Owen - Goodness Exchange

Authors

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.
Bernard M. Maruch

Owen Biniecki

Intern

Owen has been an intern with the Goodness Exchange team since 2019. He is currently attending college at the University of Vermont and is due to graduate in the Class of 2025.

Author's Articles

Image: A young girl cupping a flower in her hands. The flower sits among many other kinds of plants, displaying the biodiversity in her backyard.

Weeds are a Good Thing! Why the Biodiversity in Your Backyard Matters

It's difficult to fully comprehend the stunning complexity and diversity of life on our planet, and even more difficult to understand how deeply that complexity and diversity matters. Ready for a deep dive into why biodiversity matters? Read on to see how you can help the planet by starting in your own backyard!

Environment, Nature

Image: Man holding a sign that says "seeking human kindness" in a Boston subway platform

60 Second Docs: Inspiring Stories in Under a Minute!

Looking for bite-sized stories of people doing good in the world? In less than a minute, these creators will refresh your view on the possibility and wonder happening around us. Here's a connection to goodness you'll definitely want to bookmark!

Happiness & Hope

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How a Vancouver Hotel Is Supporting First Nations Artists

How can a hotel support the art and culture of a community? When it comes to doing good business that's good for the world, Skwachàys Lodge has created a model for supporting Indigenous artists while giving people a world-class vacation in Vancouver!

Business, Arts & Culture

Image: 20-sided Dungeons and Dragons die

You’ve Heard of This Game Before… But Never Like This!

You've probably heard of this game on TV and in popular culture, but what you probably don't know is why people like it so much! By tapping into some of the most fundamental elements of our humanity, this game can remind us to pause, come together (even virtually), and have a little fun.

Arts & Culture

The Power of Saying Yes!

Changes as subtle as saying yes to new experiences can prove to be life-changing! Shonda Rhimes, an accomplished television producer, lends her wisdom from her experience with a “year of yes.”