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Where do you go when you don’t know how to start on your volunteer journey? Try Jersey Cares, or one of its similar counterparts in your state, which connects volunteers with nonprofits everyday. Additionally, the organization leads trainings, offers guidance, and oversees volunteer projects. A nonprofit’s nonprofit.  Today on Be The Good with Kate, it is my honor to speak with Brian Dean, the President & CEO of Jersey Cares. Having ed the organization in 2006 as its only employee overseeing a budget of $100,000, he has overseen the organization’s growth to a $3MM budget and engagement of close to 30,000 volunteers annually.  **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate. I’m your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, and I am on a mission to share as many stories of people doing good as I can. We each have the power to make a difference, and I hope you find a way to do so while following what lights you up as well.**  Some great moments in this episode: -Learning how you can reach out to Jersey Cares with no idea how you want to give back, & they will help get you set up with one or many projects until you find what clicks for you. -The idea of ‘giving back’, & how to reframe to make the intention about wanting to be of service. -From Brian being the only employee to growing the organization to the size it is today. -Speaking with children about volunteering, & seeing it through their eyes. Connect with Brian & Jersey Cares on all socials under ‘Jersey Cares’ & at jerseycares.org ** Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or leave a review on Apple or Spotify.  - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Instagram @positively_kate  - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate  I love hearing from you -- Reach out anytime.  Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **

How you show up matters. And showing up as your whole self? That changes everything. This week on Be The Good with Kate, we’re ed by the powerhouse Dr. Lynette M. Fraga: leadership coach, strategic consultant, speaker, and founder of Fiercely Forward, LLC. With over 30 years of experience in mission-driven work spanning nonprofits, education, federal programs, and even a tech startup, Lynette brings heart and deep insight into what it means to lead with authenticity and impact. From her beginnings in early childhood classrooms to becoming the CEO of Child Care Aware of America, Dr. Fraga’s journey is a testament to the evolving nature of careers -- and the power of aligning your work with your values. In this episode, we talk about: Why a career doesn’t have to be just one thing How digging deep into yourself can unlock meaningful impact (a recurring theme around here, anyone?!) The power of curiosity in leadership and connection Why putting people at the center is the key to real, sustainable progress What it means to embrace “the art of the possible” in your life and work If you've ever felt boxed in by titles, expectations, or the “shoulds” of a traditional path, this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible when you lead with intention and heart. Lynette reminds us that we each have a role to play in creating positive change—and it starts with showing up fully, for ourselves and others. ------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Be The Good with Kate. I’m your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, and I’m on a mission to amplify the stories of people doing good in the world. Thanks for listening!    Enjoying the show? Share it with a friend or leave a review on Apple or Spotify—it's an easy way to help this message of good reach more people. I’d love to hear from you, too. Reach out anytime. Because we need all the #goodnews we can get.  - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate 

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Welcome to a brand new season of Be The Good with Kate—the show that sparks inspiration, ignites ion, and celebrates the everyday changemakers making a real difference. After 140 episodes, I'm still blown away by the incredible stories our guests have shared. No matter their background, age, location, or resources, each one reminds us that we all have the power to make the world a little better. What a way to begin the season with this week’s guest!  Zach Mercurio is an author and researcher who’s devoted his work to helping people understand a powerful truth: you matter. The way Zach speaks about purpose, meaning, and impact is both grounding and uplifting—you’ll feel seen, inspired, and ready to show up in the world a little differently. Have a notepad nearby—his words stay with you. I’m your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, and I am on a mission to share as many stories of people doing good as I can. We each have the power to make a difference, and I hope you find a way to do so while following what lights you up as well.  “Zach Mercurio is an author, researcher, and leadership  development facilitator specializing in purposeful leadership, mattering, and meaningful work. He advises leaders in organizations worldwide on practices for building cultures that promote well-being, motivation, and performance. Zach holds a Ph.D. in organizational learning, performance, and change and serves as one of Simon Sinek’s Optimist Instructors, teaching a top-rated course on creating mattering at work. His new book is The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance. His previous book is The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with The Power of Authentic Purpose. He’s been featured in The Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Psychology Today, The Denver Post, and on ABCNews.” Connect with Zach: zachmercurio.com  ** Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or leave a review on Apple or Spotify.  I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Instagram @positively_kate  - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate  Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **

