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Wisdom WorkThe Soft Power of Becoming RealIn this episode of The Wisdom Work podcast, Christy and Christa delve into the theme of self-discovery and authentic living as we kick off the year 2026. They build on January's theme of manifesting the new year by posing thought-provoking questions about identity and personal growth: Are you who you truly want to be? They discuss the challenges and rewards of stepping away from the scripts given to us by family, society, and culture, inspired by a poignant clip from Glennon Doyle. This episode emphasizes the importance of self-love and the courage required to shift away from outdated r...
2026-02-0335 minWisdom WorkManifesting: Rooting into your desiresIn this episode of The Wisdom Work podcast, Christy and Christa dive deep into the powerful topic of manifestation. They shared the importance of aligning with what you truly want, the role of self-worth, and the significance of clearing out what no longer serves you. Rather than focusing on rigid goal setting, resolutions, or pressure-driven productivity, this conversation invites listeners to explore manifestation as a lived practice rooted in self-awareness, emotional honesty, self-worth, and alignment. Christy and Christa weave in personal stories, client experiences, and wisdom teachings to offer a grounded, compassionate approach to calling in what y...
2026-01-0638 min
Be The GoodReinventing The Corner Store with Eli MoraruIn this episode of the Be The Good Podcast, Christy sits down with Eli Moraru, the visionary founder of The Community Grocer, to explore how one neighborhood’s struggle with food access sparked a nationwide conversation on equity, policy, and community care. Eli shares how the idea emerged during the pandemic when he witnessed firsthand how broken the food system was, especially for people living in areas without full grocery stores and relying heavily on SNAP benefits. What started with delivering food quickly revealed deeper systemic problems: food deserts, ultra-processed corner-store dependence, and federal policies that make it nearly im...
2025-12-2246 minBe The GoodEmpowering Second Chances: Michael Butler's Mission with the Fountain FundIn this episode of the Be The Good, Christy sits down with Michael Butler, Philadelphia Site Director of the Fountain Fund, a national nonprofit expanding economic opportunity for people returning home from incarceration through low-interest loans, financial coaching, and reentry support. The organization has distributed over $1 million to help more than 120 citizens in the Philadelphia area transition back into society.Michael shares inspiring stories and the mission behind the organization, discusses the impact of its work, his personal journey, and the importance of community and compassion in successful reintegration. Discover how the Fountain Fund is bre...
2025-12-1527 minBe The GoodFostering Community: The Well Rooted StoryIn this episode of the Be The Good Podcast, host Christy McCaffrey sits down with Sarah Todd, co-founder of Well Rooted, to explore the deeply human realities inside the foster care and reunification system. Sarah shares how her friendship with co-founder Katie evolved into a shared mission after they both became foster parents during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.What began as a desire to support vulnerable children quickly revealed the overwhelming gaps facing not only foster families but also biological families working toward reunification and young adults aging out of the system. Through raw and...
2025-12-0836 minWisdom WorkThe Evolution of Adult FriendshipsIn this episode of The Wisdom Work podcast, Christy and Christa dive deep into the complex terrain of adult friendships and relationships especially as we age and move through different life stages.Now in their 40s, Christy and Christa reflect on how friendships evolve, why expectations can strain even the closest connections, and how embracing grace, gratitude, and authenticity can help us nurture relationships that truly align with where we are in life.Christy and Christa share how friendships naturally shift as responsibilities grow from raising children to managing careers and family. They acknowledge the...
2025-12-0248 minBe The GoodLeveraging Basketball to Change Lives: Inside Philadelphia Youth BasketballIn this episode of the Be The Good Podcast, Christy sits down with Kenny Holdsman, the co-founder and CEO of Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB). Kenny shares PYB’s origin story, rooted in the belief that young people, especially those from under-resourced communities, need spaces that support their self determination, academic growth, emotional well-being, and leadership potential.He explains how PYB leverages the universal, culturally powerful game of basketball as an entry point, opening the door to a full ecosystem of wraparound supports including mentoring, meditation, civic dialogue, financial literacy, and academic assistance. Kenny highlights the uni...
2025-12-0127 minWisdom WorkMoney MindsetIn this episode of The Wisdom Work podcast, Christy and Christa dive deep into one of life’s most charged and transformative topics… “money.” Whether the word makes you cringe or light up, this episode will help you explore your beliefs around abundance, worthiness, and energetic alignment.Drawing from Christy's year-long experience in Catherine Zinkina’s Manifestation Babe program, the hosts unpack what it really means to heal your relationship with money, shift out of scarcity thinking, and allow abundance to flow in all areas of life.This is not just about finances, it’s about expandi...
2025-11-0433 minWisdom WorkDesigning Life with Intention: Our Reflection After NancyIn this episode of The Wisdom Work podcast, Christy and Christa, we reflect on our recent interview with Nancy Gentle Boudrie, an incredible guest whose wisdom left us inspired, grounded, and challenged in the best way. Nancy, with nearly 30 years of experience, shared profound insights on emotional hygiene, mindfulness, and shifting from a victim mentality to becoming the author of your own life script.Together, we revisit some of Nancy’s most powerful nuggets, including:The difference between creating a life by design vs. living one by defaultWhy mindfulness is simply paying attention on purpose, with cu...
2025-09-2539 minWisdom WorkFinding Stillness in the Chaos with Nancy Gentle BoudrieIn this episode of The Wisdom Work podcast, Christy and Christa welcome a special guest and it’s someone they couldn’t be more excited to share with you: Nancy Gentle Boudrie.Have you ever felt like you were giving so much to everyone else that there was nothing left for you? Nancy knows that feeling all too well and has turned it into a mission.Nancy’s journey from running an insurance agency to becoming a transformational coach is as inspiring as it is relatable. She opens up about the “perpetual fixer” trap, pouring from an em...
