Sounds Good With Branden Harvey

Liz is full of energy, knows what taking big risks looks like, and is the founder of Sseko Designs, an ethical fashion brand that works to educate and empower women. In this episode, Branden and Liz talk about saying yes, feminism, and speaking your dreams out loud. More: http://brandenharvey.com/sounds-good/liz-bohannon

As a child, Orly had the terrible experience of her family’s home burning down. This left her spiraling into depression. The only solution that helped bring her back into the light? The incredible empowerment that comes with small acts of kindness. More: http://brandenharvey.com/sounds-good/orly-wahba

For her forthcoming album, Leah Nobel personally conducted a hundred interviews with people of a wide array of background and personalities. She then translated their experiences to song, the results of which is her new album. More: http://brandenharvey.com/sounds-good/leah-nobel

Katie Meyler was named TIME Person of the Year in 2014 because of her incredible and inspiring work as an Ebola fighter in Liberia. People named her one of the top 25 women changing the world. She’s also the founder of the non-profit organization, More Than Me. More: http://brandenharvey.com/sounds-good/katie-meyler

Branden started off his role as a storyteller as a 16 year old photographer and slowly went down the path to telling stories focused on the good in the world. In this episode he shares the behind-the-scenes of his new hope-focused project, the Goodnewspaper. More: http://brandenharvey.com/sounds-good/branden-harvey-goodnewspaper

Even in the midst of working for big names like Seth Godin and Apple, Amber felt like she lacked the sense of wonder she’d had as a child. In this episode, Amber shares how hitting a wall and having a breakdown led her being able to choose wonder over worry. More: brandenharvey.com/sounds-good/amber-rae

Why are so many of the best people in the world so well-traveled? Why does travel have the ability to shift the way you see the world? Zach Houghton, the founder of Passion Passport, shares his story and perspective around travel. More: brandenharvey.com/sounds-good/zach-houghton

In this episode, registered dietician nutritionist McKel Hill shares her personal story and tips for living a more healthy and balanced life. McKel is the founder of Nutrition Stripped, a blog, online community, and resource for a balanced wellbeing. More: brandenharvey.com/sounds-good/mckel-hill

The story of a man who went from selling $800 bottles of champagne and $500 bottles of vodka as a New York City nightclub promoter to raising millions of dollars to provide clean water to people in need as the founder and CEO of charity: water. More: brandenharvey.com/sounds-good/scott-harrison

Emily McDowell has been transforming the stationery industry since 2013 with her “greeting cards for the relationships we really have.” She's is a cancer survivor and the creator of Empathy Cards, a line of greeting cards for when you don’t know what to say. She’s also the co-author of her new book, There Is No Good Card For This. She has appeared on Good Morning America, NPR, and NBC, and featured in the New York Times, USA Today, and Women's Health. -- @EmilyMcDowell_: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook | emilymcdowell.com @BrandenHarvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Snapchat | brandenharvey.com Find show notes at soundsgoodpodcast.com Sign up for the Goodnewsletter at goodnewsletter.org

Nancy is the CEO of Crisis Text Line, a non-profit organization providing free crisis intervention via text messages and was the creator of Dress for Success, a non-profit organization that provides professional attire for low-income women, to help support their job-search and interview process. Her work has been recognized with all kinds of awards and honors including being named as one of Fortune’s “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders”, Marie Claire's "20 Women Changing the World”, and Schwab's "Social Entrepreneurs of the Year". She’s also a two-time TED speaker. -- @CrisisTextLine: In crisis? Text HELLO to 741741 | crisistextline.org @BrandenHarvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Snapchat | brandenharvey.com Find show notes at soundsgoodpodcast.com Sign up for the Goodnewsletter at goodnewsletter.org

Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED speaker, and a professional letter sender. In 2011, she founded The World Needs More Love Letters— a global community of over 20,000 individuals across six continents, fifty-three countries, and all fifty states who believe in the power of writing love letters. Hannah’s work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Oprah, Glamour, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune and dozens of other publications. She’s also the author of “If You Find This Letter.” -- @HannahBrencher on Twitter & Instagram | hannahbrenchercreative.com & moreloveletters.com @BrandenHarvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Snapchat | brandenharvey.com Find show notes at soundsgoodpodcast.com Sign up for the Goodnewsletter at goodnewsletter.org  

