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How to Market Your NonprofitNo shame, no silence, no stoppingIn this episode, Lee speaks with Celeste Mergens, founder of Days for Girls, which since 2008 has helped millions of women and girls have access to something we don't usually talk about: menstrual care resources and health education. Celeste has ensured her organization's long-term success by facing a truth many founders don't: What happens to this place when I'm no longer here? Using detailed playbooks and a straightforward plan of succession, Celeste has positioned Days for Girls for sustainable impact, as it continues to transform orphans into leaders. Celeste shares practical strategies from her personal experience, inc...2025-02-1355 min
Wisdom Shared with Carole BlueweissThe Power of We: It Takes a VillageEpisode SummaryDays for Girls is an organization empowering communities worldwide through menstrual health education and resources. Today, I’m thrilled to welcome the founder of Days for Girls, Celeste Mergens, along with her husband, Don. This episode dives deeper than just menstrual equity and the work of DfG. We discuss Celeste’s memoir, The Power of Days, which chronicles her inspiring journey—from growing up in poverty and overcoming abuse to leading a global movement. They also open up about Celeste's rare hereditary movement disorder that affects her and four of her grandchildren.About Celest...2025-01-1253 min
The Art of Volunteering2025 New Year's ResolutionsHappy New Year! As 2025 rolls in, consider making volunteering part of your resolutions. Today we're spotlighting three organizations from our catalog to inspire your volunteering journey.Links for today's episode:Celeste Mergens, Days for Girls - youtu.be/v8NhCGk0qXMMichal Smith, Cradles to Crayons - youtu.be/t5o0Ug_apVEKate Lannan, A Haven - youtu.be/Hfw9qc27gpcJoin the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1BJoin the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY2025-01-0107 min
Creative Spiritual JourneyInto the DarkGhia – Winter is a time for self-nourishment and rest. But how do we do that in our fast-paced world? By learning how to Pause!Maia Toll https://www.maiatoll.com/April McMurtry https://themoonismycalendar.com/bio-home-page?srsltid=AfmBOorhR1qVf86MGl_nhcmiY_2hJA_-wzkgGZIT4BTaLU2mj47V2hgeFounder of Days for Girls Celeste Mergens https://celestemergens.com/Brooke McAlary https://www.amazon.com/Destination-Simple-Everyday-Rituals-Slower/dp/17866944172024-12-0221 min
The Beauty in the MessEp. 80 Overcoming Menstrual Inequity with Celeste MergensIn this episode of 'The Beauty In The Mess', host Michele sits down with Celeste Mergens, a renowned author and thought leader, who shares her inspiring journey from overcoming childhood poverty to becoming a global expert in menstrual and reproductive health. Celeste discusses the profound impact of period poverty on girls and communities worldwide and introduces her organization, Days for Girls, which provides sustainable menstrual health solutions. She also delves into personal narratives about dealing with trauma, the importance of mental and emotional well-being, and how little actions can lead to monumental societal changes. Tune in to explore how...2024-11-2755 min
Nerds of Joy PodcastDays For Girls and Big Opportunities with Celeste MergensJoy talks with Celeste Mergens, bestselling author, sought after speaker and Founder of Days for Girls, a global award-winning organisation that has reached over 3 million women and girls in 145 countries. We explore how big challenges can also be big opportunities, serendipity, purpose, quantum physics and the importance of menstrual equity. Let's explore - every girl - everywhere - period Let's - listen - invite - respond A wonderful listen that will leave you inspired to take action in your day, - trusting in yourself and in the community that you can s...2024-11-1751 min
Hart & Hustle PodcastHow This Nonprofit Changed The Lives of 3.6 Million GirlsIn this powerful episode of the *Hart & Hustle* podcast, we dive deep with Celeste Mergens, founder of an impactful nonprofit, to explore how she turned a single question into a global movement that has transformed the lives of over 3.6 million girls. Discover how Celeste tackled the stigma surrounding menstrual health, overcame initial skepticism, and developed sustainable solutions that empower girls to stay in school and escape cycles of poverty. From resilience and practical optimism to building community-led change, this conversation is packed with insights for business leaders and social entrepreneurs passionate about creating lasting impact.2024-11-0648 min
MagnifyHow Listening Leads to Making a DifferencePart of our mission at Magnify is to help each other be a force for good in our own spheres of influence. Sometimes that happens in ways we least expect it to. Celeste Mergens, the founder of Days for Girls, grew up in poverty. It was her understanding of what children going hungry felt like that led her first to her knees, and then to fill a need. She believes that the things you go through don't define you, but they can always bless you. Her superpower? Gratitude, and that's how she has learned to ask the right questions...2024-10-2828 min
Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful TravelSoulful Mashup: Tourism Supporting the UN Sustainable Development GoalsSend us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a special summer mashup of guests focused on specific Sustainable Development Goals and how travel can support them coming to life.Content Advisory: Celeste's interview mentions a sensitive cultural practice experienced by some young women. Please listen with care.Guests highlighted include:· Carla Campos· Celeste Mergens· Jo Hendrickx· Jamila Mayanja· Elkie NicholasJoin Christine for this speci...2024-08-211h 04
Health Conscious Living PodcastEp 64. 3 Top Experts on How to Overcome Your Fears to Become Strong and ResilientOvercoming fear, self-doubt, and the inner critical voice is an integral part of our journey as spiritual beings on a human adventure. Often, much of what we want to accomplish lies on the other side of our fears, so, are you ready to overcome them? 3 Top experts share invaluable insights: - Overcome Past Experiences and Negative Bias with Celeste Mergens - Embracing Change and Facing Obstacles with Deb Harrison - Breathing to Calm the "Inner Critic" and Enter Creativity Join us in this episode of He...2024-08-0722 min
Good GriefOvercoming My TraumaIn this week's episode, Dr. Christine Malone interviews Celeste Mergens, author, speaker, and founder of the global-winning nonprofit Days for Girls. Celeste shares how she overcame the trauma she went through in her life.