2025-08-2548 minWisdom WorkReweaving: Understanding, Undoing, and RelearningBio & Description:In this episode of Wisdom Work, Christy and Christa delve into the powerful concept of reweaving, the conscious act of unlearning, relearning, and reshaping the internal and external threads that comprise our lives. Whether those threads are tied to generational habits, cultural norms, or long-held personal beliefs, reweaving invites us to pause, reflect, and begin again, intentionally.Together, they unpack what it means to reweave your story, how to notice the patterns you've inherited or adopted, and how to shift them in ways that bring more alignment, balance, and healing—not just for yo...
2025-07-2140 minWisdom WorkBeyond the Interview: Applying Johanna’s MessageBio & Description:In this episode of Wisdom Work, Christy and Christa reflect on their recent conversation with Johanna Kulp, author of Finding Peace with Your Body. Johanna shared powerful insights on helping women cultivate healthier, happier lives. Now, Christy and Christa are diving deeper to provide as much knowledge as possible, and a different perspective you can walk away with.They unpack the habits and strategies Johanna discussed, exploring how these practices show up in their own lives, and how they can be modeled for our children and the next generation.From personal...
2025-06-1641 minWisdom WorkValidating Your Own FeelingsIn this episode of Wisdom Work, Christa and Christy explore what it means to validate your own feelings on the journey to self-peace. Whether it's finding support for yourself or learning how to show up for others, emotional validation can be one of the hardest and loneliest things we face. Together, they share how they’ve learned to harmonize with life’s challenges, drawing from personal, professional, and family experiences to grow into a more profound sense of inner peace.Join us for an honest conversation about personal growth, relationships, and cultivating more peace in everyday life. Let’...
2025-04-2152 minBe The GoodAdvocating for Women’s Sports: Alex’s Vision for PhillyBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. In this episode of Be The Good Podcast, we’re joined by powerhouse business leader and sports advocate Alex Sykes, whose career spans international sports marketing, corporate leadership, and commu...
2025-04-0148 minBe The GoodSteve Ziegler: Mercy's Mission in PhiladelphiaBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. Steve Ziegler is the Director of Advancement and Operations at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating economic opportunities and providing essential social services for the peo...
2025-03-2538 minBe The GoodFashion, Justice & Impact: Dr. Kimberly McGlonn’s VisionBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society.Dr. Kimberly McGlonn is an award-winning social entrepreneur and thought leader working at the intersections of social justice & environmentalism. Her work has been featured by Fast Company, Inc Magazine, Es...
2025-03-1834 minWisdom WorkLet ThemWe’re back! After a much-needed break, Christa and Christy are excited to dive into The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. This book gave us so many lightbulb moments, and in this episode, we’re breaking down why learning to "let them" (be who they are, do what they do) and "let me" (focus on what brings us joy) can be life-changing.We’ll talk about:How trying to control others only drains usThe importance of setting healthy boundaries (without shutting people out)Learning to let go of what others think and focus on what makes...
2025-03-1744 minBe The GoodGuiding Through Grief: Mary FitzGerald’s Work with ElunaBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. For over 20 years, Mary FitzGerald has been a dedicated nonprofit executive in Philadelphia, championing youth and vulnerable communities through a focus on physical and mental wellness. With a strong bac...
2025-03-1135 minBe The GoodDeveloping Good Sports with Beth DevineBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. Beth Devine is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative. With experience in nonprofit management, sports-based youth development programs, and the development of cross-sector partnerships, Beth works to...
2024-10-1550 minBe The GoodCultivating Community Wellness with Flo ByarmsBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. Flo Byarms is the director of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine community wellness initiative. Flo works to build and strengthen community relationships by implementing and managing wellness programs and...
2024-10-0829 minBe The GoodCreating Affordable Vet Care for All with Robyn ColajezziBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. Robyn is the Vice President of Development in the Philadelphia region at Emancipet. Emancipet is a nonprofit organization that operates low-cost veterinary clinics in neighborhoods nationwide to ensure that all...
2024-10-0134 minBe The GoodMatching Need with Opportunity with Felicia RinierBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD, amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. Felicia is the Executive Director of the GreenLight Fund Philadelphia, with over a decade of experience leading and expanding grassroots community engagement efforts across the Philadelphia metro area. Felicia f...
2024-09-2437 minBe The GoodBuilding Philadelphia Up with Corinne O'ConnellBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and society. Corinne is the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia; she drives the strategic vision of HfH PHL, working towards a city where everyone has a decent place to live. She...
2024-09-1746 min
The Conversation SeriesEp. 111: Christy McCaffrey - Owner of Be The Good Media, Founder and Executive Director of Project Scleroderma, Power of Storytelling, and moreI am honored to be sitting down with the Owner of Be The Good Media, the Host of Be The Good Podcast, and the Founder & Executive Director of Project Scleroderma, Christy McCaffrey.
Christy shares her inspiring journey and personal story that propelled her to advocate for awareness through creative storytelling.
We are digging into the genesis of Project Scleroderma and Be The Good Media, detailing the challenges of running a nonprofit, especially in terms of funding and production, as well as her strategy for compassionate storytelling aimed at impacting a broader audience. Christy offers insightful...
2024-06-2649 minBe The GoodCompassion for All with Fritzi HorstmanBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society.Fritzi Horstman is the Founder and Executive Director of the Compassion Prison Project. She is a Grammy-award-winning producer for her work on “The Defiant Ones,” has been a prod...
2024-05-0749 minBe The GoodChoosing Your Impact with Hetal BamanBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. As a global health podcaster and storyteller, Hetal Baman helps social impact organizations tell their story through the p...
