{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"284: Haven Family Center - Kesha Rand","description":"On this week\u2019s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Kesha Rand \u2013 wife, mother, wellness advocate, and the visionary co-founder of the Haven Family Center, a community-centered wellness and empowerment space in Detroit. Kesha\u2019s heart beats for community and for people \u2014 she loves deeply, and has chosen to invest in others through healing, wellness, and connection. What began as an abandoned house in a struggling neighborhood became the seed of a transformational mission. Alongside her husband, Kesha poured her savings, sweat, and spirit into restoring the space room by room \u2014 not because it was easy, but because she saw a need and she saw what could be. That once-forgotten house is now the Haven Family Center: a warm, vibrant sanctuary where people can gather, heal, learn, grow, and discover hope. Inside its walls, you\u2019ll find a sauna-equipped wellness lounge, a \u201cVision Room\u201d for entrepreneurs and dreamers, a learning library, creative and educational workshops, a backyard \u201cPeace Garden,\u201d paint-and-poetry nights, a fun fitness group, tutoring and study support for youth, and so much more. Every detail is intentional. Every room serves a purpose. Every person who walks through the door is met with dignity, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. Through her own health journey, growth, and family experiences, Kesha has cultivated a powerful philosophy of community wellness \u2014 one rooted in love, knowledge, presence, and the belief that each person deserves a safe space to breathe, heal, and thrive. Her story is a reminder that real transformation often begins inside the walls of our own homes, our own neighborhoods, and our own courage. In this episode, you\u2019ll hear: \u2728 Kesha\u2019s inspiring life story and how her personal health journey shaped her mission; \u2728 The origins of the Haven Family Center and how an abandoned house became a healing space; \u2728 The power of community wellness, education, and connection in transforming neighborhoods; \u2728 What it takes to build, maintain, and grow a grassroots center; \u2728 Stories of impact from the individuals and families who walk through Haven\u2019s doors; \u2728 Kesha\u2019s reflections on purpose, resilience, and showing up for your community; \u2728 And so much more! Kesha Rand is a 1 Girl Revolution \u2014 a woman using her heart, vision, and relentless hope to nurture healing, build community, and create a haven of possibility in Detroit. Connect with the Haven Family Center: Website: thehavenfamilycenter.webador.com Instagram: @the_haven_family_center Listen + Subscribe: Don\u2019t miss this powerful conversation \u2014 and so many others! Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. \u2728 Join the movement to empower women and girls \u2014 and change the world, one story at a time. For more information, visit 1GirlRevolution.com ","author_name":"1 Girl Revolution","author_url":"https:\/\/1girlrevolution.com\/podcast\/","html":"