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The Good Eye PodcastT Veiga - The Queer Ketamine Nurse T Veiga, also known as The Queer Ketamine Nurse, has had chronic physical and mental health conditions since birth that escalated in severity over the years. A journey to feel better, included pills, supplements, Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency (PEMF) devices and detox helped a little, but problems continued. After graduating from the #1 Nursing Program in Virginia in 2021 some LGBTQ+ identifying friendsintroduced T to the concept of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). T witnessed a transformation of their mental health and felt a calling to spread their personal healing journey and serve the LGBTQ+ population around the world. ...2025-03-241h 04The Good Eye PodcastMelissa Vaughan - WRIR, independent community radioIn this dual episode of Studio B RVA and the Good Eye Podcast, the conversation is with Melissa Vaughan, President of WRIR, Richmond's independent community radio station. She took over in 2020. She had previously acted as Volunteer Coordinator. Since taking over as WRIR's fearless leader, she has spearheaded growth, expanded programming, volunteer and fundraising for the station and even led efforts to buy a new building so the station could grow further and increase its service to the community. WRIR on Instagram Support WRIR Get involved Engage StudioB RVA 2024-10-2954 minThe Good Eye PodcastLaura Faison - GoodwillLaura Faison is the Chief Communications Officer for Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia. We discuss creating Halloween costumes from repurposed materials available at Goodwill, sustainability practices, Goodwill's mission, donation policies and more. Goodwill Good Eye Podcast Contact2024-10-1526 minThe Good Eye PodcastGo Forward Together Ride/Forward Fest Kickoff at Final GravityToday's episode was recorded live at Final Gravity Brewing during the kick-off event on August 14th. The Go Forward Together Ride and Forward Fest event following the ride is Saturday, October 5th. In this episode we talk with Forward Foundation Executive Director Andrea Starr, Ride Committee member and rider/participant Steve Dragone, and rider/participant Jeff Smack about this year's upcoming event, past events and growth (this is year 5), the mission of the Forward Foundation, volunteers, supporters and sponsors, details about registration, the cycling community including our official support shop Blue Ridge Cyclery, the 50 and 30 miles routes and...2024-08-2643 minThe Good Eye PodcastSorana Blackfoot - Fear of MoneySorana Blackfoot is a published author, the founder of the BRIL Conference, the host of the Money Mondays podcast, the leader of the networking group Wine, Women and Wealth, a prosperity mentor at Unbroke Women, and a financial educator and advisor with Five Rings Financial. Books: Money Mindset Makover New World, New Dreams Social: LinkedIn Facebook BRIL Conference 2024-06-0344 minThe Good Eye PodcastMegan Abbott - Trifecta Collective - Holistic Wellness Megan Abbott is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Functional Blood Chemistry Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Reiki Level 2 Practitioner, and most recently a podcaster. She recently released her new podcast "Trifecta Collective - Finding The Root with Megan and Shannon". Megan and Shannon's description of the podcast is that they "dive deep into understanding and addressing root causes of chronic health issues, so you can find healing, inside and out, now, and forever." Megan and her practice Trifecta Collective is on the socials @trifectacollective. Trifecta Collective Find out more about the podcast. Goo...2024-04-3040 minThe Good Eye PodcastDeanie Eldridge - Tour de Cure - American Diabetes AssnThe Tour de Cure for the Mid-Atlantic region of the American Diabetes Association is April 27 out of Smithfield, Virginia. Executive Director Deanie Eldridge from the ADA lays out everything you need to know about how to participate in and support the event as well as other important information about the disease. Mid-Atlantic Tour de Cure American Diabetes Association Good Eye Podcast2024-04-1733 minThe Good Eye PodcastStorywork - David RobinsonDavid Robinson works with his clients to reveal the stories they are telling themselves. He says "our reality is shaped by the stories we tell ourselves on a regular basis." Dave helps you take control of your internal narrative to take control of your life. In this wide-ranging conversation Dave talks about his journey and everything from physical implications of storywork, epigenetics, resilience, meditation journaling, ice baths and more. And he's offering free sessions to the first 3 people to respond by clicking the link below. Free storywork session (click) Dave's website: Workyourstories.com...2024-01-101h 00The Good Eye PodcastBrass Ring Project - Tom Leahy and Candice SuarezBrass Ring Project co-founders Tom Leahy and Candice Suarez are lifelong education professionals and advocates. In this episode we talk about paths toward higher education and further training aside from higher education, ideal candidates, helping students and parents understand their options and much more. The Brass Ring Project's self-described mission is to help "students pave a path forward following high school that will enable them to thrive in work that fits their unique abilities, personality and interests. We believe that all students should have access to professionals who can guide them through the process of determining their futu...2023-12-1827 minThe Good Eye PodcastShep Roeper - Beyond BoundariesShep Roeper is the Executive Director at Beyond Boundaries, a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, underserved youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures. Beyond Boundaries Good Eye Podcast 2023-11-0828 minThe Good Eye PodcastUnitive Justice - Sylvia Clute and Sara DavesSylvia Clute is a self-described "legal system innovator" and "social justice change agent". Her bona fides and honors are extensive. She is the author of several books. Her new book "Unitive Justice - "Bending the Arc of Justice Towards Love" - is due out soon. She has made it her life's mission to push for a shift from a punitive justice system to a unitive one. She is leading the first Unitive Justice International Conference October, 2 - 4, 2023 in Richmond, Va. Sara Daves is a manifest and purpose coach and author who was determined to find her path and pur...2023-08-2152 minThe Good Eye PodcastTrey Dunnaville - RABATrey Dunnaville is the president of RABA, the Richmond Area Bicycling Association. In this episode we talk about how he got into cycling, what it means to him, the good that he's able to do through it and other aspects of cycling such as long-distance rides, riding on virtual trainers and the risks associated with cycling. Trey also hosts hosts his own podcast about cycling - The Wheel Community Podcast. RABA RABA's Heart of Virginia Bike Festival Ride The Wheel Community Podcast Go Forward Together Ride Good Eye Podcast2023-07-1839 minThe Good Eye PodcastRic Juarez - Dear FutureRic Juarez started Dear Future as a small side project to help people in his birth country of Peru. After serving in the Navy, Ric felt the need to keep serving, and in just a few years the mission of Dear Future has grown and reached communities in the US, South America and Africa. Dear Future Donate to Dear Future Good Eye Podcast episodes and info2023-07-0738 minThe Good Eye PodcastRJ Zimmerman - Untapped Keg PodcastRJ Zimmerman has been sober from alcohol, drugs, gambling and other addictive substances and activities for 8 years. He started the "Untapped Keg" podcast to address and create a community of people who are trying to life a fuller life without the barriers that certain substances and activities can create. But also included in that community are people who want others to live according to what is best for them and choose to indulge in certain substances and activities within reason and responsibly. He talks about a culture that all but requires people to partake lest they suffer exclusion and how...2023-04-271h 07The Good Eye PodcastMaryfrances Porter - Nonprofits and Strategic DataMaryfrances Porter of Partnerships for Strategic Impact works with nonprofits in collecting and analyzing data to help them tell their story more effectively and bring clarity in illustrating the impact they are making. Partnerships for Strategic Impact https://impactstorycoaching.com/ https://www.facebook.com/impactstorycoaching https://www.instagram.com/impactstorycoaching/ Good Eye Podcast2023-04-1838 minThe Good Eye PodcastFear The Reaper, Not A.I.In this Good Eye BLOGcast, I muse on the advancement of A.I. and its effect on people and industries that, historically, have been the exclusive domain of humans. As a voiceover artist, whoddathunk that computers would one day be gunning for my job. But I'm convinced that you need to face these advancements head-on. Lean into what makes us human. What other choice do we have?2023-03-3012 minThe Good Eye PodcastLeadercast RVA - Bryan Berry and Aaron LeeBryan Berry and Aaron Lee are both leadership coaches. And they both wish there was a better way to describe what it is they do since they both focus on people and how they work together. They're bringing Leadercast RVA to town on May 3 at Main Street Station for a diverse lineup of speakers. Our conversation ranges from coming to terms with the person in the mirror, old leadership styles versus new, leading by dealing with people as the individuals they are and following your passions as the best means of becoming successful. Bryan and Aaron...2023-03-0743 minThe Good Eye PodcastGreg Hofbauer - Hofbauer Consulting - Nonprofit Training and DevelopmentGreg Hofbauer of Hofbauer Consulting helps businesses and nonprofits overcome tech challenges thereby helping them reach customers and supporters which leads to growth. These days he's leaning more into the nonprofit side of things which is where our conversation leads. Hofbauer Consulting Good Eye Podcast2023-02-1550 minThe Good Eye PodcastHCB2 - Hitting Cancer Below The Belt - Mindy Conklin Melinda (Mindy) Conklin has worked in the health and wellness industry for 30 years. She has a master’s degree from Virginia Tech in Human Development and a master’s degree in Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. Melinda lost her young husband to colorectal cancer in 2011. After her loss, she left her career as a mental health clinician and she founded Hitting Cancer Below the Belt - a Richmond, Virgina based nonprofit organization dedicated to colon health and colorectal cancer prevention. Melinda’s personal and professional experience in the field of mental, emotional, and physical wellness has pr...2022-11-1625 minThe Good Eye PodcastLaurel Marr - Death DoulaLaurel Marr's website states that the term "doula" is a Greek word that means "a woman who serves". While traditionally associated with childbirth, a doula is also someone who assists in a variety of ways with the end-of-life process, supporting the patient, family, caregivers and loved ones. In this conversation we discuss when it might be a good idea to enlist the services of a doula, when it might not be and some of the things we might not consider with which a doula could help. Learn more about Laurel and doula care on her website at www.lmdoulacare.com...2022-10-311h 01The Good Eye PodcastGo Forward Together Ride RecapToday's episode is a recap of the 3rd Annual Go Forward Together Ride. It was recorded at Final Gravity Brewing, the start/finish line for the ride and site of the after party. The after party actually became the main event as we had to cancel the ride due to remnants of Hurricane Ian rolling in and a state of emergency having been