2024-04-3056 minBe The GoodA Voice for the Disabled Community with Maria PendolinoBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Maria Pendolino is a full-time professional voice actor and voiceover artist who has provided voiceover services for over a d...
2024-04-2343 minBe The GoodRaising the Maternity Care Coalition with Marianne FrayBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Marianne A. Fray is the President and CEO of Maternity Care Coalition (MCC). Marianne leads the day-to-day affairs of MCC...
2024-04-1644 minBe The GoodCreating TREND Community with Maria PiconeBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Maria Picone is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, USA Championship Rower, and, most importantly, a mother. After her daughter was born wi...
2024-04-0933 minBe The GoodIncreasing Awareness & Acceptance While Empowering the Autistic Community with Sarah GreimBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Sarah Greim is the executive director at The Timothy School. The Timothy School is the oldest nonprofit-approved private school i...
2024-04-0230 minWisdom WorkThe PauseOn this episode of The Wisdom Work Podcast, listen as Christa and Christy explore the crucial topic of recognizing the significance of taking pauses in our fast-paced lives. They shed light on the importance of discerning when to hit the pause button, emphasizing the transformative power of prioritizing rest amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life.Tune in as Christa and Christy share practical strategies and personal anecdotes on how to incorporate rest into our routines, highlighting its profound impact on our overall well-being. Whether it's carving out moments for self-care, embracing stillness, or simply allowing...
2024-04-0141 minBe The GoodCultivating Compassion with Fernando RamirezBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Fernando Ramirez founded Bridges 2030 to support underprivileged communities and the forcibly displaced. As a producer and developer of social i...
2024-03-2637 minBe The GoodAmplifying Women's Voices with Jessi SheridanBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. With over 15 years of career experience in people and business operations, leadership, and organizational development, Jessi Sheridan prioritizes partnerships t...
2024-03-1946 minBe The GoodThe Importance of Social Impact in Your Community with Darrien JohnsonBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Darrien Johnson is the Founder & CEO of The Community Curator, a social impact consulting firm created to support individuals, organizations, and businesses in e...
2024-03-1224 minBe The GoodBringing Hope Home with Paul IsenbergBe The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Paul Isenberg is a co-founder and CEO of Bringing Hope Home, a nonprofit organization that helps families in the Philadelphia area. As the l...
2024-03-0539 minWisdom WorkDream BigAs we celebrate entering a New Year, there will be a buzz about goals, intentions and dreams - OH MY! Christa and Christy have always enjoyed setting and accomplishing goals, but during this first episode of the year they share some important lessons they have learned on what works and what doesn't and how to align to dream up your life in the most graceful way. You might be surprised to hear how they achieve their dreams now. You won't want to miss this episode!Wishing our Wisdom Work Community a very Happy an Healthy New Year...
2024-01-0146 minWisdom WorkRageOn this episode of The Wisdom Work Podcast, co-hosts Christy and Christa explore their personal experiences with rage in its various forms. The two had very different experiences of rage and it's interesting to hear the stories behind it. The conversation continues as they explain how they work with rage in their bodies, how they feel it to heal it and how it can be harnessed for personal growth and societal change. Get ready to be inspired, informed and empowered as you listen to this podcast episode on rage. As always, please reach out with topic suggestions, c...
2023-11-0149 min
Mogil's Mobcast-A Scleroderma ChatEpisode #59 Christy McCaffrey: Founder of Project Scleroderma, Film ProducerToday's guest is film producer Christy McCaffrey. Christy's mom passed away from scleroderma. After the loss, she created a non-profit called Project Scleroderma. In our conversation, we talk about her mom's short journey with scleroderma, her mission with Project Scleroderma, and the films she has produced.
2023-10-2339 minWisdom WorkPerspectiveWelcome back to Season 3 of The Wisdom Work Podcast! We hope everyone had a great summer and that you are ready to dive back into some Wisdom Work topics with us that are sure to expand, heal, nourish and elevate you along your own inner path!On the first episode of Season 3 co-hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey are discussing the topic of perspective. This conversation centers around how our perspective is ever changing as we grow and how our perspective shifts have so much to teach us - if we allow the shifts to...
2023-10-0158 minWisdom WorkSurrender To SummerWe can often rush to pack so much into our summer schedule, caught up in the excitement of the nicer weather and the pressure to do all we can do to make it the best summer possible. But what if we instead decided to pause, slow down, be more intentional and surrender to the sweetness of the summer, savoring the simple moments and the simple joys? What do you remember most from your childhood summer memories? Many of our core memories from our youth are tied to the simple pleasures we experienced. Now is a great time for us...
2023-06-0154 minWisdom WorkA Fresh StartThere is nothing like the freshness that spring offers us... a fresh perspective, a fresh opportunity to choose a new path or to simply move in an invigorating new direction!On this episode of the Wisdom Work podcast, hosts Christa and Christy are talking all about the joy and opportunity to be found in each moment of this new season as we spring forward with a fresh start!Be sure to follow @thewisdomwork on Instagram and reach out with any feedback or topic suggestions to thewidomwork@gmail.com
2023-05-0145 minWisdom WorkBody ImageOn this episode of The Wisdom Work Podcast co-hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey discuss how our body image affects us on many levels: emotionally, mentally and physically. This is a conversation that everyBODY can relate to!Be sure to follow @thewisdomwork on IG and please be sure to like, comment, follow and review "Wisdom Work With Christa and Christy".
2023-04-0149 minWisdom WorkVulnerabilityOn this episode of the Wisdom Work Podcast, co-hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey discuss the value of leaning into vulnerability and how necessary vulnerability is on the path to our greatest dreams, desires and goals.As always, Christa and Christy share real life examples of how they each have been challenged by vulnerable feelings. This conversation is a great validator for how vulnerability and fear can actually be indicators that you are about to level up in your life, and how important it is to be brave enough to stay the path!Be sure...
