Be The Good

Be The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD—amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Fritzi Horstman is the Founder and Executive Director of the Compassion Prison Project. She is a Grammy-award-winning producer for her work on “The Defiant Ones,” has been a producer and post-producer on dozens of television projects and documentaries, and has directed several films. She believes it is urgent to bring humanity and compassion to those living behind bars; these acts will help transform our society. Fritzi joins Christy in discussing how her journey and experiences helped shape her newfound perspective on healing and forgiveness, and why it’s so important for all of us to tap into our compassionate side to build a better community for everyone around us. Timestamps: 1:00 - How did a book change Fritzi’s life? 7:10 - How did Fritzi’s own experiences inspire the Compassion Prison Project? 19:11 - Step Inside the Circle & Honor Yard 25:40 - Why is addressing our own trauma and collectively healing important? 37:20 - How does the CPP focus on C.H.A.N.G.E? 44:35 - How can we healthily integrate former inmates into society? 46:45 - How can people contribute to the Compassion Prison Project? Backlinks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fritzi-horstman-47508735/ https://compassionprisonproject.org/team/fritzi-horstman/ https://www.facebook.com/compassionprisonproject/ https://www.instagram.com/compassion.prison.project/?hl=en https://twitter.com/PrisonKind

Be The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. As a global health podcaster and storyteller, Hetal Baman helps social impact organizations tell their story through the powerful medium of podcasting so that they can spread awareness of their mission, grow their advocacy, and ultimately increase their funding. She joins the show this week to talk with Christy about her decision to step away from the path her family wanted and expected of her and find her way to a more impact-driven career and felt more aligned with what matters to her. Timestamps: 1:15 - A serendipitous episode 3:40 - How did Hetal get to where she is now? 14:45 - How did Hetal’s podcast and career change come about? 27:12 - How have Hetal’s experiences led her to dive into social work? 33:30 - How Hetal makes complex topics so simple on her podcast? 43:10 - How can the average person get involved in social impact work? 48:40 - What does compassion mean to Hetal? 53:55 - Where can everyone find and follow Hetal’s podcast? Backlinks: https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/ https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/podcast https://www.linkedin.com/in/hetalbaman/ https://www.instagram.com/hetal.baman/ https://www.facebook.com/globalhealthpursuit

Be The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Maria Pendolino is a full-time professional voice actor and voiceover artist who has provided voiceover services for over a decade. Known for her roles in Army Wives (2007), House Hunters (1999), and English Vinglish (2012), she joins the podcast to shed light on her individual experiences and the impact she makes in the disabled community. Diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis after moving to New York to pursue her acting career, Maria’s career and lifestyle were forced to shift. Embracing her position and platform, she, along with the help of other disabled colleagues, formed a database that connects disabled actors to directors looking to fill those roles. From a “Fastest Talking New Yorker” competition in Madison Square Garden for a year's supply of coffee to how she aims to cultivate a sense of community for disabled actors and people, Maria's journey unfolds with authenticity, humor, and inspiration. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Maria’s path into acting 5:20 - Favorite Roles 8:00 - How living with a disability allowed her to carve out her unique career path 15:00 - Misconceptions & Stereotypes Surrounding Actors/Casting with Disabilities 20:00 - Fastest Talking New Yorker? 23:00 - What does compassion mean to Maria? 32:00 How important is community? And what does it mean to Maria? Backlinks: http://www.voicebymaria.com http://www.disabledvoiceactors.com http://www.millennialvoiceover.com

Be The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Marianne A. Fray is the President and CEO of Maternity Care Coalition (MCC). Marianne leads the day-to-day affairs of MCC, a 42-year-old community-based nonprofit. MCC serves pregnant and postpartum women and parenting families, impacted by racial and social inequities, throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. MCC’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of our families while enhancing the school readiness of their children ages 0 to 3. Speaking with Christy, Marianne discusses her journey, from her own personal challenges to her role in helping others in underserved communities. She also discusses how her work is so meaningful to her and how she aims to expand the Maternity Care Coalition to improve the lives of those in need. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro to Marianne 1:00 - Who is Marianne and how did she become the CEO of MCC? 7:10 - How MCC was created and what were the initial goals? 10:37 - What services are offered at MCC? 17:30 - How does MCC impact marginalized communities? 27:00 - What kind of advocacy does MCC do? 30:30 - What does compassion mean to Marianne, and what does it look like for her? 34:00 - How important is community to the families MCC serves? 43:00 - How can people find and support MCC? Backlinks: https://maternitycarecoalition.org/

