Women Doing Something! Teaching Love with Rachel Miner of Bellwether International

Author: Becky Brouwer
Published: Mon 14 Jul 2025
Episode Link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b9c8c68

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.

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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.

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