Searching for Goodness Podcast

In this episode of Searching for Goodness, host Bessy Adut speaks with Jane Velez-Mitchell, founder of UnchainedTV and Vegan TV Network.

Together they discuss documentaries, AI, compassion, veganism, and how storytelling can help teach kindness and empathy. Jane shares why she believes animals are our friends and should not be considered food, while also exploring how humans, animals, and technology can peacefully coexist.

Jane’s dogs Sunday and Tuesday also make adorable cameo appearances throughout the conversation. 

Hosted & Co-Produced by Bessy Adut

Filmed & Edited by Armin Nasseri

This episode of Searching for Goodness is free to watch and listen to for everyone.

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As we close out our Earth Month special, Searching for Goodness brings you a powerful and eye opening conversation with Cameron Harsh, Interim Executive Director of World Animal Protection.

Together, we dive into important discussions around animal welfare, from pet stores and plant based lifestyles to the ethics of horse drawn carriages, captive elephants, and dolphins in marine parks. We also explore the mission and history of World Animal Protection and what meaningful change looks like on a global scale.

This episode is an invitation to listen, reflect, and reconsider the impact of our everyday choices.

Hosted & Directed by Bessy Adut

If this episode resonates with you, we invite you to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share your thoughts. Your engagement helps these conversations reach further.

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Can one hour really make a difference for our planet? 

In this Earth Month special, we explore the answer with the World Wildlife Fund and their Give an Hour for Earth campaign.

Featuring an inspiring conversation with Hannah Feltz, Senior Specialist, Brand Engagement & Education, and with special thanks to Maggie D’Amaro for coordinating this episode.

Take a moment today to reflect on how you can give back to the planet 

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon, and more.

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Earth Day Special  | TreePeople | Side B

Earth Day Special  | TreePeople | Side A

This beautiful Earth Day piece features a thoughtful conversation with Maria Adame, Director of Environmental Education at TreePeople.

Hosted and Directed by Bessy Adut

Side A Filmed and Edited by Armin Nasseri

We are honored to feature actress, writer, producer, and director Juliet Landau on Searching for Goodness, Season 3, Episode 4: “Finding Empowerment.”

We are excited Juliet is part of this episode. She’s one of those rare talents who acts, directs, writes, and produces—truly versatile and with so much to offer. She’s also a kind and generous person, supporting several charities, and we deeply appreciate the depth and energy she brings to this project.

Known for her unforgettable roles as Loretta King in Ed Wood and Drusilla in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Juliet has also made her mark behind the camera with her award-winning directorial debut, A Place Among the Dead. She is also part of the podcast RE-VAMPED with Juliet Landau, demonstrating her creative versatility.

In this episode, we talk about Buffy Revamp and honor Buffy alumni Nicholas Brendon and Michelle Trachtenberg. Every fan of the Buffyverse will love this episode and gain new insights into Juliet Landau.

Juliet also shares her perspective on the meaning of goodness and her commitment to the environment. A special thanks to Faith Eliza for her song Monsters, which beautifully complements the episode.

We worked hard to create this special episode. Please listen to the full conversation, and at the end, you’ll hear our little cameo as well as a memoriam honoring the talented actors from Buffy The Vampire Slayer that we’ve lost.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

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In this episode of Searching for Goodness, host Bessy Adut sits down with comedian and content creator Javier Knight for an honest and inspiring conversation about creativity, resilience, and purpose.

Bessy first discovered Javier through a viral Instagram video unpacking Bad Bunny’s lyrics, songs we often dance to without realizing how deeply emotional and bittersweet their messages can be. That moment sparked a connection, and Bessy reached out.

When another guest became unavailable during Black History Month, Javier stepped in, leading to a meaningful discussion about what it truly means to keep going, even when the odds feel stacked against you.

Together, Bessy and Javier talk about:

Although they come from different paths, they discover how much they have in common. In the social media world, Javier has also become a mentor Bessy deeply respects.

This episode runs 28 minutes and 46 seconds and is co-produced and co-edited by Armin Nasseri.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, review, and share—it truly helps support independent creators.

🎙️ Audio Credits

Camera:
• Barry McDaniel
• Doug Bass

Co-Producer & Co-Editor:
• Armin Nasseri

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Searching for Goodness – Season 3, Episode 3

Welcome to Searching for Goodness. We’re so glad you’re here. In Finding Stories, Bessy reconnects with her longtime friend Selçuk Ceylan from Turkey, reflecting on their shared journey as young creatives.

Bessy and Selçuk co-wrote a feature screenplay inspired by a true story blended with fantasy, titled The Turk. She fondly remembers how they boarded a train to Ankara to pick up their screenwriting development grant award many years ago. Time and distance led them on different paths. Bessy moved to Los Angeles to pursue screenwriting and filmmaking, while Selçuk went to Berlin, building a career in arts, music, teaching, and writing stories for children. Their friendship has passed the test of time and distance.

Our conversation opens into Searching for Goodness themes: environmental awareness, birds, storytelling, and what goodness means today and how stories help us connect more deeply with one another and the world.

 Directed by Bessy Adut

Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it, subscribe, and leave a review. Your support helps us continue spreading stories rooted in love, peace, and goodness.

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Season 3, Episode 2 of Searching for Goodness, “Finding Logic,” features an insightful conversation with Kevin Hart, an analytical method development scientist.

In this episode, we explore the facts behind artificial intelligence, climate change, global warming and the enduring question of what goodness means today.

A reflective and intellectually rich discussion at the intersection of science, morality, and human values.

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