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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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May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022
54 min
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.
Apr 5, 2022
Apr 5, 2022
1 hr 30 min
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.
Mar 7, 2022
Mar 7, 2022
1 hr 7 min
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.
Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
57 min
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.
Jan 4, 2022
Jan 4, 2022
1 hr 7 min
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.
Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
29 min
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
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.
Nov 1, 2021
Nov 1, 2021
39 min
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.
Oct 5, 2021
Oct 5, 2021
42 min
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
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.
Sep 7, 2021
Sep 7, 2021
1 hr 6 min
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
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.
Aug 10, 2021
Aug 10, 2021
50 min
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:
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.