This is a short rebroadcast because I love any chance to bring up the greatness that is Ted Lasso. Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the podcast that shows or reminds us how we each have the power to make a difference, all while finding and following what lights us up.  Right now, we are on a season break from our full episodes, but I wanted to share a mini episode of something that makes me smile… **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify.  I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate  - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate  Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. ** #TedLasso #Inspiration #BeAGoldfish #Kindness #Thoughtfulness #Humor

Nope, it’s not perfect, but it’s better than it was.  Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the podcast that shows or reminds us how we each have the power to make a difference, all while finding and following what lights us up.  Right now, we are on a season break from our full episodes, but I wanted to share today a mini episode of something that has been on my mind… So here are four minutes about painting a bathroom, and why that is of note in regards to making a difference. Here’s to making things better than they have been.  Every bit counts. If you’re new to Be The Good with Kate, comment or email me with a subject/topic/idea you are interested in, and I can suggest a starting episode for you. NB: if you want to see the bathroom go ahead over to insta, fb, or linkedin for photo evidence. :)  **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify.  I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate  - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate  Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. ** #everybitcounts #makeadifference #bethegood #makeachange #ions #starfishstory

The minute I connected with Katrina McGhee and her book, Taking a Career Break for Dummies, I knew this episode needed to be our season finale…  Yes, THAT Dummies series– the bright yellow in the bookstore? You know it! If you have been considering a change in course, a pause, or a ‘I don’t know, but something needs to change’, this refreshing and empowering episode is for you. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your ions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** Going through the work and reward of searching for, discovering, and following our ions– while making the world a bit better along the way– is the crux of what this show is all about.  And what Katrina helps people do each day. “Katrina McGhee is a career break coach, author, and co-founder of BreakSpace, the launchpad for life-changing breaks.  She helps mid-career professionals design transformative life breaks that lead to happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Katrina developed the Break Blueprint©️, a guiding framework she's used to help over 100 clients rejuvenate their lives by taking a break to travel the world, launch a business, write a novel, change careers, and more. Katrina's work was inspired by her own 20-month career break where she saved $40,000 in just 18 months to quit her corporate job to travel the world. As an avid world traveler and digital nomad, her expertise on career breaks and travel has been featured in prestigious outlets such as NBC, Forbes, Fast Company, Smarter Travel, and Thrive Global.” **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening. Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify.  I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate  - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified for new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate  Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **

I use the word ‘inspiring’ a lot, but for good reason. And Terry Tucker is another level of the definition of the word. And the quotability is through the roof. And the stories? Don’t miss one second of this revisit of Terry’s episode of Be The Good with Kate. Terry is facing the inevitable that cancer will take him from this Earth in the near future, yet has chosen a mindset of using the time he has left to do all he can to make a difference in this world. Terry founded Motivational Check LLC, is an author and motivational speaker, cancer warrior and amputee, has been a D1 basketball player,  marketing executive, hospital , SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, high school basketball coach, and is a father and husband. “I use my 4 Truths to guide the decisions I make in my life…which I have developed over my ten-year battle with melanoma: 1. Control your mind, or it will control you. 2. Embrace the pain and discomfort we all experience in life and use it to make you a stronger and more determined individual. 3. What you leave behind is what you weave in the hearts of other people. 4. As long as you don't quit - you can never be defeated. “ Motivationalcheck.com  @sustainableexcellenceauthor His book: Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life If you like this episode, you may also like: Ep. 21 Levester Johnson of Student Affairs, Ep. 57 Mark Raymond Jr. from Paralyzed to Giving Back, Ep. 61 Jeff Johnston Changing the mental health narrative for families. Website: katecherichello.com/bethegood Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate **If you enjoyed this episode, please do subscribe and share on social, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platform. A share and a review go a long way in reaching more people with good news. On Friday, you'll hear from Katrina McGhee, author of Taking A Career Break for Dummies.** Because we need all the #goodnews we can get.

