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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 Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
In a year where schools were closed, parents had to step up to the plate and take on the secondary role of teacher helping their children with schooling from their homes. This became mentally and logistically challenging for many families as the daily requirements of keeping up with assignments and working in a digital classroom became impossible to manage as both teachers, parents and students had to adjust to a changing educational landscape. Many students have fallen behind due to lack of access to the necessary tools needed to complete assignments. In this episode we look at the challenges that face education in the future.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Hurdle Changing American Education [7:06]
- Students Who have Fallen Behind [10:29]
- Expectations for Teachers [15:11]
- Teachers and Technology [19:46]
- Education in the Future [39:19]
Quote:
“Learning isn't just in a box. We are always trying to think outside of the box, but how do you leverage the skills and gifts you have within your box? 2021 has taught us that we need to get to know ourselves. We need to get to know what we're capable of doing and rely on what we have.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
American University of Education
ACT Center for Equity in Learning
How to Win Students and Inspire Them
National School Board Association
Teachers College at Columbia University
Institute of Educational Sciences
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- 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.
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Episode summary: Often the topic of our large prison population is discussed in the United States, but the root of the problem starts with juvenile justice where young people start on their path to a life of incarceration. The inequity within the systems is often ignored or swept under the rug. This episode explores the hidden sides of juvenile justice that will make you reframe your view.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- U.S. and Adolescents in the System [6:33]
-Status Offenses [12:59]
- Parents Role and Child Conduct [15:57]
- Conditions in Juvenile Detention Centers [28:03]
-Race and Juvenile Justice [36:52]
-The Pandemic Effect [55:26]
Quote:
“The black youth placement rate was 315 per 100,000, and then whites were 72 per 100,000.
Something new with COVID is happening; we're starting to see white kids released from detention centers at a higher rate than their black peers. Kids of color have already been detained for more extended periods before the COVID pandemic.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Columbia University Justice Lab Report
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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.
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Episode summary: Finally, the vaccine has been distributed and anyone can get vaccinated. People in the United States and abroad can not wait to hit the road for vacations, moves or to see something different than their neighborhood. Learn the new things to consider as you hit the road.
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Solo Travel Movement [7:33]
-Fears of Solo Travel Movement [9:09]
- The effects of the Pandemic on the Travel Industry [20:17]
-Pandemic Travel Protection [24:00]
-Getting Accurate Travel Information [26:33]
-Hotel Precautions [29:32]
- Lasting Effects of Covid [36:59]
- Climate Change and Travel [41:33]
-Travel Predictions [46:00]
Quote:
“When we go to a place like Machu Picchu and we're using those foreign shampoos and those foreign soaps and bring it in into an ecosystem that is not used to, you are affecting that ecosystem.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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- 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.
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Episode summary: The aftermath of the pandemic has left many people questioning the future in many ways. Predicting the future is hard, during this episode we examine different factors that came to light during the crisis and explore the possibilities.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Effects of the Pandemic [5:14]
-U.S. Economy [6:15]
-Unemployment [7:58]
-Women and the Pandemic [9:07]
- Income Inequality [12:59]
- Long term Lifestyle Changes[18:19]
-Climate Change and the Economy [28:33]
-Increasing Mobility [31:24]
Quote:
“The U.S. is still by far the largest economy in the world. There undoubtedly other economies rising, in other parts of the world that are developing economically, China is the most prominent. I'm not sure if the rise of China means that the U.S. will be less critical in world affairs or the global economy, but certainly, the future holds a shared stage for the U. S. rather than being the sole center for the world economy.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The International Money Fund (IMF)
Intergenerational Associations and the Fertility Transition
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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.
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Episode summary: As the work world is changing and family structures become less uniform, men are questioning where and how they fit into society’s ever progressive framework. In this episode we look at the pressures men are facing around masculinity and fatherhood.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Masculinity in Crisis [3:27]
-Healthy Masculinity [4:36]
-Defining Your Manhood [7:37]
-Toxic Masculinity [11:31]
- How Society is Failing Boys [21:35]
- The Importance of Fathers [27:10]
-How Women Can Help [42:49]
Quote:
“It is like peanut butter and jelly. It is two different things. When you put it together, it makes a beautiful sandwich. Moms and dads have two different ways of parenting. They come together to complement one another so well.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Bryant Enterprises Family Entertainment
And David Danced with All His Might
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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.
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Episode summary: In 2021 Mental Health Awareness Month holds a special place for everyone this year as 2020 was one of the most traumatizing years on record for many across the globe. During this episode Adonica Shaw, author, Founder of Surrender Circle, The Self-Care Everyday Bookstore and the Self-Care Saturday Podcast where she interviews leading wellness experts about self-care discusses what it means to take charge of your mental health.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- The Growing Mental Crisis [6:45]
-Toxic Positivity [16:00]
- Finding a Therapist [32:00]
- Surrender Circle [36:00]
- Everyday Self-Care Online Bookstore [40:00]
-Happiness [50:00]
Quote:
What is your definition of self-care?
“If I am talking about mental health, I am talking about self-care.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Everyday Self-Care Online Bookstore
The Wingwomen (www.mywingwomen.com)
https://www.thesurrendercircle.com/
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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.
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Episode summary: April is the month we focus on the Earth and 2021 marks the 51st year of celebrating Earth Day. Air pollution is one of the leading causes of premature death, its responsible for 3.4 deaths each year. For April Project Good Interviewed Hana Creger, Senior Program Manager focused on Environmental Equity at Greenlining. Ms. Creager contributes to the development and implementation of policies leading to clean transportation and mobility investments in California. Her work is focused on the intersection of transportation, climate change, and economic opportunities for low-income communities of color.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Minorities and Toxic Environments [8:16]
-Economic and Environmental Issues [10:45]
- Programs with Solutions [25:04]
- Take Action [37:31]
Quote:
“The most impactful thing that an individual can do is get educated on the movements they can join. Then to strategize, donate to those organizations doing great work, figure out how they, as individuals, can participate in campaigns or voting in the right politicians and hold them accountable—staying engaged at every step of the way.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Goal 11 | Department of Economic and Social Affairs (un.org)
Effects | Facts – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet (nasa.gov)
Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) | California Air Resources Board
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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.
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Episode summary: In the last five years, women have been making strides from business to politics and the global pandemic threatens to halt women’s progress. In March 2021, Project Good interviewed Sharmili Majmudar, Executive Vice President of Policy and Organizational Impact at Women Employed which is an advocacy organization for women in the workplace. The organization since 1973, works with individuals, employers, educators, and policymakers to address the challenges women face in their jobs every day, and to ensure all women can attain the skills they need for the jobs they want.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Economic Downturn and Pandemic [6:30]
- Childcare and Women [7:54]
- Employers and Women [9:08]
Quote:
“Workplaces are designed around men who are the solo breadwinners in the household who do not have caregiving responsibilities and that isn’t the world we live in today. Huge percentages of women are either co-breadwinner or primary breadwinner in their household.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Pew Research Gender and Caregiving
https://statusofwomendata.org/
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- 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.
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
In the year 2020, race was at the forefront of the riots and protests in almost every major city in America. In February 2021, Project Good interviewed Tomi Akitunde, an Award-winning journalist, content creator and founder of the online media community Mater Mea about what it means to be a Black mother during these times and how motherhood should unite understanding among all races.
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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.