The Goodness Factor With Shelley Wade
The Goodness Factor With Shelley Wade
As an antidote to the daily drumbeat of bad, negative and sad news in the 24-hour news cycle, “The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade” reminds listeners that there are actually good people in this world doing good things. Each 30-minute, feel-good episode introduces listeners to those people--both celebs and regular people alike--shining the spotlight on the good deeds they’re doing. Download the G…Social links:
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Volunteers Provide SafeWalks To New Yorkers Who Feel Unsafe
Through its network of compassionate volunteers, SafeWalks provides free, accompanied walks to fellow New Yorkers who feel unsafe on their way to or from home. SafeWalks founder Peter Kerre stops by “The Goodness Factor” to tell their story.
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Wendell Pierce Discusses the Good Work of Black Theatre United
Acclaimed actor Wendell Pierce stops by "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" podcast to discuss the dedicated work that Black Theatre United is doing to educate, empower, and inspire justice and equality for Black actors and actresses within the theatrical community.
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The Goodness Factor - Ode to Summer Episode
As summer 2024 wraps up, this episode of "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" is an ode to summer. Listen as guests from past episodes share their favorite summertime traditions. Plus, Shelley shares good news & offers encouragement for making new friends as an adult.
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How Robert Glasper Turned What Could've Been A Beef with Chris Brown Into a Charitable Moment
On this episode of "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade," Grammy Award-winning musician Robert Glasper describes the moments he learned he was going viral after Chris Brown's "Who the f*#k is Robert Glasper?" social media post, and shares why he turned what could've been a beef with Chris Brown i…
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Bighani Shares How Showering Us With Compliments in The Love Bomb Room Helped Us Cope During The Height of the Pandemic
Bighani visits "The Goodness Factor" to share the story of how she established The Love Bomb Room during the height of the global pandemic, showering us with love and compliments, which helped us cope and gave us hope.
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DMC of Run-DMC Advocates for Foster Kids & Uses His Art to Inspire Us All
The DMC in Run-DMC stands for Darryl McDaniels...But it may as well stand for Darryl's Motivational Conversations because every word he speaks on this episode of "The Goodness Factor" is motivational and inspirational. Listen as he shares why he uses his art to inspire, how he became a fierce advoc…
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Robin Wilson & Clean Design Home's Project Lilac Helps Domestic Violence Survivors
Robin Wilson’s grandfather was a sharecropper who picked cotton in Texas, and now she has a global brand made of cotton. On this episode of “The Goodness Factor,” Wilson—a domestic violence survivor—shares how her Clean Design Home brand’s “Project Lilac” gives sheets to safe houses for those who h…
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LL Cool J Visits The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade
Not only is LL Cool J a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Kennedy Center honoree and legendary entertainer, but he's also a prolific philanthropist. Listen as LL shares with Shelley Wade why he gives back to the community, discusses his summer camp for teens in Queens and the kindest thing that anyone h…
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Etiquette Expert Elaine Swann Shares Why Manners Matter
In this episode of “The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade,” America’s leading and most nationally-recognized lifestyle and etiquette expert, Elaine Swann, teaches us the etiquette of goodness and shares with us why practicing good manners makes the world a better place.
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Look Good Feel Better Shows Cancer Patients Their Beauty
In this episode, "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" shines the spotlight on "Look Good Feel Better," which teaches beauty techniques to people with cancer to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Shelley's guests--including Look Good Feel Better Foundation E…
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