U.S. Lighthouse Society

Be the Light with Sarah MacHugh

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Join the conversation about spreading your light, leadership, and the people who choose to do good for others! This podcast exists to amplify the light of people who show up, lead with heart, and create real change. Do you know someone or a group doing great work? Have you recently heard a story that inspires you? We invite you to nominate them for Be the Light. No story is too small. Every light matters. Nominate them here: https://forms.gle/yKsPkDxAftxejRM78

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Special Mother's Day episode 20.05.2026 41:11

In this special May edition of the Be the Light podcast, we invited listeners to share heartfelt stories about the mothers and mother figures who have shaped their lives through kindness, strength, and unwavering love. From quiet acts of compassion to lifelong lessons that continue to inspire, each story shines a light on the impact mothers have on the people and communities around them. Then, hos...

Episode 3: Putting Good Into Action with Dan Budd of Red Hook Responds 27.04.2026 54:12

In this episode, we shine a light on what it truly means to turn compassion into action. Sarah sat down with Dan Budd of Red Hook Responds to explore how a grassroots COVID-19 response effort grew into an enduring force for good in the Red Hook, New York, community and beyond. Jack and Anna Marcotte also share their perspectives as young adults navigating the challenges of the pandemic while choo...

Be the Light with Sarah MacHugh episode 2 - The Power of Positivity with Helena of Thoughts with H 13.02.2026 47:21

In this episode, we explore the power of positivity, reframing life’s inconveniences, building community, and how small reminders of encouragement can create a butterfly effect of gratitude. Sarah is joined by Helena, Licensed Mental Health Clinician and Founder of Thoughts with H, which is a daily inspiration platform rooted in mindfulness, connection, and showing up with purpose. Tune in for an...

Be the Light episode 1: Averie Shaughnessy-Comfort 08.01.2026 45:59

In the first episode of Be the Light, host Sarah MacHugh sits down with Averie Shaughnessy-Comfort, Executive Director of Presque Isle Light Station in Pennsylvania, for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to serve a community with heart. Averie shares how she and her dedicated team of volunteers work to remove barriers and create access for their surrounding community, transforming...