucky Involvement Advisor. She is also the host of The Lucky Ones Podcast, where she amplifies the voices of those impacted by the system and highlights the resilience of young people who have experienced foster care.Through her organization, The Lucky Ones Foundation, Ariana leads multiple projects that provide resources, suitcases, life skills training, and advocacy opportunities for transition-aged youth. Beyond her advocacy, she is also a talented performer and reached the third round of America's Got Talent auditions with her vocal abilities.To learn more about her organization, check it out here: the-lucky-ones.org And to learn more about Ariana, follow her on social media at @MissBardstown, @TheLuckyOnesFoundation and @_arianamaeFollow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

Juliette is the reigning Miss Environment England and will proudly represent her country this June in the Philippines at Miss Environment International. She is passionate about raising awareness around the impact of fast fashion and uses her voice to advocate for sustainable choices. Juliette also hosts The Lesbian Lounge, a podcast available on all streaming platforms. To follow Juliette for more content, check her out on social media at @MissEnvironmentEngland and @JulietteFrancesT.Follow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

Mia Vanessa, proudly known as Mia Fly Girl, is a Filipina Cambodian-American trailblazer making waves in pageantry, philanthropy, and the arts. A former International Junior Miss Jr. Teen 2022–2023 and the reigning Miss Westchase Florida Teen USA 2025, Mia brings over five years of experience as a celebrated international, national, and state titleholder.Beyond the crown, she is a published author, dancer with the Philippines Performing Arts Company, and founder of three empowering initiatives—BeYoutiful, Be Fly, and Tiara Tea Time. As President of The Kind Mouse organization, Mia uses her platform to advocate for self-love, inclusion, and kindness, drawing strength from her personal journey of overcoming bullying.With poise, purpose, and passion, Mia continues to lead by example—uplifting others and reminding the world that being different is what makes you truly fly.To purchase her journal please click here: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Yourself-Mia-Vanessa-Prom/dp/B0C6BTFGTCAnd to learn more about what Mia is doing, follow her on social media at @MiaPageantLife and @MiaFlyGirl_. Follow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

Olivia Andrews, Miss Nelson County 2025, is proud to champion her Miss America Service Initiative: Maestra — Empowering Women to Step Up to the Podium. Through Maestra, Olivia is committed to increasing representation and leadership opportunities for women in conducting and music education.She brings her initiative to life daily as a student teacher with the Floyd Central High School Choirs, where she recently launched a student leadership program designed to inspire the next generation of conductors and ensure maestras have an equal seat at the podium.Olivia is currently completing her Master of Arts in Teaching at the University of Louisville and holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education.When she's not leading from the podium, you'll likely find Olivia spending time with her loved ones, swimming in her mermaid tail, or happily petting every dog in sight.Olivia would like to give a special shoutout to the conduct(her) podcast and Dr. Kyra, whose mentorship and encouragement were instrumental in bringing this initiative to life.To learn more about Olivia, follow her on instagram at @OliviaAndrewsKentuckiana, @You_Gotta_Love_Liv, and @MissNelsonCountyKYFollow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

Ericka Adams is the reigning Royal International Ms. and a proud Air Force veteran and volunteer firefighter. With a deep commitment to empowering young women, Ericka combines her extensive career experiences and passion for learning new skills to inspire girls to explore careers in the trades. Through her hands-on instructional videos and the creation of a scholarship for young girls pursuing trade careers, Ericka is dedicated to helping open doors for the next generation of women in these fields. Her initiative, Boots and Heels, is a passion project that she cherishes, as it allows her to share the valuable skills she's acquired and make a lasting impact. To learn more about Ericka, follow her on instagram at @royalinternationalms and @boots_heels_and_glitter!Follow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

Miss Texas Annette Addo-Yobo makes history as the first American immigrant titleholder to become Miss Texas. During her year of service, Annettte will pursue advocacy for her community service initiative, The S.P.A.R.K. Project: Autism Safety, Awareness, and Education. In conjunction with her philanthropic efforts, Annette has graduated with a Masters of Business Administration at Lamar University as a stepping stone in her aspirations to obtain her Juris Doctorate. Through the Miss America Organization, Annette has earned more than $55,000 for her education in academic scholarships. Annette recently competed at the Miss America competition, where she earned an additional $13,000 in scholarships. Annette was awarded as the preliminary evening gown winner, as well as achieving first runner up to Miss America 2025.To learn more about what Annette is doing, follow her on instagram at: @MissAmericaTX and @AnnetteAddoYobo.Follow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

Peyton Bolling, Miss America's Teen 2025, is a high school senior, civics advocate, and academic achiever with a passion for service and leadership. As the daughter of a U.S. Marine Corps Colonel, Peyton has a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by military families and a profound love for her country. Her father's multiple deployments inspired her to foster unity within her community and promote civic participation and active citizenship.Peyton's leadership journey began in 2023 when she was selected as a United States Senate Page. During her transformative five-month experience living and working on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., she gained invaluable firsthand insight into the federal legislative process. Motivated by this experience, Peyton launched Civics in Motion, an initiative designed to educate individuals of all ages on the importance of government engagement and community involvement. She has expanded her program, collaborating with organizations such as the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Civics Bee, and the Arkansas Secretary of State.Peyton further amplifies her advocacy through Glimpses in Government, an Instagram series she created and hosts to make government more accessible to teens by featuring interviews with civic leaders at all levels. Balancing her advocacy work with academics, Peyton maintains a 4.2 GPA while taking college-level courses and serving as the All Student Body Vice President at her high school. She has earned recognition as an AP National Scholar with Distinction and was honored as Arkansas' Military Kid of the Month. Her achievements also include being a National Dancemaker Scholarship Winner, a 2024 Arkansas Girls State Senator, and a vocal advocate for youth engagement and voter registration.As Miss America's Teen, Peyton continues to expand Civics in Motion while partnering with organizations such as Best Buddies International, the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign, and supporting the Miss America Opportunity. Looking ahead, Peyton plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Arkansas and earn a Juris Doctorate, aspiring to shape American governance and policy in Washington, D.C.Peyton's journey reflects her unwavering commitment to service, leadership, and creating positive change, inspiring others to become engaged and thoughtful citizens.Follow her on instagram at: @MissAmericasTeen and @PeytonBolling and @CivicsInMotionFollow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

Abbie Stockard, Miss America 2025, is a 22-year-old dancer, choreographer, and proud Alabama native. A senior at Auburn University, she is a member of the Tiger Paws Dance Team and a dedicated student in Auburn's College of Nursing. With plans to pursue a career as a pediatric nurse, Abbie will fully fund her education using the $89,000 in scholarships she earned through the Miss America Opportunity.Abbie's commitment to service extends beyond health advocacy. She has worked with state and national leaders to advance impactful legislation and plans to continue using her platform to amplify awareness for CF while demonstrating the powerful influence of women in leadership. A dedicated Mission Partner and Best Buddies Champion, Abbie has also raised funds for the American Heart Association (AHA) and was recognized with the prestigious AHA Go Red for Women Leadership Award during the Miss America Competition.As a member of Auburn University's Tiger Paws Dance Team, Abbie has experienced the transformative power of an active and balanced lifestyle. This passion inspired her personal initiative, High Five for Kids, which promotes the importance of establishing healthy habits early in life. Guided by five key pillars of health, the program teaches children that wellness is not a set of rules but an exciting and attainable way of life. Through High Five for Kids, Abbie encourages children, including those with chronic illnesses like CF, to embrace their potential and make positive choices that will serve them for a lifetime.Inspired by her best friend, Maddie, Abbie is a passionate advocate for Cystic Fibrosis (CF). She was honored as the “2024 Hero of Hope” by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and named an Official National Ambassador for the organization. Her advocacy efforts have raised over $200,000 for CF research, including leading Alabama's largest CF fundraiser and collaborating with researchers nationwide to accelerate progress toward a cure.Abbie exemplifies the organization's mission of service, scholarship, and leadership. She strives to empower ambitious young women, leaving a legacy of advocacy and purpose while continuing her relentless fight for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.Follow Abbie for more: @missamerica and @abbiestockard and https://missamerica.org/Follow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

