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The CauseGirl Podcast Elena Sacca Smith
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Welcome to the #1 podcast for restoring your faith in humanity. I’m Elena Sacca Smith a.k.a The Cause Girl and we’re here to talk social purpose and learn from the greatest changemakers of our time. Each month I introduce you to a celebrated CauseGirl who shares her purpose journey, secrets to success, and call to action. We explore the difference between passion and purpose. We learn about different causes. And we take action.
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Love Is Our Superpower with Dr. Lilla Bessenyei and Terri Crisp
Enjoy this candid and far-ranging conversation with the "Whimsical Women of Impact," Dr. Lilla Bessenyei and Terri Crisp. In this bonus episode, we talk all things CauseGirl as I guest star on their W(h)impact Podcast. Like any good conversation with women, we turn to the real stuff - sex and chocolate, diets and health, how to get our kids to be good humans, why there is so much food waste in the world, and the "quirky stuff" about what makes us tick (stay to the very end for that!). I know you will fall in love with Dr. Lilla's brilliance and Terri's closeted obsession with crafts that may just turn into a cause-worthy venture. And of course, there is a book recommendation.
For the full show notes and more, go to TheCauseGirl.com.
Connect with Us!
⭐ Subscribe and follow the CauseGirl podcast and the W(h)impact Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode! If you love it, don't forget to rate and review our podcasts.
⭐ Connect with Elena here on Facebook and LinkedIn, and @CauseGirlGlobal on Twitter and Instagram.
⭐ Follow the W(h)impact Podcast on Instagram at @whimpact.podcast. Connect with creators @theresa_marieco and @drlillabee and here on Facebook.
⭐ Share your takeaways from this conversation on Twitter and Instagram @CauseGirlGlobal or email us directly at elena@thecausegirl.com.
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How to Stand For Her with Bianca Davis
Yes, there is a way to restore and empower women and girls who have been trafficked or exploited. They want to know above all, are you for me or not? Will you stand for me? As July 30 marks the UN’s World Day Against Trafficking, Bianca Davis and I bust the big myths about the $150B Human Trafficking industry at a global and local level. You will learn how to be an ally on this issue as well as how to keep all our girls safe. Bianca Davis is a born and bred Bahamian who made her way to Philly and ultimately to Dallas to Stand For Her. Learn how she sustains herself to do this important work and how to get involved.
Connect with Us!
⭐ If you haven’t already, subscribe and follow the CauseGirl podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode! If you love it, don't forget to rate and review our podcast.
⭐ Let’s keep the conversation going! Find Elena here on Facebook and LinkedIn, and @CauseGirlGlobal on Twitter and Instagram.
⭐ Connect with Bianca Davis at New Friends New Life on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
⭐ We’d be so grateful to hear your takeaways from this conversation. Share your takeaways on Twitter and Instagram at @CauseGirlGlobal or email me directly at elena@thecausegirl.com.
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Love is Love with CauseMom Janet Uradomo
As a mom of a transgender teenager, Janet Uradomo is the ultimate expression of love and advocacy, compassion and discovery. In this episode, Janet generously and openly chronicles her daughter Kylee’s journey all the way to their recent visit to the White House, where VPOTUS Kamala Harris told them, “You’re not alone. You will never be alone.” In truth, it takes a village to raise a transgender child. Learn about Janet’s resourcefulness and how she created a team of support for Kylee. You will laugh out loud and cry with us in this Pride-inspired episode that reveals a family’s intimate journey and shows us a thing or two about love. Spoiler alert: your heart will be full after listening.
In honor and celebration of Pride Month, this is Janet’s story …
In this episode…
⭐ The early years: from a disappointing Christmas to owning every Disney Princess dress.
⭐ It takes a village. Shout out to a teacher and to the manager at the Torrance, CA Justice store (and many other angels along the way).
⭐ What you don’t hear in the media. The deets on hormone therapy.
⭐ Yes, we did just say that. Bits, and sticks, and balls. Oh my!
⭐ Whaaat? A relative also in the trans community!?
⭐ And a trip to the White House while we’re at it!
For the full show notes and more, go to TheCauseGirl.com.
Connect with Us!
⭐ If you haven’t already, subscribe and follow the CauseGirl podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode! If you love it, don't forget to rate and review our podcast.
⭐ Let’s keep the conversation going! Find Elena here on Facebook and LinkedIn, and @CauseGirlGlobal on Twitter and Instagram.
⭐ Connect with Janet Uradomo via email.