2023-03-0653 minWisdom WorkSelf LoveWelcome to February! As we embark into this love centric, heart centered month, hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey are making sure that we don't forget about the importance of self love!Self love is a hot topic these days, but what does it really mean and how do we get past the sometimes uncomfortable feelings around loving ourselves? That's what this episode is all about, and we sure do get into deep on this one!Be sure to follow @thewisdomwork on IG and YouTubeAnd as always, please reach out and share your...
2023-02-0146 minWisdom WorkFeeling Into The New YearHappy New Year! As we head into 2023, our Wisdom Work co-hosts, Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey are discussing the importance of being present with whatever you are feeling at the start of the new year and how to take intentional and authentic steps forward towards our personal goals.Always keeping it real and following through with hopeful and supportive tips and tools, Christa and Christy are kicking off the New Year with a motivating and supportive conversation!SAVE THE DATE!!! Our Signature Wisdom Work Virtual Retreat, ALIGN + ALLOW, is coming...
2023-01-1643 minWisdom WorkExpansionAs we close out 2022 our hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey decided to focus on a topic they feel encompasses what this Wisdom Work journey is all about, and that is... expansion!On this episode of The Wisdom Work Podcast, Christa and Christy discuss what expansion means exactly and how taking this inner wisdom work journey ultimately gifts us with the beautiful rewards of personal freedom and the ability to dream big, expansive, dreams!As always, please reach out with any questions, comments or topic suggestions to TheWisdomWork@gmail.com and be sure to follow...
2022-12-0144 minWisdom WorkGratitudeOn this episode of The Wisdom Work Podcast, co-hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey discuss the importance of being grateful not only for the good and easy to appreciate moments in our lives but also the moments we feel challenged and find it harder to muster up a perspective of appreciation. Christa and Christy will walk you through how to cultivate a deeper appreciation for all the ways that those challenges have helped grow you into who you are today.As always, the Wisdom Work conversation focuses on our unique personal growth paths while offering a community...
2022-11-0147 minWisdom WorkOwn Your LightOn this episode of The Wisdom Work Podcast co-hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey discuss what it means to own your light and how we can show up as our truest selves to shine unapologetically!Follow @thewisdomwork on IG and send any topic suggestions or feedback to thewisdomwork@gmail.com!
2022-10-0148 minWisdom WorkNew Season, New EnergySeason 2 is here! Christa and Christy are back for a brand new season of Wisdom Work and this month's episode the conversation is focused around how we can best transition forward into the new season of fall and best process your summer experiences - what are our take aways?With each new season comes the beautiful gift and opportunity to adopt a fresh new energy and to stop and take stock of what's working for you and what's not, to reassess your personal growth goals and take a moment to pause and reflect, showing appreciation for all...
2022-09-0144 minWisdom WorkCreating MagicOn this episode of Wisdom Work, co-hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey discuss how we can create magic in the mundane. It is easy to get caught in the loop of our routines and responsibilities and forget all about the possibility of creating magic in our lives. This conversation is all about how we can intentionally create more moments of magic, joy and a feeling of being connected to something bigger than ourselves - on a daily basis!***We would like to mention the fact that this episode was recoded prior to the recent events in Texas...
2022-06-0140 minWisdom WorkShedding LayersOn this episode of The Wisdom Work Podcast co-hosts Christa Mantey and Christy McCaffrey are discussing how to focus on the process of shedding layers of ourselves and how beneficial and healing this can be. How can we normalize the process of change, growth, evolution, healing and all that comes along with it? That's exactly what we are diving into today. Be sure to reach out and join the conversation by following @thewisdomwork on Instagram or sending an email to TheWisdomWork@gmail.comAnd be sure to SIGN UP for the upcoming Wisdom Work "...
2022-05-0148 minWisdom WorkModern MotherhoodOn this episode of the Wisdom Work Podcast, Christa and Christy crack open a conversation around what motherhood looks and feels like for us today, how we can navigate through all the shoulds and supposed to's that were given to us from generations before us, and how we as women and mothers today can best define what we want motherhood to be on our own unique terms and on our own unique paths.This episode covers self care, balance, boundaries, ambition, goals, and so much more!Follow @thewisdomwork on InstagramEmail any questions or t...
2022-04-0146 minWisdom WorkCultivating A Healthy HomeThis episode of Wisdom Work is all about cultivating a healthy home environment. Christa and Christy discuss how we can intentionally create the energy that we want our homes to embody and how we can take steps to declutter, organize and better prioritize a healthy environment in our homes. This conversation is all about creating a more peaceful and aligned experience for yourself, your family and all who enter your home!Big shout out to our listener, Nellie @healthy_home_interiors who suggested this topic! We love hearing from our listeners and are truly focused on this be...
2022-03-0148 minWisdom WorkHeart CenteredOn this episode of Wisdom Work, Christa and Christy are talking about how we can best tune into and listen to our hearts and how to truly operate from a heart centered place.Being that February is heart health awareness month this is a great time to be more intentional with your connection to your own heart, to get quiet enough to listen to what it might be telling you and to show up for yourself in all that ways that matter most to your heart.Don't forget to follow @thewisdomwork on Instagram! And send...
2022-02-0122 minWisdom WorkHealthy HolidaysOn this episode of Wisdom Work With Christa and Christy we go much deeper than just what’s on your plate this holiday season. Health and wellbeing are obviously enhanced by eating a diet rich in nutrition, but that’s just the starting point. There are many other aspects to health that we often overlook. In this discussion we will get into these areas: preparing your physical and emotional body for gatherings, what to actually put into our bodies and how to listen intuitively to what our bodies want/need, how to counteract social anxiety and other typic...
