On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, Kate Milligan, founder of 1 Girl Revolution and host of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, closes out the season and 2025 with a special solo episode.

As the final episode of the year, this episode is both reflective and hopeful. In this personal reflection, Kate shares openly about the very real difficulties she faced in 2025, alongside the challenges so many of us experienced this past year. With honesty and heart, she reflects on how seasons of struggle can exist alongside seasons of growth, and why it's essential to look back not only on what we survived, but also on the joys, victories, and moments of grace that carried us through.

Kate also reflects on an incredible year for 1 Girl Revolution. From hosting the first-ever live 1 Girl Revolution event, The Power of Her, a powerful and unforgettable night of storytelling and community, to being featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, to surpassing 280 episodes of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, 2025 was a year of bold steps, meaningful connections, and expanding impact. Throughout the episode, Kate shares her gratitude for the extraordinary people she encountered, the stories that shaped the year, and the growing community that continues to make this work possible.

Looking ahead, Kate offers a glimpse into what's coming in 2026. From the return of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, to hopes of filming and releasing the next documentary, to the 2nd Annual The Power of Her event, the year ahead is filled with purpose, possibility, and momentum.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✨ Kate's personal reflections on the challenges and growth she experienced in 2025;
✨ Why it's important to honor both the hard moments and the wins at the end of the year;
✨ Highlights from a meaningful year for 1 Girl Revolution, including live events, milestones, and The Kelly Clarkson Show;
✨ How community, storytelling, and courage continue to fuel the mission of 1 Girl Revolution;
✨ A look ahead at what's coming in 2026, including events, projects, and big dreams;
✨ And so much more!

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and step into the new year with gratitude, resilience, and hope. Let 2026 and life surprise you!

Mark your calendars. The 2nd annual The Power of Her takes place Sunday, March 1st, 2026, from 6–9pm in Detroit. We can't wait to gather again for another incredible event! More to come soon.

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On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Ali Kessler - a devoted mother, advocate, and the founder of Greyson's Choice, a powerful organization dedicated to protecting children and empowering parents navigating dangerous situations and domestic violence.

Ali's story is as heartbreaking as it is courageous. After the devastating loss of her four-and-a-half-year-old son, Greyson Kessler, in a preventable act of domestic violence, Ali was faced with unimaginable grief. Instead of allowing that grief to silence her, she chose to transform it into purpose - ensuring that Greyson's life would continue to help and save others.

Born out of a mother's deep love and determination, Greyson's Choice exists to shine a light on the very real dangers children can face when warning signs of abuse are missed, minimized, or ignored. Ali's work centers on protecting children, supporting parents who are sounding the alarm, and helping communities better understand the risks that can exist behind closed doors.

Through awareness, education, and support, Ali is working to ensure that children's voices are heard, that parents are taken seriously when safety concerns are raised, and that prevention is prioritized over regret. Her mission is rooted in a fierce commitment to keeping other families from experiencing the same heartbreak and keeping children safe.

This is not an easy conversation - but it is an important one. Ali shares her story with honesty, strength, and grace, offering insight and a powerful call to action for anyone who cares about protecting children and supporting families in crisis.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✨ Ali's deeply personal story and the life of her son, Greyson;
✨ How Greyson's Choice was born out of love, loss, and a mother's courage;
✨ The warning signs of domestic violence that too often go unseen or unheard;
✨ Why listening to parents - especially when they are raising safety concerns - matters;
✨ How awareness and education can help protect children and save lives;
✨ Ali's message of hope, resilience, and purpose in the midst of profound grief;
✨ And so much more.

Ali Kessler is a 1 Girl Revolution - a mother who turned unimaginable pain and heartbreak into a mission to protect children, amplify voices, and help families find safety and support.

Connect with Greyson's Choice:
Website: https://greysonschoice.org
Instagram: @greysonschoice

Listen to Ali's Podcast - Grey Minds Think Alike:
🎧 https://grey-minds-think-alike.captivate.fm

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On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Monica Kelsey - U.S. Navy veteran, firefighter, medic, advocate, and the founder and CEO of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, a life-saving nonprofit offering safety, dignity, and hope to newborns and parents in crisis.

Monica's story is as powerful as it is personal. Abandoned just hours after her birth, Monica grew up carrying questions about her beginnings - questions that would later become the foundation of her life's mission. Instead of allowing her past to define her, Monica transformed it into purpose, dedicating her life to ensuring that no baby is ever left unsafe and no parent feels completely alone in their darkest moment.

After years of service in the Navy and then as a first responder and a pivotal experience overseas, Monica envisioned a simple yet revolutionary solution: a safe, anonymous way for parents to surrender their newborns and ensure immediate care. What started as an idea sketched on a napkin became Safe Haven Baby Boxes - climate-controlled, alarm-equipped boxes installed at fire stations and hospitals across the country, paired with a 24-hour crisis hotline and comprehensive education and support efforts.

Today, Safe Haven Baby Boxes are saving lives nationwide and reshaping conversations around compassion, crisis response, and real choice. Monica's work is rooted not in judgment, but in love - meeting people where they are and offering hope when it matters most.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✨ Monica's powerful personal story and how her beginnings shaped her mission;
✨ The inspiration behind Safe Haven Baby Boxes and how the idea became reality;
✨ How Safe Haven laws and baby boxes save lives and prevent tragedy;
✨ The importance of compassion, anonymity, and dignity in moments of crisis;
✨ Stories of impact from babies and families whose lives have been changed;
✨ Monica's reflections on purpose, resilience, and answering a calling bigger than yourself;
✨ And so much more!

Monica Kelsey is a 1 Girl Revolution - a woman who turned her life story into purpose and is saving lives, one brave choice at a time.

Connect with Safe Haven Baby Boxes:
Website: shbb.org
Instagram: @safehavenbabyboxes

Call Safe Haven Baby Boxes Crisis Hotline 24/7: (888) 742-2133

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