This week Constance is sitting down with former Deputy Director of Girlstart, Julie Shannan. Julie has had a long career in the nonprofit space and is a long time friend of Constance. In this episode they discuss the importance of STEM education for women and girls, and how Girlstart grew into what it is today. Julie is now the Executive Director of VentureLab.org. Learn more by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="https://girlstart.org/" target="_blank">https://girlstart.org/</a> Guest: Julie Shannan Host: Constance DykhuizenProducer: Myrriah GossettAudio/Video engineer: Jake Wallace A Founding Media Podcast <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Brooke Axtell and She is Rising

Be the change you wish to see in the world.&nbsp;Okay, but&nbsp;how? Great Society host Constance Dykhuizen connects people to meaningful charitable relationships as director of JP's Peace, Love &amp; Happiness Foundation. On this podcast, she talks with members of&nbsp;the Great Society -- social impact founders and leaders -- who are dedicated to causes bigger than themselves. This podcast will inspire thought and action on issues like food justice, social entrepreneurship and making art that makes change.&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.