WeDoGood Podcast

AI Has Everyone Talking. But Do We Know What We’re Talking About?

You’ve heard the excitement. You’ve heard the warnings. But what can artificial intelligence actually do—and how much of the conversation are we missing?

In Season 2, Episode 6 of the We Do Good Podcast, Charles Dame sits down with mortgage banker, broker, and AI enthusiast Josh Giddings to explore AI beyond generated photos and quick answers from ChatGPT.

Josh shares how he uses AI to handle repetitive tasks, support his clients, and free up time for the work that needs his personal attention. Together, they discuss what happens when AI moves from answering questions to taking action—and where people, safeguards, and accountability fit into that picture.

The conversation also tackles the bigger questions surrounding AI: its impact on jobs, ownership of data and creative work, government oversight, and the debate over data centers in local communities.

In this episode, we explore:

• How small businesses can put AI to practical use

• What AI agents do and when they should need human approval

• Why human connection still matters in an automated world

• How AI could change jobs and employee training

• Questions about privacy, copyright, and responsible use

• Charles and Josh’s perspectives on data centers and AI’s future

Whether you’re enthusiastic, skeptical, or simply wondering what all the talk is about, join us for practical examples, candid opinions, and plenty to think about.

What’s one question you wish someone would answer about AI? Share it with us—and follow the We Do Good Podcast for more conversations with Charles Dame.

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One good deed can change anything.

What if feeling restless, frustrated, or afraid doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong path — but that something in your life needs your attention?

In this episode of the WeDoGood Podcast, Charles Dame shares lessons from his experiences as a Marine, father, entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, and business leader to explore what these emotions may be trying to tell us.

From learning to treat frustration as feedback to understanding when fear is protecting you — and when it’s simply protecting your comfort — this episode is about reading the signals, taking responsibility, and finding the courage to take the next useful step.

Because sometimes the feelings we want to escape are the very feelings that come before a breakthrough.

One Good Deed Can Change Everything.

Fishing is about a lot more than catching fish.

In this episode of the WeDoGood Podcast, Charles Dame sits down with Brett Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Angler Action Foundation, to talk about military service, conservation, Florida’s waterways, and the powerful role fishing can play in reconnecting veterans and first responders with purpose.

They discuss the Indian River Lagoon, seagrass restoration, the role anglers play in protecting Florida’s fisheries, and how the Heroes for Habitat program brings veterans and first responders onto the water to fish, learn, serve, and make a difference.

They also preview the 2026 Heroes for Habitat Fishing Tournament, happening September 11–12 on Florida’s Treasure Coast.

🎣 Heroes for Habitat Fishing Tournament

September 11–12, 2026

Conchy Joe’s Seafood | Jensen Beach, FL

Learn more, register, volunteer, or support the mission at WeDoGood.org.

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What can you do today to prevent a heart-health crisis tomorrow?

In this episode of the We Do Good Podcast, Charles Dame sits down with cardiologist, entrepreneur and healthcare innovator Dr. Anmol Kapoor to discuss heart disease prevention, inflammation, cholesterol, genetics, AI in healthcare and the future of precision medicine.

Dr. Kapoor explains which heart-health risks may develop before symptoms appear, why early testing matters and how stress, lifestyle and genetics can affect long-term cardiovascular health. He also breaks down genomics in simple terms, shares what people should consider before giving a company access to their DNA and explains how artificial intelligence may help doctors identify disease earlier and create more personalized care.

The episode also features powerful stories from Dr. Kapoor’s medical career, including the unforgettable moment when a patient’s life depended on a single wire.

Topics covered include:

• Heart disease prevention and early warning signs

• Inflammation, cholesterol and cardiovascular risk

• Stress and heart health

• Genomics and DNA testing

• AI and precision medicine

• Longevity and quality of life

• Healthcare access, compassion and community service

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In this episode of the WeDoGood Podcast, Charles Dame sits down with Jose Alejandro Ruiz to talk about the power of access, education, faith, community, and creating opportunity where it is needed most.

Together, they discuss IRSC’s Promise Program, the impact it is having on local students, and why education can be a life-changing doorway for families and communities. Jose also shares his personal story of growing up with a hardworking single mother, finding purpose through faith, building a business from the ground up, and using his platform to serve others.

This conversation also dives into the importance of storytelling for nonprofits, how collaboration can create real community impact, and why tools like social media, YouTube, and AI can help open doors for the next generation.

Because opportunity should never be determined by a zip code.

Join us for a powerful conversation about purpose, perseverance, and doing good deeds that come back to bless the people around us.

Guest: Jose Alejandro Ruiz

Host: Charles Dame

Presented by: WeDoGood

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In this powerful episode of the WeDoGood Podcast, we sit down with U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Thomas Matteo — a Vietnam veteran who was wounded six times in combat and awarded the Purple Heart with five stars.