https://celestemergens.com/
https://www.daysforgirls.org/2024-08-0425 min
Dreamvisions 7 Radio & TV NetworkLook For The Good with Mindset Coach Carrie RowanMind the Gap: Forgiveness and Global Change with Celeste Mergens Get ready for an episode that will give you full-body chills as we welcome Celeste Mergens, the visionary Founder of Days for Girls. This global award-winning organization has transformed the lives of over 3 million women and girls across 145 countries. In this captivating conversation, Celeste shares deeply moving stories of forgiveness and transformation that will resonate with your heart. We delve into her inspiring new book, The Power of Days, exploring the incredible journey that prepared her for the positive mindset required to spark a global movement for menstrual health and e...2024-06-1459 min
Turn Downtime Into Storytime With Full AudiobookWe Are the Evidence: A Handbook for Finding Your Way After Sexual Assault Audiobook by Cheyenne WilsonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 716236
Title: We Are the Evidence: A Handbook for Finding Your Way After Sexual Assault
Author: Cheyenne Wilson
Narrator: Ammar Charani, André Santana, Angela Goens, Brandan Borgos, Bree Theising-Stair, Cate Schultz, Celeste Mergens, Cheyenne Wilson, Frances Anderson, Heather Peters, Isabella Grosso, Justin Boardman, Kathryn Marsh, Lanecia Edmonds, Lauren Weingarten, Lindsay Nelson, Maggie Wagner, Melissa Hopmeyer, Patricia Bathory, Ruth Goins, Sarah Mathews, Shelly Fisher, Sidney Townes
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:50:51
Language: English
Release date: 06-11-24
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Disorders & Diseases, Social Science
Summary:
A n...2024-06-118h 50
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceWe Are the Evidence: A Handbook for Finding Your Way After Sexual Assault by Cheyenne WilsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/716236to listen full audiobooks.
Title: We Are the Evidence: A Handbook for Finding Your Way After Sexual Assault
Author: Cheyenne Wilson
Narrator: Sidney Townes, Shelly Fisher, Sarah Mathews, Patricia Bathory, Maggie Wagner, Lindsay Nelson, Lauren Weingarten, Justin Boardman, Isabella Grosso, Cate Schultz, Brandan Borgos, Ruth Goins, Bree Theising-Stair, Angela Goens, Ammar Charani, Melissa Hopmeyer, Kathryn Marsh, Cheyenne Wilson, Celeste Mergens, Frances Anderson, André Santana, Lanecia Edmonds, Heather Peters
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 50 minutes
Release date: June 11, 2024
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
A necessary, reassuring guide for all sexual assault survivors in need of i...2024-06-118h 50
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceWe Are the Evidence: A Handbook for Finding Your Way After Sexual Assault by Cheyenne WilsonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/716236 to listen full audiobooks. Title: We Are the Evidence: A Handbook for Finding Your Way After Sexual Assault Author: Cheyenne Wilson Narrator: Sidney Townes, Shelly Fisher, Sarah Mathews, Patricia Bathory, Maggie Wagner, Lindsay Nelson, Lauren Weingarten, Justin Boardman, Isabella Grosso, Cate Schultz, Brandan Borgos, Ruth Goins, Bree Theising-Stair, Angela Goens, Ammar Charani, Melissa Hopmeyer, Kathryn Marsh, Cheyenne Wilson, Celeste Mergens, Frances Anderson, André Santana, Lanecia Edmonds, Heather Peters Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 50 minutes Release date: June 11, 2024 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: A necessary, reassuring guide for all sexual assault survivors in need o...2024-06-1103 minDownload Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Disorders & DiseasesWe Are the Evidence: A Handbook for Finding Your Way After Sexual Assault by Cheyenne WilsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/716236to listen full audiobooks.
Title: We Are the Evidence: A Handbook for Finding Your Way After Sexual Assault
Author: Cheyenne Wilson
Narrator: Sidney Townes, Shelly Fisher, Sarah Mathews, Patricia Bathory, Maggie Wagner, Lindsay Nelson, Lauren Weingarten, Justin Boardman, Isabella Grosso, Cate Schultz, Brandan Borgos, Ruth Goins, Bree Theising-Stair, Angela Goens, Ammar Charani, Melissa Hopmeyer, Kathryn Marsh, Cheyenne Wilson, Celeste Mergens, Frances Anderson, André Santana, Lanecia Edmonds, Heather Peters
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 50 minutes
Release date: June 11, 2024
Genres: Disorders & Diseases
Publisher's Summary:
A necessary, reassuring guide for all sexual assault survivors in need of i...2024-06-118h 50
Look for the Good with Mindset Coach Carrie RowanMind the Gap: Forgiveness and Global Change with Celeste Mergens | Episode 71
Get ready for an episode that will give you full-body chills as we welcome Celeste Mergens, the visionary Founder of Days for Girls. This global award-winning organization has transformed the lives of over 3 million women and girls across 145 countries. In this captivating conversation, Celeste shares deeply moving stories of forgiveness and transformation that will resonate with your heart.
We delve into her inspiring new book, The Power of Days, exploring the incredible journey that prepared her for the positive mindset required to spark a global movement for menstrual health and equity. Celeste also reveals her powerful “Mind the...2024-06-1059 minLook for the Good with Mindset Coach Carrie RowanMind the Gap: Forgiveness and Global Change with Celeste Mergens | Episode 71
Get ready for an episode that will give you full-body chills as we welcome Celeste Mergens, the visionary Founder of Days for Girls. This global award-winning organization has transformed the lives of over 3 million women and girls across 145 countries. In this captivating conversation, Celeste shares deeply moving stories of forgiveness and transformation that will resonate with your heart.
