Poverty Isn’t a Character Flaw—It’s a System Flaw with Phyllis Everette (Episode #220)
Phyllis Everette is sealing cracks instead of applying band-aids, helping women rise in ways that defy expectations. As founder of the Saffron Trust Women’s Foundation, Phyllis is transforming lives through trust, not transactions—offering a relational…
’60s Psychedelic Posters: Why This Visual Language Speaks to Us
Can works of art perfectly capture the look and feel of a generation? Let’s time-warp to San Francisco in the psychedelic 60s, when trippy band posters communicated far more than who was playing a show!
The Possibility Curve: Turning Change into an Ally with Dewitt Jones (Episode #219)
National Geographic photographer and TEDx speaker DeWitt Jones shares one transformative perspective after another. We explore how to stay grounded in uncertain times, why outrage isn’t sustainable, and how to reframe change, scarcity—and even the…
Restoring the Rainforest by Helping Locals Become Eco-Entrepreneurs
Can you make an impact on saving a rainforest, even though it may be far from your front door? With this nonprofit, you can do just that and help save the rainforest from your couch!
Beyond Buzzwords: Diversity Is a Business Superpower with Emiliano Void (Episode #218)
Beyond Buzzwords: Diversity Is a Business Superpower with Emiliano Void (Episode #218) Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords—they’re powerful tools for making every workplace more human, innovative, and successful. Social entrepreneur Emiliano Void unpacks…
The 2,000-Pound Vegetarians Slowing Climate Change
Some of our best environmental engineers when it comes to winning the race to slow climate change have turned out to be these natural (and very cute) prairie-preserving specialists! Here’s how bison are restoring a previously destroyed…
Helping Musicians Make a Living AND a Difference with Liz Stookey Sunde (Episode #217)
Helping Musicians Make a Living AND a Difference with Liz Stookey Sunde (Episode #217) What if the most powerful changemakers in your community were musicians? Liz Stookey Sunde—co-founder of the nonprofit Music to Life—helps artists…
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…
From Subway Walls to School Halls: Murals That Draw Connection with Marco Santini (Episode #216)
From the United Nations to school hallways, impact artist Marco Santini is helping people see themselves—and each other—in a brighter light. His murals and “One Love” logo bring unity, creativity, and joy to communities around…
This Glam Squad Lifts Spirits and Self-Esteem for Hospital Patients
Making hospital patients feel beautiful is the mission of the nonprofit Simply From the Heart. But it is much more than just providing glam. The organization’s volunteers – called the glam squad – lift spirits…
Turn ‘Someday’ Into Today: Ripples of Goodness Begin with You – with Andy DeMeo
Andy DeMeo, founder of Granite Goodness, is on a mission to spotlight remarkable people quietly making communities better. Together, we explore how a simple shift in focus—from despair to possibility—can transform how we experience the…
Growing a Revolution: How Community Gardens are Changing Your Neighborhood!
To leave a legacy that helps the world, you need only go as far as your local empty lot! By bringing gardens back to the empty spaces in NYC’s neighborhoods, Hattie Carthan and Liz Christy…