2021-12-0251 minWisdom WorkAuthenticityOn this episode of "Wisdom Work With Christa and Christy" we dive into the topic of authenticity, and more specifically how we can reconnect with our true selves and then take steps to show up more fully in our truth.As we often discuss, this inner work is a very personal journey, but there is a significant amount of shared wisdom to be had when it comes to creating a more authentic way of living, and that is what we are here to unpack!Be sure to sign up for our FREE 7 Day Gratitude Meditation...
2021-11-011h 02Wisdom WorkBoundariesLet's talk about boundaries! This was actually a topic suggestion from one of our listeners, and we know it's a very hot topic right now.On this episode we are breaking down what the word "boundary" means, the different type of boundaries you can create in your relationships with others and also within yourself, and most importantly how to create boundaries in a healthy and positive way.As always we are hopeful that this conversation inspires you on your inner wisdom journey and that some of the tips/insight we offer can be added into...
2021-09-011h 02Wisdom WorkNutrition and WellnessOn this episode we dive into all things nutrition and wellness with our resident nutrition expert, Christa Mantey! Christa gives us a glimpse into her journey with nutrition and wellness, not just personally but also professionally while offering us an abundance of inspiration and tips. Christy also shares her journey of cultivating a life with a more healthy and balanced perspective. There is something for everyone to take away from this conversation!Be sure to subscribe to this channel and please also share any comments here as well, we would love to hear from you!"...
2021-08-0159 minWisdom WorkPost Pandemic GoalsOn this episode of "Wisdom Work With Christa and Christy" we discuss the value of taking a moment to pause and reflect on what was lost and what was gained during the pandemic, both personally and collectively. What can we choose to leave behind, what can we choose to take with us moving forward?Also discussed: creating healthy boundaries, the importance of feeling your pain to heal your pain, how to live more authentically/connect to your true self, and how to cultivate the life you want to live.Subscribe to "Wisdom Work WIth Christa...
2021-06-2251 min
Be The GoodTools For Social Innovation with Sebastian MartinSebastian Martin is a social entrepreneur and educator based in NYC. In 2013 he founded Cambio Coffee, an organic social enterprise company that operated in Shanghai for 5 years. Sebastian then moved to NYC in 2018 to run the Social Innovation Program at Avenues: The World School. He has now recently launched Cambio Labs, a non profit venture that creates educational apps and programs that transform students into social entrepreneurs, designers for impact, and community activists. Sebastian is here to tell us more about the inspiring and transformative work he is doing. Cambio LabsInstagramwww.ChristyMcCaffrey.c...
2021-06-081h 02Wisdom WorkWelcome To Wisdom Work!Welcome to Wisdom Work with Christa and Christy where we talk about real life experiences and how we put our inner wisdom to work.This podcast is for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with themselves, their intuition and to honor the wisdom within. We understand that it takes WORK to put this wisdom into play and we hope this podcast empowers people to do the work, to heal the past, in order to live a life that is authentic, playful and creative.Our hope is that these conversations will encourage and inspire our listeners...
2021-06-0100 min
Be The GoodA Future In FocusPhoto Start is a non profit team of photographers, artists and teachers providing opportunities for impoverished youth who might otherwise get left behind. At Photo Start they believe that talent is universal, opportunity is not and they are on a mission to change that. The Photo Start Program offers problem based, social emotional learning that leverages digital media arts, starting with photography.Today we have with us Photo Start’s Director of Development and Partnerships Abby Lehman as well as Jeri Murchura, Photo Start’s Kenya Program Coordinator. Abby and Jeri are here to give us a more i...
2021-05-2534 min
Be The GoodHarnessing The Superpower of EmpathyKevin Shah is on a mission to make empathy a habit for all so that people understand one another. He is the co-founder and CEO of a company called Jaago. Jaago is primarily designed for HR and DEI leaders to enable their employees to build more empathy, but it is also an incredible tool that Kevin encourages us all to utilize as we work to strengthen our own empathy muscles. It is a mobile platform that makes empathy building a daily habit by creating spaces to watch, reflect, and measurably grow using crowdsourced short stories that facilitate understanding new...
2021-05-1840 min
Be The GoodWellness and CommunityChrista Mantey is a mind, body, spirit wellness coach, she is a conscious parent and partner facilitator and a lactation educator as well. With years of experience in nutrition and wellness Christa added post partum and couples support to her work after walking the path of her own unique experience with childbirth and parenthood and she brings an incredibly inspiring perspective and light to the conversation of all things wellness.Christa is here today to share more with us about her journey and the beautiful work she is doing to support others. To connect and l...
2021-05-1147 min
Be The GoodTurning Art Into ImpactEvan LaRuffa is a creative problem solver and the founder of an organization called I Paint My Mind. I Paint My Mind is a non profit organization made up of curators, organizers and advocates for the arts. By working with local artists, partnering with companies that care, and providing arts resources to underserved communities, I Paint My Mind works to make the world a more connected and creative place. Evan is here to tell us more about this creative driven mission to do good and foster more connections.I Paint My Mind WebsiteInstagram
2021-05-0434 min
Be The GoodSupporting Single MothersRay Nell Jones is a female empowerment speaker, activist and the founder of an organization called the Allignment Chapter. Ray Nell has been featured on The Ellen Show, Brawny initiative and the Top 50 smart Biz. Ray Nell and her organization work to help low income single mothers throughout the United States. Ray Nell and her team work to provide the basic necessities needed to wash their children, brush their teeth and properly clean their clothes.Inspired by her own challenging circumstances as a single mom since the age of 19, Ray Nell has gone on to c...