We delve into her inspiring new book, The Power of Days, exploring the incredible journey that prepared her for the positive mindset required to spark a global movement for menstrual health and equity. Celeste also reveals her powerful “Mind the...2024-06-1059 min
Currents: the Big Ocean Women Podcast3.5 Be the Change— Celeste Mergen, author of The Power of Days talks to Dana Robb and Shannon Russell about making change in the worldDana and Shannon meet with Celeste Mergens, founder of Days for Girls and author of the book, The Power of Days to discuss how we are empowered by our feminine nature and honoring our procreative power.
“Today, Days for Girls has reached 145 countries. . . including the USA.
And in fact, I guarantee right where everyone listening to this is, it's happening in our backyard because anywhere where you have to choose between food and a pad, if you need a new job and you have to choose between fuel in the gas tank and pads, you're go...2024-05-2937 min
Y MagazineSaving Days: Ending Period Poverty with Days for GirlsWhen Celeste Humphrey Mergens (’81) found out that girls in Kenya were trying to manage their periods with pieces of cardboard, she immediately began looking for solutions. She discovered that girls and women all around the world were missing weeks out of every year due to period poverty. Mergens’s solution? A nonprofit called Days for Girls. In this episode of the Y Magazine podcast, host Whitney Singley Archibald (BA ’01) talks with Mergens and current Days for Girls CEO Tiffany Niland Larson (BA ’02) about how the nonprofit is working to end period poverty, advocate for menstrual health, an...2024-05-2323 min
Action 2 Impact Podcast with Gwen JonesENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 7 EP.10 Days for Girls Founder Celeste MergensSend us a textAPRIL ENCORE SHOW: Meet "Days for Girls" founder Celeste Mergens as she speaks to me about how DaysForGirls.org is bringing women's healthcare and understanding to the worldSupport the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE2024-04-2454 minThe Art of VolunteeringCeleste Mergens, Days for GirlsToday Stormy sits with Celeste Mergens, founder of Days for Girls. Join in listening to Celeste's many stories from her volunteering experiences.Links for today's episode:Days for Girls - www.daysforgirls.orgDays for Girls' Facebook - www.facebook.com/DaysforGirlsDays for Girls' Instagram - www.instagram.com/daysforgirlsDays for Girls' Twitter - www.twitter.com/daysforgirlsJoin the FB Community: bit.ly/3tLaY1BJoin the Mailing List: bit.ly/36VmYUY2024-04-1835 min
Activate Yourself by Geeta Sidhu-RobbBridging Divides: The Power of Days for GirlsCeleste Mergens is a bestselling author, speaker, and thought leader, and helps people recognize their strengths and be the change they want to be in the world. She is the founder of Days for Girls, a global award-winning organization championing Women's Health and Menstrual Equity. Days for Girls believes in a world where periods are never a problem and has reached more than 3 million women and girls in 145 countries, shattering stigma, shame, and taboos and turning periods into pathways of healing, new growth, and opportunity. Celeste is a sought-after...2024-02-0639 min
Do Something More41. Tiffany Larson with 'Days for Girls' and Working to Create a World Where Periods Are Never a ProblemSend us a text'Days for Girls' is an organization that is working to improve the livelihood for women and girls all over the world, through education and by providing the resources necessary to eliminate the stigma and limitations associated with menstruation. My guest on the podcast this week, Tiffany Larson, is the CEO of 'Days for Girls' and she highlights so well all the many ways their organization is impacting communities and cultures throughout the world.She shares the moving story of how 'Days for Girls' got started. She also talks about the patented...2024-01-0940 min
The Resilience Factor with Adrienne RichardsonCeleste Mergens: How an Abusive Childhood Led Her to Helping Millions of WomenFrom a very young age, Celeste and her family were homeless while she and her siblings endured an abusive upbringing from their stepfathers. Later in life she reached a point where she no longer desired to go on and was considering suicide. But inside, a tiny little spark of hope whispered to her that her future was worth living for. Over the years, she has learned that no matter the odds, no matter your circumstances or hardships - no one can define you, but you. Today, she is the founder of Day...2023-12-191h 06
Her Success StoryDignity + Health + Opportunity + EquityThis week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Celeste Mergens. The two return to this season’s nonprofit series, and talk about Days for Girls, what they are doing to shatter the stigma and shame around menstrual equity, and how they are offering dignity, health, and opportunity around the globe. In this episode, we discuss: What started the idea of Days for Girls International What they are doing to shatter the stigma of shame around menstrual equity, and how they are changing this global need Why it...2023-12-0419 min
Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations#289 Celeste Mergens: Empowering Women, Shaping the Future: A Conversation with Celeste Mergens ⚡️Send us a textDescription: In this captivating episode of Joey Pinz Disciple Conversations, we delve deep into the transformative journey of global change-maker Celeste Mergens. 🌍✨ Join us as we explore the profound impact of period poverty, a global issue that Celeste is leading the charge against. Discover how her organization, Days for Girls, is changing lives by providing menstrual solutions and education to over three million girls in 150+ countries. 🩸📚 But it doesn't stop there! Celeste reveals the incredible power of purpose and how it fuels her mission to create a more...2023-11-2949 min
Monday Mindset With Isha WarriorsEpisode 95: Give Girls Their Days Back! with Days For Girls CEO, Tiffany Larson (Week Six)Tiffany Larson is a strategic, results driven leader with a passion for sustainable development and ensuring equitable access to health and education for women, families, and communities.She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Development from Brigham Young University and a Graduate Certificate in NonProfit Management from Harvard University. In 2002, she was named Volunteer of the Year for the state of Utah for her work in adult education and literacy. She has worked and traveled extensively in 40 countries on 6 continents.Tiffany is thrilled to step into the role of Days for Girls CEO, after pr...2023-11-2857 min
What It's Like To...What It's Like to Start an Award-Winning Global OrganizationSend us a textIn 2008, Celeste Mergens was volunteering at an orphanage in Kenya when she saw an issue that she couldn't ignore, and decided to try to help improve it. Through some trial and error, and lots of listening, humility and determination, she founded Days for Girls, which champions women's health and menstrual equity. Days for Girls has now served 3 million women and girls in 145 countries. In this episode, Celeste shares stories of Days for Girls (including iterations of the washable pads they provide--she says the first one "was a horrible design, and I could say tha...2023-11-1538 min
The Visible VoicesCeleste Mergens Author Advocate and Founder of Days For Girls InternationalIn today’s episode I speak with author, advocate, and entrepreneur Celeste Mergens. We speak about human centered design when it comes to the health and safety of girls and women. We focus on period equity, her organization Days for Girls, and her book The Power of Days.