declared. Safety is always the #1 priority. Participating in the discussion are : -Andrea Starr - Executive Director of the Forward Foundation -Dan Cherkis - Forward Foundation cyclist advisory board and ride leader of the Cary...2022-10-0227 minThe Good Eye PodcastSusanna Calvert - Family and Community HealingSusanna Calvert is the founder of the Foundation for Family and Community Healing. Their mission is to "empower us all to create healthy, positive, rewarding relationships woth ourselves, each other, Earth, and the loving force greater than ourselves". What started as something Susanna began in 2018 following several tragic life events now reaches internationally helping people "change their behavior, and change their world." Foundation for Family and Community Healing Launch of thier Synapse Hub Sept 13 Silent Auction Fundraiser Nov. 18, at the Crossroads Art Center FB, IG, LI, YT2022-08-2938 minThe Good Eye PodcastJonah and Natalie - Cycling Safety and AwarenessJonah Holland was struck and killed by a drunk driver last Saturday, August 13 while cycling along Osbourne Turnpike near Richmond. She was cycling with Natalie Rainer who was also struck and remains hospitalized. Jonah was an avid cyclist and swimmer and a member of numerous community organizations as is Natalie. At the time of release of this podcast there are several ways to help. A "Take Them A Meal" page has been set up for Jonah's family, but states that the schedule is full. You can contact the organizer for other ways to help. Meals for Jo...2022-08-1715 minThe Good Eye PodcastHenry Katinda - Empathy Children Initiative UgandaHenry Katinda is a Ugandan Educator, Tourism Entrepreneur and Humanitarian. He is the Founder of Empathy Children Initiative, Uganda. It's a charitable nonprofit helping vulnerable children in Uganda access education and other basic needs. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Henjo African Safaris, a Safari company that organizes Adventures, Vacations, Study excursions and Safaris to Uganda and Rwanda. Links: Empathy Children Initiative Uganda ECIU on Facebook Any kind of assistance can be donated to via GoFindMe.https://gofund.me/fb75d625 Safari Tourism Henjo African Safaris Henjo Afric...2022-08-1134 minThe Good Eye PodcastRick Plautz - Web3Rick Plautz is a Motion Graphics Designer, a Professor of Experience Design and Art Direction students at Virginia Commonwealth University's Brand Center and a sound bath meditation leader. And he's got his eye and mind on the future. In this conversation we talk about Web 3, the next generation of the internet. We also touch on blockchain, crypto currency, NFTs, decentralization of the internet and large internet platforms, the concept of what constitutes value and social media and it's affect on emotional health primarily on young women. We also talk briefly about the sound bath meditation event Rick will be leading in R...2022-04-0657 minThe Good Eye PodcastMichael Farley - Proper WalkYour definition of a "proper walk" is likely very different from Michael Farley's. BIO: Michael Farley is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, a retired nonprofit CEO, and an adventurer. He was the leader of Elk Hill, a human services organization based in Goochland VA, for 21 years. Michael has also led adventure trips in the United States and Kenya for the past forty years. Through both a global and local “lens”, he shares those adventures, the lessons learned, and relates how the experiences have helped shaped his own personal and professional values, his leadership beliefs, and his continued...2022-02-1743 minThe Good Eye PodcastAndrey Karpov - TrueAgilityRVAAndrey Karpov is Director of Operations for IT4Causes. They provide IT solutions for nonprofit clients. He also has a burgeoning life coaching business in TrueAgility RVA. We get into the weeds and talk about the path that brought him to America from St. Petersburg Russia, early influences, favorite books, wellness practices and his plans to grow TruAgility across the country. Books referenced: Andrey's must have list: Minimalist Way – Erica Layne Miracle Morning – Hal Elrod Internal Engineering – Sadhguru Five Love Languages – Gary Chapman Additional: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life...2022-02-101h 27The Good Eye PodcastTom Dorney - ReGroup - Veteran OutreachTom Dorney is a Navy vet who served aboard the USS Enterprise and is the current National Director of Resources and Partnerships for ReGroup Foundation. His mission is to advocate for Veterans and First Responders effectively and provide them with the programs and resources they need. Tom also serves as President of the Board of Directors of Adam’s House, a Peer to Peer and Educational support program for grieving children and their families. From the conversation: ReGroup Foundation + Smokin and Jokin Podcast + SUCCESS... Your WHY Powers Your How with Richard Kaufman2022-01-2751 minThe Good Eye PodcastDan "Gravelthroat" Wright - Voice ActorDan Wright, a.k.a. "Gravelthroat", is a working voice actor and one-time vocalist for hardcore and metal bands. His raspy, gravelly vocal tones can be heard on national commercials for ACE Hardware and hockey broadcasts and promos on ESPN as well as other places in the media and internet universe. We talk shop about all things VO including breaking down copy, finding the sweet spot in your reads, coaching and gear. We stray a bit too and get into music-related topics and our past histories. This episode is something of an experiment as we've talked about starting our own...2021-12-1040 minThe Good Eye PodcastJennifer Kell and Heather Pate - Robin's HopeRobin's Hope is a Trauma Recovery Center where people healing from emotional trauma can find support, activities, and group discussions focused on developing resilience skills. Jennifer Kell is a licensed clinical social worker and Heather Pate brings expertise through lived experience. The discussion moves