Be The Good episodes thus far have focused a great deal on being the good in work and the outside world, but what about being the good within your own family?

An ideal guest came to mind, and I am just thrilled she said yes!

I had so much fun talking with my very own aunt Lucille Ferrante for this week’s episode.

Lucille is all about taking care of those around her, and in return, she has not just the support of the family that is hers by name, but also those friends who become family throughout life.

Enjoy her love of family, her infectious laugh, her description that at her house it’s "laughing or screaming... It's very lively, we'll say that", and the importance of all types of ‘family’.

Cherichello family tree in brief: NJ, first generation Italian siblings, in age order: Frank, Gabriel (my dad), and Lucille.

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This week’s episode of Be The Good with Kate features the most bubbly pair, with such a genuine passion for being the good!

Bethany Van Pelt and Juanita Thome are the creators of Soul 2 Soul Life Coaching, helping people from all walks of life. As Bethany states, they are “growing some goodness in the world”.

And this goes far beyond working just for their business. Bethany and Juanita spent more of this conversation sharing stories that showed me just how much joy they get from actively trying to make people’s days better...people they know, as well as complete strangers.

Listen for their ‘rubber ducky’ idea that yes, brings eyes onto the business, but more so brings smiles to strangers faces. Hear their laughter and comments about how much fun they have every day working together in pursuit of helping others. Be inspired by their dedication and determination with their clients. And gain new ideas on how to make a difference to others in your daily life.

Reach out to them directly at [email protected], or check out their Instagram, which is a flurry of positive photos and quotes

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Today’s guest on Be The Good is Shelley Brown, executive director of the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton, PA.

Some takeaways: Life’s path goes in many directions, Be open to opportunities and be YOU, Bring YOUR unique skill set to whatever you do, Give the people what they want in business

This episode is for you if:

-you are an artist

-you enjoy the arts (who doesn't?)

-your career path is not one tiny, narrow, straight line (whose is or wants to be, really?)

-curious as to how theaters are working to open back up

-want to be inspired by how one person can make a difference in a community

Before heading to the State, Shelley was a television producer. Before that, a probation officer. Her multi-faceted background greatly shaped how she then took the State Theatre from nearing shutdown to the successful Center for the Arts it is today. The State is home to the Freddy Awards, has won Emmys, hosts countless national tours, concerts, weddings, and more. It is such a staple to the Easton community.

And now, as Shelley says in this episode, “especially when times are tough, people want to feel good.” The State’s first show takes to the stage September 10th, and they hope to have a full season ahead.

Hearing about the theater is but one piece of our conversation. I love the deep dive into Shelley’s career path: her courage in taking risks, how the community did not think she would be able to help the failing theater when she arrived, how she won them over and built so much, brought her own unique talents and experiences to the table, and put listening at the top of her priorities.

I am personally grateful to Shelley and the State for bringing so much positive attention to the area’s high school drama programs, the opportunity to perform on that stage as well as broadcast on television, and introducing me to friends I have to this day!

As Shelley says, It is hard to be excellent, but it is so worth it, isn't it? :)

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For this week’s episode of Be The Good with Kate Cherichello, I had the pleasure of speaking with someone across the world about the GOOD she is doing. Madhurima Sappatti sat down with me from her home in India, sharing her work as a soul coach helping people overcome and prevent burnout, her podcast The Soul’s Conquest, and what it has been like in India this past year and a half.  Despite the many obvious terrible aspects of the pandemic, this time has given a lot of people an opportunity to step back and explore what their hearts were yearning to do, to be, to change. Madhurima recognized this in herself, but also found that helping others find their soul’s work is a calling. She talks with me about the power of thought, perspective, and the importance of taking a step back in order to progress.  

She also flips the script on ME and gets me to answer a question!  

Madhurima talks about the feeling of her brain being a rock in a can, jumbling around...and the beauty in how the rock calms down when you set down the can. Stepping back from the information and stress calms down the brain. Whether we are in India or the USA or anywhere else in the world, 2021 has brought a lot of stress. We talk about using resources, taking the time to process, and accountability. 

I hope you find Madhurima’s words inspiring, educating, and useful to your week.  

Find her podcast at The Soul’s Conquest 

Insta: @madhurima_soulcoach 

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Welcome back! Today’s episode is the first under the new name, Be The Good with Kate Cherichello, and I am beyond thrilled to be delving into more and more stories about people being the good in our world.

Still good news and good people, just with a name all my own.

*** When you think about buying and/or renovating a home, what words come to mind? I’m taking a wild guess at what some of these words are, and they aren’t all pretty. But how about humor, savvy, and community? If those did not pop into your head regarding mortgages and power tools, then you definitely need to hear from this week’s guest, Noreen Eddy.

