233: One From the Heart: 4 Women Leading Community Change
The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth · Molly Knuth
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Show Notes
This episode is a little different — and honestly, it might be one of the most important ones I've ever shared.
Instead of one long-form interview, you're getting four mini-interviews with women who are quietly (and powerfully) making their communities better — through nonprofit work, community organizing, and the kind of "someone has to do something… so I will" leadership that changes everything.
These women were listener-nominated, and every story proves the same thing: You don't need a massive following or a fancy title to make a difference. You just need the willingness to notice a need… and participate in the solution.
In this compilation, you'll meet:
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Callie FitzGerald — founder of Centrally Rooted Mission + Mindful Musicians (building confidence and brain-health skills through music)
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Molly Schreiber — founder of Mindful Minutes (bringing yoga + mindfulness practices into schools, healthcare, shelters, and more)
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Dee McKenna — community leader and organizer of the Woodbury County Fair Bonus Sale (investing in youth through 4-H & FFA premium support)
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Nicole O'Dell — board member for the Bernard Playground Project (building an accessible community space and rallying a small town to do the "impossible")
And at the end, I'll give you a 14-day challenge to help you turn inspiration into action.
What You'll Hear in This Episode-
Why community impact rarely starts with a "grand plan" — it starts with noticing
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How Centrally Rooted + Mindful Musicians teach resilience and confidence through music
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The "five parts of practice" behind Mindful Minutes and how mindfulness becomes a life skill
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How the Woodbury County Bonus Sale works — and why it matters for the future of agriculture and youth development
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The story behind the Bernard Playground Project and the power of phased momentum
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Practical ways to support these missions (donate, volunteer, subscribe, spread the word)
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Molly's 14-day challenge: support, thank a helper, or nominate a community leader
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Nominate a future community helper: [email protected]
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Instagram: @mollyknuth