At just 15 years old, Arsh Pal is an artist and philanthropist dedicated to making a difference through creativity and compassion. His journey began at the age of 8 when he discovered a passion for art while exploring various hobbies. Acrylic painting, mixed media, and pencil sketches quickly became his favorite mediums, and he started sharing his artwork with friends and family.His inspiration for giving back came from visits to the nursing home where his mother works as an occupational therapist. Witnessing the loneliness and struggles of the residents, Arsh found joy in bringing smiles to their faces through conversation and therapy games. Deeply moved by these interactions, he was inspired to sell his artwork to support those in need.Setting an initial fundraising goal of $1,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Arsh embarked on a mission to use his art for a greater purpose. Surpassing that goal fueled his passion further, and to date, he has raised and donated over $22,000 to various charities, with a strong focus on St. Jude.Beyond fundraising, Arsh is honored to donate his paintings for charity auctions, create live paintings at nonprofit events, and teach art to children and adults. For over five years, he has volunteered at nursing homes, leading art lessons as a recreational activity to uplift residents.Arsh also strives to inspire others through leadership roles. As a board member of Giving Tuesday and the Loukoumi Foundation, he works to promote kindness and generosity. His role as a Good Deed Council member of Loukoumi has allowed him to instill the values of service and compassion in students worldwide.His dedication to art and philanthropy has earned him numerous prestigious awards, including:The Princess Diana Award (UK)International Star Kids AwardGloria Barron PrizeHigh Flyer 50 (India)KCRG-9 Who Care AwardNational Thomas Jefferson AwardThrough his art and advocacy, Arsh continues to create meaningful change, one brushstroke at a time.Follow him for more: @ArtbyArsh on Instagram and Facebook.Follow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

Over the next few weeks leading up to the exciting launch of Season 5, we'll be revisiting some of our all-time favorite episodes from the past four seasons. This special throwback series, is our chance to reflect on the incredible moments and inspiring voices that have shaped our journey so far.For the third episode in this mini-series, we're throwing it back to a conversation with Jack Kosakowski, a leader who's redefining the way we think about social impact. As the President and CEO of Junior Achievement USA, Jack has been at the forefront of empowering young people with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Under his leadership, Junior Achievement continues to inspire millions of students to take charge of their futures through financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs.Join us as we revisit this powerful episode, packed with insights on leadership, education, and the future of workforce development. You won't want to miss it!

Over the next few weeks leading up to the exciting launch of Season 5, we'll be revisiting some of our all-time favorite episodes from the past four seasons. This special throwback series, “Way Back Wednesday,” is our chance to reflect on the incredible moments and inspiring voices that have shaped our journey so far.For the second episode in this mini-series, we're revisiting a conversation with a true force for good—Asha Curran. As the CEO of GivingTuesday and co-founder of the global generosity movement, Asha has dedicated her career to driving social impact and civic engagement. Beyond her leadership at GivingTuesday, she serves as Chair of the board of Guardian.org, advocating for civil discourse and journalism, and supports young filmmakers through her work with the Scout Film Festival. Asha's influence has been recognized globally, earning her a spot on the Nonprofit Times' Top Fifty Power and Influence list and a finalist position for the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize.Join us as we revisit this unforgettable episode, diving into Asha's insights on philanthropy, innovation, and the power of collective action. You won't want to miss it!

Over the next few weeks leading up to the exciting launch of Season 5, we'll be revisiting some of our all-time favorite episodes from the past four seasons. This special throwback series, “Way Back Wednesday,” is our chance to reflect on some of the incredible moments and stories that have defined our journey so far.To kick off this mini-series, we're taking it all the way back to where it started with a fan-favorite from Season 1—Kevin Ginkel. Get ready to relive the highlights, insights, and memories that made this episode so unforgettable!

Heather French Henry is a multifaceted professional with expertise in authorship, product design, strategy, and media. With over 23 years of experience, she has worked extensively with organizations and government entities at local, state, and national levels. Heather rose to national prominence as Miss America 2000, leveraging her platform and family experience to advocate for military veterans.In her roles as deputy commissioner and commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, Heather oversaw various initiatives, including legislative policy, veterans nursing home facilities, cemeteries, benefits programs, and educational outreach, managing an annual budget of $120 million.Today, Heather's company provides strategic outreach, media training and product design for organizations such as Global Game Changers, Brielle Cotterman Media and the Rosemary Clooney House Museum. Global Game Changers offers free curriculum and resources focused on service learning, leadership, and talent development for children's social, emotional, and academic growth. Brielle Cotterman Media is a boutique PR firm specializing in authentic storytelling and strategies for clients worldwide. The Rosemary Clooney House Museum is home to the famous White Christmas Costume Collection.Beyond her professional endeavors, Heather and her family are involved in several philanthropic ventures, including the Future Fund Land Trust, Kentucky Prostate Cancer Coalition, and the Heather French Foundation for Veterans. She has received the esteemed Silver Helmet Award and Humanitarian Award from AMVETS, Patriot Award by USA Cares and the Public Affairs Award by the American Legion.Heather hails from Maysville and Augusta, Kentucky, and is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning. She is married to Dr. Stephen L. Henry, a former Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky and acclaimed trauma orthopedic surgeon, and they have two daughters, Harper Renee' and Taylor Augusta. For more information about Heather's work and activities, please visit www.heatherfrenchhenry.com . 

Bowling Green Native, Rachel Counts, is a 20 year old student of the University of Louisville school of nursing. In September she was crowned as Miss South Central Kentucky 2024, and will be competing for the Job and title of Miss Kentucky in just a few short weeks.Rachel is a Bowling Green High school graduate class of 2021, and will graduate from the university of Louisville in May of 2025 with a bachelors of science in nursing. Upon graduation, it is Rachel's goal to work in a childrens hospital in pediatric oncology. Her dream job also aligns with her current successes with her organization and community service initiative: Caps for Kayli. This is something she has created in efforts to end childhood cancer! She travels kentucky and sells pins to create support and fundraise to donate to St. Jude, where her friend, Kayli, got treatment while battling stage 4 Leukemia.While at the university of Louisville, Rachel was a part of the champion winning university of louisville cheerleading team, where the head coach has just been featured in todays women! She also was a part of the ballroom dance club, and helped create the UofL rock climbing club! She also is an active member of RaiseRed, which is the largest student led organization on campus, where students stand and dance for 18 hours, raising millions of dollars to donate to pediatric oncology and hematologic disorders!When Rachel has free time, she loves to spend it singing, dancing, rock climbing, or her favorite, cheerleading. She enjoys going to the gym to not only gain strength, but support her heart health and overall health. Rachel was in choir for many years, was in a number if musicals, and still loves to sing at any chance. She also loves to read, watch movies, and spend time with her friends and family. Her favorite thing to read and watch is Harry Potter, so if any muggles need some help, she is the girl to see!One of Rachels many passions is traveling. With her family, she has been on 17 cruises, stretching out across the globe to her farthest destination of Australia! She loves to cruise and see the world one destination at a time! Her favorite places have been Belize, Jamaica, and Alaska.Rachel one day hopes to become Miss Kentucky, where she will spread love, joy, and passion across the commonwealth, while sharing her CSI and fundraising to end childhoos cancer. As Miss kentucky, she will also be an advocate for kentucky proud, heart health, and overall health!For More information about Caps for Kayli, and to keep up with Rachel on her journey, check out her instagram @capsforkayli and @missrachelcounts!!

