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Girl Scouts Amplified Voices
Welcome to Girl Scouts Amplified Voices! We feature inspiring stories, empowering conversations, and the incredible voices of our Girl Scouts and volunteers as they share their journeys, passions, and dreams with the world.
The podcast is hosted by Cathy Hirko, Marketing and Communicatons Director for Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania. If you have an idea for a podcast guest, please reach out to Cathy, chirko@gshpa.org.
You can find us where you listen to your favorite podcasts and on YouTube. New episodes are released monthly.
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Past Episodes
Episode 16: Christine Dougher
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.
Episode 15: Amy Beamer Murray
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.
Episode 14: Josephine, Jeanette and Michelle Varrassa
Girl Scout Destinations provide opportunities to see the world through domestic and international travel. Josephine and Jeanette, along with their mother, Michelle, recall highlights of trips they’ve taken through the program, including a recent visit to the Girl Scout World Center Our Chalet in Switzerland during our latest podcast episode.
Episode 13: Heidi Hippey
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!
Episode 12: Marci Mowery
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!
Episode 11: Troop Leader Jessica Kahler and Ella
Lancaster Girl Scout troop shares how planning, goal-setting and determination can make a Girl Scout trip to Hawaii a reality. It took the troop over 20 months to plan and fundraise for the trip, and those memories will last a lifetime.
Episode 10: Sammie, Elena, and Jennifer from Troop 20365
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.
Episode 5: Kathy Ledzinski
In our latest podcast episode, Lifetime Girl Scout Kathy Ledzinski highlights the circa-1810 Foxfire House at Camp Furnace Hills in Lancaster County and its historical significance in the community. You won't want to miss this episode!
Episode 3 - Part I: Jenifer Starr
We know you're proud of your Girl Scout's achievements, but how can you share her accomplishments? Get some tips from an expert on our newest podcast as Girl Scout volunteer and mom Jenifer Starr shares how to promote all the great things Girl Scouts do!
Episode 2: Flora Poulos
Take a stroll back in time as Lancaster County resident, Flora Poulos, shares stories of travel, traditions and her trek from Brooklyn, New York, to southcentral Pennsylvania in episode 2 of our Girl Scouts Amplified Voices podcast. Flora has spent 75 years involved with and supporting Girl Scouts and we are excited to be sharing her stories!
Episode 1: Meilynn Poletti
No one could accuse Meilynn Poletti of being an underachiever. Learn more about this Gold Award Girl Scout, her commitment to community, and how Girl Scouts helped her hone her leadership skills when you tune in to our inaugural episode of “Girl Scouts Amplified Voices.”
