Episode #024
Sendy Mom Rachel Miner from Bellwether International and how to stop Genocide
Meet Rachel Miner, a powerhouse in the field of genocide prevention and community engagement. Rachel shares her journey from her educational background in economics and public policy to her work with Bellwether, an NGO focused on preventing genocide through community-driven initiatives. We talk about education, resourcefulness, and the role of mothers in fostering a culture of understanding and respect. Rachel discusses the patterns that lead to genocide, the challenges faced in addressing these issues, and the significance of community involvement in creating lasting change including examples from brave women like Leymah Gbowee and the Mothers and Chiefs Initiative. The episode emphasizes that every individual can make a difference, starting from their own home and extending to their community and beyond.
Meet my Guest:
Rachel Miner is the founder and CEO of Bellwether International, a nonprofit working to prevent genocide by listening to communities and helping them build strong, peaceful futures. She grew up in a home where education, resourcefulness, and taking risks were part of everyday life—and those values now guide her global work. With degrees from BYU, the London School of Economics, and Columbia, Rachel combines heart and know-how to serve people in some of the world’s most vulnerable places. She’s helped launch programs that teach literacy, bring healing after trauma, and even use AI to spot the early signs of genocide. She believes in the power of mothers, faith, and local leadership to change the world. You’ll love her wisdom, warmth, and bold call to action taken from Leymah Gbowee: “Women! Do something!”
What you’ll Hear:
- Rachel Miner defines a ‘Sendy Mom’ as someone who takes risks and embraces opportunities.
- Listening to communities is crucial in understanding their needs.
- Resourcefulness is key to finding success and opportunity.
- Genocide is preventable through early intervention and community engagement.
- Patterns leading to genocide can be identified and addressed.
- Mothers play a vital role in preventing genocide by teaching values of human dignity.
- Community engagement is essential for effective genocide prevention.
- Imposter syndrome is common, but action is the cure.
- Building a supportive community is vital for making a difference.
- Every effort, no matter how small, contributes to the greater good.
Inspirational Quotes from Rachel Miner:
“Mothers are our number one strategy for genocide prevention.”
“The cure to imposter syndrome is action.”
“Genocide starts from hate.”
“There are really more good people than bad.”
“The most important thing that my parents taught me was use what you have and be resourceful.”
“No genocide has ever been carried out in less than five years.”
“Women! Do Something!”
Leymah Gbowee and Liberian Women!
Mentioned in the Show:
International Office of Migration
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Leymah Gbowee: Unlock the intelligence, passion, greatness of girls – TED
Let Her Fly by Ziauddin Yousafzai
Sendy Spotlight:
“I would like to be remembered as someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability.”
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020)
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