Believe In People Podcast

Meet John Miller. John with the America's Vet Dogs is providing service animals to many veterans having difficulty coping. The organization is finding supporters in some of the most interesting places. https://www.vetdogs.org/

Meet Cameron Algie How many of us feel anxious before we even get out of bed in the morning? Anxiety, stress management, worries, and fear are all things we all have to balance daily. Cam has discovered that laughter is in fact the best medicine of all ...

Meet Cher Obediah. From the indignities of domestic violence, to the loss of purpose, and most importantly, identity, meet Cher, who has turned her journey from pain into purpose. Today, Cher likes to say that she "leans into her beautiful-disaster." And she's helping others to do the same thing. https://www.cherobediah.com  

Meet Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, the founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, who created a Certificate in Happiness Studies, and now the world's first Master of Arts in Happiness Studies at Centenary University in New Jersey. Tal has made it his goal to study, research, educate and promote Happiness. We learned a lot about what happiness is, and what it is not.

Meet Brenda Statz. America likes to see itself as the breadbasket of the world, and of course in many ways that is true. But, there is very little discussion of the stresses and difficulties facing American farm families. Wisconsin farmer Brenda Statz knows all too well as her husband died by suicide as a result of those burdens. She now advocates for mental health and support to help her farming...

Meet Krystel Beall. There is so much talk about what to do with the next generation who are going to be our next leaders - and yet very few take the time to question how younger people can cope in this fast changing and challenging world. And that's where Krystel comes in as a member of the Beall Department Store family. She now throws her energy behind nurturing young mothers, kids, teens, an...

As soon as we mention the movie SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE we know you're going to prick up your ears. Meet Jeff Arch, the screenwriter of that script. Jeff is, of course, so much more - he's a self taught writer, he is the author of the book ATTACHMENTS, and ... well, discover more for yourself ... Meet the man who clearly can pull at our heart strings.

Meet Bob Lo Bue. Sometimes when you've hit rock bottom it takes a series of bold steps and a few miracles to step back from the brink. To challenge Bob's addictions, he sat down, picked up a pen, and started writing about them. And VISIONS was created. Visions Recovery Play http://www.visionsrecoveryplay.com/ P.S. Stay until the end to find out what happened to the women he loved who ended...

Meet Olatunji Oboi Reed. Oboi's resume and list of achievements would fill up several Wikipedia pages, and yet feels he still has a very long list of goals and dreams that he wants to accomplish - and it's all about social equity … for people of all backgrounds. Oboi joins us from Chicago … a city he works to transform.

Meet Claude Silver. Here's a question for you: How would you like to be a Chief Heart Officer? And here's another one: What does a Chief Heart Officer do? Meet Claude, the Chief Heart Officer at Vayner Media, and discover just how important well being is ...

Meet Marc Victor. Marc is a double Hollywood insider with a passion for everything he does. He's an insider because he spent a large chunk of his career in television and now works in real estate helping bring buyers 'inside' their new homes. Marc shares insightful thinking into how we all can be happy at whatever we do, or decide to do.

Meet Emme Harris. Emme is a young woman full of life, spirit, and compassion. And, Emme has a lot to say. She is a writer living in Los Angeles, and preparing to direct her first short film called HEAVY STUFF. It’s a film about her late mother and the challenges she faced, and the complexities of grief. Kickstarter: (originally titled: LEAN INTO THE GRIEF - now title: HEAVY STUFF) https://www.kick...

Meet Steve Sarowitz. Steve made a lot of money at a young age, and made the decision to invest in the betterment of others. He is a philanthropist, a promoter of unity, a filmmaker, and an active member and teacher of the Bahai'i faith.

Meet Dr. Tim Elmore. Tim is the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, an Atlanta-based, non-profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. Through Growing Leaders, Elmore and his team provide public schools, state universities and corporations with the tools they need to help develop young leaders who can impact and transform society. Tim has written more than 25 books, including the bests...

Meet Vernon Jackson. There is something noble and beautiful taking place in Cincinnati, and it's all happening at the Noble Barber and Beauty Salon. That's where owner and barber, Vernon Jackson sets aside time to connect and provide fun and fashionable haircuts to kids with special needs. Join us to learn how Vernon's child whispering abilities create an atmosphere of love and compass...

Meet Robert Pasin. Chief Wagon Officer @ Radio Flyer A company started by his grandfather in 1917. Radio Flyer is an iconic brand that holds a special place in people's hearts because it instantly transports you to a happy time — to the best parts of childhood.  The product line has expanded beyond the iconic Little Red Wagon™ and yet remains true to its past and relevant in todays world. Rob...

Meet Jane Sibbett. Jane is a traveller, actor, and soul seeker.  From her role as Ross's wife on the hit series FRIENDS to her role as a spiritual prayer dancer, Jane's life is a journey. Today that journey brings her to us ...

Meet Amy Ferris. She's an author, screenwriter, playwright, journalist, goddess, badass and a whole lot more. Amy has been honored by Women's eNews as one of its 21 Leaders for the 21st Century for her activism, passion, and commitment to women's voices. Want to learn what being vulnerable is? Here you go ...

Meet SHEletta Brundidge.  She's a fireball that shines so bright as an advocate for children with autism. Three of SHEletta's four children are on the autism spectrum ... or at least they were ...  SHEletta has made it her goal to represent them and others through her activism.  And along the way ...  Aware of the serious lack of diversity in traditional media and frustrated by...

Meet Daphne Fuller. The founder of Black Minds In Meditation. Daphne is an Integrative Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She is also a Certified Yoga Instructor, Life Coach, Reiki and Sound Practitioner, Certified Daring Way Facilitator, Speaker, Consultant and Author. Daphne specializes in therapy for women with an emphasis on spirituality, yoga, somatics and wellness.  Daphne creat...

Meet Dr. Bryan Robinson. Bryan is a Psychotherapist, expert in work addiction recovery, and writes extensively on work-life balance with his most recent book, CHAINED TO THE DESK IN A HYBRID WORLD. In this day and age people make light of being 'chained to the desk.' Working 80 hour weeks as a badge of honor. But what many of us don't acknowledge, or want to talk about, is the fact that overachiev...

Meet Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas. To make it big in Hollywood you've got to be smart, savvy, and quick, but you also have to be tough. Elaine just happens to be all those things. She is both Jennifer Lopez and Halle Berry's producing partner. Elaine was one of the top agents in the industry, guiding the careers of actors such as Julia Roberts, Tim Robbins, Madonna, Susan Sarandon, Patrick Dempsey, Jen...

Meet O'Keiya Dinnall the Founder of With My Sisters. It all started with a conversation around a dinner table, and has grown into an annual event. Together, a group of women started offering support and femaleship to help other women achieve their goals. They believe that; We believe all women can embrace who they are, can define their future, and can change the world. On a side note: We were sorr...

Meet Linda Groocock. Linda is a semi-retired Registered Veterinary Technician who never thought in a million years that she would be rallying a community near Digby, Nova Scotia in what is called the Annapolis Basin to rescue a pod of Dolphins stuck in the mud as the tide was going out. ... And what happened next is nothing short of a miracle.

Meet Oleksandr Elkin PhD  Dr. Elkin is from the Ukraine where he is the inspirer and Chair of the board for edcamp, an organization that unites 40,000 educators to help them grow. Where, they believe, that by investing in one teacher, they are investing in thousands of people. Oleksandr spoke to us during a blackout from war torn Ukraine in an area where he and his family are displaced.