Content warning: This story contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide and needs support now, call or text 988 or chat with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.Resources:https://afsp.org/About Taylor:A suicide prevention advocate with a love for the military as Navy veteran soon to return back to the armed forces as a Naval Jag Officer. As of right now I am a Pre law student as a triple major, for Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Business with a minor in marketing.

In honor of season four starting back up, let's take a trip down memory lane to season one with Ryan Hickman's inspiring episode. Recorded in 2021, this conversation highlights Ryan's incredible mission to make a positive impact on the environment through recycling. While some facts shared in this episode may be out of date, the passion and dedication Ryan brings to his cause remain timeless. Join us as we revisit this enlightening discussion and learn about Ryan's journey, his challenges, and his achievements. To learn more about Ryan's mission and support his efforts, visit his website. https://ryansrecycling.com/about/

Instagram: @missamericakyMallory Hudson, Bowling Green native and University of Kentucky student, is Miss Kentucky 2023. She is a 2020 graduate of South Warren High School where she was named a 2019 Kentucky Governor's Scholar.Upon completion of the Governor's Scholars Program (GSP), she served as a Community Ambassador for GSP speaking to local high school students about the program's mission to keep the state's "best and brightest" students in-state for college. Mallory personally embraced this mission and accepted a scholarship offer from the University of Kentucky (UK) in Lexington. Mallory is currently a senior at UK where she is studying Communications and Political Science, and she plans to attend law school post graduation. At the University of Kentucky, Mallory has been actively involved in organizations such as Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, UK Student Government Association, Leadership Development Program, DanceBlue, and UK Panhellenic Council.Off-campus, Mallory has been in over 40 theatrical productions, including a feature film, Beauty Mark, which was awarded the Best Narrative Feature Audience Award at the Austin Film Festival. Her favorite role to date is Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly!. Additionally, Mallory is a two time Kentucky State Beta Speech Champion, served as a 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Princess, and was named a Cycle 12 Jovani "It Girl" for her modeling work with Jovani Fashions in Atlanta and New York.Mallory's Community Service Initiative is Inclusive Stages, which is designed to provide theatrical and artistic opportunities for individuals with special needs. Through her CSI, Mallory has had the honor of implementing a number of initiatives to further inclusivity efforts in the state. For example, she has initiated inclusive acting classes for individuals with a diagnosis of Down syndrome, written a children's book Inclusive Stages, created a podcast "Inclusive Stages: Behind the Curtain," and distributed sensory kits to Kentucky theaters to make them more accessible for those individuals with sensory processing disorders. Ultimately, Inclusive Stages strives to teach people to look for capabilities instead of disabilities and welcome all to not only the theatrical stage but also to the stage that is life! Mallory was awarded the 2023 Kentucky Farm Bureau Quality of Life Award for her work with Inclusive Stages.In her free time, Mallory enjoys singing, playing guitar, reading, working out, cheering on her Kentucky Wildcats, spending time with her beloved Goldendoodle Bella, watching a good 'whodunit' film with friends, attending her younger sister, McLaine's, sporting events, and traveling with her parents Todd and Caroline. During her year of service, Mallory will serve as the official spokesperson for Kentucky Proud through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Mallory is especially excited about this opportunity due to her grandfather being a proud Kentucky farm owner in Edmonson County. Mallory plans to travel the state encouraging Kentuckians of all ages to support their fellow Kentuckians by purchasing agricultural products and services made, grown, and produced locally.Mallory hopes to be remembered as a Miss Kentucky who built intentional connections with Kentuckians, advocated for inclusion, led with a servant's heart, and empowered through education.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paxtonkbaker/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paxton-bakerThe Congressional Award: https://www.congressionalaward.org/* * *Paxton K. Baker is an American businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist, who has served in the entertainment, music, sports and production industries for over 30 years.Mr. Baker is a minority owner of the Washington Nationals Baseball club and currently serves as chairman of the Washington Nationals Founding Partners Group.  He is also currently a part of the ownership groups for the Old Glory DC Rugby Football Club and Cape Town Tigers Basketball Club, which competes in the NBA Africa/Basketball Africa League (BAL).  He currently serves as a governing Board Member of the Global Sports Summit, a private and exclusive gathering of global professional sports franchise owners and industry leaders.  Mr. Baker has held ownership interest in both the Washington Kastles World Team Tennis League and Washington Spirit National Women's Soccer League, with each team becoming reigning champions during his tenure.In 2018, Baker launched the Washington, D.C., office of Liquid Soul, the agency behind the marketing and promotion of such blockbuster films as Black Panther and Fast & Furious 6. For 16 years, Mr. Baker served as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of CENTRIC (formerly BETJ), BET's complementary network targeting the African American and multicultural adult. Baker was also President of BET Event Productions, which produced music festivals, award shows, TV specials and concerts throughout the world.Affiliated with a number of professional, civic and cultural organizations, Mr. Baker is a member of the board of directors for the United States Senate Preservation Trust, Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz and Wilberforce University, the nation's oldest private, historically black university.In 2006, Mr. Baker was appointed by the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives to serve as a member of The Congressional Award Foundation National Board of Directors, the only official charity of the United States Congress. Shortly thereafter he was elected to serve as Vice Chairman and then Chairman of the Board in 2007 to present.In 2022, Mr. Baker was elected to join the Board of the Washington Nationals Philanthropies, the charitable arm of the Washington Nationals.  He also serves on the Board of WAMU, Washington DC's NPR station and is an inaugural Board Member for the Trucking Cares Foundation, a non-profit developed under the American Trucking Associations designed to improve the safety, security and sustainability of America's highways.

Check out todays eposide with the co-founder of The Friendly Fridge Network, Ryan Frieman.  ***Website: https://www.thefriendlyfridgenetwork.org/ Email: thepcfriendlyfridge@gmail.com ***About The Friendly Fridge Network: We are a non-profit organization that works to combat food insecurity as well as food waste. With the help of Meals on Main, we are able to redirect food that is past the sell-by date to those in need. We have community hubs for refrigerators and freezers for food insecure communities to have food with no questions asked. This system of trust has been very successful for those who want to give back to their community, and those who need help.About Ryan: Ryan Frieman is a Co-Founder of the Friendly Fridge Network. Throughout her middle and early high school years, she volunteered at various organizations in Westchester County.As the Director of Team Leadership and Community Outreach, Ryan manages the day to day activities of the team.  She is  charged with overseeing the planning and implementation of community and partner outreach strategies.  Since her involvement in 2020, Ryan has worked diligently to create a network of volunteers and partnerships.  Most recently she has focused her efforts on expanding the volunteer network, speaking to other students and local businesses and engaging in fun fundraisers.  Additionally, she has worked to launch and grow the Friendly Freezer Network, an emergency meal assistance program and the FFN's food pantry.In her free time, Ryan enjoys working out and spending time with her friends and family.  

