
Tag Happiness & Hope
Need a pick-me-up? These feel-good tales of people changing the world for the better will restore your confidence in humanity and put a spring in your step.

Switching Gears: How You Can Start Leaving a Lasting Legacy Today!
How do you ensure that you leave behind a positive legacy? Well, maybe it's about rethinking the ways we approach what we do next. Here's a new view on what it means to build a legacy for yourself that lasts—plus proof that it works!
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Lost Your Faith in Humanity? Find It in This Lost and Found!
Can a story of human compassion be found within a sea of discarded umbrellas? We’re traveling to Tokyo to witness a treasure trove of kindness inside of the world's most efficient lost and found!
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51 min listen

The Conspiracy of Goodness in Scuba Diving and Bee Farming with “Merman” Mike Pelley, Timothy Paule, and Nicole Lindsey (Episode #18)
I am pleased to share with you my conversations with Mike Pelley, famously known as Merman Mike, and Timothy Paule, and Nicole Lindsey of the Detroit Hives.
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Meet the Hackers Who Are Saving Lives!
Can hackers really be saving lives?! This group of hackers is combining their unique skills to do good! They've developed an extraordinary partnership that is quite literally saving lives.
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5 min read

Asparagus: A New Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries?
A feeling very familiar to most of us almost kept this life-changing treatment for spinal cord injuries from making it to testing! Here's how Andrew Pelling and his fellow researchers overcame self-doubt to create this breakthrough innovation.
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72 min listen

Storyteller’s Thoughts about Philanthropology with Craig Martin (Episode #16)
I had the pleasure of having Craig Martin today. Craig is the co-host of The Good Road, a must-see documentary series that examines the world of philanthropy.
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The World’s Oldest Dance Troupe Will Steal Your Heart
The oldest hip hop dance troupe in the world has a few things to show us about what happens when we let ourselves live without limits. Artificial hips, memory loss, and all, we can feel like life every day is a great celebration!
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What Astronauts Bring Back to Earth for Us!
What can we learn from the people who have spent life OUTSIDE of our planet? The International Space Station is one of the most incredible feats of human engineering, and the secret to making it all possible is a lesson that could help us solve our biggest problems down here on Earth!
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5 min read

These Rescued Horses Could Save Your Life One Day!
This organization is helping rehabilitate abandoned, abused, and neglected horses into some of the most highly valued animals on the frontlines of search and rescue and firefighting! And their recipe for success could be a beacon for progress far beyond the world of animal rescue.
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5 min read

What Would You Do If You Stumbled Across This Person on Your Daily Commute?
Looking to add a bit of joy to your day? Here's a surprising artist that'll have you rethinking how you can turn the most ordinary moments into extraordinary ones!
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How a Seagull Changed This Man’s Life!
Sometimes you need a story of unlikely friendship to remind you that goodness is out there, kindness still exists, and that there is hope for the future. In this case, those reminders come in the form of a seagull.
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42 min listen

No Children Left Behind with Mark Redmond (Episode #09)
Today’s episode is with Mark Redmond, a thought leader already in his 39th year of supporting young people from very tough circumstances to succeed despite the odds. He is Executive Director at Spectrum Youth and Family Services, a non-profit organization helping youth aged 12-26 and their families turn their lives around.
Let’s dive into Mark’s story and be inspired on how he ensures that no children will be left behind.
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