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How to Travel Better: More Awe, Less Impact with Katie Losey (Episode #233)
Katie Losey has traveled the world with a rare blend of awe and responsibility, and she’s here to show us how to do the same. This conversation is about avoiding overcrowded destinations, supporting local communities, and letting wonder guide our choices and it will change how you think about adventure — and how gently you can move through the world.

Funding Hope, Not Hype: Scaling Local Solutions with Mohini Bhavsar (Episode #232)
Mohini Bhavsar of Grand Challenges Canada went from being a young innovator herself to becoming a champion for them, including several whose solutions are projected to impact 750 million people by 2035. We explore how courage grows with support, why proximity matters in problem-solving, and how small, locally-led ideas can scale to transform lives.

The Secret Sauce? Teen Volunteers Find Meaning Feeding Others with Sarah Leathers (Episode #231)
Inside a phone-free kitchen in Hartford, teens prepare beautiful meals for neighbors in health crises—and, mentored by patient adults, discover confidence, belonging, and voice. In this uplifting episode, Healing Meals Founder Sarah Leathers shares the five simple practices that turned service into community transformation.

Building Planes, Building Futures: A New Era of Girls in Aviation Takes Flight with Beth White & Zoë Brosky (Episode #230)
Beth White’s Habitat for Aviation in Vermont—home of Women Build Planes—is an extraordinary place where an airplane hangar creates lifelong skills, mentors, and belonging.

The Barber Taking His Talent to the Streets to Change Lives
Could a haircut really change somebody’s life? We've all felt that boost of confidence after a great haircut before. But for the clients of The Streets Barber, a fresh haircut has a much bigger meaning. Click in to see how we can all use our talents and passions for good.

Use This Five Minute Checklist To Prevent School Tragedies with Rich Wistocki (Episode #229)
In this powerful episode, Detective Rich Wistocki shares the exact playbook he and his team use to stop school shootings and threats—often within hours. You’ll walk away with a simple five-step checklist anyone can use, and a reminder that compassion and vigilance can change outcomes.

A Work in Progress and a Masterpiece: Permission to Be Both with Dr. Latif Murji (Episode #228)
Dr. Latif Murji shows us how to weave work, art, and relationships into a life that feels whole; explaining practical ways to avoid burnout, spark empathy, and stay connected while still doing meaningful work. If you’ve ever wondered how to define “enough” in your life and carve out time for your passions, this conversation is your playbook.

Resilience, Courage, Curiosity: Lessons from 700 Voices with Brad Walsh (Episode #227)
Resilience, Courage, Curiosity: Lessons from 700 Voices with Brad Walsh (Episode #227) Brad Walsh, host of the Empowerography Podcast, joins me to swap insights we’ve gathered from our combined 900+ guests who turned pain (and wonder) into purpose, and setbacks…

From Conflict to Connection: Growing Past our Same Old Fights with Andy Chaleff (Episode #226)
Ever feel like you and the people you love are having the same fight on repeat? You’re not alone—our guest Andy Chaleff has spent 20 years helping people break free from those cycles in their relationships. In his new book, The Connection Playbook, and through his playful new game Cool It!, Andy shows us how conflict can actually become a bridge to deeper trust and connection.

The Gratitude Economy: A Revolution You Can Join with Dr. Lynda Ulrich (Episode #225)
Ever notice how you’ll drive farther, pay more, and stay loyal to the businesses that really “get you?” That’s the Gratitude Economy at work—where connection, trust, and genuine care matter much more than price tags.

What If Cities Were Designed to Last AND Adapt? with Craig Applegath (Episode #224)
What If Cities Were Designed to Last AND Adapt? with Craig Applegath (Episode #224) What if we could design buildings that last 1,000 years—structures that evolve, inspire, and serve generations to come? Visionary architect Craig Applegath is helping us reimagine…

The Next Generation Isn’t Lost—It’s Leading! with Jane Thompson (Episode #223)
The Next Generation Isn’t Lost—It’s Leading! with Jane Thompson (Episode #223) What if the next generation is already changing the world, and we just haven’t been paying attention? If you need proof that the future is in good hands, this…
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