Celeste is an innovative thought leader, who has founded several successful organizations, including her global award-winning Days for Girls International. Days for Girls was named by the Huffington Post as a ‘Next Ten’ Organization poised to change the world in the next decade. 2023-11-0929 min
Hey Non-Profits, Raise More Money!Breaking the Stigma with Celeste MergensIn this episode, we sit down with the remarkable Celeste Mergens, the founder of Days for Girls. Join us as we delve into the challenges she has faced while breaking the stigma surrounding her non-profit and learn how she's overcome the common struggle of hearing "no" when inviting potential donors to join the cause. Celeste also shares insights into the creative process behind her new book. More information on ‘Days for Girls’ and where you can get a copy of ‘The power of Days’Follow us on social media!YouTubeInstagram...2023-11-0624 min
Unpacking with Sarah213 - Heavenly MotherWhat do you know of the Heavenly Mother? Have you ever spoken with her? Felt her presence? The power of days by Celeste Mergens. https://a.co/d/2kbQKYo From Church of Jesus Christ.org: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/mother-in-heaven?lang=eng The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that all human beings, male and female, are beloved spirit children of heavenly parents, a Heavenly Father, and a Heavenly Mother. This understanding is rooted in scriptural and prophetic teachin...2023-11-061h 58
Stuck No More VoicesTurning Trauma into Triumph: Celeste Mergens on Resilience, Healing, and the Power of Your StoryHave you ever wondered how your life story, with all its ups and downs, shapes who you are today? This episode features the remarkable Celeste Mergens, who transformed her traumatic childhood into a life of resilience and purpose. Despite experiencing homelessness and an unsafe home environment, Celeste emerged stronger, learned to find her voice and choose her identity.We delve into Celeste's inspiring story, highlighting the importance of sharing our own narratives. Listen as she shares how acknowledging her past and speaking her truth led to significant transformations in her life. She also introduces us to a...2023-11-0635 min
Denise Griffitts - Your Partner In Success™ Radio!Celeste Mergens - You Can Be the Change You Want to Be in the World Pt 2The Power of Days--A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity by Celeste Mergens Pt 2
Celeste Mergens is a specialist in bridging difficult cultural divides and overcoming trauma. She is the Founder of Days for Girls, a global award-winning organization that has reached 3 million women and girls in 145 countries. She’s filled three passports with global evidence that what connects us is far more than what divides us. Her bestselling book The Power of Days–A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and The Fight for Women's Equity shares proof that we can all make a diffe...2023-11-041h 02
HarmonyTALKHarmonyTALK with Celeste Mergens of Days for Girls, and Olivia ScartelliCongratulations to Celeste Mergens, founder of the global nonprofit Days for Girls International, on the publication of her new book, The Power of Days. Mergens’ programs to fight menstrual stigma can now be found in 140+ countries. She spoke with Harmony TALK host Lisa Champeau in 2022 about her own journey from an impoverished youth to crusader for women’s rights. Her new book, released October 3, 2023, has many poignant—sometimes painful but always moving—stories of struggle and resilience. Celeste and Lisa are joined by Olivia Scartelli, a post-graduate student at the time, who works today for the U.S. Agency for Internatio...2023-11-0129 min
Denise Griffitts - Your Partner In Success™ Radio!Celeste Mergens - You Can Be the Change You Want to Be in the World Pt 1The Power of Days--A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity by Celeste Mergens
Celeste Mergen is an author, thought leader, and changemaker and has been featured in Oprah’s O Magazine, Forbes, and Stanford Social Innovation Review. She is the Founder of Days for Girls, a global award-winning organization championing Women's Health and Menstrual Health Equity. Days for Girls was named by the Huffington Post as a ‘Next Ten’ Organization poised to change the world in the next decade and has reached more than 3 million women and girls in 145 countries.
Her book, "T...2023-10-311h 04
Monday Mindset With Isha WarriorsEpisode 90: Knowledge is Power-Period. (Week One)I am so excited to talk to you guys today because what I am sharing with you today are thoughts I have been mulling over for almost 2 decades. I have dreamed of talking about these things in this capacity ever since I published my first podcast. What I found as I started putting thoughts down on paper years ago was that this topic was much bigger than one podcast could hold and there were so many others who could speak on it with more experience and wisdom than me. What started as an idea for one episode has turned int...2023-10-2417 min
Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever AfterThe Days for Girls Story with Celeste and Don MergensPicture this. You’re in your 40s, married to the love of your life, and one day you decide to help an orphanage in Kenya. This is where we find our guests, Celeste and Don Mergens, founders of Days for Girls, a global award-winning organization championing women's health and menstrual equity. But how does one go from charity work in Africa to transforming lives in over 145 countries? This episode is all about that journey, their 40-year long marriage, and how the two are intertwined.Have you ever wondered how long-lasting relationships survive the test of time? Hear Ce...2023-10-1847 min
1 Girl Revolution195: Days for Girls - Celeste MergensThis week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast features Celeste Mergens, founder of Days for Girls – a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to increasing access to menstrual care and education that shatter stigma and limitations for women and girls around the world. Days for Girls increases access to menstrual care and education by developing global partnerships, cultivating Social Enterprises, mobilizing volunteers and innovating sustainable solutions that shatter stigma and limitations for women and girls worldwide. Days for Girls is dedicated to increasing access to menstrual supplies around the world, shattering stigma through education, elevating menstrual health and...2023-10-0542 min
Older Women & FriendsWhy Menstrual Equity Matters with Celeste Mergens, Founder of Days For GirlsSend us a Text Message. We’re so beyond periods. Hell, it’s menopause and post-menopause that we care about. And as for changing the world . . . well, we’ve got a lot on our minds that does not include young girls and their periods. Hold up. There’s a story here that reads like fiction. Millions of girls have no idea what is happening to their bodies and what to do about it. All they know is that every month, they have to stuff themselves with feathers or rags or anything else they can find. Or th...2023-10-0527 min
Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd66: For Women's Equity with Celeste MergensCeleste Mergens a global thought leader helping people be the change they want to be in the world.
