Girl Scouts Amplified Voices

Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania

Welcome to Girl Scouts Amplified Voices — where stories of courage, confidence and character come to life, one voice at a time. Join us for exclusive interviews with Girl Scouts, troop leaders, alumnae and more. Our new podcast is your front-row seat to stories that highlight their experiences. Tune in and discover how Girl Scouts are changing the world, one adventure at a time. Subscribe now to Girl Scouts Amplified Voices and be part of the conversation. Learn more at our website, GSHPA.org

  1. Jan 30

    Troop leader and volunteer Chris Dougher shares stories of her 50 years of volunteering for the Girl Scouts.

    A troop leader for the Brownies for 50+ years and former Girl Scout, Christine Dougher discusses how the organization has changed since the 1970s. She also notes that the transferrable skills she gained as a troop leader volunteer helped her get a promotion at her day job in human resources.

    23 min

  2. 09/02/2025

    Marketing exec Amy Beamer Murray draws parallels between her experience in Girl Scouts and her adult life

    GSHPA board member, chief operating officer of Pavone Marketing Group, and former Girl Scout Amy Beamer Murray says Girl Scouts is more needed than ever. She discusses how the program has impacted her life, reminding listeners that Girl Scouts allows girls to be anything and anyone they want to be.

    37 min

  3. 08/05/2025

    Josephine and Jeanette Varassa talk about their journey to Our Chalet in Switzerland

    Sisters Josephine and Jeannette Varrassa share their once-in-a-lifetime Girl Scout trip to Our Chalet. With mom Michelle, they talk travel, sisterhood, and snow-filled adventures.

    22 min

  4. 06/10/2025

    Troop Leader Heidi Hippey shares advice on how to travel overnight with 15 Girl Scouts

    A York County Girl Scout Troop shares their overnight adventure at Great Wolf Lodge. Heidi Hippey breaks down everything from evaluating comfort levels, meal planning and other welcome advice on this episode. Fifteen Girl Scouts from her troop went on the overnight adventure.

    22 min

  5. 04/29/2025

    Marci Mowery, President of the PA Parks & Forests Foundation, explores the power of the outdoors

    As camp season kicks into high gear and we all soak up that fresh outdoor beauty, we’re chatting with Marci Mowery, former Girl Scout and current champion of conservation! She talks about her love of Girl Scouts, shares why protecting our wild spaces matters (hint: it’s kind of a big deal) and why carving out time to volunteer isn’t just good for the world, it’s good for YOU too. Spoiler alert: volunteering is basically a health boost in disguise!

    26 min

  6. 04/01/2025

    Jessica and Ella of Troop 70674 talk bucket lists and service projects in Hawaii

    Girls in Troop 70674 in Lancaster County are a testament to patience. They spent almost two years fundraising and planning a service-learning trip to Hawaii. On this episode, Troop Leader Jessica and Cadette, Ella, share their experience and tips for other troops looking to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

    25 min

  7. 03/05/2025

    Sammie and Elena of Troop 20365 discuss their troop’s Bronze Award, honoring a classmate, and helping pediatric cancer patients.

    After a classmate passed away from cancer, members of Troop 20365 in York County were inspired to turn grief into action. The girls created Kota Bear Kare Packages to distribute to pediatric cancer patients at Penn State Children's Hospital, earning their Bronze Award in the process.

    24 min

  8. 02/11/2025

    Beth and Annabelle Valentin share how Girl Scouts has impacted their lives

    Beth, a Lancaster County Girl Scout leader and her daughter, Annabelle, a Cadette Girl Scout, share their experiences camping, working on Highest Awards, and what they’ve learned from Girl Scouts.

    27 min
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Welcome to Girl Scouts Amplified Voices — where stories of courage, confidence and character come to life, one voice at a time. Join us for exclusive interviews with Girl Scouts, troop leaders, alumnae and more. Our new podcast is your front-row seat to stories that highlight their experiences. Tune in and discover how Girl Scouts are changing the world, one adventure at a time. Subscribe now to Girl Scouts Amplified Voices and be part of the conversation. Learn more at our website, GSHPA.org

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  • Creator
    Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
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