Courageously Kind

In episode 3, our dear friend Lucia shares with us her recent service trip experience and the role that inclusion plats in service to others. We also talked about her passion for environmental advocacy! 

Lucy is a true advocate and a friend to all! Chatting with her was such a joy, and to be reminded of the importance of services is necessary for us all.

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MJ Haynes is the president and founder of of Pacers Against Sexual Assault. They are currently studying art therapy and clinical psychology with a minor in counseling and development. They are a fierce advocate for kindness, mental health, accessibility and inclusion on college campuses. They are passionate about art, politics and finding new ways to learn and grow

Inclusion is a mini-series by Courageously Kind to fulfill Maddie and Liz's Multimedia Senior Capstone Project!  

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Be kind to yourself and others today :)

Dr. Helen Bittel is the founding director of Marywood’s Center for Transformational Teaching and Learning. She has impacted and inspired students at Marywood University for over 20 years through teaching courses like Feminist Writing and Rhetoric, Children and Young Adult Literature, British Literature. Throughout her teaching Bittel focuses on transformational relationship-rich education instead of transactional education. She believes that student’s social and emotional needs are inseparable from cognitive or academic needs, and her students deeply appreciate her teaching methods. 

Inclusion is a mini-series by Courageously Kind to fulfill Maddie and Liz's Multimedia Senior Capstone Project! 

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Our guest this week is working to make good news easily accessible via social media!

Jenn is known as That Good News Girl on Instagram and TikTok, and her videos will make you smile!

In this episode, we chat about the importance of intentionally seeking good news, and sharing positivity and optimism online!

Note: this episode is a re-release from March 2023

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We had the incredible honor of speaking with Melissa, from the award-winning Documentary "From My Window". The film features her story as a young woman with cerebral palsy embarking on a journey to climb a mountain range in Colorado. 

In this episode, we talk about what it was like to be the subject of the documentary, and Melissa shares some behind-the-scenes exclusives!  She also shares with us a bit about No Barriers, the organization that helped organize the climb.

Melissa is truly one of the most courageous people we have ever met, and she shared with us several inspiring sentiments about cultivating inner courage and kindness

Watch  "From My Window" here! 
and check out No Barriers at their website!

Note: this episode is re-release from February 2022

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This week we're diving into to the fascinating world of social media influencers! 

People have turned social media posting into a career, but is this really a good thing?

Where does privacy come into the mix? What about boundaries?

We'll explore it all! And offer some advice about practicing mindfulness online.

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This week we had the honor of speaking to Kiersten, the administrative assistant, staff member, and a former camper parent at the summer camp Brave Trails. 

Camp Brave Trails offers summer camps, backpacking trips, family camps, mental health services and more for LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

The camp creates a safe space for young people while encouraging them to find their voice and use that voice to make a positive impact in the world.

To get involved with Camp Brave Trails and support the amazing work that they do, head over to their website or follow their Instagram!

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This week we had the joy of speaking with Lindsay, the Director of Communication and Stewardship of Best Buddies International!

Best Buddies International is an amazing organization that works to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

 Their mission is to enrich lives through their four pillars; One-to-One friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living.

We chatted about all four of these pillars and how YOU can get involved with this amazing organization!

Feeling inspired by this conversation? Get involved with Best Buddies International by visiting their website HERE!

Follow Best Buddies International on Instagram, and  Facebook to stay up-to-date with all of their incredible events! 

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This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Tanya, the co-founder of Chords for a Cause. 

Along with her sister, Tanya was determined to share her musical talents with others and use them to make a positive impact in the world.

To watch the video Maddie mentioned about the ballerina click here!

Chords for a Cause holds benefit concerts for a variety of important causes, performs in care facilities, and also gives music lessons to kids!

To support this awesome organization head to their website! 

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 We had the honor this week to chat with online climate activist and former figure skater Jacob Simon.

After creating Climativity as part of a college project, Jacob was determined to report on positive stories surrounding climate change and our environment.

Jacob shared with us some great tips to prevent doom-scrolling and remain hopeful when we consume media that may contain heavy information. We are so grateful for his wisdom!

Follow Jacob on TikTok to receive uplifting climate news!

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Creators! Sign the Clean Creator Pledge here!

Download the app One Sec here! 

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