No one should leave a bike shop bummed. That's Sheridan Marquet's, owner of Celestial Cycles, mantra. He is the bike guru of the greater OKC area with a huge heart for his community. In this episode you will hear about his new location, how he and his team choose to give back, and just what "Bike Elves" are. Enjoy!!
Snippet of Good with John Bobb Simple
Snippet of Good with We Are for Good
In this Snippet of Good we hear from Becky Enidcott and Jonathan McCoy , the geniuses behind We Are For Good . They have created a place to celebrate the power of philanthropy, and equip this generation of nonprofit leaders and philanthropists with the mindsets, tools and innovative ideas to make a bigger impact than any of us could ever dream to accomplish on our own. They share how corporate giving is changing and recommendations for businesses to connect with their customers and community. Come back Friday to catch their entire Conversations Around Good Episode.
Snippet of Good Terrance Craft of OKC Young Professionals
In this Snippet of Good we hear from Terrance Craft, Executive Director of OKC Young Professionals. He shares how OKCYP invests in its communities through volunteering with organizations such as the OKC Food Bank; OK Children Rehab; OU Children Hospital; Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Great OKC Bake Off. Don’t miss his full episode that drops on Friday.
Conversations Around Good - Dr. Nathan Brown of Custom Dental
Becoming a dentist wasn't what Dr. Nathan Brown of Custom Dental thought he would be doing with his life, but after one day of following his father around his practice, he was hooked. What Nathan did know is that he wanted to live his life in the service of others. Listen in to hear how an all state golfer; Young Dentist of the Year award winner; Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame inductee; chose to build his practice in his home town to make a difference locally.
Snippet of Good #2 with Cody Merrill of Socialwyze
In this Snippet of Good we hear about Socialwyze's "Startup House". How living together has been exceptionally beneficial to their growth. Hear how this group of highly motivated entrepreneurs often find themselves excitedly cheering at 1am about how Socialwyze is changing the way people see homelessness; food insecurity; recidivism; and underemployment. Catch the full Conversations Around Good episode on Friday.
Conversation Around Good - Caryn Sullivan - Pretty Wellness
In this episode we are so honored to have Caryn Sullivan, two time cancer survivor; motivational speaker; author or Happiness Through Hardship; TV guest contributor to The Dr. Oz and Wendy Williams shows; podcast host; Founder of Pretty Wellness; and much more. She shares her cancer journey; love of baseball; podcasting, smoothies; and creative ways to make others smile. There’s oodles of Good here, including the Grateful Game, you do not want to miss! Two options to watch/listen to below.
Snippet of Good with Caryn Sullivan
Hear the creative ways Caryn Sullivan, (two time cancer survivor, author, regular wellness contributor on several TV shows including Dr. Oz and The Wendy Williams Show, motivational speaker, and founder of Pretty Wellness) chooses to give back to her community, including inventing the Grateful Game. Don’t miss her entire Conversations Around Good webinar and podcast releasing soon.
Conversations Around Good - Selwyn Cambridge
In this episode we get a glimpse of the entrepreneur life in the Caribbean. Our guest Selwyn Cambridge, founder of TEN Habitat, shares his vision for his community and how they strive to best support the needs of Caribbean entrepreneurs. TEN Habitat also believes that every Caribbean youth deserves the right and the means to realize their full potential, and work hard to make that happen.
Conversations Around Good - Danny Cavett & Neil Tate of Cavett Kids
Forewarning, you will need tissues for this episode with Neil Tate & Danny Cavett of the Cavett Kids Foundation. This is a community where illness does not define the child. They offer camps and year-round programs completely FREE of charge, for kids with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Their programs allow the kids to have fun while also connecting to others with similar medical conditions. It includes kids with a wide range of serious illnesses, including heart disease, cancer, cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease, kidney failure, and much more. Great stories of young people who despite great hardships, still find ways to care for others.
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Snippet of Good with Cavett Kids
Cavett Kids offers year round camps for kids with terminal or chronic illnesses. In this snippet we hear a particularly moving story of a young, others centered, camper. Learn more when the full episode drops on Friday.
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Conversations Around Good - Tonya Ratcliff of Northcare
Can you imagine having 13 kids and being willing to have more? Today's guest, Tonya Ratcliff, is a foster parenting hero and the communications and marketing principle at Northcare OKC. She shares parenting stories including, the time the laundry was set on fire, and inspiring tales of family preservation & addiction recovery.
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Snippet of Good with Tonya Ratcliff
In this Snippet of Good we hear about Fields of Hope, Northcare’s new residential treatment facility providing a nurturing, nonjudgmental, and safe environment with the highest-quality care and education to help women with substance use or co-occurring conditions on their journey to recovery. Catch Tonya Ratcliff’s full episode of Conversations Around Good podcast on Friday.