2021-04-2725 min
Be The GoodAmplifying The Voices Of LGBTQ+ YouthMaxwell Poth is the founder of an organization called Project Contrast. Project Contrast is a non profit organization created to help share the stories of, and give a voice to, LGBTQ+ youth across the country. In addition to raising awareness and lowering the amount of suicides among LGBTQ+ youth in the U.S., Project Contrast aims to create a platform for these youth to become advocates for each other and in their own communities.Maxwell is here to help educate and explain further the incredible mission he and his team are on.To...
2021-04-2022 min
Be The GoodSupport For Single MothersRay Nell Jones is a female empowerment speaker and activist and the founder of an organization called the Allignment Chapter. Ray Nell has been featured on The Ellen Show, Brawny initiative and the Top 50 smart Biz. Ray Nell and her organization work to help low income single mothers throughout the United States. Her team works to provide the basic necessities needed to wash their children, brush their teeth and properly clean their clothes.Inspired by her own challenging circumstances as a single mom since the age of 19, Ray Nell has gone on to create a m...
2021-04-0825 min
Be The GoodInspiring, Educating, And Empowering In Developing CountriesWendy Shew is the founder of a for-purpose organization, "Building Education", that serves to alleviate poverty in developing countries by inspiring, educating and empowering.In collaborating with the government, partner organizations and local schools The Building Education Organization aims to transform rural villages into prosperous, dignified communities. Building Education is a 501c3 organization that provides funding for education to children of developing countries in an effort to end poverty as well. The vision is to "transform the lives that touch these projects, changing the way that we see ourselves in the world, creating le...
2020-12-0140 min
Be The GoodInclusion and Recreation For All AbilitiesKevin Stickelman is the CEO of the National Ability Center, a non profit organization that is a leader in adaptive recreation, offering outdoor adventures that cater to those with a different ability or disability and programs designed with inclusion as a first priority. The NAC rallies around the belief that our differences make us stronger and that recreating together can change our world. By including family and friends in their programming, the NAC strives to reinforce relationships and build support systems that exist beyond the initial program experience. Kevin is here to share with us mo...
2020-11-2426 min
Be The GoodSurf Therapy For VeteransAlex West is the founder of an organization called One More Wave. The mission at One More Wave is to provide wounded or injured veterans with customized surfboards, wet suits, stand up paddle boards and body surfing hand planes customized to their injuries. At One More Wave it is their belief that ocean therapy will not only improve the lives of our veterans but also impact the veteran suicide rate of 22 a day.Alex is here to tell us more about this incredible organization and all the amazing work they are doing. Donate
2020-11-1726 min
Be The GoodMarathons For AwarenessGreg Cohen is one of the most inspiring people I know. I have known Greg for about 2 years now as we have worked together on several projects for my non profit Project Scleroderma. Greg suffers from the autoimmune disease, Scleroderma, which is a disease I lost my own mom to 11 years ago.Scleroderma literally means “hard skin”, it causes a hardening of the connective tissue. Although the skin hardening is a major issue for many patients, scleroderma can also affect internal organs with life threatening consequences. This disease affects each patient differently but can be very debilitating. Whic...
2020-11-1251 min
Be The GoodCultivating Nourishing EnvironmentsLaurel Sims is the co-founder and CEO of a non profit called Urban Growers Collective. Rooted in growing food, the Urban Growers Collective works to cultivate nourishing environments which support health, economic development, healing and creativity through urban agriculture. The Urban Growers Collective currently has eight urban farms that operate on 11 acres of land, predominantly located on Chicago’s south side. The organization also focuses on job readiness, training hundreds of teens, difficult to employ adults, and new farmers in the art of growing. Laurell is here to tell us more about the programs offered by The Urb...
2020-11-1035 min
Be The GoodDelivering Compassion And Hope To The HomelessRobert Thornton is the founder of an organization called Cloud Covered Streets. Robert is on a mission to bring hope, compassion, kindness and needed supplies to those experiencing homelessness in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Robert and his team work to provide new shirts, socks, toiletries and letters of encouragement to those in need. And they recently hit the streets with a brand new mobile trailer that provides showers, laundry services, haircuts and many other services to those experiencing homelessness. Robert’s passionate, heart driven work is amazing and he is here to share more with us a...
2020-10-2739 min
Be The GoodTrauma, Loss and GrowthDestini McAlister is an author, wife, and mother of 3. She has a passion for advocating for vulnerable youth and adoptees. One of the ways she has recently accomplished this is by publishing her childhood memoir, “Set Free”, which outlines her turbulent childhood and shows readers what children from trauma need in order to become thriving adults.Born into a family saturated with generational trauma, Destini’s case file with child protective services began when she was only 7 months old. In her own words and unique perspective Destini shares her vivid and detailed memories of her experience navigating child...
2020-10-2024 min
Be The GoodStronger TogetherPrince Brathwaite is the founder and owner of Trooper Fitness, based in Manhattan and currently offering Virtual Group Strength and HIIT Classes. He is not only a highly motivational coach to his clients and team but he’s also a very inspirational and empathetic person who encourages a “Stronger Together” type of mindset. He is someone who has dedicated his life’s work to building others up and unifying people in his own unique way.I first learned of Prince when a friend of mine shared a video he had posted during the weeks that followed George Floyd’s...
2020-10-1346 min
Be The GoodShattering Stereotypes And Empowering Those In NeedValeria Kechichian is the co-founder and CEO of Longboard Girls Crew, an organization that put female long boarding on the map. In the beginning, Valeria and her crew successfully got some international media attention and started not only gaining recognition for women but achieving a bigger goal: getting thousands of women around the world into the sport and breaking social stereotypes while doing so.Eight years later, Longboard Girls Crew has grown into the biggest community in the action sports industry and one of the biggest female communities in the world, acknowledged in more than 180 countries with...