She is an author, sought-after speaker, consultant, and the founder of Days for Girls, a global award-winning organization. Days for Girls has reached more than 3 million women and girls in 145 countries, championing Women's Health and menstrual equity.
She has been featured in Oprah’s O Magazine and Forbes and has been named Conscious Company Global Impact Entrepreneur Top Ten Women, and Women's Economic Forum's Woman of the Decade, to name a few.
Her highly anticipated ne...2023-10-0433 min
Journey Through An Breakthrough Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity by Celeste MergensPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703628to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity
Author: Celeste Mergens
Narrator: Celeste Mergens
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 13 minutes
Release date: October 3, 2023
Genres: World
Publisher's Summary:
In 2008, Celeste Mergens was working with an overcrowded orphanage on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, when she learned that menstruating girls sat on cardboard in their rooms for several days each month. This set into motion a simple idea—combining a washable, long-lasting pad with taboo-breaking education—that became a catalyst for an unlikely global move...2023-10-031h 13Get Best Full Audiobooks in History, WorldThe Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity by Celeste MergensPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703628to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity
Author: Celeste Mergens
Narrator: Celeste Mergens
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 13 minutes
Release date: October 3, 2023
Genres: World
Publisher's Summary:
In 2008, Celeste Mergens was working with an overcrowded orphanage on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, when she learned that menstruating girls sat on cardboard in their rooms for several days each month. This set into motion a simple idea—combining a washable, long-lasting pad with taboo-breaking education—that became a catalyst for an unlikely global move...2023-10-031h 13
Get Best Full Audiobooks in History, WorldThe Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity by Celeste MergensPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703628 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity Author: Celeste Mergens Narrator: Celeste Mergens Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 13 minutes Release date: October 3, 2023 Genres: World Publisher's Summary: In 2008, Celeste Mergens was working with an overcrowded orphanage on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, when she learned that menstruating girls sat on cardboard in their rooms for several days each month. This set into motion a simple idea—combining a washable, long-lasting pad with taboo-breaking education—that became a catalyst for an unlikely glob...2023-10-0330 minAccess Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, WomenThe Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity by Celeste MergensPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703628to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity
Author: Celeste Mergens
Narrator: Celeste Mergens
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 13 minutes
Release date: October 3, 2023
Genres: Women
Publisher's Summary:
In 2008, Celeste Mergens was working with an overcrowded orphanage on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, when she learned that menstruating girls sat on cardboard in their rooms for several days each month. This set into motion a simple idea—combining a washable, long-lasting pad with taboo-breaking education—that became a catalyst for an unlikely global move...2023-10-031h 13
Top-Rated Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, WomenThe Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity by Celeste MergensPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703628 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity Author: Celeste Mergens Narrator: Celeste Mergens Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 13 minutes Release date: October 3, 2023 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: In 2008, Celeste Mergens was working with an overcrowded orphanage on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, when she learned that menstruating girls sat on cardboard in their rooms for several days each month. This set into motion a simple idea—combining a washable, long-lasting pad with taboo-breaking education—that became a catalyst for an unlikely glob...2023-10-0330 min
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceThe Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity by Celeste MergensPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703628 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity Author: Celeste Mergens Narrator: Celeste Mergens Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 13 minutes Release date: October 3, 2023 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: In 2008, Celeste Mergens was working with an overcrowded orphanage on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, when she learned that menstruating girls sat on cardboard in their rooms for several days each month. This set into motion a simple idea—combining a washable, long-lasting pad with taboo-breaking education—that became a catalyst for an unli...2023-10-0330 minEnjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceThe Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity by Celeste MergensPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703628to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity
Author: Celeste Mergens
Narrator: Celeste Mergens
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 13 minutes
Release date: October 3, 2023
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
In 2008, Celeste Mergens was working with an overcrowded orphanage on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, when she learned that menstruating girls sat on cardboard in their rooms for several days each month. This set into motion a simple idea—combining a washable, long-lasting pad with taboo-breaking education—that became a catalyst for an unlikely glob...2023-10-031h 13
THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLifeEp 140: Menstrual Health Education, Why It Matters & What To Do w/author Celeste MergensIf you ever wanted to learn more about the importance of Menstrual Health Education & WHY it matters now more than ever, this is the episode for you.
