Limelight Highlight

This episode is all about happy holiday news. A man named Adam Armstrong grew up in a poor and poverty stricken neighborhood. He then moves and becomes a philanthropist and decides to visit his old neighborhood to bring gifts and joy to the underprivileged children living there. A perfect example of paying it forward. We also had a great story of how a man named Amarildo Silva finds a useful and creative way to recycle tires that were littering the streets of his neighborhood in Brazil. He would take the old tires clean them up and create comfortable pet beds. This story was shared with us by Amanda Kim a friend and listener of the podcast. Check out the links below for more information and details of these stories.

Useful Links:
- https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/man-returns-to-poor-neighborhood-to-give-away-12000-in-toys/
-https://truththeory.com/2019/02/12/brazilian-artist-turns-recycled-tires-into-a-pet-beds-for-animals/

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And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on the show feel free to contact me via the links above. If you or anyone you know has done something positive be sure to write in for a shoutout and help positivity spread throughout the world. Until next time, "Be humble, be helpful, pay it forward and be the best you! Spread that love!"

On this episode of the podcast we discuss how much of an impact Greta Thunberg has made and how many people oppose a girl who's making a positive impact by simply bringing awareness to something that means a lot. We got a little political but with the way everything has been going down in the media its hard to separate the two. Regardless I hope you enjoy the podcast and share your thoughts if you feel you need to. Have a great day!

Useful links:
-https://time.com/person-of-the-year-2019-greta-thunberg/
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greta_Thunberg

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For more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:
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And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on the show feel free to contact me via the links above. If you or anyone you know has done something positive be sure to write in for a shoutout and help positivity spread throughout the world. Until next time, "Be humble, be helpful, pay it forward and be the best you! Spread that love!"

Welcome back to the show. In this episode of the podcast we discuss how terrible the Student Lunch Debt is and how it's affecting the lower income families and schools all throughout the US. We talk about how a couple people are making a difference one of those being Richard Sherman he is an NFL Cornerback who plays for the 49ers and he has been going around to different schools and paying off the student's lunch debt. As well as having two organizations that raise money for lower income Communities and helps the schools and students with supplies as well as meals and clothes. A perfect example of doing the work and helping out your community. If you want to find out more about this story and all that I mentioned in this episode check out the links below.

Useful Links:
- https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/3569/Richard-Sherman-Surprises-Middle-School-With-Check-To-Clear-All-Student-Lunch-Debt
-https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/student-debt-kids-struggle-pay-school-meals-190926184254929.html
-https://schoolnutrition.org


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For more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:
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And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on the show feel free to contact me via the links above. If you or anyone you know has done something positive be sure to write in for a shoutout and help positivity spread throughout the world. Until next time, "Be humble, be helpful, pay it forward and be the best you! Spread that love!"

On this episode of the podcast I address a problem that is really hurting our country. Hunger. We speak about how the Lexington Ohio Police Department is accepting food for any traffic or parking violation until December 25th to help feed those in need. We talk about how amazing it would be if this was a year round thing and how much it would benefit both the communities and image of police officers in a positive way. Enjoy the show.

Useful Links:
- https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/another-police-department-starts-collecting-canned-food-in-lieu-of-parking-ticket-fines/
- https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-hunger-us

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For more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:
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And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on the show feel free to contact me via the links above. If you or anyone you know has done something positive be sure to write in for a shoutout and help positivity spread throughout the world. Until next time, "Be humble, be helpful, pay it forward and be the best you! Spread that love!"

On this episode of the podcast we had a friend of the podcast share a story of a man named Todd Kelly who started his own business called "Graffiti Removal Experts". He solely hires the homeless and previous offenders to work and make an honest living while helping clean the streets of Philadelphia. His efforts to hire these people and clean the city has gone as far as helping his workers literally turn their lives around. Be sure to check out the links provided below for a full video interview on how he go to where he is. As far as listener news Kat Mercedes shared with us a device that helps separate oil from bodies of water for an overall cleaner environment. All this and more on today's episode. Also be sure to check out The Block Gives Back for their donation boxes if you happen to know or be a business owner. They will be collecting life and winter goods to later on be donated to those who need it the most. Enjoy!

Useful Links:
- https://www.fox29.com/video/622005
- http://graffitiremovalexperts.com
- https://www.elastec.com/products/oil-spill-skimmers/drum-oil-skimmers/

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For more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:
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And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on the show feel free to contact me via the links above. If you or anyone you know has done something positive be sure to write in for a shoutout and help positivity spread throughout the world. Until next time, "Be humble, be helpful, pay it forward and be the best you! Spread that love!"