A children’s book author who happens to be dyslexic, Abigail Griebelbauer has channeled these challenges into the work she does now: Creating books that highlight how children are not alone in their differences.  With her Empower Empathy Early series, and titles such as ‘D is for Darcy not Dyslexia’ and ‘A is for Anthony not ADHD’, Abigail reaches children of many abilities and adds to representation. She appreciates how these books also open conversations about these topics early in life.  **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your ions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** Connect with Abigail and The age Press: https://theagepress.com Two other recent episodes that bring up dyslexia: Juliet Hahn, Your Next Stop, Ep. 84 Danielle Fette, Regenerative Medicine, Ep. 126 Both incredible, vibrant women! **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify.  I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate  - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate  Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **

Revisiting an episode of Be The Good with Kate with a message to love all, and in particular here, to love and help children who don't have a family of their own. Guest Dr. John DeGarmo has a path that took an unexpected turn over the years: John is the director of The Foster Care Institute and has now been a foster parent to over 60 children over the years. His ion for helping children and foster care outcomes is so apparent, and I am happy to share our chat with you today. 65% of children end up homeless after going through the foster care system, and John is a warrior for changing this outcome. John is the recipient of the Good Morning America Ultimate Hero Award, the Heroes of the Homeless Award, and several other honors. He has appeared on ABC, NBC, FOX, PBS, and more. John is the author of ‘The Little Book of Foster Care Wisdom: 365 Days of Inspiration and Encouragement for Foster Care Families’, the best selling book ‘Faith and Foster Care’, and foster care children's book ‘A Different Home: A New Foster Child's Story’. He is the director of The Foster Care Institute, and acts as a consultant to foster care agencies as well as an expert witness to legal agencies across the USA and globe. John is a High Content Speaker and informative trainer on the foster care system, and travels extensively across the globe, meeting with foster parents, child welfare workers, churches, schools, and organizations. Drjohndegarmofostercare.com Facebook: Dr. John DeGarmo, Foster Care Expert **If you enjoyed this episode, please do subscribe and share on social, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platform. A share and a review go a long way in reaching more people with good news. On Friday, you'll hear from Abigail Griebelbauer , dyslexic children's author seeking to help children see they are not alone.** Website: katecherichello.com/bethegood Podcasts platforms: Be The Good with Kate Cherichello Because we need all the #goodnews we can get.

Harry Duran is on a mission to help people find their voice through podcasting, combining his heart-led approach with a ion for empowering others to share their stories. This episode is for you if: -you don’t think your story is worth telling (spoiler: it is) -you have ever considered starting a podcast -you have a desire to start a business -you wonder how entrepreneurs can follow their hearts in a bottom-line focused world **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your ions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** From the bio: “Harry Duran is the Founder of FullCast, a full-service, done-for-you podcast production and marketing consultancy. He is a heart-led entrepreneur who specializes in being a conduit for awakened and conscious souls ready to broadcast their genius in a way that radically transforms their audiences’ lives at a global and cosmic level. Harry has 20+ years of corporate marketing experience. He entered the world of podcasting in 2014, with his first show, Podcast Junkies. He has subsequently hosted and launched 3 additional shows, including the #1-ranked Vertical Farming Podcast. He has interviewed over 400 guests and through his agency FullCast, has helped over 110 clients launch their shows. He has spoken on stage about the importance of finding your voice, why long-term engagement with your podcast guests is key, and his experience launching a sponsor-led show that was profitable from Day 1. Harry shares lessons learned from his first 25 interviews in his book, Around The Podcast Campfire. Harry is celebrated by his clients and network of industry peers alike for his ability to lead with heart, anticipate their needs, and build long-lasting partnerships. He is an investor, connector, collaborator, and a creator, always exploring ideas that push the envelope of what is possible, turning innovative ideas into fantastic realities.” Connect with Harry: https://fullcast.co/hdbio  **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify.  I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate  - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate  Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **

Revisiting a beautiful episode focusing on the search for your ions while also working through mental health challenges. Today's guest is not a mental health practitioner, but rather someone who is going to therapy, working through each day, and sharing her struggles and triumphs with others along the way. It takes a lot of strength to do that, and she is helping others by finding ways to incorporate this information and encouragement into her life, in addition to finishing grad school and exploring what's next... JJ Kells comes to us today from Chicago, and while most of us get anxious about not knowing what's next, JJ adds a unique perspective: "I actually don't mind not knowing what's next." She calls herself a "wanderer", and indeed has already had such an interesting, varied life despite a young age. JJ has obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD, and she has worked so hard to ensure SHE runs her life, not it. "It's a part of my experience all day everyday," but listen to how JJ explains her journey discovering so much about herself,  therapy, tactics to cope with the stressors, and more. This month, we've been rebroadcasting episodes each Monday, while releasing new episodes on Fridays. Today's episode is a rebroadcast from June 2022. On Friday, you'll hear from Harry Duran of Podcast Junkies and overall fascinating human. -- **If you enjoyed this episode, please do subscribe and share on social, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platform. A share and a review go a long way in reaching more people with good news.** Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Cherichello Website: katecherichello.com/bethegood

It is rare for me to hop on the microphone without a guest, but when I feel pulled with something to share with you, I have to do it! So welcome back to Be The Good with Kate, today a short episode with what I hope is a message that sticks with you.  I may be preaching to the choir as they say, so if you, listener, are saying Yes! That’s correct! I know this already! Then perhaps forward to someone who might be able to use this as well, and let’s continue to work towards bringing the value of the arts to the forefront… Who are we talking about today?  Theater kids. When are we talking?  Childhood to start. How does theater play an important role?  Why does theater play an important role? Where? Well, my story starts in New Jersey and community theater…How about yours? Did you grow up belting every word of the Annie, Sound of Music, and Beauty and the Beast soundtracks?  Did you spend weekends memorizing dances and lines? Did you bond with amazing friends and families in the halls surrounding the auditorium? Are you still waiting for your chance to play Maria in Sound of Music somewhere, anywhere??  (That last one might just be me?) I hope you enjoy this brief episode but are also inspired by what it contains. The reminder, or perhaps realization, of all that the arts offer. It doesn’t mean we have to become professional actors (heck no!). It could mean becoming a successful mathematician. A chemist creating a new medicine. A teacher finding new ways to engage with students. A parent connecting with their child. Listen and let me know your thoughts. Thanks to all who find ways to the arts and recognize the way it affects our lives. **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify.  I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate  - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate  Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **

A life-altering event ends a dream career... But leads to such a special journey: Tony Vlahovic reached the pinnacle of baseball: playing for the Boston Red Sox, but when an injury threw him a true curveball, he had to change direction. Using his ion for baseball, Tony found himself in the nonprofit space, channeling his ions to working with the Special Olympics and eventually creating his own non-profit as well, BaseABLE. A beautiful episode to revisit that was originally published in August 2023. I love our chat and the opportunity to hone in on the beauty of working with people with special needs, bringing the sport of baseball to this population, embracing a changing career path, and the power of never ceasing to grow and learn each day in what we do. Follow Tony: Instagram: @tonyvlahovic, LinkedIN: Tony Vlahovic Book: Just Need An Opportunity: Let's Play Ball Baseable.org “Tony Vlahovic, MA. MPM, CSCS is a former professional athlete and experienced entrepreneur in the fields of sports mental conditioning and post rehabilitation therapy.  He is the Chairman of Special Olympics Baseball Development for North America. Tony was inducted into the Wilkes University Sports Hall of Fame in 2022. Mr. Vlahovic started his professional baseball career in Italy where he was named his team’s Rookie of the Year.  Upon returning to the United States he signed with the Boston Red Sox where he played as a left-handed pitcher.  His career prematurely ended due to an auto accident, but he has dedicated his life to teaching, coaching and leading his athletes on and off the field. His efforts were rewarded by receiving Coach of the Year honors five times and was nominated as North American Coach of the Year in 2014.  He  has been honored at the Baseball Hall of Fall in Cooperstown, NY for his dedication to individuals with disabilities playing baseball where his game-worn hat from the Gold medal winning team in 2014 is on display.  Special Olympics New Jersey set an unprecedented standard in the initiation of baseball and Vlahovic was the man for the job.  His technical knowledge and ion for the sport of baseball makes him a natural leader, but his real motivation was to offer the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to play baseball.” ~~ me each week, as I ask an individual five questions about the good they are doing in the world via following their ions. Be inspired by their example and advice on how each of us has the ability to make a difference.~~ Huge way you can help this podcast reach more people?! Listen and share with a friend or on your social. Thank you in advance! Website: katecherichello.com/bethegood Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate  Because we need all the #goodnews we can get.

Something I really appreciate about this episode is the deep dive into how we show up every day—for ourselves and others—and how we can embrace the inner work that artists experience. Jennifer Apple, an NYC-based actor, coach, and more, s me today on Be The Good with Kate. Let’s explore… **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your ions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** We talk: -being a multi-hyphenate (that word returns again!) -the realization of ‘the more I know the less I know’ -seeking to understand -the artist’s mentality and how we can all embrace that in our interactions -empathy, and how much we all need it -how Jennifer helps actors, and what we all can learn from the acting world Jennifer Apple has performed across the country in a variety of productions including the lead in "The Band's Visit" First National Tour as well as television and film. She has an MFA in Acting from the American Conservatory Theater with a Certificate in Citizen Artistry,. “Jennifer’s mission is to empower others to embody their truest selves, so they can confidently and authentically express themselves with integrity in everything they do… Jennifer is the founder and executive director of the Empowered Artist Collective, a community for women and non-binary artists to help foster sustainable and thriving careers in the arts. She hosts The Empowered Artist Collective Podcast, sharing valuable insights and advice for artists at all stages of their journeys.” Follow Jennifer: www.JenniferApple.net  www.EmpoweredArtistCollective.com  Instagram at @JenniferApple_ **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify.  I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: Instagram @positively_kate  LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate  Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **

Who feels like they need to be more organized? And who feels so much better mentally when they are in an organized space? Why? Why are we trying to be more organized? Yes today’s guest covers the how…But diving into the ‘why’ of it all really draws me in listening to Laurie Palau, Founder of Simply B Organized and host of This Organized Life. This is a rebroadcast episode that was too good not to share again! I could have talked to Laurie all day. In fact, we ‘swapped podcasts’, so to speak, and you can look for an episode of her show, SImply B Organized, featuring yours truly in the weeks. She is someone who feels like a friend right away. From her website: "I’ve always said that disorganization goes deeper than piles of paper on the counter, dishes in the sink, or an overflowing closet. Clutter is merely a symptom of a bigger issue — resulting in feelings of shame, anxiety, stress, and an overall lack of control." Follow Laurie: simplyborganized.com

