APRIL 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 world

We are off to one Rotary Plaza this week to meet my new friend, Molly Friend, that is. She is the Program for Young Leader Supervisor at Rotary international . Moll's four person team works year-round to find programs for young adults in Rotary. These programs are not only for interactors, but for Rotarians as well. There's big plans in the future of young Rotarians, and we want to tell you all about it.  Meet the woman in charge of helping future Rotarians find their way in the world,my...

Join me as I introduce you to my very first Peace fellow Wisdom Addo. He speaks to me from Ghana Africa.  On the call we are also joined by Peace fellow sponsor Julie West. They both tell us about the West African Center for Peace Foundation and tell us about Peace Jams that's right Peace Jams! Great name don't you think?  Join us for a conversation about the fascinating and wonderful work being done to promote peace on the African continent, the conversation starts now

It's" high cotton" time when I talk to Past District Governor's Fellowship board of Directors member, and WASH action group leader Brian Hall. You know how I love action groups, and fellowship, why not combined the wonderful story about both of these action and fellowship groups with a man who helps leads both. Time to meet Brain Hall, today on the show 

I have a great ENCORE show for you this March: Meet the Rotarian Peacekeeper Dennis Wong, this week on the show. Learn how rotary's peacekeeping efforts are needed now more than ever.

Today we're talking to Shirley Pat Gale about the literacy equity project. A library project, bringing literacy and libraries to indigenous peoples of Canada, a fascinating conversation about books, heritage and bringing them together for a better future. 

Well, you know how much I love Rotary exchange students but up to this point I have only interviewed ones from the United States. Well today I am off to Sweden to introduce you to Sara who starts her amazing journey in Sweden and ends up in Italy. she meets new friends, learns the language and starts her culinary adventure that will last a lifetime.

WELCOME TO SEASON  10! It is my honor to interview Rotary Trailblazer, and first woman Rotary Club President Sylvia Whitlock. Join us as we hear about her Rotary life, but also her personal life that has it's own Trailblazing moments.

What a great encore show for you this month!Get to know the Rotary LBGTQ Fellowship as I talk to member Anderson Tzerwes just before he and his fellowship take the stage and breakout sessions at this Rotary Convention 2021 #Rotary21

Is there a place for kids in Rotary? Young kids at places like district conferences, or even international convention interesting topic, and one that keeps popping up all the time. Especially with our Roteractors wanting to be part of the overall conversation and celebration of Rotary. with their kids along for the ride. Return guest and Mom Brittany Arthur joins me for an in-depth conversation about where kids, little kids that is, belong in our Rotary world join us.

This week I'm off to Johannesburg South Africa to be joined by inspirational Rotarian Annemarie Mostert ! We're going to be talking, ICC, Inter Country Communities, aqua-ponics in other words, using fish to grow veggies and feed the masses and we're going to talk about human  dignity for girls, positive peace and more!  Quite a long list and each bit of this talk will inspire you in so many ways. Thanks for joining us!

Hey Rotarians, it's Rotary birthday month!! And what better way to celebrate Rotary 119th birthday then with a trip around the world with the lasdies of  "The Sun Never Sets in Rotary"  Today on the show three ladies from three different continents are joining me to tell us about the sun never sets in Rotary and how for 24 hours you can travel around the world and meet all your Rotary friends.  Join us for an international fun filled conversation because as we know" the sun never sets in Rotary"

Meet two Interactors that are changing the world and helping to stop child slavery in Vietnam. Jacqueline Phan and Emily Tieu both only 17years of age join me from the dis. 5170 Vietnam Project. Join us!

Welcome to another podcast about branding and marketing!  Now before your eyes glaze over and you think to yourself "oh, Gwen, more about branding" the answer is yes! But just to make this week show a bit more interesting we're flipping the script on where the branding and PI comes from ,interesting?  Meet Dan Ouweleen Zones 26 PI and branding guru. You just might find marketing a bit more interesting after this show.

When the town of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee was devastated by fire the Rotary group of Pigeon Forge jumped into action. And their story of hope, love and action will bring a smile to your face, and fill you with Rotary Pride. Join me as i get this wonderful story from Pigeon Forge's PP Jerry Wear today on the podcast.

Meet 5 show podcaster,( that's right 5 shows) and Rotarian Christopher Lewis. We talk about his shows, but most of all we talk about the show closest to his heart the Daddy Daughter podcast. We talk about the power of storytelling, and the amazing relationship that is between father and daughter. Join us!

This week I'm off to Sweden to meet RI international  trainer, Suzan Stenberg. She's not only training the future of Rotary, but she also takes time to tell us about her passion for skiing, Rotary student exchange, her amazing country of Sweden and her husband's quest to never finish their house. join us!

Have I got a fun encore show for you this holiday season meet Chris Wells!  Chris is a man with many hats. Rotaract ambassador, Rotarian, and podcaster,just to name a few. Hang on tight we are about to show you where do-goodery came from, and how you can join in the fun. Enjoy the Encore and Happy Holidays!!!

Today we're talking gays in the military ,Christmas trees for vets ,and oh yeah, owning a coffee shop, all with Rotarian Johnny Ahern. come join us for the conversation.

Get your Rotary history geek on as we talk to the Chair of the Paul & Jean Harris Home Foundation Cheryl McIntyre. We talk about the restoration of the Harris's house, how you and your club can be a part of this amazing project, and even how Paul and Jean met. So join us for a bit of wonderful Rotary history.

He's a past District Governor, an animal activist, and a vegan too.He is also willing to sit down with a meat eater and fellow Rotarian ...me to talk about these passions and more. Meet Jose Alberto Oliveira today on the podcast!

I'm sending you all the way back to my season 4 opener for this encore! Check out the more spiritual side of Haresh Ramchandani. It was great to go back this fare, and the show inspired me all over again. Enjoy!

Thank You Thank You Thank You!  At this time of Thanksgiving here in the USA, I wanted to take the chance to say how Thankful I am to have each and everyone of you in my Rotary Family. Enjoy this week and next to catch up on some past shows, and I will be back  Dec.6th with past RI President Mark Maloney

Join me as I get the Rotary story from 2019 /2020 Rotary international president Mark Maloney. We'll hear about his time in Office right before a global pandemic, will get his origins story of how he started in Rotary more than 40 years ago. And will hear all about his wife, gay and why she's in a different Rotary group than he is. All of this, and his globe trotting Rotarian travels. Join me won't you pass president Mark Maloney is on the podcast today