But his service didn’t stop on the battlefield.

After returning home, Thomas continued protecting his community in law enforcement, rising to become Chief of Police and earning the Medal of Valor for heroism in a life-threatening gunfight.

Today, he’s being honored as part of the 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project, representing the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of America’s combat wounded.

This episode is about:

🎖️ Surviving war

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Building a life after service

👮‍♂️ Continuing to protect others

🇺🇸 Leaving a legacy that matters

💬 In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• What it was like serving in Vietnam
• The reality of being wounded six times in combat
• The transition from Marine to police officer
• The story behind his Medal of Valor
• His message to the next generation about service

🔥 If you believe in honoring those who serve, this episode is for you.

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In this powerful episode of the WeDoGood Podcast, host Charles Dame sits down with Deb DeSantis, a lifelong horsewoman and equine therapy partner, and Leigh Hayden, a licensed therapist and certified equine mental health specialist. Together they share how equine-assisted wellness programs are helping veterans, first responders, and individuals facing trauma reconnect, regulate emotions, and rediscover trust.

At Summerwood Stables, retired horses — including former racehorses — are giving back in a remarkable way. Through gentle interaction, grounding exercises, grooming, and guided activities, participants experience the calming and healing presence of horses in a natural environment.

In this conversation, we explore:

1. How horses help people regulate emotions and reduce stress
2. Why equine-assisted services are different from traditional therapy
3. Real-life stories of transformation, including a child who found his voice through working with horses
4. How nature and connection can lower stress hormones by up to 30–40%
5. The powerful sense of community, family, and healing created at Summerwood Stables

You’ll also hear about the upcoming “Rescued Hearts: Part One” movie premiere being held at Summerwood Stables to support this incredible program that serves our veterans and first responders.

This episode is a reminder that healing sometimes happens in the most unexpected places — and sometimes it starts with a horse.

🎬 Rescued Hearts Premiere Event

📅 April 18

🎟 Tickets & sponsorship opportunities: https://rescuedhearts.wedogood.org/package-selection-page

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The WeDoGood Podcast highlights the heroes, nonprofits, and community leaders who are making a difference every day.

What happens when a United States Marine encounters God in the middle of a war zone?

In Episode 14 of the We Do Good Podcast, Charles Dame sits down with fellow Marine, pastor, entrepreneur, and founder of the Revere Network — Ken Spicer — for a powerful conversation about faith under fire, leadership, business, and the future of the modern church.

From the yellow footprints at Parris Island to Mogadishu, Somalia… From boot camp to Bible college… From building churches to challenging church culture…

Ken shares how a life-changing moment in Somalia reshaped his purpose — and how that encounter led him to preach what he calls “Critical Grace Theology.”

In this episode, we discuss:

👉Lessons from the Marine Corps that shape leadership

📖 Why the church must focus on discipleship, not just conversions

💼 The business side of running mission-driven organizations

🏫 Launching Christian education through school choice

🔥 The controversy behind preaching grace without guilt

🤝 The “Barnabas Effect” — building people, not platforms

This is a bold, honest conversation about faith, freedom, responsibility, and what it truly means to live out good deeds — not to earn grace, but because of it.

If you're a veteran, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, pastor, or everyday do-gooder looking to lead with conviction and clarity — this episode is for you.

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👉 Check out Ken Spicer and the Revere Network

👉 And as always — be kind to others and do good deeds.

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🔥 Passion. ⛳️ Purpose. Service.

In this special episode of the WeDoGood Podcast, we go behind the scenes of the Fore Veterans Classic — a premier golf tournament with a mission that’s as deep as its drives.

Join host Charlie Dame as we sit down with representatives from three powerful nonprofit organizations and a special guest from the Medal of Honor Foundation to talk about what lights their fire — and how this event helps them serve with purpose.

🏌️Featured Charities:

WeDoGood.org – Healing and connection for veterans and first responders through golf Building Opportunities Through Golf – Youth mentorship and life skills on the fairway Play Treasure Coast Sports Tourism – Strengthening communities through sport-based events Medal of Honor Foundation – Preserving the values of courage, integrity, and sacrifice

💬 In This Episode:

What curiosity sparked each mission? What passion keeps them going? How does the Fore Veterans Classic bring these efforts together? What’s it like to serve, build, and grow through the power of sport?

📅 About the Event: Fore Veterans Classic

🗓️ May 18–20, 2026

📍 PGA Golf Club, Port St. Lucie, FL

👥 2-player teams — 1 must be a U.S. military veteran

🌐 foreveteransclassic.org

✅ Get Involved:

✔️ Register a team

✔️ Sponsor the event

✔️ Volunteer

✔️ Donate to the causes

✔️ Share this episode to honor our veterans and inspire community impact

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