Be The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Maria Picone is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, USA Championship Rower, and, most importantly, a mother. After her daughter was born with a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), Maria and her husband committed to creating solutions for rare diseases so nobody felt the way they had hearing their daughter’s diagnosis. This inspired TREND Community, and today, she uses her platform as Founder and CEO of TREND to advocate for and bring hope to people living with rare, chronic, and emerging diseases. Speaking with Christy, Maria dives into her personal journey before her daughter, and how everything changed when she received the news of her diagnosis. She discusses the importance of community and how her corporation aims to cultivate a sense of community for those who are in the same position as her family. Timestamps: 0:00 - Maria’s Intro 1:30 - Maria’s experiences before Trend Community 3:00 - How did Trend Community come about? 5:11 - What is Prader–Willi Syndrome (PWS)? 6:35 - How does Trend Community provide insights to researchers, families, and caregivers to advance treatments for rare diseases? 10:00 - What does the information captured go to, and how does that advance research and treatment? 16:40 - How does the trend’s technology hope to improve treatment for rare diseases? 19:40 - How important are advocacy and awareness in treating rare diseases? And what is the greatest value in cultivating stronger communities surrounding rare diseases? 26:00 - Why is it important for Trend Community to be a certified B-corporation? 28:00 - How does compassion play a role in furthering the mission of Trend, and what does it mean to Maria? 30:55 - Where can people go to get involved and support TREND Community? Backlinks: https://trend.community/ https://www.facebook.com/trendcommunity/ https://www.facebook.com/trendcommunity/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariapicone/

Be The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Sarah Greim is the executive director at The Timothy School. The Timothy School is the oldest nonprofit-approved private school in Pennsylvania devoted exclusively to teaching students with Autism. The Timothy School works to empower students with autism to achieve their greatest potential. Sarah started working for The Timothy School right after college and has been there for twenty-three years. Sarah shares with Christy how she and her team are working to expand the reach of their mission and vision to increase community awareness, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism Timestamps: 1:22 - Sarah’s intro 3:55 - How did The Timothy School start and what was their mission? 6:40 - How do you encourage students to practice skills? 12:35 - How does The Timothy School help to build awareness, acceptance and support? 16:40 - What makes the culture and community so special outside of the classroom? 18:40 - How does keeping staff for long periods help the students? 21:35 - What is your favorite story of an alumni of The Timothy School? 23:45 - What does compassion mean to you? How is it important to the autistic community? 28:30 - How can listeners help to support The Timothy School? https://thetimothyschool.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-timothy-school/about/ https://www.instagram.com/thetimothyschool/ https://www.facebook.com/Timothyschool/

Be The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Fernando Ramirez founded Bridges 2030 to support underprivileged communities and the forcibly displaced. As a producer and developer of social impact documentaries to amplify the voices of disadvantaged communities and forcibly displaced citizens, Fernando Ramirez joins the podcast this week to share his personal experiences and how his organization is working to create a sense of urgency to cultivate compassion. Specifically covering Ukraine, his experiences in disadvantaged communities, and his work alongside Christy, Fernando expands on his hopes to cultivate a sense of responsibility among all of us to help those in need. Timestamps: 0:00 - Fernando’s Intro 1:30 - How Fernando started his nonprofit. 3:48 - What is Bridges 2030’s mission? 5:30 - How did moving from Colombia to the United States cultivate Fernando’s passion? 7:45 - What support does Bridges 2030 give to forcibly displaced families in the Philadelphia area, and back where they’re from? 11:00 - Supplying a generator in Ukraine. 12:55 - What programs does Bridges 2030 work on and provide? 18:20 - How does Fernando’s documentary inspire change? 22:38 - How do forcibly displaced people react and absorb the life-changing experiences they face? 27:10 - How important is aid and assistance for forcibly displaced people so they can cultivate their own, new sense of community? 32:07 - What are Fernando's future plans and stories on telling after Beyond the Statistics? 34:50 - How can people engage with Bridges2030 and start making an impact? https://bridges2030.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridges-2030/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/framirezglobal/ https://www.instagram.com/bridges.2030?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Be The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. With over 15 years of career experience in people and business operations, leadership, and organizational development, Jessi Sheridan prioritizes partnerships that build community, foster engagement, and provide growth opportunities. Jessi’s passion for women's leadership has led her to create Habituelle, a platform to amplify the voices of inspirational female leaders in Philadelphia, and Habituelle Life and Leadership Coaching, coaching services for ambitious women. Timestamps: 1:30 - Christy discusses her connection with Jessi and Habituelle 2:07 - Jessi’s career path leading up to Habituelle 6:40 - How Habituelle was born 11:15 - The first year of Habituelle 16:30 - Conversations of fears and desires 23:00 - What is Habituelle Leadership 29:24 - The importance of owning our power 35:27 - Jessi’s advice on uncovering your potential 40:17 - What compassion means to Jessi https://habituelleleadership.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/habituelle/ https://www.instagram.com/habituellecoaching/ https://www.instagram.com/_habituelle_/

