Arts & Culture
From artistic collaborations to creative problem solving, the arts have the power to lift us up and transform our future. These stories celebrate art, creativity, and culture in all its forms.
What is Humans for Abundance?
Chochi explains what a co-restore is and how to become a part of her organization by donating.
What Will the Future Look Like?
Even a small contribution can change a whole community and environment.
Boldly Going Where No Black Woman Had Gone Before: How Star Trek Changed NASA
Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols (Lieutenant Uhura) changed far more than the television game. As one of the only black women on the small screen at the time and with words of encouragement from Martin Luther King Jr., this champion for diversity changed not only the history of science fiction, but the history of space exploration. Her work became undeniable proof that if you can see it, you can be it.
Everyone Has Something Unique with Alienor Salmon
Alienor encourages us to find the space and time to discover what lights us up.
57 min listen
Map Out Your Happiness Journey: Dancing Through the Americas with Aliénor Salmon (Episode #80)
If you could do anything you wanted, what would it be? When Alienor Salmon was asked this question, she realized nothing would make her happier than to leave her job at the United Nations and travel through Latin America, learning from locals the dances of every country she visited along the way. On her journey, she saw how we humans constantly prioritize things that do not make us happy. But when we use happiness as a baseline for all our decisions, we can come alive.
Healing PTSD Through Hiking: The First Black Man to Achieve the Triple Crown
After hard times, we all need to find ways to heal. For this veteran, that was hiking. And in his love for the sport, he became the first Black man to achieve the Triple Crown of Hiking, a more than 8,000 mile feat. Now, his mission has grown from healing himself to inspiring others.
Matching What You Love with What You Do: Fake Movie Food Artists Show Us How
Think your talents are too random to be useful? Think again! Connect the dots between your unique talents, priorities, and life experiences, so you can find your true niche in life by taking advice from these fake movie food artists!
What’s Next When You’ve Already Peaked: Surfing with Mountaineer Jimmy Chin
World class mountaineer Jimmy Chin’s usual comfort zone is tens of thousands of feet in the air. He’s conquered mountains, but what remains on his bucket list is to conquer the waves. Today, he’s coming down to sea level to try the big surf and revealing the absolute joy of learning something new.
The Town with No Wi-Fi: Connecting With Others By Leaving Your Phone Behind
How could it be that a town with no Wi-Fi is more connected than the rest of us? Join us on a trip to West Virginia, where this tiny town is thriving without technology.
How a Taste of Home Helps Us Appreciate Where We Come From
What do your favorite meals from your childhood say about who you are and the people you come from? If we let it, food can tell some wonderful stories, stories that we may not be able to hear otherwise.
Vermont Organization Helps Veterans Find Community on the Ski Slopes
When winter sets in, this Vermont organization sets out to help veterans transition back to civilian life and recover from their invisible disabilities by coming together on the ski slopes.
55 min listen
7 Million Pajamas to Kids in Need: Helping Where You Can with Genevieve Piturro (Episode #66)
Genevieve’s life changed forever the day she made it her mission to get children in emergency shelters across New York City a pair of pajamas. When you help wherever you can, even the simplest gestures can have a massive impact. Genevieve Piturro is the founder of the Pajama Program, an initiative that helps kids in need get the clothes they need.
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