Lonnie Ali joins WaterStep podcast to discuss legacy and service

Lonnie Ali appears on WaterStep’s By Her Hands podcast in a new episode about carrying Muhammad Ali’s legacy forward through resilience, faith and everyday acts of service. The release says the episode is available now on major podcast platforms and ties the conversation to WaterStep’s mission supporting safe water and opportunity for women and girls.

Why it matters: - The episode connects Muhammad Ali’s legacy to WaterStep’s broader mission of helping women and girls access safe water and opportunity. - WaterStep is using the podcast to highlight women leaders and the impact of service-driven leadership. - The conversation is framed around resilience, faith and purpose, themes that can resonate beyond WaterStep’s audience.

What happened: - Lonnie Ali, co-founder and interim president and CEO of The Muhammad Ali Center, joined WaterStep’s By Her Hands podcast for a new episode titled "Leaving a Legacy." - The episode is available now on major podcast platforms. - The discussion focused on Muhammad Ali’s lifelong commitment to compassion and service. - Lonnie Ali reflected on what it means to carry a legacy forward. - The conversation also touched on how small, everyday acts of kindness can create lasting impact.

The details: - Lonnie Ali said, “Never think that it's less than or diminish what you do, even if people don't recognize you for it. You don't need recognition. You need impact.” - Mark Hogg, founder and CEO of WaterStep, said Lonnie Ali’s stewardship of Muhammad Ali’s legacy shows that true greatness lies in service to others. - Hogg said he hopes the conversation inspires listeners, especially young women, to recognize the power they already have to create change. - By Her Hands is designed to amplify the voices of women leading with purpose. - The podcast supports WaterStep’s work providing safe water and opportunity for girls and women around the world. - WaterStep said the organization is based in Louisville, Kentucky, and works internationally on public health through safe water, sanitation, hygiene and infection prevention solutions. - WaterStep said it has worked in more than 72 countries since 1995. - WaterStep said its technologies and training help communities, healthcare facilities and humanitarian responders fight waterborne disease and public health emergencies. - WaterStep said it has impacted more than 15 million lives. - The release directs readers to more information and provides a phone number at (502) 568-6342.

Between the lines: - The podcast episode positions legacy as a practical, everyday form of influence rather than a public title or award. - WaterStep is pairing a recognizable cultural figure with a mission-focused platform to broaden attention on its work. - The emphasis on young women suggests the organization wants the episode to serve as both inspiration and message reinforcement.

What's next: - WaterStep says the episode will continue to be available across major podcast platforms. - The organization is likely to keep using By Her Hands to elevate women leaders and connect their stories to its global water mission. - Listeners can contact WaterStep at (502) 568-6342 or visit more information for details.