Grace interviews Jade Walker and Dianne Crowley in a heartening episode that explores curating positive stories and community efforts to uplift one another. Jade discusses her newsletter 'A Bit of Good News' which highlights positive global stories, while Diane shares her experiences of community support in disaster recovery, including organizing events like Rocktoberfest and a charity concert with Edwin McCain. This episode delves into the impactful actions people take to bring hope and aid in challenging times.

00:00 Introduction to Frogmore's Toon

00:20 Meet Jade Walker: A Night Owl Journalist

00:54 The Birth of 'A Bit of Good News'

02:00 Choosing Stories of Positivity

02:41 Balancing Fear and Hope in Journalism

05:16 The Impact of Historical Events

09:02 Maintaining Mental Health as a Journalist

11:07 Jade's Feline Family

12:08 Introducing Diane Crowley

12:25 Introduction to Diane and Wild Wing

13:26 Diane's Connection to Western North Carolina

13:58 Impact of Hurricane Helene

14:49 Community Response and Relief Efforts

16:24 Rocktoberfest Fundraiser Event

18:09 Edwin McCain's Generous Contribution

20:09 Details of the Fundraiser Event

21:57 Conclusion

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