After a short break we are back and better then ever! Kicking us off today Jahkil Jackson shares everything from to his organization Project I Am, his books, the power pillows, and so much more! ***Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jahkiljackson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialprojectiam/ Website: https://jahkil.com/Project I Am: https://officialprojectiam.com/Books: 1. https://www.amazon.com/Am-Mr-Jahkil-Naeem-Jackson/dp/B08JN2QG832. https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Wait-Great-philanthropy-entrepreneurship/dp/B09TN1SMXP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4DVIAHXPDQOH&keywords=jahkil+jackson&qid=1684525646&sprefix=jahkil+jackson%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1 Crate and Barrel Power Pillows: https://www.crateandbarrel.com/i-am-embroidered-kids-throw-pillow/s265483?localedetail=US&a=1552&campaignid=16462198968&adgroupid=132462539445&targetid=pla-1881134281437&pla_sku=265483&pcat=HSW&ag=kids&scid=scplp265483&sc_intid=265483&gclid=CjwKCAjwvJyjBhApEiwAWz2nLS5906ErHzhpd8O2BVuGCkGQ_ukOZfcIAIYrlmoCZsh1I3yTXihTIhoCXoQQAvD_BwE ***Jahkil Jackson is a 2-time best-selling author, youth-philanthropist, social-entrepreneur, student-athlete, influencer and founder of Project I Am, a nonprofit organization he created when he was 8 years old to build awareness to homelessness. Now 15, Jahkil has already earned a reputation for himself as one of the world's most influential changemakers by President Barack Obama. Jahkil has made it his mission to assist those in need who are residing on the street and in shelters while engaging other youth to become change agents.Jahkil has set and surpassed many goals. Distributing Blessing Bags to the homeless has been one of his biggest achievements thus far. In just a few years, Jahkil has led Project I Am's efforts in raising $400,000 for the homeless and has impacted over 100,000 men, women and children globally. Jahkil has recruited over 1,000 youth changemakers to distribute to those in need in Chicago, LA, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and more. Support has also been sent to orphans in Mbabane, Swaziland and Ghana as well as natural disaster victims in Guatemala, the Bahamas, Florida, Houston and Puerto Rico.Jahkil was tapped to participate in Disney's Be Inspired Black History Campaign, Lebron James' #AlwaysBelieve 2018 campaign, Nike's Until We All Win & You Can't Stop Our Voice campaigns and is now a Marvel Super Hero, CNN Hero Young Wonder and Tedx Talk speaker. His philanthropy has also led to partnerships with the NBA, Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation, Invisalign, Crate & Barrel and The Gap and was named one of BET's 15 under 15.

Join Shreyaa and Esha Venkat in todays GivingTuesday Project. Check out all that these two amazing volunteering powerhouses have planned for this years GivingTuesday. ***Website: https://www.nest4us.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinnest/Twitter: https://twitter.com/joinnest4?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nest4us/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nest4us/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT4EFqMx8_ZM_DOki5mE4vQ***Shreyaa Venkat (20) and Esha Venkat (17) are the founders of NEST4US, a 501(c)3 non-profit formed as a philanthropic platform built upon kindness, generosity, and social good. They address over 14 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and a plethora of societal issues including global hunger, climate change, quality education, poverty, sustainability, equity, and more. As award-winning nonprofit leaders, international speakers, humanitarians, global changemakers, and Gen-Z activists, they engage people of all demographics in nondiscriminatory grassroots movements. Through 5 core programs, their team of 5,000+ volunteers have contributed over 2.1 million dollars in value of volunteer hours and impacted tens of thousands in 30 countries across 6 continents! As avid champions for human rights and community development, they have presented at hundreds of esteemed conferences, panels, andsummits on international platforms and featured on global mediums including the TODAY Show, Forbes, GMA, NewYork Times, Variety, Thrive Global, Lifetime TV, People Magazine, Channel Kindness, Reader's Digest, NBC News, Daily Mail, WUSA9, Global Heroes Magazine, etc. Their overall vision is to empower people of all ages and backgrounds to create a more compassionate and inclusive world by instilling a passion for service in their communities through acts of kindness.

For today's GivingTuesday Spark leader episode, Sammie Vance joins us and shares what her plans are for this years GivingTuesday.***Website: https://sammiesbuddybenchproject.com/Instagram: @sammiesbuddybenchprojectFacebook: Sammie's Buddy Bench Project*** Samantha “Sammie” Vance is on a mission, to make the world a less lonely place starting with making sure all kids have a friend. She wants to spread kindness wherever she goes.She has gained worldwide attention through her project where she collected plastic caps and lids and had them recycled into buddy benches for her school and all around the country. It has impacted and inspired many from kids to adults.Sammie received a Certificate of Excellence from her cities Mayor, been a guest on the Today Show with Kathie Lee, Nightly News with Lester Holt, covered by Martha Stewart Living, USA Today to name a few.  She has over 40 million views on numerous videos done on her, including one of them tweeted about by Reese Witherspoon.  She has partnered with Walgreens and UPS who wanted to help her continue to spread kindness. She has won multiple International Awards including and an award named for her. Most recently she won the Diana Award, Gloria Barron Prize for Inspiring Young Heroes and Prudential Spirit of Community Award. She has been in magazine publications such as Bravery and Highlights and even in magazines in the UK and as far as Australia.  She wants to write books to inspire others to be kind and make a difference. Her debut book “Inspire the World: A Kid's Journey to Making a Difference” will be released August 24, 2021, by Clear Fork Publishing. Sammie lives in Indiana and is in Middle School. Her favorite subject is math, and she loves pizza, DIY crafts, writing poems, and meeting new people. She loves receiving mail from all over the country and the world. She is a Giving Tuesday Sparks Leader and involved in various groups to support and inspire youth. She has recently co created a group called World Changers geared at young women to encourage them that they can make a difference no matter their age. Sammie does a weekly podcast called Sammie Smiles where she interviews people from all walks of life. It is geared towards leaving her listeners and guests inspired and with a smile.

Today Khloe Thompson joins us to share what her plans are for Giving Tuesday 2022. Learn about how she plans to make a difference with the support from her community for communities around the world. ***Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khloekaresWishList: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/4GG98RGDLHVZ?ref_=wl_shareWebsite: http://www.khloekares.com/#/***Khloe is a 15-year-old international philanthropist. She recognized a commonchallenge faced by youth was connecting their passion with a sustainable purpose. Atthe age of 8 she started her own global non-profit organization called Khloe Kares,which helps young people discover and realize their passions, she supports womenexperiencing homelessness and installs water pumps and bathroom facilities in Ghanain schools that don't have access to clean water. The Khloe Kares LeadershipWorkshop trains youth in leadership, business planning, and public speakingskills. Khloe's mission is to show students how to both set goals and achieve them.She's traveled all over the country telling her story of how philanthropy has changed herlife.Khloe Kares also partners with companies, churches and other organizationsthroughout Southern California and the United States to co-host “Kare Bag Day”, andother philanthropic activities. From distributing supplies to homeless communities toengaging youth in service, Khloe makes it all happen along side amazing collaborators.Khloe is started the youth chapter for the global organization Giving Tuesday “GivingTuesday Spark”, giving a global and international platform to amplify communityactivism. She was the first youth to obtain the Points of Light George H Bush Award forher humanitarian work in the community. She is also a youth leader in the Points ofLight Student Council where she leads with other youth around the world.On a global scale, Khloe collaborates with well-known advocate Dawn Sutherlandto host a weeklong seminar in Ghana to empower and encourage young women to beleaders in business. Now, she returns every year to install water pumps and bathroomfacilities and host leadership workshops with thousands of kids, encouraging them andcelebrating them. Khloe has also installed multiple water pumps and bathroom facilitiesin schools there that lack access to clean water.Currently, Khloe continues to impact the world by developing life changing contentthat she plans to distribute to the world. Khloe has a desire to impact and create in allareas of life. She designed her first line of clothing inspired by Ghanian art and textilesat age 11 for LA Fashion week. Khloe is not only a philanthropic ambassador she is ascholar student being in the Junior Honor Society since the 7th grade. She's written andpublished two children's books entitled “Marisol's Helping Hand” and “The Girl whoBecame the Change”. She hosts leadership workshops that help youth identify theirpassions, business planning and teaches public speaking. At a young age Khloe hasproves that she never lets her age determine her impact.