2020-10-0640 min
Be The GoodFeeding Those In NeedRyan Carroll is a Sayville, New York local and the CEO of Carroll’s Kitchen, a grass roots non profit charity. Ryan lost his job as a chef in NYC due to the closures of restaurants from Covid 19. Instead of staying home, Ryan sprung into action and assembled a team of over 30 of the best hospitality workers to help people across Long Island in a safe and organized manner. Ryan and his team have fed over 19,000 people in need since March of 2020. From front line workers, veterans, the elderly, children, police departments, fire departments and shelters. Ryan and...
2020-09-2923 min
Be The GoodShifting Our Mindset For A More Positive And Balanced Way Of LivingYou may remember Karen (formerly Millsap, now Karen Allen), as she was the very first guest on this podcast! Karen gave us a major dose of inspiration in our first interview and that is exactly why I wanted to bring her back to help us kick off Season 3.Karen is a resilience and mindset expert, motivational speaker, mom and author. As a growth and mindset speaker and coach, Karen is here to teach us how to pull ourselves out of unhealthy cycles to help us conquer both our personal and professional goals. After tragically losing h...
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Be The GoodComfort and HopeJim Murray is the Co-Founder of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.Born in West Philadelphia, he is a 1960 alumni of Villanova University. In 1969, Jim joined the Philadelphia Eagles’ public relations staff. Five years later, he was named general manager for the Eagles where he served for nine years and took the franchise to the first Super Bowl appearance against the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XV.During his 14 years with the Eagles, Jim distinguished himself as a leader in a number of projects that served the community. In addition to co-founding the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald Hou...
2020-05-1220 min
Be The GoodMusic EducationSteve Selfridge is a saxophonist, jazz musician, music teacher, and school band director in the Philadelphia area. Steve is an active performer in various musical ensembles and venues in the greater Philadelphia area. In 2011, he performed at Carnegie Hall in NYC, as a featured soloist on stage with rock legend Steven Van Zandt and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Darlene Love. In his career, Steve has had the honor to share the stage with many music greats in both performance and educational settings. Aside from performing, Steve maintains a deep commitment to teaching mus...
2020-05-0528 min
Be The GoodPeace And Hope In The Midst Of CancerCandi Bryan has a passion for women’s ministry. She has facilitated a national prayer group for 10 years that grew to become a non profit called RENEW. It stands for reaching every need for every woman. In 2016, Candi was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Following chemo, double mastectomy, radiation and reconstruction Candi turned the process into purpose by hosting and producing her own show called “Good Morning Ladies”, an inspirational podcast for women. She also just released her first women’s devotional called “PEACE AND HOPE in the midst of Cancer”.In 2019 Candi stepped out of her comfor...
2020-04-2821 min
Be The GoodEmpowering The YouthLou Harris is the founder of the Rockaway NY Chapter of the Black Surfers Association. Lou says his program is for any kid in the rockaway area who wants to swim and surf but might not have the opportunity or means to do so. The mission of the BSA of Rockaway is to “make a positive impact on the surrounding community by bringing everyone together as one and by empowering the youth in a positive way while being active.” The lessons, which are free, are open to any child ages 4 to 16. In addition to surf lessons Lou has e...
2020-04-2119 min
Be The GoodSupporting The Native HomelessColleen Echohawk is the founder of the Coalition to End Urban Native Homelessness and the director of an organization called Native Works which aims to better Seattle’s homeless Native American community. By crafting authentic artwork and in partnership with it’s parent organization, The Chief Seattle Club, Native Works aims to honor Native tradition while fostering a healthier native future.Named as one of Seattle’s most influential people by Seattle Magazine in 2019 and one of Seattle Met Magazine’s 50 most influential women in 2018, Colleen Echohawk is the recipient of multiple public service awards for her leadersh...
2020-04-1421 min
Be The GoodInclusive Sports ProgramsGabriel Moreno is the founder of an organization called Game Changers Idaho. Before Game Changers was officially a non profit, it started as a small adaptive flag football program that offered an opportunity for kids with and without disabilities to play together. Since that time Game Changers has grown into offering a variety of sports, reaching more and more kids each season.Of his program Gabriel says, “ We believe that every child, regardless of ability, should have every opportunity to play sports to their fullest potential. We want to be another source in the community where our pa...
2020-04-0730 min
Be The GoodGrief and HealingMonique Minahan is a San Diego based yoga teacher explaining and exploring grief in the body. She is also the author of a book called “The Grief Practice – Stories of Surviving Loss, and Practices For Supporting Loss”.In her mid-twenties Monique suddenly lost her husband Nathan due to a complication with one of his chemotherapy drugs. Monique says of this loss, “With a long history of major depression, no embodied resources, and living in a society that stigmatized grief, I dropped into a deep and dark crevasse of isolation and complicated grief for many years.”But now al...
2020-03-3146 min
Be The GoodIt's Not About MeRyan Williams Jenkins is a former Navy Football player, who graduated from The United States Naval Academy in 2015. Ryan currently works in player engagement and scouting in the NFL for the New York Giants and is the founder of the INAM initiative, which stand for “Its Not About Me”. The goal of the INAM initiative is to use athlete’s platforms to create change in underprivileged communities. Having been a collegiate athlete himself, Ryan says that it was only after taking a step back from this role that he was able to truly see the influence he and his...
2020-03-2424 min
Be The GoodTeaching The Value of GivingElementary School teacher Jenn Welby Gilbert wants her students to know that they are never too young to make a difference and that they have the ability to change the world. Since 2008, her students have done exactly that through their inspiring and service- oriented “Charity Project”, raising more than $60,000 for a variety of important causes and initiatives. Students in Jenn’s class learn about various aspects of community and how people work together for the common good. They discuss the importance of helping others and the impact each person – no matter how young- can have on their community...