Welcome back to the podcast! We have another treat for this episode we are joined by the Triple B Adventure podcast. I had the honor of being on one of their episodes so they returned the favor and got in on one of mine. Juan and Nait are living the lives we speak about every week on this podcast. They are helping people who need it and volunteering any chance they get. We dove into what life experiences made them decide to volunteer and be a part of this community of Veterans. That and much more on the podcast so be sure to check them out!

Useful links:
- www.TBA.Vet
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triple-b-adventures/id1451095575
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fubar-podcast/id1474877888?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Juan's IG:@el1cho & @sdmacncheesefest
Nait's IG: @nait_the_great
their podcast IG: @triplebadventures


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And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on the show feel free to contact me via the links above. If you or anyone you know has done something positive be sure to write in for a shoutout and help positivity spread throughout the world. Until next time, "Be humble, be helpful, pay it forward and be the best you! Spread that love!"

Welcome back to the show! On today's episode of the podcast we dive deep into how Bill Gates is pumping a ton of money in the worm industry and toilets. More than two billion people don't have access to safe, clean sanitation systems. This toilet might be a big step toward fixing that. It's called the Tiger toilet and its filled with tiger worms that eat your poop. So be sure to listen through to get caught up on this amazing venture that can seriously save lives. As for our listener mail we were sent a picture with a description on how a recent mushroom has been discovered and it feeds on plastic, can survive without oxygen and is safe to eat! So be sure to check out the links below for some information on all things discussed on this podcast.

Useful Links:
- https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a24747871/bill-gates-life-saving-toilet/
- https://www.businessinsider.com/bill-gates-foundation-helps-invent-tiger-toilets-powered-by-worms-2019-1
- https://themindunleashed.com/2019/04/scientists-found-edible-mushroom-that-eats-plastic.html

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For more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:
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And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on the show feel free to contact me via the links above. If you or anyone you know has done something positive be sure to write in for a shoutout and help positivity spread throughout the world. Until next time, "Be humble, be helpful, pay it forward and be the best you! Spread that love!"

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by an entrepreneur named Hooman Borghei. We dive a little into his company and what made him decide to start. We cover how much water we waste and some statistics on why we should be a little more mindful on how we conserve and the small habit changes we can make to really make a difference. If you would like to learn more about water conservation and more about his company be sure to visit the links listed bellow. Thanks for listening.
And be sure to get on social media so we can help our friends at The Block Gives Back win an award for being the most positively impactful organization in Philly.

Useful Links:
- https://www.epa.gov
- https://www.getwatervault.com
https://www.facebook.com/CMBobbyHenon/photos/a.2552053058217105/2552056501550094/?type=3&theater

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For more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:
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And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on the show feel free to contact me via the links above. If you or anyone you know has done something positive be sure to write in for a shoutout and help positivity spread throughout the world. Until next time, "Be humble, be helpful, pay it forward and be the best you! Spread that love!"

On this episode of the podcast we revisit a story covered in episode 22 about a company called "The Ocean Clean Up". This episode is how that company is making ground breaking news by collecting trash for the first time in history from The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Along with the success of the floating boom systems that are making all of this possible. Be sure to check out the links below for the first article I used for the first episode as well as the more up to date article and the other link showing the small things we can do to help our planet and be better human beings overall.

Useful Links:
-https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2018/09/10/the-worlds-largest-ocean-cleanup-has-officially-begun/#68cd1fca2738
-https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ocean-cleanup-collects-first-plastic-from-great-pacific-garbage-patch/
-http://www.oneworldoneocean.com/blog/entry/10_ways_to_help_save_the_ocean
-https://theoceancleanup.com


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For more questions on the podcast, how you can contribute, or how to reach me you can follow and contact me via:
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And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on the show feel free to contact me via the links above. If you or anyone you know has done something positive be sure to write in for a shoutout and help positivity spread throughout the world. Until next time, "Be humble, be helpful, pay it forward and be the best you! Spread that love!"

On todays episode we dive into what UCLA is cooking up with their Kindness Institute and the research they are looking into on what makes kindness so attractive and how it effects different people's moods and behaviors.

Useful links:
-https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/worlds-first-research-institute-on-the-science-of-kindness/
-https://www.thebedarifoundation.org/about
-https://brightside.me/creativity-design/15-ways-people-are-saving-our-planet-right-now-443910/?fbclid=IwAR3GSrpvz9QLwla9bQ3y2kaDwk4uHw-QEnJb0lTjsI3i6R6URWGB-Oji2-4

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If you're interested in helping out Luis with his food drive be sure to contact him with any questions you might have:
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And if there is anyone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or you have any inputs on what should be on the show feel free to contact me via the links above. If you or anyone you know has done something positive be sure to write in for a shoutout and help positivity spread throughout the world. Until next time, "Be humble, be helpful, pay it forward and be the best you! Spread that love!"