Starting off the Giving Tuesday Spark Mini Series, today Ethan Hill joins us to share what his project is for the 2022 GivingTuesday Season. ***Website: https://www.ethansheartbham.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethansheartbham/***Ethan David Hill was born in August of 2010 to David Jr. and Ebony Hill. He is the awesome big brother to his little brother, Skyler Hill.He is a 7th grade student at The Altamont School. He has obtained numerous academic honors. He participates in concert and jazz bands playing the trumpet. When he is not in school, Ethan is a competitive golfer in the PGAjr and US Kids leagues. Additionally, Ethan also serves on the media ministry at Revelation Church Ministries where he primarily operates and trains others on lighting and visuals.Ethan is a firm believer that if you see a problem, you find a way to fix it. To that resolve, in the winter of 2016, Ethan took notice of a homeless gentleman on his way to school and wanted to know how he could personally assist him. He took his Christmas money that year and purchased survival supplies for the homeless gentleman and other homeless individuals in the area. His passion for assisting those who are less fortunate and without basic necessities sparked him to form his nonprofit organization, Ethan's Heart Bags4Blessings. Ethan's Heart provides services to address the immediate needs of the homeless and those at-risk of homelessness to deescalate the severity of malnutrition, ill-health, and death, while connecting them to services which lead to stable housing and helping to prepare them for independence.Since 2016, Ethan has distributed over 2,800 care packages and sleeping bags. He has also provided other aid for those in need and partners with other agencies in the community to bridge services and to partner on several initiatives. He has been seen on Nickelodeon, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and has been featured in international and local news features. Ethan can also been heard on several podcast and radio shows. He has articles in Time Magazine, Southern Living Magazine, The Outdoor Magazine, The Reckon South Newsletter, and other printed mediums.In 2021, Ethan had the wonderful opportunity to be selected as a 2021 Time Kid of the Year Top 20 Finalist, 2021 Minority Business Award Winner for Academic Leader, United Way Hands on Ignite Award Winner, City of Birmingham District 1 Super Citizen Award Recipient, and as earned several other honors.Ethan believes that his calling from God is to be a servant leader for those in need.

After a short break for the summer we are back and better then ever! Kicking us off Courtney Adelman joins us to share everything about her PosiTV series and advocating for people with intellectual disabilities.***PosiTV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrd7-nKIz1MlzjiWeGF1Bew  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CourtneyATV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CourtneyAdelmanTV/  Email: courtneyadelmantv@gmail.com ***I am 25 yr old former news anchor who now works in content producing. Having a little brother with Down Syndrome has inspired me to advocate for people with intellectual disabilities. I started an online news series called PosiTV to share stories about people with disabilities who are doing amazing things in the community! Giving people a voice, creating inclusion, and sharing good news that the world needs more of!

Learn all about what Anabel Flores, the current Royal International Miss Role Model Preteen 2021-2022, does with her reading program Read With Me Now and her personal project the TLC Project. Listen to todays episode to find out how she is making the world better one book page at a time. ***Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/read.withmenow/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rimpreteen_rolemodel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official_anabelflores/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=anabel%20floresFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/groups/847777002672756/?ref=group_browseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/2021-Royal-International-Miss-Role-Model-Preteen-Anabel-Flores-103700155340236 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCn0eJ1DTNnvHD_zRszouqQ?app=desktopAmbassador Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFgCAlz7ixzwxwshYPX4zWWwyPai4qpYlOzS_bLCnzXaCXdA/viewformWebsite: https://anabel-flores.wixsite.com/anabelflores***Anabel Flores is 14 years old and in the 8th grade. She is the current 2021 Royal International Miss Role Model Preteen. Anabel is very active in the community through her reading program, Read With Me Now which she has had the opportunity this past year to expand internationally. In Anabel's free time she enjoys dancing, reading, and playing board games. Anabel is so excited to have the opportunity to be on this podcast!

The current Royal International Miss Ms Arizona Role Model comes today to share the importance of being Sun Safe and her business Desert Camo Apparel. Learn more about the safety of your skin and Candice Mason's story.***Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desertcamoapparel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rimazrolemodelms/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanoma_blows/Website: https://www.desertcamoapparel.com/FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10123395***Stage IV melanoma survivor, scientist, entrepreneur and special needs advocate.

Check out todays episode with Stacy Bauer where she shares all about her 11 books!***Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacycbauer/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacycbauerauthor/Website: https://stacycbauer.com/books/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stacy-C.-Bauer/e/B07D3GCXJT%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share ***A native of Minneapolis, MN, Stacy C. Bauer is a wife, teacher, mother of two and owner of Hop Off the Press, a publisher of quality children's books. Along with self publishing her own books, Stacy enjoys helping aspiring authors realize their dreams. She hoping to inspire people around the world to make a difference with her newest endeavor, nonfiction book seriesYoung Change Makers. Check out Stacy's other book series, Cami Kangaroo and Wyatt Too at www.stacycbauer.com.

This week we hear from Bethany who is very passionate about her organization, Bethany's Happy Bags for the Homeless. Learn all about what she does and they ways she is helping her community! ***Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1N1ZTRX8EYZE8?ref_=wl_share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyshappybags/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bethanyshappybags***Bethany cares deeply about her community and the environment. At the age of 5 she saw a homeless man holding up a sign. As she sat crying in her mom's car, she asked if she could break open her piggy bank and give him all of her money. Together they came up with a plan and Bethany's Happy Bags was born. What originally started with quart sized bags of snacks quickly turned into gallon sized bags packed with food and personal hygiene items. Today Bethany's bags include a drink, pack of wipes, mask, beef stick, tuna or chicken pack, fruit cup, crackers, Bombas socks, a homemade first aid kit and many other items. Most of the bags are being packed by the students at The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism which is a local school for students on the Autism spectrum. Packing bags helps teach them valuable skills such as working with others, communication, inventory and paying attention to detail. These are skills they will be able to utilize in their daily lives and at future jobs. The Happy Bags are distributed through the Savannah Police Department as well as several other local agencies and organizations. To date she has given out over 3,000 bags!She also stays active in her community by helping out monthly at a local food pantry, packing boxes of food at America's Second Harvest and picking up litter in her city.

Check out the 50th episode on the One World One Future Podcast with Mr. Jack Kosakowski! Learn all about what he does with JA USA and how he started with this amazing organization. Listen to this episode to learn more. ***Website: http://www.ja.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juniorachievementusa/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JuniorAchievementUSA***Over 45 years of leadership experience in a federated organizational structure.Specialties: Nonprofit Management, Board Development, Fund Raising, Event Management, Financial Literacy Education, Workforce Readiness Education, Entrepreneurship Education, Public Speaking

Check out this weeks episode with Ansley Lyons! She shares all about her platform No Longer Hungry and how you can get involved in her food drive! Listen to this episode to find out more.***Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolongerhungryorg/ and https://www.instagram.com/rim_northdakota_teen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoLongerHungryAnsleyLyonsWebsite: https://nolongerhungry.org/***Ansley grew up in Georgia. From an early age, Service has been a part of her life. At the age of 7, she began working with Food Insecurity by decorating brown bags for a local summer lunch program, Bags of Love. She soon found herself making the sandwiches and packing the daily lunches for children. The next summer, she had the chance to deliver meals with her mom to the families in need.As she continued to volunteer, her desire to eradicate Food Insecurity grew. She began volunteering with other organizations. Most recently, she began working with Meals by Grace. Weekly, she helps assemble and deliver grocery boxes to over 265 people in the North Georgia area. She coordinates food specific food drives, educates the community and is a source of resources for those in food insecure homes.When Ansley is not volunteering, you will find her dancing in the studio, working in the Graphic Design studio at her high school and hanging out with friends laughing and being your typical teenager.Ansley is the reigning 2022 Royal International Miss North Dakota Teen.