through past experience, inspiration of the name Robin's Hope and even significance of the no drama trauma llama, the official mascot of Robin's Hope. This is a joint episode between The Good Eye Podcast and the Synapse Hubcast. Find out more about the Synapse Network of businesses and nonprofit neighbors via their...2021-11-2440 minThe Good Eye PodcastJason Wells - Mechanics of FaithJason Wells' nonprofit organization Mechanics of Faith works to help folks facing transportation challenges. Mechanics of Faith provides automotive work free of charge to people who qualify. They also provide training, hold pop-up events and partner with businesses and other nonprofits in serving their community. For more info on getting involved, how you can help, donate and to find out more about Mechanics of Faith visit their website at www.mechanicsoffaith.com. Good Eye Podcast2021-11-1735 minThe Good Eye PodcastAndrea Starr - Go Forward Team Ride 2021Today's guest is Andrea Starr, Director of the Forward Foundation, a nonprofit that assists single parents in financial crisis. The discussion focuses on the 2021 Go Forward Team Ride cycling event on September 18. The ride starts at Dorey Park in Henrico County outside of Richmond and features three levels of cycling: the 50 Mile Team Ride, the 10 Mile Everyman Ride and the 1 Mile Kids' Ride inside Dorey Park. There's also a family-friendly and pet-friendly event on-site at Dorey park. Rebecca Wilde from the Wicker and Wilde morning radio show on Mix 98.1 will be there. For more info, to sign up or suppo...2021-09-0825 minThe Good Eye Podcast2021 Synapse Nonprofit Neighbor Golf TournamentEvent: https://event.auctria.com/91e1b98e-d20d-41c4-a850-a9df06178c19/aa6cd270-8751-11e9-a741-3fcfcb35cbb0 Thursday Oct 14 12pm start Hunting Hawk Golf Club in Glen Allen Benefitting:Beacon Tree Foundation Walk To End Alzheimer’s Soles4Souls Better2Gether Sponsors (as of recording time):EventFull Steve Peterson and Associates Padgett Properties Talking Monkey Media Old Dominion Asset Management Icon Realty RBI Services +sponsorship opportunites still available+ Lunch provided by CHIK-FIL-A...2021-08-1924 minThe Good Eye PodcastPete Cann the Laughter Man - Laughter YogaPete Cann the Laughter man is many things including a laughter yoga facilitator, a motivational speaker, an award-winning business owner and podcaster. He works with individuals, groups, organizations and businesses to guide people through the process of practicing laughter to foster positivity, lower stress and improve focus, productivity and feelings of well-being. www.petecann.com www.goodeyepodcast.com2021-08-0354 minThe Good Eye PodcastLisa Michelle Smith - Master Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach - Resilience As A SupwepowerLisa Smith knows a lot about helping people with their obstacles. Whether she approaches helping her clients via a number of methods including hypnotherapy, EFT, spiritual healing, mind training and neurolinguistic programming. In her own words, “almost always the roots of a given problem are a set of beliefs formed early in life. This process literally un-wires these beliefs for good.” www.hypnocoachlisa.com www.thetrainingcenter.com www.goodeyepodcast.com 2021-06-0949 minThe Good Eye PodcastRobby Williams - Financial Planning With PurposeIn this episode, Jay talks with insurance and financial services advisor Robby Williams about financial planning with purpose. The conversation touches on subjects such as tax implications and clears up some confusion surrounding equity market versus fixed-income investment, diversification, what to keep in mind when making a long-term plan, and viewing financial planning with a purpose based on what what's important to you both financially and personally. Robby provides a lot of honest, practical insight into important subjects that are often confusing and intimidating. 2021-05-1351 minThe Good Eye PodcastElizabeth Tollis - Business Coach, PodcasterElizabeth Tollis is a business coach, entrepreneur and podcaster. As a business coach she helps entrepreneurs build the mission-based business of their dreams. On her podcast “Full Focus Entrepreneur" she talks to other entrepreneurs and mission-minded people about what makes them go. Some of the topics in this episode include guesting on podcasts as a means of promotion and networking, simplifying business for entrepreneurs, confidence – what it looks like and how to find it, unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in the world of entrepreneurism, starting a business during a pandemic, ratios of marketing to execution especially when starting...2021-04-3051 minThe Good Eye PodcastSt. Jude Children's Research HospitalThis episode of the Good Eye Podcast is a joint episode with the Synapse Hubcast. It features Jay speaking with representatives for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Renee Fairchild of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude, and John Tyndall of the St. Jude Young Professionals of Richmond which unites with local leaders of tomorrow to help advance cures for pediatric cancer while providing young professionals an avenue to grow in their philanthropy and create the building blocks of a lifelong and diverse professional network. The conversation revolves around St. Jude's mission to advance cures, an...2021-04-1925 minThe Good Eye PodcastJane M Powers - Podcast Speaks EventIn this conversation, Jay Smack speaks with Jane M Powers about their Podcast Speaks event on April 29 and 30. They discuss Jane M Powers' CORE Sales Program involving personality types and methods of communication, the need for what Jane calls your INTROmercial, the importance of listening, interview techniques, podcasting as a lead generation tool, podcasting as a means of deep-diving into what your business' message and mission is in order to communicate that to customers, partners and collaborators, podcasting as a content