233: One From the Heart: 4 Women Leading Community Change

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:

• Callie FitzGerald — founder of Centrally Rooted Mission + Mindful Musicians (building confidence and brain-health skills through music)

• Molly Schreiber — founder of Mindful Minutes (bringing yoga + mindfulness practices into schools, healthcare, shelters, and more)

• Dee McKenna — community leader and organizer of the Woodbury County Fair Bonus Sale (investing in youth through 4-H & FFA premium support)

• 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

• How Centrally Rooted + Mindful Musicians teach resilience and confidence through music

• The "five parts of practice" behind Mindful Minutes and how mindfulness becomes a life skill

• How the Woodbury County Bonus Sale works — and why it matters for the future of agriculture and youth development

• The story behind the Bernard Playground Project and the power of phased momentum

• Practical ways to support these missions (donate, volunteer, subscribe, spread the word)

• Molly's 14-day challenge: support, thank a helper, or nominate a community leader

Resources & Links

• Centrally Rooted

• Mindful Musicians

• Mindful Minutes

• Woodbury County Fair + Bonus Sale Info

• Bernard Playground Project

• Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque

• Nominate a future community helper: molly@mollyknuthmedia.com

• Instagram: @mollyknuth