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[ Nature ]
Casting a Line for Conservation!
By Sam Burns
What happens when fishermen and scientists team up to protect a species? Check out this extraordinary collaboration of anglers and biologists to preserve some of the world’s most endangered and magnificent fish!
13 minutes
[ Nature ]
Journey to a Land Where Medieval Monsters Still Reign
By Sam Burns
What ancient monsters are still roaming around us today? We’re traveling to a land shrouded in thousands of years of history, where medieval creatures are waging wars and heading off on epic quests driven by evolution. Come explore this untouched wilderness with us!
10 minutes
[ Culture ]
The Magic of Embracing What You’re Bad At!
By Sam Burns
What would happen if we embraced the humor in being bad at something? Could it actually enhance our relationships? Check out what this imaginative mother and son duo has created by doing just that.
16 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
The People Who Could Be the Unsuspecting Heroes in Our Journey!
By Sam Burns
Jonathan Gravenor discovered some unlikely “teachers” as he went from traveling the world as a successful journalist to struggling through chemo alone, and they changed his life. He shares a few of the lesson he learned in this great TED Talk!
[ blog ]
The Conspiracy Chronicles: Consuming Consciously, December 2019
Can what we purchase have a positive impact on the world? Here are some tips on consuming consciously and supporting companies doing good in the world!
13 minutes
[ Culture ]
Celebrating the Quirky Signs of Change
For the residents of San Francisco, one bird and an iconic sign sparked a new love for a little piece of their quirky history! Take a close look around you and you might start to notice the details that make your hometown special.
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
Meet the Organization Saving Thousands of Dogs in Puerto Rico!
By Sam Burns
Here’s how the inspiration of one person can change lives for thousands! Look at what happened when boxer, Chrissy Beckles, started rescuing and rehabilitating stray dogs on Dead Dog Beach in Puerto Rico.
[ blog ]
2019 #ConspiracyofGoodness Holiday Gift Guide!
This Holiday Season support businesses that give back! From jewelry, to dog treats, to outdoor gear here are some of our favorite businesses in the #ConspiracyofGoodness for you to shop this year!
11 minutes
[ Culture ]
What Makes You Special?
How do you make your life long dreams a reality? Why not start with embracing what makes you unique? Sports announcer Jason Benetti has been doing this from a young age, and now, as the White Sox announcer and Cerebral Palsy advocate he’s helping others achieve their dreams too!
18 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
The School that Changed an Entire Community
By Sam Burns
What if lasting social change started by getting adversaries to become advocates for some new future that everyone could imagine together and feel good about? This is how Dr. Kakenya Ntaiya started a revolutionary school that is changing the lives of generations of students!
15 minutes
[ Innovation ]
A Beautiful Look at the Future of Eldercare!
By Sam Burns
It’s time to break the mold on what eldercare looks like! Where would you want to spend your golden years? How about a village complete with a bar, shopping center, and living catered to your lifestyle! This is a leap for us all!
[ blog ]
The Conspiracy Chronicles: Stress & Mindfulness, November 2019
What can we do to reduce our stress? Here are some ways stress has an impact on our health and some tips you can use to reduce it!
10 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Meet The Company Making Travel Accessible for Everyone!
By Sam Burns
Trekking up Machu Pichu, exploring Easter Island, navigating through the wilds of Mexico; these were all trips once impossible for travelers who use wheelchairs. But this organization is changing all of that!
8 minutes
[ Culture ]
How the Internet Made the Chicken Church Come to Life!
By Sam Burns
Venture with us to Indonesia’s Chicken Church—a building brought back to life through the power of the internet!
7 minutes
The Gratitude Economy is Changing Business for the Better!
By Dr. Lynda
It’s time to celebrate a leap in progress that most of us are a part of, and barely know it. Savvy consumers are rewarding companies that care about their impact and the most remarkable things are happening!
8 minutes
[ Nature ]
The Way Porcupines are Influencing Healthcare!
By Sam Burns
To defend ourselves against harmful bacteria and infection, we’re turning to porcupine quills for inspiration! Here’s just one more way that looking towards nature for designs is improving our lives.
10 minutes
The Amazing Artists of the Special Olympics!
For the 2022 USA Special Olympics Games, organizers wanted to create a logo that truly represented the spirit of their organization. So, they did something that had never been done before: turn to their athletes for their expertise! Here’s what happened.
[ blog ]
The Conspiracy Chronicles: Plastic Waste, October 2019
What can we do to reduce plastic waste? Here are some creative ways people are tackling our world’s plastic problem, and ways you can help!
27 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Socialite to Social Do-Gooder: charity: water Brings Clean Water to the World
A former nightclub promoter is now saving millions of lives by bringing them clean water. He used the skills he honed to develop one of the most successful non-profits we’ve ever seen—and you can have a part in it too. Here’s the story.
6 minutes
[ Nature ]
Meet the 97-Year-Old Saving Thousands of Bluebirds!
By Sam Burns
Can one of us really make a difference? After hearing the story of Al Larson, there’s no doubt!
13 minutes
[ Culture ]
The Life Changing Work of a Master Craftsman
Behind the doors of Blue Ox Millworks, Eric Hollenbeck passes down generations of knowledge, instilling a sense of pride and healing with his work. By sharing the love for his craft, this woodworker is helping high schoolers and veterans alike find their own healing.
7 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Make the World Better with Your Next Run to the Grocery Store!
By Sam Burns
How can you help save the world without actually having to change your life much? It’s easy! We’ll show you how.
8 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Transforming Detroit One Beehive at a Time!
Could vacant lots actually hold the potential to make cities healthier? Take a look at how this couple is transforming Detroit’s many vacant lots into an oasis for urban beekeeping and enriching their community!
[ blog ]
The Conspiracy Chronicles: Deforestation, September 2019
What can we do to stop deforestation? Around the globe, deforestation is causing major problems, here’s how you can help keep our forests safe!
11 minutes
Principal Wayman’s Recipe for Changing Schools and Lives
By Dr. Lynda
Want to get the best out of every unique child? Build a system of support that includes at least one caring adult in every child’s life. Here is one of the most powerful TED Talks you will ever have the pleasure of watching!
10 minutes
[ Innovation ]
What if We Turned Plastic Waste into a Valuable Currency?
The Plastic Bank is turning plastic into money for people around the globe. This idea has the power to end poverty while saving our oceans!
9 minutes
[ Nature ]
Conservation Success! How Out of the Box Thinking Saved an Adorable Fox
Now here’s something to celebrate! A novel model for bringing back a thriving population of an endangered species on our planet! The secret? Take a look at how a new way of thinking saved an adorable species of fox!
21 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
How Playing Broken Instruments Brought Them Back to Life!
By Sam Burns
What do you do with a gymnasium full of broken instruments? Play them! Check out how this symphony of broken instruments repaired a community.
[ blog ]
The Conspiracy Chronicles: Saving Dark Skies, August 2019
What do we lose when we lose a stary night sky? Dark skies are disappearing around the world, here’s what you can do to improve your health and the planet!