Enjoy today's episode with Arsh Pal. He is only 12 years old by his art work is amazing and so beautiful! Check out this episode to learn some art tricks and all about what he does!***Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artbyarsh/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artbyarsh/YouTube: Art By Arsh***Arsh Pal- 12 years oldI Love nature, Animals, and along with travelling & playing I also love to read. I started my journey when I was 8 years old. I love making artwork using Acrylic paint, resin, mix media, and pencil sketch. I also like to recycle old paintings by refurbishing them. After making a couple paintings for friends/family, I decided to sell my artwork and support kids who are suffering from cancer. So, I started displaying my art at school, library, and other places. With the love and support of friends, family, and community I started collecting funds and made my first donation of $1000 to St Jude Children's Hospital. I also teach painting to kids/adults, and volunteer at nursing homes by teaching residents painting for their recreation. So far, I have raised & donated $15000 to St Jude Research Hospital, Easterseals Central Illinois & other charities like Make-a-Wish, Compass to Care. I have been nominated in one of the top ten Movers, Shakers and Newsmakers from the Dubuque area chamber of commerce. My art has been displayed at many Art galleries, libraries, and schools. I have been featured artists of the month in art galleries. He is a member of "Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation," an art Advisor for the Kid Board of "Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents." He also volunteers in Nursing home to teach the residents paintings for their recreation. Giving Art lessons to Kids & Adult as well. Checkout more details of paintings on my Facebook page, youtube & Instagram at ArtbyArsh.Thank You for your Support.

Enjoy todays SUPER SIZED with Jenn Hartmann Luck where she shares some pretty cool things! Today's eposide is a super special eposide because the single We Are So Beautiful  writtian by Jenn Hartmann Luck is now live! Since November 2021, the album Raise Your Voices  has been live, but now the single about our hosts book is now LIVE!! Make sure to listen to the entire eposide today and hear all the amazing things that are shared!***Bandcamp: https://jennhartmannluck.bandcamp.com/album/raise-your-voices-songs-celebrating-the-kids-who-are-changing-the-world Also available on all streaming services!Website: www.jennhartmannluck.com ***Jenn Hartmann Luck is a singer, songwriter, performer, arts educator, and an accomplished creator of new musical theatre. Notably, she is composer and co-lyricist of Gretel! The Musical, co-written with award-winning playwright Suzan Zeder, cellist Nora Karakousoglou, and story creator Jason Tremblay.  Gretel! premiered at Austin's Paramount Theatre in 2019, was produced by First Stage Milwaukee in 2020, and is available for licensing through Dramatic Publishing. In addition, Jenn is also the composer and co-lyricist, along with Zeder, of the new musical The Battlefields of Clara Barton, currently in development with the American Music Theatre Project at Northwestern University. A concert performance of this new work was produced by Austin Playhouse in July 2021 and presented, Stateside at the Paramount. Luck and Zeder additionally received a Kennedy Center commission in 2020 for their short piece The New Next-door Neighbor. When she is not writing musical theatre, she is working closely with young people, teaching songwriting workshops, and writing lots and lots of songs. Most recently, she launched her new record label, Lucky Hart Records, with The Raise Your Voices Project! In November 2021 she released her first album in almost 15 years called: Raise Your Voices (Songs Celebrating the Kids Who Are Changing the World.) This album featured songs inspired by young people from across the country who aremaking the world a better place.Jenn most recently served as Director of Partnerships and Programming for Education at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, on the Board of the International Association for Performing Arts for Youth, and as a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre & Dance at the University of Texas at Austin, where she remains an active educator. She holds a BA in Theatre from Arizona State University and an MFA in Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities from The University of Texas at Austin. ​Jenn's credits also include her solo albums I Admit and Silly urban Girl, her one-woman show Not a Chorus Girl, singing the National Anthem for President Obama in 2014 and adapting children's stories into songs with the Paramount Story Wranglers. Jenn lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and her children, Lucy & Wyatt.

Celebrating the first episode of season 2, back on the podcast we have Gabi Durso who shares all things about her nonprofit, (The Good Night Sleep Tight PJ Program) and after she passed her crown (RIM International Role Model Princess) to her successer. Find all about her year's growth here!***Website: http://goodnightsleeptightpjprogram.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsgabriellareese/***-Reign as a Royal International Miss, International titleholder was a dream come true.....the friendships and experiences are amazing.-Currently in 4th grade and playing softball on a travel team (CT Impact) and swimming for The Woodbridge Aquatic Club.-New adventure with the USA Ambassador system.  Was crowned USA Ambassador CT Jr. Pre-Teen in November.-Will head to Tampa in July to compete at nationals and am super excited about this opportunity.-Still working hard on The Good Night Sleep Tight PJ Program as President and founder.-Since she last spoke, The Good Night Sleep Tight PJ Program hit some major bench marks and had some major successes:                        -Became a 501(c)(3)/non-profit in August of 2021                        -Recognized public charity in Connecticut                        -Traveled over 19,000 miles personally donating pjs                        -Donated over 1,117 pjs and counting and the value is over $9,000 in donations                        -The program has expanded out of Connecticut and has now serviced children in 18 different states                        -January 17th, 2022 is the 2nd Annual PJ Tour Day in the state of Connecticut and the program will be donating pjs to homeless shelters across the state.                       - Looking to expand Internationally and donate in all 50 states.

Enjoy the last episode of season 1 with CJ Mattews as he shares what he does through his non profit. Dont forget to check out his other episode where he shared all things about his Giving Tuesday project! ***Website: https://blankies4mybuddies.weebly.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Blankies4MyBuddiesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blankies4mybuddies/***Chris "CJ" Matthews' inspirational story began when his family experienced a loss at five years old. His grief sparked an idea. CJ wanted to help other kids who might be dealing with similar feelings of sadness. The idea led to creating a charitable project called "Blankies 4 My Buddies," which has since grown into a globally recognized organization that brings small tokens of comfort, like cozy blankets, to children dealing with traumatic situations from chronic illnesses to homelessness.Now 14 years old, CJ has received numerous awards for his service, including being the 2019 YOU Awards International Community Service Honoree, aired on WSB-TV Atlanta, and named a Baskin Robbins Pint-Sized Hero July 2020 for his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. CJ is a Giving Tuesday Sparks leader, a youth ambassador in the global generosity movement. And Then There Was One is his first children's book, but he is already a published author. His award-winning poem, "I Am Great," appeared in Inklings Book 2019 (Society of Young Inklings, Inc). He contributed an essay about social justice to In Their Own Words: Relevant Essays from Brilliant Young People In The Year 2020. CJ plans to write more books.CJ was born in Charleston, SC. His family moved to Atlanta when he was seven years old.

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you enjoy this powerful message from Lisa Scarpinato who is the CEO of Kitchen on the Street. We hope you enjoy the first episode of 2022.***Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kitchen-on-the-Street-85435703923 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitchenonthestreet/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitchenonthestreet/ Website: https://www.kitchenonthestreet.org/ Email: info@kitchenonthestreet.org***Lisa Scarpinato is the Chief Executive Office and co-founder of Kitchen on the Street, a nonprofit organization that provides weekend nutrition to food insecure children so they can achieve academic success.  Lisa is a 2007 POINTS OF LIGHT AWARD recipient in recognition of her community service and involvement in co-founding Kitchen on the Street. In 2010, she received the Women Doing Good Award presented by Self Magazine and L'Oréal and appeared on the Today Show.  In 2019 she was awarded the Leader with Distinction Award by ONE (Organization of Nonprofit Executives) and was an Athena Finalist that same year. Lisa has a BA in Human Resource Management, has earned a designation in Grant Development & Proposal Writing as well as Fundraising & Sustainable Financial Management from ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit.  In 2020 she attained Trainer status from the Arizona Adverse Childhood Experiences Consortium on the topic of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). She is a member of the President's Circle, an Advisory Committee at Paradise Valley Community College, is a Valley Leadership Class 34 graduate, a certified forklift operator and a CANCER SURVIVOR!