generator, podcast as a super-powered SEO tool, what many podcasts for business are missing, deciding what subjects to a...2021-04-021h 04The Good Eye PodcastJames Burk - The Mars SocietyJames Burk is a the IT Director for and a member of The Mars Society. The website states: "The Mars Society is the world’s largest and most influential space advocacy organization dedicated to the human exploration and settlement of the planet Mars. Established by Dr. Robert Zubrin and others in 1998, the group works to educate the public, the media and the government on the benefits of exploring Mars and creating a permanent human presence on the Red Planet." We talk about a number of Mars and space-related subjects including: -recent launches by and goa...2021-03-0839 minThe Good Eye PodcastLaurie Hedges - Filmmaker, Conservationist, BiologistLaurie Hedges is a filmmaker, photographer, conservationist and biologist. He produces films for wildlife and environmental conservation causes, working with NGO’s, organizations, companies and practitioners across the globe. We talk about his travels, production gear and some of the causes, indigenous peoples and animals he works to defend. Laurie Hedges' website Laurie on Instagram Good Eye Podcast2021-03-0237 minThe Good Eye PodcastRyan Kent - Poet, Writer, VocalistRyan Kent is a published poet, writer and former vocalist for the band Gritter. His poetry collections include "Hit Me When I'm Pretty", "This Is Why I Am Insane" and "Poems For Dead People" and "Tomorrow Ruined Today" - a collaboration with his Dead Books Publishing co-owner Brett Lloyd. Gritter releases on which he is lead vocalist include "Welcome To The Sinkhole", "Nobody Cares" and a self-titled EP when they were known as "Rube". He's currently working on several projects performing spoken word readings of his work with musical accompaniment. Ryan Kent on Instagram Gritter on Ba...2021-02-221h 13The Good Eye PodcastShannon Ross, Ramiah Whiteside - The Community - Anti-Mass IncarcerationShannon Ross is the president of The Community, which he started as a personal development newsletter to provide information to the incarcerated community in 2014 while serving a seventeen year prison sentence in Wisconsin. He was released in September, when he began (the first day out) a graduate degree program at UW-Milwaukee for which he had been offered a scholarship. He is also a community fellow for a new partnership between UWM, Marquette, and the Milwaukee School of Engineering to facilitate collaboration among and access to all of the anti-mass incarceration efforts and resources in Wisconsin. Ramiah Whiteside...2021-02-1247 minThe Good Eye PodcastStephanie Hathaway - Soles4SoulsSoles4Souls turns unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use – providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty. Stephanie Hathaway is Operations Director in the Richmond, Va location of Souls4Soles. Soles4Souls Good Eye Podcast2021-02-1235 minThe Good Eye PodcastTom Leahy - Beacon Tree FoundationTom Leahy started the Beacon Tree Foundation as a result of his own family's challenges presented by mental illness in the form of clinical depression. Beacon Tree's mission is to be an advocate for families who have children struggling with mental illness by focusing on education, access to services, and the ability to pay for those services. The 9th Annual Trees of Hope event is Beacon Tree Foundation’s annual children’s mental health awareness event, and the foundation’s major awareness event each year. This program of youth musical performances and reflections on the issue of mental...2021-02-1236 minThe Good Eye PodcastSara Daves - Oneness Summit 2020Sara Daves, Intuitive Purpose Coach, has put together a virtual event that features speakers talking about how after a (to say the least) tumultuous 2020 we can begin to "shift our focus toward healing the relationships with ourselves and others, and with our planet. We can act from a place of belonging, connection and hope." Sara talks about the summit, the featured speakers and their messages. The summit begins Monday December 21, with talks delivered to your inbox. Anchoring the Consciousness of Oneness World Summit 2020 Sara Daves Good Eye Podcast2020-12-1820 minThe Good Eye PodcastRik Surly - Thunderchief Sauce of DoomRik Surly is industrious, entrepreneurial, metal and has a green thumb. After spending years in the restaurant industry and years playing and touring in bands. Then he created a musical entity he could drive himself: Thunderchief. He has also created some of the best hot sauce you've ever experienced: the Thunderchief Sauce of Doom. It's all natural, uses no vinegar and he grows all the chilis himself. He also ships the sauces or delivers them himself. He talks about the process from ground preparation to sauce delivery on this episode of the Good Eye Podcast. Thunderchief The...2020-12-1843 minThe Good Eye PodcastGlenn Oakes - Nonprofit Fundraising and SupportGlenn Oakes runs Caboodle, and consultancy business in Northern Ireland that helps nonprofits with their fundraising. Glenn believes it's his calling to help organizations that do good to do well. He's dedicated to service, helping people and spreading kindness. He even started the hashtag #kindnessworks which is spreading on social media around the world. His positivity and energy is infectious. Caboodle Good Eye Podcast2020-12-1834 minThe Good Eye PodcastJane M Powers - IMPACTJane M Powers teaches entrepreneurs to make and impact and speak to profit. And she does it by helping them understand who people are. What makes us tick? What part does intention and putting intentional energy into the quantum field play in business and in literally changing our future - or more accurately, creating the future we want? Jane M Powers Jane's Book Good Eye Podcast2020-12-181h 11The Good Eye PodcastMark Winn - Concept Over TechniqueMark Winn is a peaceful warrior. He's a calm, present, wise person who is always ready for anything due to his awareness and his philosophy of "concept over technique" which means you must understand the why before you can master the what. He's a instructor in the Israeli martial art of krav maga. He's an author, a motivational speaker, and an entrepreneur. His new book is called "Not A Victim But A Warrior". Winningwarriorkrav.com goodeyepodcast.com2020-11-1850 min
