653. Nonprofit Mergers Aren’t a Last Resort—They’re a Strategic First Choice - Christina Lowery, Kate Kiama, Nidhi Shukla + Tammy Tibbetts, She's The First and Girl Rising
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Overview
Get ready for a warm and inspiring episode, friend, as we welcome the visionary leaders behind a truly groundbreaking moment: the phenomenal merger of Girl Rising and She's The First. We sit down with Christina Lowery, Nidhi Shukla, Kate Kiama, and Tammy Tibbetts, the women fearlessly charting this new course 💖
For years, these two powerhouses have been dedicated to transforming girls' education and leadership. Now, they've united their missions to create one mighty, global force for change 🤝
Tune in to learn how they’re innovating for empowerment, with a sneak peek at powerful new programs that are helping girls build unshakeable confidence and chase their dreams. You’ll walk away with valuable, real-world takeaways on navigating the complexities of partnership, and how these leaders keep everyone focused on a shared, unwavering belief in a future where every single girl can learn, lead, and thrive 🌱
Ready to be inspired by the true power of partnership? Let's dive deep👇
.Learn:
How Governments are Slashing Education Budgets
Why Girls' Education is Often the First to be Sacrificed
The Rise of Adolescent Girls Dropping Out
The Rise of Early and Forced Marriages
The Rise of Teenage Mental Health at Risk
How Collaboration is Essential
The Rise of Prioritizing Girls' Education in Policy
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. ”
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Episode Highlights
Meet the Visionary Leaders (00:53)
Girl Rising’s Origin Story (02:37)
She’s the First’s Journey (06:57)
The Urgency of the Merger (11:27)
Global Education Crisis Statistics (13:41)
Big Dreams for a Unified Future (17:25)
Challenging Nonprofit Merger Norms (19:24)
Scaling Up for Systemic Change (26:16)
Joining Forces as a Community (33:53)
Everyone’s “One Good Thing" for the Future (34:37)
Powerful Quotes
"Girls can’t be it if they can’t see it.” - Tammy Tibbetts
"12 years of quality education for girls is the single best investment to break cycles of poverty." - Christina Lowery
“Storytelling is a transformative tool to spark curiousity, shift mindsets, and inspire action.”- Christina Lowery
"We are doubling down, not retreating, to ensure every girl is educated, respected, and heard."- Kate Kiama
"This merger means expanding our networks and amplifying girls' voices."- Kate Kiama
"Inspiring radical collaboration is a road less common in the nonprofit sector." - Tammy Tibbetts
"Together, we want to rewrite the life that girls are born into." - Nidhi Shukla
"The world is changing for the better, mostly only for men and boys." - Nidhi Shukla
Christina’s One Good Thing: "I believe this merger will unlock strength. By joining forces, we will be stronger — our programs, foundation, voice, and leverage in this space."
Nidhi One Good Thing: “This merger provides an opportunity to bring decentralized leadership, bringing the voices of those closest to the regions where we work into the forefront."
Kate’s One Good Thing: "For me, the word is momentum — momentum that accelerates growth, strengthens the girls' rights movement, and ensures the next generation of girls don’t just dream, they lead.”
Tammy’s One Good Thing: "Inspiring radical collaboration. By taking a road less common in the nonprofit sector, we can illuminate the path and share our learnings with other leaders."
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