Believe In People Podcast

Meet Maurrie Sussman. Maurrie and her sister Rebecca Clarke (Becky) are the founders of Sisters On The Fly, offering empowerment and sisterhood through outdoor adventures. To think, it all started from fly fishing.

Meet Jeffrey Gibbs. He creates and leads projects and organizations focused on securing and restoring our living planet, and supports the rights of indigenous peoples. He’s also a photographer and public speaker. At the age of 16 he founded a charitable environmental organization fro Canadian teenagers that focused on protecting the ancient temperate rainforests of Haida Gwaii, an archipelago loca...

"Out of the hard times in life comes rebirth. Out of the hard times in life we grow." Those are the words of this episodes guest, award winning singer/songwriter, Coco Love Alcorn. During the pandemic Coco used her music to help others by creating an on-line choir called the Wonderland Singers. It was then that she discovered the healing power of music.

Meet Cheryl Jensen, the driving force behind the Vail Veterans Program and veteran Colonel Gregory Gadson who's life changed drastically in 2007, and how Cheryl's program came to the rescue for he and his family. This is a remarkable story of vulnerability, strength and community.

Meet Gidon Lev & Julie Gray on BELIEVE IN PEOPLE. Gidon was just 6 years old when he entered a concentration camp. He is a witness, survivor, and so much more. In fact he's even a TikTok sensation. Julie is the writer who introduced the world to this remarkable man. This is a story or survival, hope and love.

Meet Yitzi Weiner. He is an entrepreneur, and author, and the founder of Authority Magazine, devoted to sharing in-depth, and interesting interviews, featuring people who are authorities in Business, Pop Culture, Wellness, Social Impact, and Tech. Yitzi is also a Rabbi. Find out what motivates Yitzi to want to inspire others.

Meet David Fishof. David is an American music producer, sports agent, and the founder and CEO of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp. David began his career representing Phil Simms, Mark Bavaria, Vince Ferragamo, Jack Reynolds, Lou Piniella, Dave Magadan, Randy Myers, amongst others. And then ... he went in another direction ... he started producing live tours and became a music producer working with Ringo...

Meet Ivalo Arnfjord. Ivalo spoke with us from here home in Greenland. From hardship and an environment of isolation, Ivalo shares her story of transformation when she realized that it was up to her to change the life she was living. And she did. This PhD candidate had a lot to share, and she did so with warmth and compassion.

Meet Dajohn White. Dajohn is the founder of Rebels For Peace. An organization that wants to spread their message of bringing hope and faith back to the community of Chicago, and the world.  "No matter what city your from, your color, your religion, or your gender - you have the power to be and make the change you want to see in the world. It may be harder for some people - but it's still poss...

Meet Eirik Olsen & Mara Gleason-Olsen. They are the founders of One Solution Global. They are working to solve large-scale global challenges by helping individuals, communities and systems to change from within, and they believe that educating people about the mind so they can reconnect to their innate well-being, resilience and capacity for new ideas is the most efficient and sustainable solu...

Meet Stacey Powells. Stacey is someone a lot of you will have something in common with. After all, stress. kids, broken marriages, and breakdowns have all become a part of our daily life. But, Stacey has confronted all of those challenges and has survived them ... and more ... she now helps others by wriitng about hope that keeps her (and others) going. With October being Mental Health Awareness m...

Meet Jacqueline Hollows. From a trauma informed childhood, to author, to social entrepreneur, Jacqueline founded Beyond Recovery in 2015, where her work within the criminal justice system has positively impacted thousands of lives. Beyond Recovery is about looking beyond the idea of merely surviving and existing, to moving forward, with hope, resilience and purpose in life. https://beyond-recovery...

Christa Campsall is an educator and creator My Guide Inside Curriculum. This innovative program is built upon timeless principles, a simple blend of new and known, with focus on discovering well-being and understanding how we operate while also developing academic skills and competencies. https://www.myguideinside.com

Meet Sphenia Jones. Sphenia is an Activist, Artist, and a Residential School Survivor. She has a story to tell. And she'll keep on telling it until we're all listening. It took Sphenia decades to find her voice, and yet today it's STRONGER than ever. For years Sphenia had imprinted in her mind one sentence, and one sentence only; "No one will believe you." We Believe you Sphenia Jones, and if you'...

Nick DeCarlo is 75 years of age and so what?!  He is on the front lines fighting climate change today. Just like he was in the 60's and 70's working for the civil rights movement and campaigning for peace. Today, the way forward is clear to Nick and his grassroots movement 'Seniors For Climate Action Now' where they are working with all climate activists until the planet reaches critical mass...

Meet Dr. Caroline Buzanko, Psychologist. Mother. Public Speaker. Yoda of anxiety. ADHD Superhero. Changer of Lives. Find out what kids wish we knew about them ...

Meet Marvin & Tanisha Frink. Marvin was a soldier having served as an anti-terrorism specialist in Iraq. Like so many other veterans coming home from service, Marvin suffered from PTSD where the pain nearly drove him to suicide. Marvin with is wife Tanisha turned his life around in 2018 when they bought 42 acres of farmland in Red Springs, N.C. raising cattle and chickens. Briarwood Cattle Far...

Meet Jake - Executive Director at Playing for Change. Jake's worked over fifteen years in the arts and arts education space, and has had the pleasure of working with major artists. Music and the arts are one of our greatest tools to help kids in need and create social impact. Jake is honored to work with such an incredible group of people and help grow Playing for Change in size, scope, and impact...

Dionna has a lot going on in her life. She is one of the Co-Founders with David Griner and Ryan Reynolds of CREATIVE LADDER, is a fashion designer having created both; DISTRICT OF CLOTHING and DORSEY DESIGN. No matter how busy she gets, one thing holds true, Dionna is on this planet to serve and to helps others thrive.

From the age of 7 Lucy Yu had a dream to own her own book store. As an avid reader and supporter of writers from marginalized communities, Lucy walked away from a career in order to make her dream come true. Lucy Yu decided to become the first female Asian-American bookstore owner in New York City. Find out how she did it.

Meet Dr. Joy Miller. Joy has had a very successful counselling practice in Chicago (the Peoria area) for over 40 years. A number of years ago she created the Largest Resiliency Event on the Planet with over 42 world renowned speakers. She is an author of 7 books. As a psychotherapist she specializes in trauma, relational issues, Holocaust studies, resiliency, and happiness. Dr. Miller has hosted a...

BELIEVE IN PEOPLE. Meet Brian Cuban Brian is many things; an attorney, author, mental health and recovery advocate who shares the Cuban name along with his brother Mark who owns the Dallas Mavericks. Brian is also a survivor who has been in long term recovery from alcohol, cocaine, bulimia and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and yet despite everything has come out the other side. Brian speaks of h...

Billy Hayes is the main character in the Oscar Winning Film, MIDNIGHT EXPRESS. Billy was arrested in the 1970's for smuggling hash, and sent to a Turkish prison where he languished until his ultimate escape. Find out how Billy survived those years, and what inner strengths kept him alive.

Meet Jeff (The Dude) Dowd. The Coen brothers based the “The Dude” played by Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski on a movie producer and distributor named Jeff Dowd. Yes, this Jeff Dowd. The Dude not only abides .... he is an activist, writer, producer, and film distributor. He is helping to change the world in more ways than one.

Sue started Sue's Pantry in 2012 out of her garage.  She has helped hundreds of people.  Sue strives to help make a difference in people's lives by helping them to get through life's struggles - however temporary.