The Good Eye PodcastTodd Feldman - The Rocket Factory - Operating During Covid and Post-CovidTodd Feldman and The Rocket Factory helps businesses grow and thrive. As stated on their website, they "help companies know their mission and scale...profitably." Todd wants companies, entrepreneurs, small businesses and organizations to have more serious conversations about how to adapt in a business world forced to evolve in the ever-increasing virtual nature of doing business in the age of covid. Many businesses are in survival mode, understandably. Todd feels that while that's necessary they need to seriously talk about how to change to meet new challenges to even make survival possible. We also tal...2020-10-1645 min
The Good Eye PodcastAndrea Starr - Go Forward Team RideToday's guest is Andrea Starr, CEO of the Forward Foundation. Andrea and I talk about the upcoming cycling event to benefit the Forward Foundation which provides assistance and resources for single mothers in crisis. The event is October 24th and will take place in two forms: the organized ride from Bryan Park to Ashland and back, and the virtual event which will take place virtually wherever participants want to do their activities. Virtual participants can ride, walk, run, swim, dance or do just about anything they want as long as they sign up for the event and use the has...2020-10-0927 min
The Good Eye PodcastJosh Sloan - SPORTABLEJosh Sloan is the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator with SPORTable, Richmond and the host of the SPORTable podcast. SPORTable enables people with disabilities to see beyond their limitations through sport and activity while building relationships and fostering community engagement. SPORTable is celebrating their 15th anniversary this year. SPORTable RVATailgate.org 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament The SPORTable Podcast Good Eye Podcast2020-08-3148 min
The Good Eye PodcastSara Daves - Intuitive Purpose CoachSara Daves endured challenges and tragedy on her path to discovering her true purpose - helping others find theirs. She's a purpose coach, a meditation guide, a conflict resolution specialist and a manifesting facilitator. Sara believes that understanding one's inner self is the first step on the path to walking in one's divine purpose. Sara Daves Good Eye Podcast 2020-08-1047 min
The Good Eye PodcastDr. James Wright - Elder Memory Care, COVID and HomecomingDr. Jim Wright is the the medical director at Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center as well as two other long-term healthcare facilities in the Richmond area. Canterbury in Henrico County became ground zero for COVID-19 pandemic and made national headlines. Jim has been a longtime advocate for the necessity of quality senior care and leads a group that is working on developing a dementia care “village” that would house Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in a safe, community-style facility. Jim's Vision for Homecoming Memory Village Good Eye Podcast2020-07-3038 min
The Good Eye PodcastCannabis and CBD with Dr. Denise FosterDr. Denise Foster is the owner of Hemp Haven and Empirical Cannabis in Chesapeake, Va. She has acted as the Regional Director of the American Cannabis Nurses Association, where she served as Secretary and chaired the Education & Research Committee and Social Media & Communications Committee. She received her PhD from Regent University and her MSN from Old Dominion University and has been a Professor of Nursing at several colleges and universities. She also practiced nursing as a Home Health & Palliative Care RN for an area health agency. She has been practicing as a nurse in the Hampton Roads area of Vir...2020-07-2254 min
The Good Eye PodcastRachel Douglas - The Innerwork CenterToday's episode is a re-release of an episode released in 2019 with Executive Director of the Innerwork Center in Richmond, Va., Rachel Douglas. At the time, the Innerwork Center was undergoing a rebranding. It was known previously as the Chrysalis Institute. Rachel talks about their programs, her own mindfulness and mediation practice, mindfulness in business, in family, and the growing popularity and necessity of innerwork. The Innerwork Center Good Eye Podcast 2020-07-0942 min
The Good Eye PodcastJoel Morgan - Pastor, Life Coach, Host of the Dropping Keys PodcastJoel Morgan is many things. Pastor, Life Coach, Relationships Coach, philosophical thinker, podcast host. He's also a great conversationalist. We talk about his new podcast "Dropping Keys" and the poem by the 14th century poet Hafiz who inspired the name, his past, difficult conversations that need to be had, the necessity of innerwork and more. Joel Morgan Good Eye Podcast 2020-07-0653 min
The Good Eye PodcastSound HealingMarjorie Veiga of MyLymeGuide is dedicated to helping patients and their caregivers manage tick-borne diseases and claims sound healing, using audio frequencies through devices such as the Ampcoil, is one of the best ways to accomplish that. Her daughter Christine Veiga is the first Ampcoil user in Virginia and is developing a practice of bio resonance (or bio entergetic resonance) using the Ampcoil device. Dr. Deborah Drake is the developer of AmpCoil Better Guide. She is the Director of Bioenergetics at the Head Office of the Board of Integrative Medicine and Integrative Health Group – Toronto Canada. Dr. Drake...2020-06-221h 01