Matt Wertz is a singer-songwriter who's toured with acts like Hanson, Jason Mraz, Gavin Degraw, Five For Fighting, and Ben Rector. He’s also the host of the podcast Curiosity Habit. In this episode, Branden and Matt dive deep into Matt's background, his intentional curiosity, and growing self-awareness. -- @Matt Wertz on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook | mattwertz.com @brandenharvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Snapchat | brandenharvey.com Find show notes at soundsgoodpodcast.com Sign up for the Goodnewsletter at goodnewsletter.org

Grace Theisen is a singer-songwriter living in Nashville, TN and she’s the co-founder of a non-profit that uses music to fight human trafficking in the United States called Songs Against Slavery. Grace balances both of these pursuits while also battling with chronic pain every day. In this conversation Branden and Grace talk about ambitiously pursuing dreams and social justice while also fighting to overcome difficult physical and mental health. -- @GraceTheisen on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook | gracetheisen.com @SongsAgainstSlavery on Instagram & Facebook | songsagainstslavery.org @brandenharvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Snapchat | brandenharvey.com Find show notes at soundsgoodpodcast.com Sign up for the Goodnewsletter at goodnewsletter.org

Nate Snell is the founder and owner of Pip’s Original Doughnuts in Portland, Oregon— a doughnut shop that has earned accolades and recognition from publications like the New York Times and Thrillist. But what makes this doughnut shop amazing isn’t necessarily the doughnuts. It’s the unique way that Nate has created a space that inspires community. -- @PipsOriginal on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook | pipsoriginal.com @brandenharvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Snapchat | brandenharvey.com Find show notes at brandenharvey.com/podcast

Bob Goff calls himself a "recovering lawyer" because after practicing law for 25 years, then becoming the Hon. Consul to Uganda, he gave up his law firm to pursue writing and speaking full time. Bob lives a life of adventure with his family and his NGO Love Does that operates all around the world in places like Uganda, Iraq, and Somalia. -- @bobgoff on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook | lovedoes.org @brandenharvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Snapchat | brandenharvey.com Find show notes at brandenharvey.com/podcast  

Science Mike is a communicator who sees the world through the lens of science. You may have heard from Mike on his podcasts Ask Science Mike and The Liturgists Podcast. Branden sat down to talk with him about the science of optimism vs cynicism, making the world a better place, and how we all relate to one another. -- @mikemchargue on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook | mikemchargue.com @brandenharvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Snapchat | brandenharvey.com Find show notes at brandenharvey.com/podcast  

Laura is an artist, world traveler, and outdoor lover going blind bit by bit, day by day. She has an eye condition Retinitis Pigmentosa that’s been slowly taking her vision from her her whole life. In this episode, Branden talks with Laura about how she doesn’t let this condition get in the way of her art, adventure, or living a life of optimism and hope. -- @lauralawsonvisconti on Instagram & Twitter | lauralawsonvisconti.com @brandenharvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Snapchat | brandenharvey.com Find show notes at brandenharvey.com/podcast Get good news stories in your inbox every week at brandenharvey.com/goodnewsletter  

This is Part 2 of Branden’s conversation with Jason Russell, the cofounder of Invisible Children and general creative genius. In this two-part interview Jason and Branden talk about creativity, breakdowns, and movements. -- @jasonradical on Instagram and @jasonrussell on Twitter | broomstickengine.com @brandenharvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Snapchat | brandenharvey.com Find show notes at brandenharvey.com/podcast

Jason is the cofounder of the iconic non-profit Invisible Children which was founded to increase awareness of the horrendous activities of the LRA in Central Africa. Jason was also the director of the iconic Kony 2012 film that took the world by storm. In this two-part interview Jason and Branden talk about what it means to create a movement, what Jason experienced during his breakdown and subsequent recovery, and Jason’s experience in the world of theater. -- @jasonradical on Instagram and @jasonrussell on Twitter | broomstickengine.com @brandenharvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Snapchat | brandenharvey.com Find show notes at brandenharvey.com/podcast