Be The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Darrien Johnson is the Founder & CEO of The Community Curator, a social impact consulting firm created to support individuals, organizations, and businesses in establishing, expanding, and evaluating their philanthropic footprint throughout Philadelphia communities. Starting social work at a young age, Darrien found her passion in helping others. She joins Christy this week to discuss the services and opportunities that the Community Curator provides to the people in the Philadelphia area. Timestamps: 1:40 - Darrien’s story and introduction 3:48 - How did Darrien find her calling in social work? 6:12 - What does she do, and what programs is Darrien most passionate about? 8:00 - What curation experiences are offered by the Community Curator? 10:05 - What is the greatest value for nonprofit organizations when working with a consulting firm like the Community Curator? 12:05 - What opportunities are offered to get involved with the Community Curator? 14:00 - How do funds and investments aid the mission of the Community Curator? 18:00 - How important is community building, and how do they go about community building at the Community Curator? 20:20 - What does compassion mean to Darrien? 22:25 - How can people find, support, and learn more about the Community Curator? https://www.thecommunitycurator.com/

Be The Good Media strives to elevate the GOOD - amplifying compassion-driven stories and encouraging the support of people and organizations who are focused on creating a lasting and positive impact. Christy McCaffrey is the owner, producer, and host of the podcast. She focuses on a theme of compassion, highlighting a diverse group of guests, each who is working in their own unique way to make a difference in their communities and in society. Paul Isenberg is a co-founder and CEO of Bringing Hope Home, a nonprofit organization that helps families in the Philadelphia area. As the leader of HOPE Nation, Paul is determined to make an impact in the lives of Families battling cancer. Every day he upholds his late wife Nicole’s vision of delivering Unexpected Amazingness to local Families with cancer through financial and emotional support. Through the Light of Hope Family Program, Bringing Hope Home offers one-time financial assistance to pay essential household bills for Families with cancer. Timestamps: 1:30 - Nicole, Paul's late wife, story and how that experience helped you to start Bringing Hope Home? 6:00 - When did Bringing Hope Home start in relation to Nicole? 9:35 - What is unexpected amazingness and how is that support fulfilled? 14:03 - What is Hope Nation and how does it help families that are affected by cancer? 19:30 - What is the students Bringing Hope Home program? How can schools get involved? 23:38 - What are other programs people can support through donating or volunteering? 26:05 - How would you define compassion? 30:15 - What is the importance of community in relation to people fighting cancer? 35:10 - Where can people find more information about Bringing Hope Home? BackLinks: https://bringinghopehome.org/ https://www.instagram.com/BringingHopeHome/ https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Learned-Comprehensive-Passion-Driven-Nonprofit/dp/173442771X

Jessica K. Smith is the founder of Living Well With Epilepsy, a website and community that is intended to be a trusted resource to and reflective of the millions of people who are living with epilepsy. In addition to Living Well With Epilepsy, Jessica is also the Executive Director of the American Society for Experimental Neurotherapeutics (ASENT). ASENT is an independent non-profit organization established in 1997 by leaders in academia, government, advocacy and industry to facilitate the process by which new therapies are made available to patients with neurological disorders. Its primary goal is to encourage and advance the development of improved therapies for diseases and disorders of the nervous system. Jessica is here today to share more with us about her own personal journey with epilepsy and all the incredible good she is working to create for the epilepsy community. To learn more please visit: https://livingwellwithepilepsy.com

Jenn Parrado is the Executive Director of an organization called Simon’s Heart. The vision of this organization is a future in which parents and communities no longer lose children to detectable and treatable heart conditions. The mission of Simon’s Heart is to create and advance innovative and evidence-based programs, policies, and research that prevent sudden cardiac arrest and death in children, teens and young adults. Jenn is here to share with us more about the importance of early detection screenings, life saving AED machines, and the amazing work that this organization is doing nation wide to bring attention to this very important cause! Be sure to visit simoneheart.org to learn more To make a donation please visit: https://simonsheart.org/donate_now/ Follow @simonsheart on Instagram!