Catch this powerful conversation with an amazing Menstrual Health Advocate - Celeste Mergens - and learn:
1. The impact of poor menstrual health education all over the world
2. Why this impacts us in perimenopause
3. How we can be apart of the change
4. How to improve your gratitude lense
Celeste Mergens is an author, speaker, and thought leader, and helps pe...2023-09-2842 min
Pediatric Meltdown161. Menstrual Equity Changes Lives: The Power of DaysImagine a world where menstruation is not a taboo topic, but rather a catalyst for empowerment, education, and change. In this episode of Pediatric Meltdown, join host Dr. Lia Gaggino as she interviews Celest Mergen, a passionate advocate for menstrual equity and the founder of Days for Girls. Prepare to have your preconceptions shattered as Celeste reveals the transformative power of simply listening and inviting others to be part of the solution. From engaging communities worldwide to reinterpreting past traumas, every moment is an opportunity for change. Days for Girls is not just a movement for girls, but for...2023-09-2759 min
Uplift! Inspiring Stories to Uplift the WorldS2E15 Menstrual Equity: A Global Conversation with Celeste MergensJoin us for an enlightening conversation with Celeste Mergens, the inspiring founder of Days for Girls, a global organization advocating for menstrual health equity. Listen in as Celeste shares her remarkable journey that began from an urgent call from a Kenyan orphanage, and evolved into a worldwide movement impacting more than 3 million women and girls in 145 countries. Hear about the groundbreaking work Days for Girls is doing to dismantle stigma and provide access to quality products and education about menstrual health. We also discuss the power of awareness, understanding, and open conversation about menstruation. Celeste emphasizes t...2023-09-2636 min
Shine Within with Gina KunadianCelebrating the Strength Within: The Power of Days with Celeste MergensIn this riveting episode of 'Shine Within', I had the pleasure of sitting down with Celeste Mergens, the visionary founder of 'Days for Girls' and the author behind the evocative 'The Power of Days'. Celeste delves deep into the inception of her globally recognized initiative that has changed the lives of millions, emphasizing the importance of menstrual health education and resources. She touches on her personal journey, sharing anecdotes that shaped her world perspective and catalyzed her mission. We also dive into the transformative power of gratitude, resilience, and the importance of fostering a growth mindset, especially in the...2023-09-2542 min
Shine Within w/ Gina KunadianCelebrating the Strength Within: The Power of Days with Celeste MergensIn this riveting episode of 'Shine Within', I had the pleasure of sitting down with Celeste Mergens, the visionary founder of 'Days for Girls' and the author behind the evocative 'The Power of Days'. Celeste delves deep into the inception of her globally recognized initiative that has changed the lives of millions, emphasizing the importance of menstrual health education and resources. She touches on her personal journey, sharing anecdotes that shaped her world perspective and catalyzed her mission. We also dive into the transformative power of gratitude, resilience, and the importance of fostering a growth mindset, especially in the...2023-09-2542 min
Manifest Your Greatness85. Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity - Interview With Celeste MergensCeleste Mergens is an author, speaker, and thought leader, and helps people be the change they want to be in the world. She is the founder of Days for Girls, a global award-winning organization championing Women's Health and Menstrual Equity.
Days for Girls believes in a world where periods are never a problem and has reached more than 3 million women and girls in 145 countries, shattering stigma, shame, and taboos and turning periods into pathways of healing, new growth, and opportunity.
Celeste has been featured in Oprah’s O Magazine, Forbes, and Stanford Social Innovation Review. Sh...2023-09-2559 min
Superpowers for Good: Empowering Changemakers for Social Impact via Regulated Investment Crowdfunding from the SuperCrowd.Unveiling the Secret for Global Impact: Celeste Mergens Shares Her Wisdom - s11 ep16Remember, you can watch the Superpowers for Good show on e360tv. To view the episode, download the #e360tv channel app to your streaming device–Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV–or your mobile device. You can even watch it on the web.When you purchase an item after clicking a link here, we may earn a commission. It’s an easy way to support our work.Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Celeste: I have to say that it's probably gratitude.Celeste Mergens founded Days for Girls, the global nonpro...2023-09-2125 min
The Kindling ProjectCeleste Mergens Talks: Days For Girls- Menstrual EquityDiscover the inspiring story of Celeste Mergens, a renowned thought leader and changemaker featured in prestigious publications such as Oprah's O Magazine and Forbes. Her organization, Days for Girls, has reached over 3 million women and girls in 145 countries, championing Women's Health and Menstrual Health Equity.Now, in her powerful new book, "The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity," Celeste shares a compelling journey that will leave you a "prisoner of hope."From a young age, Celeste witnessed a small gesture that sparked a profound realization: our circumstances...2023-09-2155 minHealth Conscious Living PodcastEP23: The Power of We: The Power of Days Book Launch Interview with Celeste Mergens In our privilege to live in a society with access to all the basic necessities for health and hygiene, we tend to not realize that there are corners in this world where these very basic things are unaccessible at best. In this episode, Dr. Gayle interviews Celeste Mergens, the founder of Days for Girls, and the author of The Power of Days. Join us in this very inspiring conversation about Celeste's journey that opened the path to her founding the organization, and the story of people coming together for the common good of young girls living in...2023-09-2032 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS5E128 Empowering Choices: The Women’s Wisdom Way with Celeste MergensOur conversation with Celeste Mergens, an author, speaker, and change maker is as compelling as it was heart-wrenching. As she takes us through her life's journey, from a world of poverty and abuse to self-realization, her strength and resilience leaves us in awe. This is more than a tell-all, it is a testament to the power of the human spirit and its ability to rise above circumstances. Celeste’s organization, Days for Girls, is a testament to this resilience, making a global difference by championing menstrual health equity.
