What would you do if you answered the phone and learned Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were donating $1 million to your

nonprofit? That's exactly what happened to Dana DiMarco, Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

In this uplifting episode of the Feel Good Frequency, she shares the unforgettable story behind one of the most surprising phone calls

of her career. Dana takes Erin behind the scenes—from initially wondering if the news could possibly be real to discovering how this

extraordinary gift will help feed tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders facing food insecurity.

But this conversation is about much more than a celebrity donation.

Dana explains how the Rhode Island Community Food Bank distributes more than 18 million pounds of food each year through a

network of 137 partner agencies, serves nearly 90,000 people every month, and provides food with dignity, compassion, and hope.

She also shares why today's food insecurity affects far more than people experiencing homelessness—it impacts working

families, seniors, veterans, and neighbors who simply need a helping hand during difficult seasons of life.

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What can sea turtles teach us about resilience, hope, and protecting the world around us?

Erin sits down with Bette Zirkelbach, Manager of The Turtle

Hospital in Marathon, Florida, to explore the incredible work being done to

rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and endangered sea turtles.

Bette shares the remarkable story of how The Turtle Hospital

began more than 40 years ago, how it became the world’s first licensed

veterinary hospital dedicated exclusively to sea turtles, and why its mission

is more important today than ever.

Erin and Bette discuss the biggest challenges facing sea

turtles.

Beyond conservation, this conversation is filled with powerful

life lessons. Bette opens up about leaving a successful six-figure career to

follow her passion for marine life, proving that it’s never too late to pursue

the work you’re meant to do. Her journey is a reminder that purpose,

perseverance, and compassion often lead to opportunities we never imagined.

Behind every rescued sea turtle is a team of people who refused

to give up.

And behind every positive story is someone who decided one life

was worth saving.

If you need a reminder that compassion can change the world,

this episode is for you.

Check it out now! Subscribe to the Feel Good Frequency, and if

this episode inspires you, please share it with someone who loves animals,

nature, and stories that make the world a better place.

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One Simple Wish is such a spectacular idea. When Danielle thought it up, it seemed like an overwhelming undertaking. Granting those impacted by the foster system with a 'wish' above & beyond basic need.

Many great ideas are left on computers or in notebooks..but not this one. Danielle used some of her maternity leave to implement the plan that took her idea from paper to reality.

From the personal story that was the catalyst for starting 'One Simple Wish' to the nonprofit catching the eye and heart of the amazing Kristen Bell, this episode will have you believing that great idea shouldn't stay in your laptop either.

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If you’re a dog or cat lover, it’s heartbreaking to see homeless animals. While we have them in the US, there are also many shelters and hundreds of nonprofits across our country to help. In other counties, and especially on islands, strays and homeless animals are sadly, very common.

In 2012, two women in St. Thomas founded Pets With Wings, an organization still led by a board of women today. This episode shares how it began and the dedication it takes to keep its mission going strong.

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The BEST of America! Molly's viral TikTok story reminds us that you never know who you'll meet if you 'Take Your AirPods Out!'

Molly is 27 years old, lives in Brooklyn and is working for a fantastic company. In May, she was traveling back from Spain when an 81-year-old woman asked about her trip. She had her AirPods in, like always, when on the train. Something about this stranger made Molly take them out and the resulting conversation not only made her go viral but changed both of their lives forever.

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If you haven’t heard of PFLAG, you should. The nonprofit offers resources, information, and support for anyone who wants to better understand the LGBTQ community. And over the years, it has helped thousands of parents stay close to children they once struggled to fully accept after they came out.

In this conversation, Nina tells Erin about the lives PFLAG has touched—and how one handwritten sign grew into a worldwide organization.

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Kim is the mom of a 27-year-old son named Zachary. Against all odds, this miracle child survived an extremely difficult start in life. He needs his wheelchair to get around, so when the special van Kim had got totaled one morning, she did the last thing she ever thought she'd do.... ask people in her town if anyone could help. Wait until you hear the very familiar celebrity who stepped up after seeing Kim's story on the local news. It takes a village, and this one teaches us that help can't arrive if you don't ask for it!!

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I haven't met anyone like Kendelle Reed before. Just 11 years old, Kendelle began her long history of empathy and wanting to make people happy at the age of 3. (I'm guessing it was even earlier, but that's when actual projects began...) With the help and guidance of her mother, this gem of a human spends much of her free time finding ways to make a genuine difference in her community. So much so that she received an award nearly always granted to adults. You won't forget this mother & daughter from Addison, NY and I think you'll be inspired long after the episode ends.

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Christina was doing just fine in life. Loved her career and helping people who struggled more than most. But she saw holes in the system and knew if given the chance, she could make it better. Enter the "BILT" community. A nonprofit created by Christina, that's become all she hoped it would be one day. Bridging Independent Living Together, Inc., helps people with disabilities live their best lives, working with their families to create a plan matches what each person needs to live as independently as possible.

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Think $20 can’t make a big difference? Then you haven’t met Kristina Ulmer or the students who turned a simple class project into a viral kindness movement. This episode is packed with story after story showing how a group of high school freshmen learned that you don’t need a lot of money to completely change someone’s day. Hear how one classroom assignment grew far beyond anything its founder ever imagined.

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