The Good Eye PodcastMark Bowers - PDCHRMark Bowers heads the PDCHR, the Professional Development Consortium of Hampton Roads. The PDCHR partners with educational organizations to help them brand and market themselves. He's a retired Navy submarine officer, spent ten years in Washington DC in the defense sector and consults with non-profits. He's also a transplant patient, preparing for a kidney transplant. He shares perspective on his missions and experiences on this episode of the Good Eye Podcast. 2020-06-081h 05
The Good Eye PodcastPamela Losada - Empowerment CoachToday's guest is Empowerment Coach Pamela Losada. Originally, Switzerland she was a prominent Psychologist and Counselor with a successful practice. But something was missing. She was looking for something deeper and more meaningful, had chronic exhaustion and no measure of success made her feel complete. Then she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. This led her on a quest to find something to make her feel more complete. She became a Certified Health Coach, and began to implement the most cutting-edge insights and strategies to help transform her life and the lives of her clients. Pamela Losada Online Go...2020-05-2130 min
The Good Eye PodcastEp34 Aaron Lee - Leadership CoachAaron Lee helps leaders, teams and organizations focus and strategize by identifying strengths of each person and personality type. That includes the personalities of the organization itself. By giving voice to strengths, development and growth follows. Also an inspiring speaker, Aaron can engage an audience and provide valuable perspective. aaronlee.co goodeyepodcast.com2020-05-1149 min
The Good Eye PodcastEp33 Aaron Kirkpatrick - Arts for LearningToday's guest is Aaron Kirkpatrick, Artistic and Education Manager with Arts for Learning, the leading provider of quality arts-in-education programming in Virginia. They integrate the arts in learning programs and workshops to improve students' literacy skills, motivation to read and ability to learn. They also provide artists opportunities to share their knowledge and talents through performance and instruction. Arts For Learning Arts For Learning blog Opportunities for artists Good Eye Podcast episodes and notes2020-04-2948 min
The Good Eye PodcastEp32 Lorna Smith - Covenant Home CareToday's guest is Lorna Smith from Covenant Home Care. Lorna talks about balancing the challenges they're currently facing as well as some of the opportunities created for people who might be considering a career change whether by necessity or choice. Like many essential businesses who find themselves busier than ever, Covenant is actually hiring and looking forward. Their website has a lot of useful information and FAQs regarding in-home care as well as a list of their affiliations and accreditations. Covenant Home Care Good Eye Podcast episodes and notes Contact, topics, ideas and book...2020-04-2015 min
The Good Eye PodcastEp30 Marie Koldeno - Alzheimer's AssnToday's Good Eye conversation is with Marie Kolendo, Senior Executive Director for the Alzheimer's Association of Richmond, Central and Western Virginia. Marie talks generally about Alzheimer's Disease as well as about some of the challenges facing not only the Alzheimer's Association, but the families, loved ones and caregivers on the front lines of Alzheimer's Disease and dementia during the coronavirus pandemic. She also talks about The Longest Day, the Alzheimer's event held on the summer solstice, June 20. People from across the world come together to fight Alzheimer’s through a fundraising activity of their choice. The Alzheimer's Assoc...2020-04-1419 min
The Good Eye PodcastEp30 - The Forward Foundation - Andrea StarrToday's guest is Andrea Starr, Executive Director and CEO of The Forward Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to working with single mothers who have encountered a life-altering event and are now in crisis. Andrea explains the many ways the Forward Foundation works with single mothers including financial assistance to help with childcare, workshops, education assistance, available programs and more. She also addresses the added challenges their clients and the foundation face as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. forwardfoundationva.org On Facebook Contact The Good Eye Podcast 2020-04-1052 min
The Good Eye PodcastAltor Gives Back - Ed Hopper and Shannon KaneIn this episode of The Good Eye Podcast, the conversation is with Ed Hopper and Shannon Kane of Altor Gives Back. Altor is a credit card processing company that has evolved to embody a mission. What began as an arm of the company has become the company itself. They give half of their net profits on all transactions to non-profit organizations. Ed and Shannon talk about the motivation to start Altor Gives Back, how non-profits and businesses can become Give Back Charity Partners and how to participate. We also go off the rails a little and start talking about our p...2020-03-2533 min
The Good Eye PodcastBen King - Armor Down With MindfulnessBen King created Armor Down with Mindfulness after serving as a Psychological Operations Sergeant in the Army during the Iraq War. While searching for methods to restore his mind and body he discovered the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. He now strives to help fellow service members calm active minds often stuck on "threat". Ben relays his fascinating story and incredible mission during Part 1 of this conversation on the Good Eye Podcast. Armor Down With Mindfulness - all about Ben and his mission. Mindful Memorial Day Foundation - Ben's Foundation to honor fallen heroes through mind...2020-03-111h 17
The Good Eye PodcastKim Eley Writing Coach - KWE PublishingKim Eley helps people tell their stories. She's a writer, a writing coach, a publisher, a speaker and she's full of energy. If you've ever thought about writing a book talk to Kim. She'll help bring it to life and then she'll help tell the world about it. Just sitting and talking with her inspires you to find your voice. In this conversation she talks about inspiration, process and helping people express what they're passionate about. Another "Synapse Stories" installment of The Good Eye Podcast. KWE Publishing The Good Eye Podcast.com Synapse Hubs2020-02-2447 min