2020-03-1737 min
Be The GoodCommitted To Finding A CureBob Saget is an acclaimed actor, comedian, director, writer, and producer. He has starred in many successful television shows, including two of the most family-friendly shows network TV has ever produced (Full House and America’s Funniest Home Videos). For over thirty years, he also has been a stand-up comedian and earned a Grammy-nomination in 2014 for his stand-up special, That’s What I’m Talkin’ About. Most importantly, he wrote and directed the film For Hope, chronicling his sister’s struggles with a disease called scleroderma. He joined the Scleroderma Research Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2002 and has been a...
2020-03-1050 min
Be The GoodFostering Love and SupportKristina Hillstrom’s journey to advocating for vulnerable children began 15 years ago when she spent several months in the orphanages of Ecuador. Her time there opened her eyes to the tragedy of broken families and also the strength and innate goodness of children. Her experience ignited a desire inside of her to speak up and raise awareness for vulnerable children. She has since gotten involved with and volunteers for several non-profit organizations who work tirelessly to fight for and support children in need. She started an Instagram page- Amity & Anthem in hopes of starting a conversation and rais...
2019-11-1232 min
Be The GoodThe Value of Human ConnectionPete Bombaci is the founder of The GenWell Project and he is proud to be leading a campaign that he truly believes can make the world a happier and healthier place. The campaign idea, in the making for over a decade, was inspired by the events that Pete witnessed during blackout back in 2003; Kindness, generosity, empathy and connection. Pete says , “We live in a fast paced and distracted world and sometimes we just need a reminder or an excuse to take the time to do the thing that will make us and those around us happier and hea...
2019-11-0534 min
Be The GoodPoetry In MotionAlex Lewis started Car Window Poetry with the belief that words matter. Deeply invested in Colorado Springs' poetry community, Alex believed poems are more than just rhymes - they are words that can give hurting humans hope.Initially inspired to simply share the poems of those in his local community, Alex created this platform to encourage others to share their own poems with a simple print out he offered on his website.His idea has now been amplified by thousands. All across the country people have joined his mission and are sharing words of hope...
2019-10-2939 min
Be The GoodMindfulness and WellbeingHally Bayer is founder and owner of Thrive Pilates Studio in Philadelphia. She is a lululemon ambassador, a board member of The School Mindfulness Project, and a big sister with The Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program in Philadelphia. On this episode of Be The Good, Hally shares with Christy her own journey into mindfullness and wellbeing and how she feels a mindfulness practice can help us all better navigate the stress of our daily lives. Hally also shares how she felt called to make a difference for others and how she ultimately found a way to make...
2019-10-2237 min
Be The GoodDifferences Can Make A DifferenceMichael Williams Stark is an improv comedian, public speaker, voice actor and musician who is the subject of the international-award-winning CBC radio documentary, "Making Faces". The documentary, also featured on National Public Radio in the U.S., bears the same name as the registered charity Michael founded to foster life skills through improvisation for children with facial differences. On this episode of Be The Good, Christy and Michael discuss the emotionally heavy challenges and adversity that he faced as a child due to his own facial differences, and how he channelled this pain and used his own t...
2019-10-1525 min
Be The GoodSkateboards For HopeBetty Esperanza is an artist and humanitarian, from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founder of Skateboards For Hope, a charity that fosters leadership to empower children living in poverty worldwide. Inspired by her own love for skateboarding and the skateboarding culture coupled with a desire to help kids escape the cycle of poverty, Betty has created her organization, Skateboards For Hope, to help introduce the sport of skateboarding to children in countries who otherwise would have no access.Her team collects used parts and turns them into refurbished skateboards sending them to Skateboards for Hope Ambassadors all o...
2019-10-0826 min
Be The GoodHumanizing The HomelessJoshua Santiago grew up in North Philadelphia, and due to his circumstances growing up was no stranger to the world of addiction and homelessness. Following the lead of the only examples he knew, Joshua says he ended up in a lot of trouble. It wasn’t until he followed his passion and went to barbering school that he found his true calling and a desire to be of service.Joshua’s experience with those close to him who struggled with addiction and homelessness in his youth turned out to be the greatest tool of inspiration for th...
2019-10-0120 min
Be The GoodThe Power of ListeningYou won’t find someone who adores seniors like Katie Cheesman does.She fell in love with her elderly patients, their endearing humor, and their incredible stories while serving them as a home health care nurse. Katie quit her job to focus on The Listening Ear Project: A labor of love where she visits with elderly people from all walks of life to film and share their stories, timeless advice, and the occasional bit of humor. Listen as Christy and Katie discuss all the ways that our society can benefit from this generation and...
2019-09-2421 min
Be The GoodUse Your Tragedy To Change The WorldKaren Millsap's story of resilience and determination to live life fully despite the unthinkable tragedy she endured is incredibly inspiring. She is a true light and example to us all as she learned to heal from her own pain and has since dedicated her life's work to helping others grow and flow with life's ups and downs.In this interview with Karen, she helps us better understand how we can best show up for those around us who are grieving, how we can turn pain into power for the good, and how we can use our own...
2019-09-1737 minBe The GoodBe The Good TrailerA note from the host...This podcast was inspired by my desire to shed light on all the goodness that is being done in our world right now. Often times this good work can be overlooked, but I feel there are so many amazing people out there doing good things all around us, every day. There are endless amounts of stories to be told and incredible examples of how we can each tap into our own capacity for compassion and be inspired to make a difference in the world. And that is exactly wh...
2019-09-1101 min