From the One World One Future podcast family to yours we hope your holiday season is filled with joy and magic! Enjoy this bonus episode for the end of this year! We hope to see you back next year for more season 1 episodes and the start of season 2 on Jan 15!***DM us on IG: @oneoworldonefuturepodcast

Enjoy this "super sized" podcast where Dante Plush share all about his GTS journey and how he got involved with this organization. Don't forget to DM us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to share all that you did for this year's #GivingTuesday!***Instagram for Dante: @mister_flushInstagram for GTS: @givingtuesdaysparkInstagram for GT: @givingtuesday***Dante Plush works on GivingTuesday's youth engagement strategy, empowering young people across the globe to take action on important social issues. He develops programs and campaigns that engage GenZ in leveraging the GivingTuesday movement to activate for their communities. A teacher and stand-up comedian, Dante is dedicated to combating the countless barriers that at-risk students face to getting a quality education. He has a Master's degree in Educational Technology and is a member of the junior board for the Renaissance Youth Center.

Happy Giving Tuesday everyone!! I hope that over the last few weeks of episodes, you have been inspired to spread generosity around your community!! If you want to  share what you did you can DM us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast!! We will share what you did!! ***IG: @givingtuesdayWebsite: https://www.givingtuesday.org/***Asha is CEO of Giving Tuesday, and co-founder of the global generosity movement. Asha serves as Chair of the board of directors of Guardian.org, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing civil discourse and issues-driven journalism at The Guardian; and on the board of directors of the Scout Film Festival, which amplifies the work of teen filmmakers. She was recently selected as a finalist for the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize and has been named to the Nonprofit Times' Top Fifty Power and Influence list in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Every Tuesday, leading up to Giving Tuesday which is November 30, I will be sharing different Giving Tuesday Spark chapter leaders and their projects. This episode was posted on a Thursday to make up for the one Tuesday we missed with GTS episodes. The goal of these episodes is to show the audience members all the different projects you can get involved with.  For today's episode, Pravneet Chadha from Project Smile AZ shares what projects he is doing this year!! As we get closer to Giving Tuesday, what are you going to do to make a difference?***Website: https://www.projectsmileaz.org/ IG, Twitter, and Facebook: @projectsmileazEmail: projectsmileaz@gmail.com ***Project Smile AZ aims to spread smiles for all A2Z. Started by two brothers Pravneet and Hurshneet Chadha, the project started during lockdown of pandemic woth handmade motivational messages for covid patients In the hospital but soon expanded to make art kits, dental kits and book drives.With more than 8000 cards, 250 plus art kits, around 1500 books and hundreds of dental kits, there are more than one way to spread smiles!

Every Tuesday, leading up to Giving Tuesday which is November 30, I will be sharing different Giving Tuesday Spark chapter leaders and their projects.  The goal of these episodes is to show the audience members all the different projects you can get involved with.  For today's episode, Sonali Ratnasinghe shares what her project is for this year!! As we get closer to Giving Tuesday, what are you going to do to make a difference?***Double the Joy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/doublethejoy Suport this project: https://givebutter.com/general-services-giving-tuesday Be a member: https://www.generalservicesfoundation.org/become-a-new-member ***I am Sonali Ratnasinghe, an aspiring social entrepreneur and nonprofit Executive Director. I run General Services Foundation, an organization supporting high schoolers through their service journey by teaching them how to execute drives, fundraisers, and events for nonprofits. On the other side, we also speak with nonprofits on how we can best support them to make the most positive impact!

Every Tuesday, leading up to Giving Tuesday which is November 30, I will be sharing different Giving Tuesday Spark chapter leaders and their projects.  The goal of these episodes is to show the audience members all the different projects you can get involved with.  For today's episode, Nazhi Forrest shares what her project is for this year!! Make sure to email her to get more information on her project.  ***Email: info@nazhitheebaker.comInstagram: @nazhitheebaker***Today we'd like to introduce you to Nazhi “Thee Baker” Forrest in her own words.I have been baking for a few years now and I have also battled Sickle Cell Anemia since birth. One thing that makes me unique is that my two sisters also are fighting sickle cell! All three of us have a rare sickle cell trait that strikes all female children from my parents.After the tragic experience of witnessing my older sister have a massive stroke in 2014, I learned more about the history of our overlooked disease. I learned about trigger foods and special dietary needs that help people living with sickle cell stay healthy.Since I love to bake, I decided to find new ways to make treats that we love. I came up with recipes for cakes that ANYONE could enjoy; even people battling Sickle Cell or on restricted diets. I have a big sweet tooth, so it was hard to find a way to create the same taste. I kept on testing until I found a great formula that uses organic and natural ingredients. Once my parents tasted what I was making, they knew I was on to something and Nazhi Thee Baker was born! That also gave life to Nazhi Thee Baker Angel Foundation. I use the proceeds of my cakes to buy toys and items needed by children with Sickle Cell, stuck in the hospital for extended periods of time.We are spreading awareness about Sickle Cell and we have been blessed to have our story told on local and national television and radio! This is just the beginning of our journey and we hope to inspire others to do the same.

Every Tuesday, leading up to Giving Tuesday which is November 30, I will be sharing different Giving Tuesday Spark chapter leaders and their projects.  The goal of these episodes is to show the audience members all the different projects you can get involved with.  For today's episode, Khloe Thompson shares what her project is for this year!! Make sure to DM her on insta or email her to get more information of the projects.  ***Instagram: @khloekaresWebsite:  https://www.khloekares.com/#/Email: info@khloekares.com ***Khloe is a 14-year-old international philanthropist. She recognized a common challenge faced by youth was connecting their passion with a sustainable purpose. She started her own global non-profit organization called Khloe Kares, which helps young people discover and realize their passions. The Khloe Kares Leadership Workshop trains youth in leadership, business planning, and public speaking skills. Khloe's mission is to show students how to both set goals and achieve them.At age 8, Khloe Kares also partners with companies, churches and other organizations throughout Southern California and the United States to co-host “Kare Bag Day" and other philanthropic activities. From distributing supplies to homeless communities to engaging youth in service, Khloe makes it all happen along side, amazing collaborators.On a global scale, Khloe collaborates with well-known advocate Dawn Sutherland to host a weeklong seminar in Ghana to empower and encourage young women to be leaders in business. Khloe has also installed water pumps and bathroom facilities in schools there that lack access to clean water.Currently, Khloe continues to impact the world by developing life changing content that she plans to distribute to the world.

Every Tuesday, leading up to Giving Tuesday which is November 30, I will be sharing different Giving Tuesday Spark chapter leaders and their projects. The goal of these episodes is to show the audience members all the different projects you can get involved with.  For today's episode, Shreyaa and Esha Venkat share what there projects are for this year!! ***Website: https://www.nest4us.org/Instagram: @joinnestFacebook: Join Nest***NEST4US is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to providing volunteer solutions to the community to make the world better through kindness. Teenage siblings Shreyaa Venkat, 18, and Esha Venkat, 15, co-founded NEST4US (www.nest4us.org) as a philanthropic platform built upon kindness, generosity, and social good. As Gen-Z social activists and nonprofit leaders, they advance dialogue and inspire others to take action in local, national, and global communities. Through 5 core programs, their team of 2000+ volunteers has contributed over 1 million in value of volunteer hours. Their overall vision is to empower people of all ages and backgrounds to create a more compassionate and inclusive world by instilling a passion for service in their communities through acts of kindness.

