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574. Mental Health Week: Transforming a Telephone Booth into a Beacon of Hope + Empowering Mental Health Through Community - Gloria Umanah, Hope Booth


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Meet Gloria. She is alive today because of one four-lettered word: hope. And she’s on a mission to leverage her life for the good of others so that they too would choose hope and choose to live💙 Alongside her team at Hope Booth, they’re transforming old telephone booths into immersive, evidence-based experiences that spread hope, offer mental health care, and connect people to vital resources. Tune in to hear this incredible story of resilience and the life-changing power of hope✨

💡 Learn

  • The power of hope + making it accessible
  • The mission + history of Hope Booth
  • The role of community + collaboration in driving innovative solutions

This episode includes discussions about mental health challenges, including suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a mental health professional or contact one of the helplines below:

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): 1-800-273-8255 or dial 988
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
  • Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123
  • Lifeline (Australia): 13 11 14
  • International Helplines: Find resources here

Today's Guest
Gloria Umanah, Founder + CEO, Hope Booth

Episode Highlights

  • Overview of Hope Booth (3:15)
  • Gloria’s story and journey to where she is today (4:45)
  • Gloria’s “Marking Moment” (8:45)
  • The science of hope (17:00)
  • Hope Booth’s launch + the public reception (21:45)
  • The dreams for Hope Booth (33:15)
  • A powerful story of philanthropy in Gloria’s life (37:45)
  • How to help the Hope Booth today (43:05)
  • Gloria’s One Good Thing: Fight to choose joy. (47:25)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/574.

This episode is part of our Mental Health Week series presented by our friends at Givebutter. Explore all the episodes, find resources + more at weareforgood.com/mentalhealth.

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