Venturing deeper, we explore the transformative power of choice wi...2023-08-1934 min
Book 101 ReviewThe Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's by Celeste MergensSoon to be Available ( October 3, 2023) on Amazon and leading online bookstores worldwide. Imagine missing school or work every month because you lacked proper menstrual supplies. How many days per year would you lose in education and wages simply because you got your period? What if no one ever taught you about menstruation, or worse—if menstrual taboos and myths made you feel ashamed of your body? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-1933 min
Journeys Through Change- Inspiration for Women to Create a Life they LoveCeleste Mergens: How the Power of Saying Yes Led Her to Make a Global Impact on Girl’s and Women’s HealthSend us a textThe path of our lives is paved by the decisions we make. Saying yes is often a gamble and the driving force behind that particular choice at any given time is often unknown. Perhaps it’s a feeling or intuition that tells us that being open in that moment will lead us closer to where we want to be. Whatever it is, the power of yes is undeniable and it can set our lives in directions we never thought possible. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro), my gu...2023-08-0843 min
Friends With FertilityThe Power of Periods: Exploring Days of Girls and Menstrual Care with Celeste MergensOn this weeks episode of the Creation Innovation Podcast, we are joined by Celeste Mergen.
Celeste Mergens a global thought leader specializing in resilience, sustainability, and women’s
health. She is an author, sought-after speaker, consultant, and the founder of Days for Girls, a
global award-winning organization. Days for Girls has reached more than 2.9 million women and
girls in 145 countries. She has been featured in Oprah’s O Magazine and Forbes, and has been
named Conscious Company Global Impact Entrepreneur Top Ten Women, and Women's
Econom...2023-07-1230 minHealth Conscious Living PodcastEP17: We Can All Make A Difference with Celeste MergensIt can be hard to imagine a world where young girls are isolated and forced to sit on cardboard throughout their menstrual cycles because of ancient taboos and a lack of hygiene necessities, but this is exactly what Celeste Mergens stumbled across on a sustainability trip to Kenya. Fast forward a few years later, Celeste has reached 2.8 million women in 145 countries, providing menstrual kits and policy-changing education through her non-profit Days for Girls. Listen in to learn more about Celeste’s global community of equity change makers, the power of we, and how healing her own...2023-05-0348 min
Balancing BusyBeing Unapologetically Focused and Flexible with Celeste Mergens (#7)Send us a textThis will help:Anyone who wants to make a difference in the world.Those who feel stuck in their circumstancesAnyone looking to find more joy in the day to dayIn this episode: 1:37 Celeste's Background and Creating Days For Girls9:00 We Are Not Our Circumstances, We Are So Much More11:48 How Does Being Unapologetically Focused and Flexible Work Together16:51 If You Don't Allow Yourself Permission to Fail, You Cannot Be in Full Creativity21:06 Finding Your "North Star" and Infusing More Joy Into Your Daily Life...2022-08-2332 min
The Melissa Ambrosini Show457: Ending Period Poverty, Overcoming Menstrual Taboos, & Changing The World One Pad At A Time | Celeste MergensImagine if you had to skip school or work each month because you didn’t have access to safe, affordable menstrual products… How many days would that add up to over your lifetime?Now imagine the flow-on effect those missed days would have on your education, your income, your family, and your future — all because you had your period…And now, on top of all that, imagine that no one ever taught you about periods in the first place. Or worse, that it was ingrained in you that menstruation was ‘bad’, ‘dirty’, and ‘shameful’...2022-06-071h 05
Melissa Ambrosini457: Ending Period Poverty & Changing The World One Pad At A Time | Celeste MergensImagine if you had to skip school or work each month because you didn’t have access to safe, affordable menstrual products… How many days would that add up to over your lifetime?
Now imagine the flow-on effect those missed days would have on your education, your income, your family, and your future — all because you had your period…
And now, on top of all that, imagine that no one ever taught you about periods in the first place. Or worse, that it was ingrained in you that menstruation was ‘bad’, ‘dirty’, and ‘shameful’...
This is the distressing reality for girls and women all...2022-06-071h 05
HarmonyTALKHarmonyTALK with Celeste Mergens of Days for Girls, and Olivia ScartelliDays for Girls founder Celeste Mergens talks with host Lisa Champeau about how she has been able to help girls around the world fight the stigma of menstruation-- menstruation inequity-- by tapping into her own impoverished youth and refusing to take no for an answer. She is joined by Olivia Scartelli, a young woman just out of grad school in international development, who helped raise funds for Days for Girls and shares Celeste’s passion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-02-2329 min
Halo FemtechPeriods: An Unfortunate Liability? — with Celeste MergensGuest speaker: Celeste Mergens, Founder / CEO, Days for Girls InternationalCeleste shared stories about how women at their workplace were discriminated against for simply having their periods, and young girls were taught that periods were a liability.The Halo Femtech podcast celebrates these changemakers. Our hosts, Ari Krzyzek and Kung Pik Liu, bring together these inspiring Femtech leaders from around the world to share their startup journeys, insights, and learnings with you.TW: http://twitter.com/halofemtechIG: http://instagram.com/halofemtech FB: http://facebok.com/halofemtech2022-02-1804 min
Halo FemtechFood or Pads? Do We Really Need to Choose Between These 2 Basic Human Needs? — with Celeste MergensGuest speaker: Celeste Mergens, Founder & CEO of Days for Girls InternationalPeriod poverty is real! It’s not only a problem in developing countries. It’s happening here in the US as well — one of the wealthiest nations on earth.The Halo Femtech podcast celebrates these changemakers. Our hosts, Ari Krzyzek and Kung Pik Liu, bring together these inspiring Femtech leaders from around the world to share their startup journeys, insights, and learnings with you.TW: http://twitter.com/halofemtechIG: http://instagram.com/halofemtech FB: http://facebo...2022-02-1705 min