Noreen grew up in a fixer upper, as she explains, her dad a master carpenter commuting to NYC each day. In his free time, her dad did and still does love to dive into home projects. I woke up on Saturdays in my childhood to the birds outside; Noreen woke up to construction sounds! Being immersed in this world set a foundation for her and her husband as they thought how beneficial it would be to have an investment property. Throughout, she has continued to navigate the New York entertainment industry as well.

Skip to today, four and half years, covid, virtual auditions, and a baby later, Noreen and Derek have renovated their New Jersey two-family home, creating a home for themselves as well as an attached investment property to bring in rental income. They were blessed with so many generous people helping them along the way, and are now focused on paying it forward to others looking to buy or renovate.

And yes, Noreen juggles this with being an actor, hand model, mom, and more, as well as having had a three-month struggle with covid last year.

After listening, check out OurTwoFamily . com. I guarantee you will be delightfully surprised learning about all things home while relating to the millennial comments and laughing at Noreen’s fun, digestible, and humorous writing style. Never has an article breaking down “how to buy a house” been so fun to read!

From OurTwoFamily:

“We are Noreen and Derek, your friendly neighborhood millennial homeowners. We empower people just like us to buy a home or an investment property, learn how stuff in it works, and roll up their sleeves to renovate.”

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Do you like the idea of self care? Feel you don't have time for it?

Then you need to listen to this week's episode of Some (More) Good News with Ahnastasia Albert. Don't worry, you can listen while you commute or clean the house, too.

Ahnastasia is nonstop, and yet she finds time to share practical self care tips with us all here on S(M)GN, and weekly on her podcast The Luxury of Self Care. She finds ways to take care of herself so that can be there for everyone and everything else. In addition to her podcast, she is a yoga instructor, Lululemon employee, performer, and more. If any of you are in the Lancaster area, be sure to keep your eyes out for yoga events led by Ahnastasia!

Some key takeaways: Awareness of being in the present, actively listening, sitting with our thoughts to find the answer to the question: "What are my core values?".

I am drawn to Ahnastasia's groundness and how she is so willing to talk about her challenges and how she moves through them-- what a gift that is to us as listeners to relate to and be inspired by.

(My Pilates & HIIT folks will even hear the familiar comment about exhales to help engage that core!)

If you don't know where to start in checking out Ahnastasia s podcast, might I suggest episode 60? Perhaps that's because yours truly was interviewed regarding my fitness and health coaching side of life and the importance of remembering that #EVERYBITCOUNTS ;)

Hope you find some ways to make the "little things" luxurious this week!

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The enthusiasm, warmth, and passion today’s guest exudes is second to none. I am beyond thrilled you get to hear from Dr. Levester Johnson, aka LJ.

Vice President of Student Affairs when I was at Butler, in 2016 LJ moved on to Illinois State University, where he is now their Vice President of Student Affairs.

LJ is a master of connecting in person and online, and everything on his social media channels celebrates something, big or small, from a university-wide announcement at Illinois State to date night with his fiance or breakfast with his kids or a meeting with students.

Listen to his bio. It is incredible to hear how much one person can do, and he is still adding on. We can all learn from the way LJ connects with students and faculty-- even if we don’t work in education, we still interact with others on a daily basis. LJ knows the importance of making every person he encounters feel heard and accepted, and it has gone a long way. I am also inspired by how LJ has so obviously taken the time to identify his own strengths, tap into them, and remind himself of them each day.

You will walk away from this episode with actionable inspiration to put into practice indeed!

What are your strengths? Take some time to sit with those thoughts, get out your pen or note app, and write.

If you were at Butler when LJ was there, or if you are listening from Illinois State, I would love it if you left a comment about your interactions with LJ over the years!

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My heart is extra full with gratitude this week as I have compiled the previews of each of the incredible people who have chatted with me and shared their experiences and insight to bring us all good News. Some (More) Good News is now at episode 20!  So please enjoy this short episode, and then a story about a pen pal-ship that is going on 28 years.  All #goodnews and #goodpeople.

2: @lightforautismcorp 

3:  @meggerty224 & @butleru 

4:  @changeforkids & @dreamtravy 

5:  @_patrickevan 

6:  animalalliancenj . org & @trinkleanne 

7:  @jimcooneynyc 

8:  [email protected] & @democratinjapan 

9:  @michaelmagrofoundation 

10: @alvinhoughpiano & @museonline_org 

11: @a.g.parks 

12: @broadwayforartsed Insta & TikTok

13:  @kellyeswray 

14:  acupuncture-newyork . com

15:  @heidifriese & painfreewithheidi . com

16:  @deannagiulietti Insta & TikTok

17:  @directorsgather & @jillharrisonsnyder 

18: Laura Michel Cooper on LinkedIn

19:  @elizabethlp32 

Welcome back to Some (More) Good News with Kate Cherichello, episode 19!