Every Tuesday, leading up to Giving Tuesday which is November 30, I will be sharing different Giving Tuesday Spark chapter leaders and their projects.  The goal of these episodes is to show the audience members all the different projects you can get involved with.  For today's episode, CJ Matthews shares what his project is for this year!! ***Website: https://blankies4mybuddies.weebly.com/Instagram: @blankies4mybuddies Hashtag: #ridewithcj***Chris "CJ" Matthews' inspirational story began when his family experienced a loss at five years old. His grief sparked an idea. CJ wanted to help other kids who might be dealing with similar feelings of sadness. The idea led to creating a charitable project called "Blankies 4 My Buddies," which has since grown into a globally recognized organization that brings small tokens of comfort, like cozy blankets, to children dealing with traumatic situations from chronic illnesses to homelessness.Now 14 years old, CJ has received numerous awards for his service, including being the 2019 YOU Awards International Community Service Honoree, aired on WSB-TV Atlanta, and named a Baskin Robbins Pint-Sized Hero July 2020 for his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. CJ is a Giving Tuesday Sparks leader, a youth ambassador in the global generosity movement. And Then There Was One is his first children's book, but he is already a published author. His award-winning poem, "I Am Great," appeared in Inklings Book 2019 (Society of Young Inklings, Inc). He contributed an essay about social justice to In Their Own Words: Relevant Essays from Brilliant Young People In The Year 2020. CJ plans to write more books.CJ was born in Charleston, SC. His family moved to Atlanta when he was seven years old.

Every Tuesday, leading up to Giving Tuesday which is November 30, I will be sharing different Giving Tuesday Spark chapter leaders and their projects.  The goal of these episodes is to show the audience members all the different projects you can get involved with.  For today's episode, Jahkil Jackson shares what his project is for this year!! Make sure to DM him on insta to get more information of his project.  ***Website: https://officialprojectiam.com/ Instagram: @jahkiljackson Book link on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JN2QG83/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00_nodl?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ***Jahkil Naeem Jackson is a best-selling author, social entrepreneur, student athlete, influencer and founder of Project I Am, a nonprofit organization he created when he was eight years old. Now 14, Jahkil has a heartfelt desire to help those in need. Jahkil's mission is to build awareness of homelessness and to help the homeless population by offering “Blessing Bags,” a giveaway filled with masks, wipes, socks, deodorant, hand sanitizer, and more. In just a few years, Jahkil's efforts have empowered hundreds of young people to become change agents and has led Project I Am's efforts in raising $200,000 for the homeless.  Additionally, Jahkil's efforts have touched 60,000 men, women and children across the world. Summer 2016, he was named a Youth Ambassador for Heartland Alliance, one of the world's leading anti-poverty organizations.  Winter 2017, Jahkil became a member of the WE International Youth Council. WE is a movement that exists to make the world a better place. WE Day is also a celebration of youth making a difference in their local and global communities. Jahkil was a guest speaker for 2017 and 2018. Fall 2018, Jahkil became the youngest member of the Independent Youth group which empowers today's youth to become tomorrow's business leaders and entrepreneurial innovators. Jahkil was named Vice Chairman of the 2019 KidBox Youth Board of Directors and named one of BET's 15 under 15. Most notably, Jahkil was acknowledged as one of three influential people of 2017 by President Barack Obama and the Obama Foundation. Jahkil was also tapped to participate in Disney's Be Inspired Black History campaign, GAP's Next Generation campaign, Lebron James' #AlwaysBelieve campaign, Nike's Until We All Win & You Can't Stop Our Voice campaigns and is now a Marvel Super Hero and CNN Hero Young Wonder!

Every Tuesday, leading up to Giving Tuesday which is November 30, I will be sharing different Giving Tuesday Spark chapter leaders and their projects.  The goal of these episodes is to show the audience members all the different projects you can get involved with.  For today's episode, the host of the One World One Future Podcast Ashley Nevison shares what she is doing for Giving Tuesday this year!! Check out this episode to find out how you can get involved in her project. ***Website: https://sargeantsarmy.org/ Instagrams: @ashley.beingthechange @dance.sparkle.ashley @sargeantsarmy and @oneworldonefuturepodcastEmail: ashley.nevison@sargeantsarmy.org ***Ashley is a 14 year old freshman in High School. When she is not in school she's either at a pre professional ballet program or running her 501(c)3, Sargeant's Army. She is passionate about giving back and volunteering. Through Sargeant's Army she provides Hope Bags filled with hygiene items to homeless organizations across Arizona and neighboring states. She's a published author of 3 award winning and best selling children's books and she donates all the profits to Sargeant's Army. To inspire people to make a difference in their communities, she is the founder and host of the podcast, One World, One Future. She has been involved in pageants for the last 3 years and is the current Royal International Miss Aztec State Jr Teen. 

Every Tuesday, leading up to Giving Tuesday which is November 30, I will be sharing different Giving Tuesday Spark chapter leaders and their projects.  The goal of these episodes is to show the audience members all the different projects you can get involved with.  For the first episodes in this series Samantha Vance is sharing her project. Check out this episode to find out how you can get involved in her project. ***Website: https://sammiesbuddybenchproject.com/Instagram: @sammiesbuddybenchprojectFacebook: Sammie's Buddy Bench Project*** Samantha “Sammie” Vance is 12 years old and, on a mission, to make the world a less lonely place starting with making sure all kids have a friend. She wants to spread kindness wherever she goes.She has gained worldwide attention through her project where she collected plastic caps and lids and had them recycled into buddy benches for her school and all around the country. It has impacted and inspired many from kids to adults.Sammie received a Certificate of Excellence from her cities Mayor, been a guest on the Today Show with Kathie Lee, Nightly News with Lester Holt, covered by Martha Stewart Living, USA Today to name a few.  She has over 40 million views on numerous videos done on her, including one of them tweeted about by Reese Witherspoon.  She has partnered with Walgreens and UPS who wanted to help her continue to spread kindness. She has won multiple International Awards including and an award named for her. Most recently she won the Diana Award, Gloria Barron Prize for Inspiring Young Heroes and Prudential Spirit of Community Award. She has been in magazine publications such as Bravery and Highlights and even in magazines in the UK and as far as Australia.  She wants to write books to inspire others to be kind and make a difference. Her debut book “Inspire the World: A Kid's Journey to Making a Difference” will be released August 24, 2021, by Clear Fork Publishing. Sammie lives in Indiana and is in Middle School. Her favorite subject is math, and she loves pizza, DIY crafts, writing poems, and meeting new people. She loves receiving mail from all over the country and the world. She is a Giving Tuesday Sparks Leader and involved in various groups to support and inspire youth. She has recently co created a group called World Changers geared at young women to encourage them that they can make a difference no matter their age. Sammie does a weekly podcast called Sammie Smiles where she interviews people from all walks of life. It is geared towards leaving her listeners and guests inspired and with a smile.

NEST4US is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to providing volunteer solutions to the community to make the world better through kindness. Teenage siblings Shreyaa Venkat, 18, and Esha Venkat, 15, co-founded NEST4US (www.nest4us.org) as a philanthropic platform built upon kindness, generosity, and social good. As Gen-Z social activists and nonprofit leaders, they advance dialogue and inspire others to take action in local, national, and global communities. Through 5 core programs, their team of 2000+ volunteers has contributed over 1 million in value of volunteer hours. Their overall vision is to empower people of all ages and backgrounds to create a more compassionate and inclusive world by instilling a passion for service in their communities through acts of kindness.