⭐ We’d be so grateful to hear your takeaways from this conversation. Share your takeaways on Twitter and Instagram at @CauseGirlGlobal or email us directly at elena@thecausegirl.com and Juradomo@sbcglobal.net.
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Answering the Call with Tara Nierenhausen
What do you do when a mysterious voice says, “you gotta do more?” Non-profit leader Tara Nierenhausen shares her journey to faith-based leadership by answering the call time and time again. From an early age, Tara led with a compassionate heart, bringing home “stray people” and collecting unused items for the homeless. As CEO of Community’s Child, a homeless shelter for women and food pantry for families, she speaks about what to do when the journey becomes hard and what led her from Vancouver to the City of Angels and ultimately to God. Tara is someone you will want to adopt, hug, help and learn from because she is just the real deal.
With God on her side, here is Tara’s incredible story on answering the call…
For the full show notes and more, go to TheCauseGirl.com.
Connect with Us!
⭐ Want more? Visit TheCauseGirl.com and sign up for more CauseGirl inspo including alerts, events, and more!
⭐ Let’s keep the conversation going! Find Elena here on Facebook and LinkedIn, and @CauseGirlGlobal on Twitter and Instagram.
⭐ Find Tara Nierenhausen and Community’s Child on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and on Instagram @CommunitysChild.
⭐ We’d be so grateful to hear your takeaways from this conversation. Share your takeaways on Twitter and Instagram at @CauseGirlGlobal or email me directly at elena@thecausegirl.com.
⭐ If you haven’t already, subscribe and follow the CauseGirl podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode! If you love it, don't forget to rate and review our podcast. -
If Not Us, Then Who? with Yareli Esteban
Ad exec and Latina powerhouse Yareli Esteban shares her insights on multiculturalism, its impact on organizations and businesses, the role of women in the workplace, and how to support future generations. Her experience connecting brands to communities based on macro trends from the 2020 U.S. Census and other data show us a hopeful glimpse into the future. From being the first Latina and often only Latina in the room, learn how Yareli is now paying it forward, paving the way for girls to have a voice and for gen Z’ers (the most ethnically diverse and largest generation in American history) to overcome the pressures of the day.
Visit the CauseGirl website for the full show notes and more.
Let's Stay Connected:
⭐ If you haven’t already, follow the CauseGirl podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and never miss an episode! Don't forget to rate and review our podcast.
⭐ Connect with Yareli Esteban and her amazing impact work on LinkedIn and at www.strategar.com
⭐ Let’s keep the conversation going! Find me here on Facebook and LinkedIn, and @CauseGirlGlobal on Twitter and Instagram.
⭐ We’d be so grateful to hear your takeaways from this conversation. Share your take-aways on Twitter and Instagram or email me directly at elena@thecausegirl.com
⭐ Want more? Visit TheCauseGirl.com and sign up for more CauseGirl inspo including alerts, events, and more! -
Who Can You Say Yes To Today?
After each of our shows wrap, we continue to think about what’s been shared, the advice, the unbelievable journeys and experiences of the CauseGirls we speak with each month. And even with all of their unique differences and backgrounds, there is a common theme that’s occurring. That all we need to do is look around us, and the opportunities to help someone or even create a movement, are right there in front of us. In this first solocast of the season, I reflect on this theme by sharing a remarkable story about a teacher who says yes to an unusual and unlikely request from a student. You will not believe what happens!
Customer Reviews
So many nuggets worth hanging onto
I am not a podcast person. Or I was not a podcast person. I’ve tried to listen to one here and there, but they often feel forced to me or somehow preachy and, frankly, a waste of time. This may be the one that turns that around though! There is something fantastic about the way that Elena leads the interviews. The episodes are so well produced and I feel like I’m hanging out with good girl friends, while picking the brains of experts. It’s a worthwhile and beneficial use of time. I can’t wait for future episodes!
Can’t stop listening!
This podcast was recommended to me. From the very first one, I found myself sitting in my driveway when I pulled in, driving to the next exit and listening any extra minute I have! She’s a breathe of fresh air and talks about subject matter that we, as women have all thought about. It’s insightful and entertaining. Find some time!! You will be hooked!!
You can feel the passion!
Elena is at the top of her game and these podcasts are a fun way to be inspired and uplifted. It is only a short time before her influence is felt in a broader way and I salute her for doing this. The quality is high and the messages are perfect! She is surely the best cheerleader for women and girls and I’m very inspired to witness this. She brings out the best in her guests while SHINING BRIGHT.
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