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True Stories of Good People is a podcast about people who are making a difference in other people's lives, or have had their lives changed by someone kind.... more
FAQs about True Stories of Good People:How many episodes does True Stories of Good People have?The podcast currently has 152 episodes available.
June 30, 2022The Nerdettes: An All-Girls Robotics Team Inspiring their CommunityWhen a high school all-girls robotics team from Huntsville, Alabama landed a seat at the Tech Challenge World Championships, they weren’t sure they would be able to afford to compete. Lucky for them, their local community came to the rescue. Their presence at the competition made history, and they continue to inspire other young women & girls in their community by showing there is a seat at the table for them in the world of robotics & STEM fields as a whole. ...more24minPlay
June 16, 2022The Violin That's Making History: Anne Harris & Amanda EwingWhen a chance encounter on the internet brought together Anne, a Black female professional fiddle player, and Amanda, the only Black female violin maker in the United States, the serendipity wasn't lost on them. They immediately knew that with the help of their community, they could make history—and inspire others to live out their dreams....more32minPlay
June 02, 2022Creating Connection for LGBTQ+ Youth: LaurenzoAs a non-binary content creator, Laurenzo knows first-hand the struggles that LGBTQ+ youth face and how important it is to have a place where everyone can feel like they belong. That’s why they started the Laurenzo Community, a space for LGBTQ+ people to find and connect with each other online. Laurenzo starts a new GoFundMe each month to cover the membership fee for applicants who can’t afford to join the Laurenzo Community—but this Pride Month, Laurenzo is doing something even bigger. ...more40minPlay
May 19, 2022The Power of Stories: Joseph GutierrezWhen Joseph Gutierrez moved to Nashville in 2017, he started to ask himself some honest questions about his new city. He wasn’t sure what the city meant to him, and vice versa. To explore these questions further, he started to have conversations with other local folks from the Asian and Pacific Islander community, and realized there was an existing lack of awareness and understanding about their cultures and identities. In response to the rising anti-AAPI hate crimes following the pandemic, Joseph and his community felt compelled to do something to help—and they believed the power of stories had the opportunity to make a big difference....more20minPlay
May 05, 2022Creating Community Through Food: Alex HanesakdaWhile in a refugee camp as a child, Chef Alex Hanesakda watched his father cook meals for friends, family, and even strangers. It was in those moments when he learned how food could break down barriers and bring communities together. Now, years later, Alex has started his own restaurant that honors the refugee experience, gives back to the community—and most importantly, brings people together....more23minPlay
April 21, 2022The Landless Farmer Feeding Her Community: Chloe MooreIn communities that lack access to fresh food, healthy eating options are limited. To Chloe Moore, the solution runs just as deep as the roots of the problem. She works at Southside Community Farm, a small urban food space that provides access to fresh produce to those living in Asheville’s historically Black Southside neighborhood. And with plans to create more services that bring healthy food access to more people, Chloe also aims to change the narrative around agriculture in Black communities....more39minPlay
April 07, 2022The Confident Girl Project: Taylor McCowanTaylor McCowan always knew that confidence is key, but one day while she was volunteering in her community, that phrase took on a new meaning. Taylor identified a surprising need in her local unhoused community—a lack of access to menstrual products, something that affects millions of people worldwide. In response, she decided to start a community service project in hopes of giving people much more than just confidence....more16minPlay
March 24, 2022How to Use Your Birthday for Good: Kai MartinNot many kids get exactly what they want for their birthday for ten years in a row. But since Kai Martin was five years old, that’s exactly what’s happened. However, he never asks for what a typical kid his age might ask for; all he wants for his birthday, year after year, is for people to donate to a cause that has had a significant impact his family....more15minPlay
March 10, 2022#PatrioticKenny: Kenny Jary and Amanda KlineUS Navy Veteran Kenny Jary – or “Patriotic Kenny” as he’s come to be called in his community – knows what it’s like to rely on a mobility scooter for even the most simple of freedoms. So when his own scooter broke down, his friend Amanda Kline started a GoFundMe to help raise funds for a new one. After receiving more help than they expected, Kenny realized he wanted to pay it forward. Using Kenny’s sizable TikTok following, the two set out to help other veterans and were blown away by what happened next....more34minPlay
October 29, 2021A Bookstore on Wheels: Latanya DeVaughnLatanya DeVaughn believes that every neighborhood deserves a bookstore—even if it's just for one day. ...more29minPlay
FAQs about True Stories of Good People:How many episodes does True Stories of Good People have?The podcast currently has 152 episodes available.