Kahea Pacheco is the co-director of a nonprofit organization called Women’s Earth Alliance. Women’s Earth Alliance is on a mission to protect our environment, end the climate crisis, and ensure a just thriving world by empowering women’s leadership. WEA aims to elevate women leaders around the world who are protecting the earth and taking bold action against climate change. WEA provides leadership, strategy, and technical training for women leaders to scale their climate and environmental initiatives while connecting them to a global alliance of peers, mentors and funders. On this episode of Be The Good Podcast, Kahea is here to share more with us about the incredible and empowering work this organization is doing and how we can all get more involved in making a lasting global impact for the good. Learn more about Women's Earth Alliance @ https://womensearthalliance.org To DONATE please visit: https://womensearthalliance.org/donate/ Be sure to follow @womensearthalliance

Anil Gupta is recognized worldwide as the Love Doctor, as he helps couples in rekindling their relationships and singles in finding the right partner. After overcoming suicidal thoughts in 2008 Anil has gone on to inspire thousands of people with his methodologies and best selling book, "Immediate Happiness". He has given relationship and mindset workshops in over 18 countries and has been invited to meet with leaders of countries, spiritual leaders (such as the Dalai Lama!) as well as celebrities, billionaires and athletes, such as Mike Tyson. On this episode of Be The Good Podcast, Anil is here to share with us not only his own personal journey of overcoming adversity but also to share valuable tips, tools and nuggets of wisdom that can help us all live our lives more fully and more joyfully. Visit www.meetanil.com to learn more! Visit www.chatwithanil.com to schedule a one on one call!

Michal Smith is the Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia. The mission of Cradles to Crayons is to provide children from birth through the age of 12 with the everyday essentials they need to thrive at home, at school and at play. The overarching vision of Cradles to Crayons is a future free of childhood poverty. On this episode of Be The Good Podcast, Michal shares with us how her organization's “kids come first” values and culture have enabled C2C to energize a diverse and inclusive community of more than 75,000 volunteers while supporting more than one million children in need. Visit https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/philadelphia/ to learn more and be sure to follow @: Cradles to Crayons on Instagram Cradles to Crayons on Facebook

Eric Williams Is the Founder of an organization called Project Elijah Empowering Autism (PEEA). PEEA is a 501(c)3 organization established in 2004 and named after Eric’s son Elijah, now 24 years old, who at the age of 3 was diagnosed with autism. With no programs in his community serving autistic children or their families at that time, Eric created PEEA as a community resource and support system that he has now been leading for the past 18 years in Philadelphia. Eric uses unique and innovative methodologies to offer diversity and inclusion experiences for the autistic children and their families and is a dedicated leader in his community. On this episode of Be The Good Podcast Eric is here to share with us his personal journey to create and expand PEEA and the powerful impact his organization is having on the autistic community that he serves. Learn more about PPEA at: https://peea.org Follow PEEA on IG: @peea98 Donate HERE

Monique Kelley is the CEO and Founder of Monique Kelley Consulting, LLC, Associate Professor of Strategic Communication and Faculty Advisor of The Public Relations Student Society of America at Boston University's College of Communication. Monique is a purpose-driven, strategic communications professional and trusted advisor within the global pharmaceutical and biotech industries. She is an independent consultant and professor who draws from her recent experiences as a former senior leader in both corporate and agency settings. Since 2020, Monique has served as a Boston Founding Member of CHIEF, an executive and C-suite-level community connecting and supporting women leaders. Additionally, leading industry publication PRNews awarded her with its "Top Women in PR" honor. On this episode of Be The Good Podcast, Monique is here to share with us how she has worked to bring about a focus of compassion and empathy with her work over the years in PR and patient advocacy, the value and fulfillment she has found as a professor at her alma mater B.U., and how she is working to champion for women of color in leadership roles. Connect with Monique on LinkedIn Learn more about the Nonprofit Organization Monique mentioned: NAMI Donate to NAMI here.

Aric Steinberg is the Executive VP of Development and Artist Relations for an organization called The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing physical or mental health issues, disability or age related problems. On this episode of Be The Good Podcast Aric shares with us the compassion driven work that this organization is doing and all the ways that donors can get involved to help support this incredible cause. Be sure to visit https://www.sweetrelief.org to learn more, DONATE here. and follow @sweetreliefmusiciansfund on Instagram.

Monica Packer is a recovering perfectionist, podcaster and progress coach. She is also the founder and facilitator of a community called About Progress. About Progress is a community made up of people who want to work on their self-development AND self acceptance. Through her community, Monica guides women to grow into living with purpose and connecting to their greater potential. On this episode of Be The Good Podcast Monica shares with us her own personal journey away from perfectionism and into the practice of embracing the "mess of progress". Be sure to follow @aboutprogress on Instagram and visit https://aboutprogress.com to learn more!

Steve Fletcher is the Director of Economic Development for an organization called Low Country Local First. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Low Country Local First advances economic prosperity and local ownership through innovative and inclusive initiatives that build on the local community's wealth and wellbeing. On this episode of Be The Good Podcast Steve shares more about the value and benefits of supporting local businesses and the many ways that his organization is developing innovative models for sustainable and equitable local economies. To learn more about Low County Local First please visit www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org