"Joy in the journey."  Today on Be The Good with Kate: If you lead teams, this episode is filled with great advice and insight for you.  If you are scared to speak up with your ideas, this episode is filled with advice and insight for you.  If you feel a pull to create something, this episode is filled with advice and insight for you!  **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your ions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** We talk: -Intrapreneuship: what that means, how Elizabeth made it happen. -Asking ourselves WHY we are doing what we are doing. -All the hats, including Mom as well. -The importance of asking questions to fuel change. -We need change. -Creating roles for herself by questioning the current state, then igniting positive change. -As a leader, creating an environment that is safe and encouraging to ask questions and to not know all the answers. -The power of breathing. Yes, breathing. Guest Elizabeth Bieniek has been “named one of the most influential ‘Female Pioneers in Technology’. [She] is an author, founder, and Fortune 100 leadership veteran focused on ‘good peopling’ as the secret to exceptional execution…Elizabeth now helps leaders tap into the individual genius within their teams to unlock unrivaled innovation and uncover joy in the journey.”  Connect with Elizabeth:  elizabethbieniek.com  **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify.  I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate  - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified of new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate  Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **

Stained glass artist Margaret Malishchak proves new chapters don’t have to mean leaving other ions behind for good. After loving creating stained glass as a young adult, Margaret then shifted her focus to her growing family and other aspects of life, her art supplies packed away in her Madison, NJ basement. But this was a ‘see you later’ not a ‘goodbye’-- a great reminder to all of us that we can step away from one ion to focus on another, and it does not have to mean we are leaving it forever. Fast forward more than 25 years, Margaret’s daughter asked about the boxes in the basement. They took out the supplies, and Margaret began again– with a twist. With all the pieces she was creating, she realized she had a way of giving back, and began donating 100% of the sales of ALL her works to charities. Four years later, this continues, and she has donated $15,700 thus far (perhaps even more since this writing!). **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your ions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** Additionally, we chat about: -Looking to ways we can utilize our skills to give back -Silent auctions, creating, & community involvement -Stories of Madison, NJ and people she has met through this work -How Margaret chooses the organizations to which she donates -How a hobby can be such a source ‘for good’ Connect with Margaret: Instagram @glass4good2020 tinyurl.com/glass4good2020 **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I absolutely love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified for new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **

“Everyone has a life story that needs to be told. And in a person's last season of life, they need someone to come alongside them and help them through it.” -Chaplain John Wenderlein, today’s guest. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your ions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** On this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Chaplain John Wenderlein, who is a hospice chaplain. Before you leave thinking this might sound too sad, hear how John frames his beautiful work. His care and ion for being with people at the end of their lives is a needed reminder of the goodness of people: both those who do what John does, and those sharing their stories of a life well-lived. We discuss: -What is hospice -What does a hospice chaplain do, & the misconceptions -Seeing opportunity in everything we do -The power of people & connection -Navigating meeting patients & their families at this chapter -ing the navy at 40 years old & starting his chaplain journey there From the bio: John Wenderlein lives in Debary, Florida, with his wife of many years, Melinda. He has one child and four grandchildren. While in seminary, He sensed a calling and became a hospice chaplain, still working in Central Florida. John believes if he can make this last season of a person's life just a little bit better, he has truly been blessed. He has written two books: “ Me” (End-of-life stories as seen through the eyes of a Hospice Chaplain ) and “Delayed Honor”. Follow John: mejw.com **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening. Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified for new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **

If you are looking for an 'excuse' (read: purpose) to travel, this is the episode for you. Angela Gillmeister once lived FOR her next vacation. Now she is a custom vacation designer, but specifically, she is here for women who want to find their 'whys' and the purpose in their travels. Angela focuses on “travel play[ing] a role in enhancing happiness rather than being put on a pedestal as the bringer of happiness.” She also offers a fabulous podcast, Happy Women Travel More, talking about all aspects of travel: from logistics to safety to what to see. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your ions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** From the bio: “Angela Gillmeister is a custom vacation designer and the founder of Wild Hair Travels, where she brings a breath of fresh air to vacation planning, offering high-touch and highly personalized services designed especially for busy professional women. Having spent 12 years as a geographer in the corporate world, Angela intimately understands the struggles of women who often push their travel dreams aside for years because of the juggle between career, family, and life. That is what fuels her brand, which is an anthem to "listening to your wild hair" and finding a way to travel more, despite our busy lives.” Follow Angela: wildhairtravels.com **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening! Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified for new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **