Project Good Podcast

Episode summary: While it is not accurate to say that all women hide their talents, it is true that some women may choose to downplay or hide their talents for various reasons. It's important to recognize that societal and cultural factors can influence how women perceive and express their abilities. Here are a few reasons why some women might hide their talents: Gender biases: Women often face ge...

Episode summary: It’s 2023 and after surviving a pandemic the world experienced two real truths we were never in charge and things are never going back to what they used to be. During our time in lock down using technology to take care of your everyday needs became almost essential. Children had to have access to the internet for school, if you could find something you needed you probably had to g...

Episode summary: Being locked in our homes, confined to our neighborhoods, and having our awareness heighten; we watched on television, learned through social media and in some cases saw with our own eyes the crisis level that we had reached on the planet from climate change to racial and social injustice. This overload of information and incidents left a large percentage of society feeling hopele...

Episode summary: Humans have also caused a significant impact on animal species due to animal exploitation and abuse. In addition to ethical concerns, animal species have a significant impact on the environment and ecosystems. One of the areas that are affecting human directly is how we interact with our farm animals. In this episode, we explore animal welfare on the farm with AJ Albrecht.   Topic...

Episode summary: The climate on the planet is noticeably changing. Are we heading for doomsday sooner than we thought or is there another side of the story? In this episode we examine the concept of climate change and look at it from a different perspective than the usual end of the world version.   Topics discussed in this episode: - Is Climate Change Real? [7:16] - Climate Apocalypse [7:25] - Te...

Episode summary: According to the International Labor Organization modern slavery occurs in every region of the world and is most prevalent in Africa followed by Asia, and Europe. Around the world, there are an estimated 49.6 million victims trapped in modern-day slavery, including 27.6 million in forced labor and 22 million in forced marriage. 75% are aged 18 or older, while the number of traffic...

Episode summary: In this episode we learn about what feminism is from one of the leading magazines on women’s issues Lilith Magazine. We dive into the stories of how women across cultural lines deal and interact with different life defining situations. Topics discussed in this episode: - Judaism - Women and Rights - Lilith Magazine - Women’s Place in World  - What is Feminism - Cross -Cultural Sto...

Episode summary: The year 2020 sped up the growing need for a revolution in how we work in society. Technology makes it easier to work anywhere in the world and According to Global Workplace Analytics , the number of people who work from home has risen by 159% since 2009. Technology continues to drive and bring society closer together, and it is predicted that by 2028 73% of all teams will include...

Episode summary: In a world that is in chaos the need for hope has never been felt so strong. Everyday people are grabbing their superhero capes to help save the world by creating non-profits, volunteering, and protesting. The world needs help and people are searching for how to do it. In this episode we explore the need and steps to be a changemaker in today's world.   Topics discussed in this ep...

Episode summary: After years of isolation people are starting to crave community like never before, call it our human instinct, call it our humanity, we need each other. In this episode we explore the need for coming together in our lives and examining how we have lost the connection between each other. We go back to the basic with learning how to be a neighbor with the help of Happy Community Pro...

Brilliant Detroit is leading the way to a rebirth of education even before the pandemic. It is an organization dedicated to building kids' success in families and neighborhoods where families with children from 0-8 have what they need to be school ready, healthy, and stable. The organization provides proven programming and support year-round out of Brilliant Detroit homes in high-need neighborhood...

Over 22 million women in the United States and millions abroad cannot afford or lack access to menstrual hygiene products making functioning during menstruation difficult. During this last year, headlines about a tampon shortage started appearing in early summer 2022, when  The Wall Street Journal  reported that  7% of tampons  were out of stock nationwide. Across the U.S., shoppers looking for th...

As a global society, we have various definitions and ways we think of love, from kissing in the rain to flowers delivered at the door, to the birth of a child, marriage, and taking care of sick family members. In this episode we explore what love really looks like. Topics discussed in this episode: -What is Love [2:38] -Finding Help in a Crisis [5:12] -Society and Support [10:42] -Number One Thing...

In the last few years people’s emotions have run high as the pandemic continues, new diseases develop, gun violence increases, anger rises, and rudeness begins to rule everyday life. In this episode we look at how we can get back to having productive conversations with each other in society.   Topics discussed in this episode: -Art of Conversation [6:26] -Disagree Calmly in Society [14:19] -Demise...

Episode summary: According to the latest Happiness Report 2022 people in all societies have ranked happiness more important than financial gain. The 2020 opened the eyes of people across the world leading people to reflect on what their lives are about and how to make the most of it. This episode looks at what is happiness and how do we get it.   Topics discussed in this episode: -Importance of Ha...

Episode summary: The world is facing a global plastics crisis; out of the 8.3 billion tons of plastics produced since the 1950s, 79% ends up in landfills or is leaked into the environment. Ever since its introduction in 1862 the usage of plastic has grown to a point of addiction, there is not one moment in any day that someone on the planet is not using plastic. This episode explores how this stor...

Episode summary: Food prices have skyrocketed and the war in Russia and Ukraine is disrupting food supplies around the world. Never has a combination of circumstances and crises everywhere caused a direct hit to people and families in all the countries in the world. This episode looks at where we are heading with our food and how we can begin to save ourselves.   Topics discussed in this episode:...

Episode summary: Voter suppression in America has been taking place for years but the 2020 election cycle brought it to the forefront of many citizens minds as they saw civil unrest and injustices taking place in the media.   Topics discussed in this episode: - Do Votes Make a Difference [7:06] -The Weight of Your Vote [8:00] - Shelby County v. Holder Case [ 12:18 ] - What Does Voter Suppression L...

Episode summary: Childhood is complicated by the major transitions that are taking place globally and the added layer of racial tensions. This episode examines how these changes may influence the perceptions and actions of future generations.   Topics discussed in this episode: - Racism and Discrimination at Work [6:42] - A Child’s Race and Their Future [20:36] - Divisions and Backlash [ 00:28:34...

Episode summary: There is conflict in so many different types of relationships; in marriages, the workplace, disputes in the family, between siblings, between parents and adult children, between parents and young children. We live in a society in conflict. In this episode, The Complexities of Relational Conflict, the solutions to the rise in anger and difficulty in relationships are examined. Conn...

Episode summary: Black hair with its curls, kinks, and texture has been controversial throughout history, needing to be controlled, stopped, or changed. In this episode Black Hair is examined from a point of practicality and love. The complex feeling that both Black and non-Black people feel towards Black hair are questioned in celebration of the theme for Black History 2022, Health and Wellness....

Episode summary: 70% or more of employees are still working remote as a new year starts and the Covid crisis continues into 2022. After an eye-opening two years in the world of work, employees are taking a stand for what they want, and companies are learning that they must adjust to this new climate in the workforce to maintain success. This episode examines the role of leadership in the workforce...

Episode summary: Photography with a purpose. Our Organization of the Year Lensational is meeting these times of heightened social awareness and concerns about our planet's future by documenting real-life events and personal experiences. Lensational equips marginalized women in the developing world with digital cameras and photography training to tell their stories. Hear from COP26 speaker Lensatio...

Episode summary: One in 10 young adults 18-25, and at least one in 30 adolescents ages 13-17 experience some form of homelessness unaccompanied by a parent or guardian over the course of a year. Since young adults are critical to our future Project Good has decided to focus on homeless Youth for GivingTuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosit...

In a year where schools were closed, parents had to step up to the plate and take on the secondary role of teacher helping their children with schooling from their homes. This became mentally and logistically challenging for many families as the daily requirements of keeping up with assignments and working in a digital classroom became impossible to manage as both teachers, parents and students ha...