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Project Good is a social impact podcast interviewing experts and advocates about the pressing problems that we face globally and hearing how they suggest we move forward in the future.
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Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Episode summary: According to the latest Happiness Report 2022 people in all societies have ranked happiness more important than financial gain. The 2020 opened the eyes of people across the world leading people to reflect on what their lives are about and how to make the most of it. This episode looks at what is happiness and how do we get it.
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Importance of Happiness [4:31]
-Secret to Happiness [7:29]
-Unhappy People verse Happy People [10:31]
-Pandemic and Happiness [19:52]
- Healthy Mindset [21:41]
-Hearing Yourself [29:12]
- Mindfulness, Gratitude, Boundaries, and Values [32:38]
-Unhappiness [39:10]
Quote:
“If you ask most people what they want in life or what their next six to 12 months to look like, the most common answer is I don't know. That is a recipe for unhappiness because if you don't know what you want in life, how will you get it?”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Connect with us:
- Subscribe to the Project Good Work Blog to read the article version of the interview.
- If you have a passion for an unserved community, a social justice problem or want to change minds contact Project Good Work at www.ProjectGood.Work to start your project of change today.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Episode summary: The world is facing a global plastics crisis; out of the 8.3 billion tons of plastics produced since the 1950s, 79% ends up in landfills or is leaked into the environment. Ever since its introduction in 1862 the usage of plastic has grown to a point of addiction, there is not one moment in any day that someone on the planet is not using plastic. This episode explores how this story started and what we can do to improve this insurmountable problem.
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Environmental Damage Due to Plastic [8:47]
-Why Recycling Isn’t Working [13:08]
- Biodegradable Plastics [18:37]
-Sanitation Workers [1:01:42]
-Alternative Methods and Solutions [40:29]
-Reflection of Global Culture [59:43]
Quote:
“We're not even thinking about the people dealing with the cleanup of the messes on the planet each one of us is making. We should be talking about this very critical issue because when we talk about the people who will be impacted by climate change or environmental risks, these are the most important ones we should be talking about.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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- Subscribe to the Project Good Work Blog to read the article version of the interview.
- If you have a passion for an unserved community, a social justice problem or want to change minds contact Project Good Work at www.ProjectGood.Work to start your project of change today.
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Episode summary: Food prices have skyrocketed and the war in Russia and Ukraine is disrupting food supplies around the world. Never has a combination of circumstances and crises everywhere caused a direct hit to people and families in all the countries in the world. This episode looks at where we are heading with our food and how we can begin to save ourselves.
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Rising Food Prices [5:41]
-Russia Fallout [13:49]
- Plant-Based Food and Climate Change [17:32]
-Stop Eating Meat [20:37]
-Food and Culture [36:52]
- Cows and Global Warming [46:24]
-Soil is in Danger [53:33]
-Technology and Our Food [1:05:19]
-We Are What We Eat [1:12:35]
Quote:
“I think both from a saving the world perspective, there is areal opportunity for us to develop both a better understanding of each other, a better appreciation of what we eat ,and maybe do some good for both nutrition and the climate.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Connect with us:
- Subscribe to the Project Good Work Blog to read the article version of the interview.
- If you have a passion for an unserved community, a social justice problem or want to change minds contact Project Good Work at www.ProjectGood.Work to start your project of change today.
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Episode summary: Voter suppression in America has been taking place for years but the 2020 election cycle brought it to the forefront of many citizens minds as they saw civil unrest and injustices taking place in the media.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Do Votes Make a Difference [7:06]
-The Weight of Your Vote [8:00]
- Shelby County v. Holder Case [12:18]
- What Does Voter Suppression Look Like [14:21]
- Democracy in Danger [20:11]
- Standing Up for What You Believe [38:36]
- Freedom to Vote Act [41:25]
- Some States Continue to Have Election Trouble Every Year [47:48]
- Preventing Voter Suppression [50:37]
Quote:
“During these unique challenges of our modern-day era, it is incumbent on us to seize on the now; if we take a piece of what John Lewis said, "If not us, then who, if not now, then when?" so it must be now.