The Good Eye PodcastDerek Rush - Conscious Capitalist Foundation,Today's guest is Derek Rush, VP and Co-Founder of the Conscious Capitalist Group Foundation. They're on a mission to teach more young people about business, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Conscious Capitalist Group Foundation, Inc. Good Eye Podcast2020-02-1050 min
The Good Eye PodcastSam Anderson - Enso Media FirmToday's Good Eye Podcast guest is CEO of Enso Media firm Sam Anderson. Sam's a "serial entrepreneur" having started several businesses and running them all. He is probably best known for Enso Media Firm, his video production company. Sam is also a partner in Synapse, the business networking and non-profit advocacy organization. During our conversation we discuss getting started working for yourself, social media influencers, his high-end sneaker collection and more. This is another "Synapse Stories" installment.2020-01-2756 min
The Good Eye PodcastSteve Van Dam - Light The MusicLight The Music is teaching kids (and everyone else!) to engage with music and and their own creativity via the Oro music app which also includes an exciting visual component that kids really respond to. Co-founder Steve Van Dam has been in the music business for years, first with his band Everything and later as a composer and producer. Now Steve and his Light The Music partners are helping bring creativity, learning and communication to kids and schools through music. lightthemusic.com See Light The Music's Oro Visual Music app in action goodeyepodcast.co...2020-01-131h 13
The Good Eye PodcastBrian Muka - Fear SherpaBrian Muka, otherwise known as The Fear Sherpa, met his greatest fear. His story revolves around how he made that work for him, and he specializes in helping you make making your fear work for you. He doesn't want to conquer fear, or overcome it. He says your secret superpower lies in simply facing fear with full awareness and using it to access parts of you you didn't even know were there. He's also a certified Wim Hof instructor. What is Wim Hof and how can fear help you become the best version of yourself you can be? Listen to thi...2019-12-301h 31
The Good Eye PodcastAlbert C. Moore and Sara DavesAlbert C. Moore is a retired architect and the author of "Eyes In The Mirror: Everything Changed When He Met His Soul". Sara Daves is an intuitive purpose coach, Tarot reader and program facilitator of "Manifest Like A Goddess", working with clients to live a joyful life. They come together to discuss what is possible when we manifest our true purpose, understand who we truly are, practice self-mastery and live intentionally. Albert C. Moore's book "Eyes In The Mirror" website Sara Daves website goodeyepodcast.com2019-12-161h 18
The Good Eye PodcastSarah Moseley - Fetch-A-CureSarah Moseley of Fetch-A-Cure stops by to talk about their programs focused on pet cancer awareness, education and funding. Other programs include Companions In Crisis which can help pet owners with financial assistance. And Pen Pals Pups in which fostered pets are readied for adoption by being trained and socialized by inmates in Virginia correctional facilities. Fetchacure.org GoodEyePodcast.com2019-12-0943 min
The Good Eye PodcastMegan Abbott - Personal TrainerMegan Abbott is a personal trainer with Gym Guyz who discovered fitness following a difficult childhood struggling with identity and anxiety issues. She says fitness changed her life and gave her focus. She's made it her mission to help others discover their best selves. This is another "Synapse Stories" installment. Gym Guyz Megan Good Eye Podcast website Email the Good Eye Podcast to visit a Synapse meeting2019-11-1742 min
The Good Eye PodcastLegin - Music and MessageChristian Hip-Hop artist Legin is in-studio for a conversation about his music, his message and the Safe House Project, which "exists to raise awareness of Sex Trafficking and raise funds to build Safe Houses for those running from sex trafficking". legin.tv safehouseproject.org goodeyepodcast.com2019-11-1158 min
The Good Eye PodcastBryan Berry - Organ Transplants and DonationBryan Berry was told he had 60 days to live. He needed a new liver. Then he was told he also need a kidney. Bryan tells his incredible story and advocates for everyone to become organ donors in today's conversation on the Good Eye Podcast. Bryan also talks about UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing) and the organization that so inspired him he decided to change careers and work on its behalf, Synapse, in this latest Good Eye Podcast installment of "Synapse Stories" featuring Bryan Berry. unos.org synapsehubs.com goodeyepodcast.com2019-10-281h 37
The Good Eye PodcastMike Kane - Transformational PartnershipsMike Kane of Transformational Partnerships helps people and businesses realize their true potential. Mike's own story of willing himself back to health following a stroke is inspiring and motivational. His motto of "Change your mind, change your life" is something he puts into practice every day and helps his clients do the same. This conversation is a "Synapse Stories" installment. TransformationalPartnerships.com GoodEyePodcast.com2019-10-1546 min
The Good Eye PodcastBike MS Colonial Crossroads 2019This week's episode is a profile of the 2019 edition of Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads. A whole bunch of cyclists, support crew, police, sag vehicles and MS Society organizers head from Richmond to Williamsburg - all at once! I'll have audio from the event, interviews with riders, organizers, support staff and more. We do it every year to try and eliminate Multiple Sclerosis. Come along for the ride! National MS Society The Good Eye Podcast 2019-09-0432 min