Halo FemtechHow Did Days of Girls Spread to 144 Countries, Impacting 2.4 Million Women and Girls? — with Celeste MergensGuest speaker: Celeste Mergens, Founder & CEO of Days for Girls InternationalWe will learn how Celeste leverages volunteers to build momentum and reach 144 countries through its clear brand purpose.The Halo Femtech podcast celebrates these changemakers. Our hosts, Ari Krzyzek and Kung Pik Liu, bring together these inspiring Femtech leaders from around the world to share their startup journeys, insights, and learnings with you.TW: http://twitter.com/halofemtechIG: http://instagram.com/halofemtech FB: http://facebok.com/halofemtechLI: https://www.linkedin.com/company...2022-02-1105 min
Halo FemtechMenstrual Health Education is a Way to Reclaim Women’s Self-confidence — with Celeste MergensGuest speaker: Celeste Mergens, Founder & CEO of Days for Girls InternationalIn this episode, Celeste discussed how menstrual health education would erase our limited beliefs and reclaim women’s self-confidence. The Halo Femtech podcast celebrates these changemakers. Our hosts, Ari Krzyzek and Kung Pik Liu, bring together these inspiring Femtech leaders from around the world to share their startup journeys, insights, and learnings with you.TW: http://twitter.com/halofemtechIG: http://instagram.com/halofemtech FB: http://facebok.com/halofemtechLI: https://www.linkedin.com/com...2022-02-0804 min
Halo FemtechThe Story of How Days of Girls Began Fighting Against Period Poverty — with Celeste MergensGuest speaker: Celeste Mergens, Founder & CEO of Days for Girls InternationalCeleste discovered something shocking at the orphanage while she was in Kenya. Her experience inspired her to found Days of Girls and fight against period poverty globally. The Halo Femtech podcast celebrates these changemakers. Our hosts, Ari Krzyzek and Kung Pik Liu, bring together these inspiring Femtech leaders from around the world to share their startup journeys, insights, and learnings with you.TW: http://twitter.com/halofemtechIG: http://instagram.com/halofemtech FB: http://facebok.com/h...2022-02-0411 minSoul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful TravelTurning Periods into Pathways with Celeste MergensSend us a textThe stigma around menstruation spans the globe, which has far-reaching impacts for people who menstruate everywhere. Celeste Mergens is tackling this issue head-on. Days for Girls prioritizes cost-effective, safe, sustainable and contextually relevant products help women and girls manage their periods and engage in livelihood activities. In this bonus conversation, Celeste and Christine discuss the necessity of communication, what menstrual equity truly looks like, and how menstrual justice benefits not just individuals but families and whole countries.Learn more about Days for Girls here.Learn more about Lotus Sojourns...2021-11-1248 min
Refire Don't Retire PodcastCeleste Mergens - ”Days for Girls"Celeste is the founder and CEO of Days for Girls. She learned that girls were sickened on cardboard for several days during their menstrual period each month. She learned that girls all over the world drop out of school because of the lack of feminine supplies. She had to take action! Today Days for Girls has reached more than one million women and girls worldwide. 2021-10-2125 min
Breaking TrailLetting Go with Celeste MergensThis is a story about not letting our circumstances define who we are. If today’s guest can do that, we can do it. She is not paying it forward. She came from a place of extreme poverty to start this global nonprofit Days for Girls International. Celeste Mergens is the founder and CEO of Days for Girls. She has led the organization since its beginning in 2008, driven by twenty years of nonprofit and business management experience. She holds a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing and Literature and audited a second in Global Sustainable Development. Days for...2021-10-1147 min
Soul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdElevating Girls with Celeste Mergens
Scarcity was a reality for Celeste Mergens growing up in poverty, sometimes without food and water. Then she rose to financial success in her life, overcoming all those obstacles and enjoying material prosperity and a life she loved. She thought she had made it, but life had other plans and brought her to Kenya where she saw how she could use her knowledge to elevate girls experiencing poverty all around the world.
Now Celeste is the CEO and Founder of Days for Girls, a 501c3 non-profit organization that won the SEED award for gender equity and entrepreneurship...2021-09-2152 minSoul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdElevating Girls with Celeste Mergens
Scarcity was a reality for Celeste Mergens growing up in poverty, sometimes without food and water. Then she rose to financial success in her life, overcoming all those obstacles and enjoying material prosperity and a life she loved. She thought she had made it, but life had other plans and brought her to Kenya where she saw how she could use her knowledge to elevate girls experiencing poverty all around the world.
Now Celeste is the CEO and Founder of Days for Girls, a 501c3 non-profit organization that won the SEED award for gender equity and entrepreneurship...2021-09-2152 min
Sew & TellSewing for GoodOn this episode of Sew & Tell, we’re discussing sewing for good, mask sewing and beyond. We’re joined by a very special guest, Days for Girls President and CEO Celeste Mergens,to discuss the work and impact of this amazing organization doing good work in the world. We’ll each share a little something in our Sewjo segment, then we’ll answer a listener question, finished with an epic battle of who can say goodbye last.Show Notes: https://www.sewdaily.com/sewandtell/sewing-for-good-days-for-girls-epsiode-65/Episode Summary
Welcome
Discussion Segment: Days for Girls with Celeste Mergens
Sew...2021-09-0243 min
The Success SHIFTDays for Girls with Celeste MergensEvery girl in the world has this dilemma, especially during “that time of the month”. For about a quarter of each month, we can feel uncomfortable, with bloating and aches or even severe pain, not to mention any mood swings as our hormones take us on a roller coaster ride. It goes by many names. The red days, the curse, or being “on the rag”. In more politically correct terms, it is our menstrual cycle. Historically and still in many cultures, girls and women have been called “unclean” and s...2021-07-0126 min
The Days for Girls PodcastEpisode 016: Period Poverty, Gender Equality & Resilience with DfG Founder Celeste MergensCeleste Mergens is the founder and CEO of Days for Girls International. Since 2008, she has grown the organization from a small group of local sewists into an award-winning, global NGO serving menstruators and their communities in 144 countries (and counting). A heart-centered and compassion-driven visionary, Celeste has dedicated her life to showing every girl, everywhere that she is strong, worthy and capable of extraordinary things – and giving her the tools she needs to thrive, starting with menstrual health.In this very special podcast episode, Celeste walks us through the founding of Days for Girls, the inspiration behind the mi...2021-04-2455 min