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.

7 min read

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All Aboard! Hot Mess Express Cleans Homes for A Fresh Start

Hot Mess Express isn't just cleaning homes for free, they're sweeping away the stigmas tied to asking for help when you really need it.

1 h 2 min watch

The Power of Personal Branding: Scream Your Dream! With Cheldin Barlatt Rumer (Summer Series #4.7)

CEO Cheldin Barlatt Rumer is the powerhouse behind the 'This Is It Network,' a global female-and-minority-owned digital streaming entertainment and education platform. Known for her dynamic insights on personal branding, networking, storytelling, and empowerment, Cheldin shares her journey helping others "scream their dream." Whether you're an entrepreneur, or simply looking for some motivation to find what’s next for you, this is one conversation you won't want to miss.

1 h 6 min watch

Feeling Stuck? Try Asking Fresh Questions with Flint Sparks (Summer Series #4.6)

Flint Sparks, a Zen teacher and licensed psychologist of 40 years, shares some practical but transformative practices, blending Eastern philosophy with Western psychology to navigate life's challenges. We talk about the barriers we might be unknowingly putting up against our own happiness, and how we can break them down to give ourselves a boost of clarity and connection.

58 min watch

Navigating the ‘Messy Middle’ of Personal Growth with Christal Brown (Summer Series #4.5)

Christal Brown is a dynamic author, coach, facilitator, choreographer, educator, and mother; and as the first Black woman to be tenured at Middlebury College, Christal has broken barriers and inspired many. Founder of Life Steps and Stages, her insights help individuals and institutions navigate the messy phases of realizing their visions.

5 min read

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Why Being Bored is Wonderful!

Do we need to be bored more often? In a world that is constantly full of mental chatter, boredom can help us practice finding respite.

1 h 10 min watch

Treat Your Dreams as a Prototype: Don’t Dwell, Get Started! with Kenton Lee (Summer Series #4.4)

Kenton Lee is the innovative mind behind the "The Shoe That Grows,” a solution (and now an enormously successful non-profit) that has provided shoes for hundreds of thousands of impoverished children in places where soil-borne diseases can take their lives. We dive into Kenton’s journey, from idea to impact, and he shares the mindset that can help anyone to do what he did.

51 min watch

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The Slow AF Run Club: The Club for Every Body with Martinus Evans (Summer Series #4.3)

Martinus Evans is the dynamic force behind SlowAF Run Club, pioneering a revolution in running culture for people who might not see themselves taking part in the hobby. Featured in The New York Times, Evans champions inclusivity, redefining success in a world obsessed with pace. With his infectious enthusiasm, he inspires a global community to embrace their journey, no matter the speed. In this movement, the finish line isn't the goal—it's the journey itself.

1 h 2 min watch

Stressed About the World? Start Thinking Like A Solutionary with Zoe Weil (Episode #187)

Zoe Weil is an innovator, educator, and the driving force behind a revolutionary approach to creating positive change in the world. Her latest book, ‘The Solutionary Way,’ is not just a good read, it's a roadmap to transforming—as individuals and communities—for the better.

1 h 5 min watch

Say ‘Goodbye’ To Your Biases and Unlock What’s Possible with Darrin Tulley (Episode #186)

Darrin Tulley is a name that resonates with many of those who seek inspiration and purpose in their lives. He is the visionary author behind the acclaimed book ‘Live Your Possible,’ and the dynamic host of a podcast of the same name. But who is Darrin Tulley, and what led him to become a guiding light for so many? Learn his story of vulnerability, and see what vast possibilities we can find when we get out of our comfort zones.

57 min watch

Uplifting Series Finds Kindness, 450 Million Tune in! with Sarah Yourgrau (Summer Series #4.2)

Sarah Yourgrau is the talented producer and co-host behind Mike Rowe's heartwarming series, 'Returning the Favor.' This acclaimed show has 105 episodes with over 450 million views, and celebrates unsung heroes across America, restoring our faith in each other. She is among a handful of people who have really seen the scope of our true potential as neighbors and communities. You will be sent soaring by her stories, of one act of kindness at a time.

5 min read

Practical Steps to Improve Our Lives and Communities: The Solutionary Way

Discover how adopting a solutionary mindset can empower individuals of all ages to tackle global challenges, transform their communities, and create a better world for everyone.

1 h 7 min watch

Every Human Being Deserves to Flourish – with Matthew Lee (Episode #185)

Matthew Lee stands as a beacon of hope in a world often overshadowed by stress and uncertainty. He is the visionary director of The Flourishing Network at the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard, where his pioneering work has garnered widespread acclaim and tangibly transformed lives around the globe. He has some amazing practical wisdom to share, wisdom that illuminates a path to human flourishing for us all.

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