Now is when we get up and fight regardless of our challenges. For those of us who are interested in video games, this is about world-building. It doesn't matter how many times you have failed, lost, or how many lives you have left. You get back in the game regardless of how far that journey is, and you play to win.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Trust in America: Do Americans trust their elections
The Brennan Center for Justice
Connect with us:
- Subscribe to the Project Good Work Blog to read the article version of the interview.
- If you have a passion for an unserved community, a social justice problem or want to change minds contact Project Good Work at www.ProjectGood.Work to start your project of change today.
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Episode summary: Childhood is complicated by the major transitions that are taking place globally and the added layer of racial tensions. This episode examines how these changes may influence the perceptions and actions of future generations.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Racism and Discrimination at Work [6:42]
- A Child’s Race and Their Future [20:36]
- Divisions and Backlash [00:28:34]
- The Identity of Multiracial People [33:09]
- How White Parents Deal with Race [44:49]
- Race and Ethnicity [53:47]
- The Diversity Trap [1:03:54]
- Confronting Racial Bias [01:07:44]
- Social Media & Defining Race [01:16:28]
- Developing Resiliency [01:24:15]
Quote:
“Why do you think that so many mixed-race people identify as white? I was so blown away by the question because my experience of people who mixed race tend to identify as racialized and experience racism.
We must remember that it's not just how we want to identify. It's how we're identified.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://youthtoday.org/category/grants/
How White Parents Talk About Race
Connect with us:
- Subscribe to the Project Good Work Blog to read the article version of the interview.
- If you have a passion for an unserved community, a social justice problem or want to change minds contact Project Good Work at www.ProjectGood.Work to start your project of change today.
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Episode summary:
There is conflict in so many different types of relationships; in marriages, the workplace, disputes in the family, between siblings, between parents and adult children, between parents and young children. We live in a society in conflict. In this episode, The Complexities of Relational Conflict, the solutions to the rise in anger and difficulty in relationships are examined.
Connect with us:
- Subscribe to the Project Good Work Blog to read the article version of the interview.
- If you have a passion for an unserved community, a social justice problem or want to change minds contact Project Good Work at www.ProjectGood.Work to start your project of change today.
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Episode summary: Black hair with its curls, kinks, and texture has been controversial throughout history, needing to be controlled, stopped, or changed. In this episode Black Hair is examined from a point of practicality and love. The complex feeling that both Black and non-Black people feel towards Black hair are questioned in celebration of the theme for Black History 2022, Health and Wellness.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Structure of Black Hair [5:44]
- Educating Non-Black People [14:18]
- Making a Difference Regarding Black Hair [21:42]
- Teaching Black and Mixed Children to Love their hair [23:52]
- Black Haircare Industry [36:12]
- Hair Equity and the Crown Act [40:33]
- Everyone’s Benefit [46:06]
- Unsung Heroes of Black Hair [52:28]
Quote:
“If my earning potential is connected to my textured hair, which comes naturally out of my head, meaning my natural hair, and it relegates me to a $ 10-hour job, that's horrible for the rest of my life.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The CROWN Act & transforming the rules of professionalism around Black hair
Braids, locs, twists or Bantu knots
Connect with us:
- Subscribe to the Project Good Work Blog to read the article version of the interview.
- If you have a passion for an unserved community, a social justice problem or want to change minds contact Project Good Work at www.ProjectGood.Work to start your project of change today.
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Episode summary: 70% or more of employees are still working remote as a new year starts and the Covid crisis continues into 2022. After an eye-opening two years in the world of work, employees are taking a stand for what they want, and companies are learning that they must adjust to this new climate in the workforce to maintain success. This episode examines the role of leadership in the workforce and the future of implications of not being ready for the changes.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Leadership in Healthcare 6:43]
- Remote Work Stats [9:12]
- The Great Resignation [11:10]
- Engaging Employees [13:49]
- Values Changing During the Pandemic [15:03]
- Requirement of Employers [17:37]
-What is Real Leadership [21:49]
-Are Leaders Born [26:12]
-Leadership and Future Generations [31:40]
-The Importance of Vision [33:39]
-Integrity [36:20]
-Helping Hands [43:06]
-Diversity [46:39]
-Policies [59:00]
-Future of Work [1:00:48]
Quote:
“Leaders and others talk about regaining their integrity when they really want to regain their power. If they'd valued their integrity, to begin with, it would have never been lost.”
Resource:
The Benefits and Challenges of Remote Work
Empathy is the Most Important Leadership skill
The Leadership-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory
Connect with us:
- Subscribe to the Project Good Work Blog to read the article version of the interview.
- If you have a passion for an unserved community, a social justice problem or want to change minds contact Project Good Work at www.ProjectGood.Work to start your project of change today.
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Episode summary: Photography with a purpose. Our Organization of the Year Lensational is meeting these times of heightened social awareness and concerns about our planet's future by documenting real-life events and personal experiences. Lensational equips marginalized women in the developing world with digital cameras and photography training to tell their stories. Hear from COP26 speaker Lensational CEO Lydia Wanjiku Kibandi how photography can encourage action and understanding.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How Lensational Works [8:33]
- Photography Issues [11:04]
- Affects of Climate Change [13:38]
- How People Can Provide Support [18:49]
- Plans for the Future [20:34]
- Revolutionize the Concept of Philanthropy [22:53]
Quote:
“Here in Kenya, we're discussing with the women how their perspectives and viewpoints on climate change can inform the development of plans and policies in national adaptation and planning. Then as we spoke about it, it occurred to me that many of them felt as though it was such a farfetched dream. They felt like their voices were too far from the policymakers and the people who needed to hear these stories. Eventually, one of the women, her name is Esther, said, never in her lifetime has anyone ever inquired what the impacts of the climate crisis could be on their land, much less on her personal life and like many other women.
She felt her voice is too far to go to those that make the decisions that directly or indirectly impact their lives.”
Resource:
United Nations Economic and Social Council, Commission on the Status of Women
https://photos.lensational.org/index
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- Subscribe to the Project Good Work Blog to read the article version of the interview.
- If you have a passion for an unserved community, a social justice problem or simply want to change minds contact Project Good Work at www.ProjectGood.Work to start your project of change today.
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Episode summary: One in 10 young adults 18-25, and at least one in 30 adolescents ages 13-17 experience some form of homelessness unaccompanied by a parent or guardian over the course of a year. Since young adults are critical to our future Project Good has decided to focus on homeless Youth for GivingTuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- America’s Homeless Problem [7:21]
- Foster Care [9:56]
- Life on the Streets [12:33]
- Programs for Homeless Youth [16:38]
- Getting in the Program [18:01]
-Mental Health [20:51]
- Subgroups [22:40]
-The Pandemic [24:29]
-On the Streets [26:02]
-Solutions [29:32]
Quote:
“We would take a van load of youth from the ocean beach area of San Diego to our shelter on Tuesday night and then back on Wednesday morning, and often, the conversation in the van was, where are you going to sleep tonight? Will you be on the beach? Will you be in the park and take the risk of being robbed or beaten or raped or, or somehow accosted, or have your worldly goods stolen? Most of us have no concept of what it would mean if we had no place to go tonight, but it's incredibly frightening.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Annual Homeless Assessment Report 2020
Regional Taskforce for the Homeless
National Low Income Housing Coalition
According to Mental Illness Policy
Connect with us:
- Subscribe to the Project Good Work Blog to read the article version of the interview.
- If you have a passion for an unserved community, a social justice problem or simply want to change minds contact Project Good Work at www.ProjectGood.Work to start your project of change today.