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Small Things that Make a Big Difference; The Shoe that Grow with Kenton Lee
An interview with Kenton Lee, a speaker and the Founder of Because International, an organization that provides growing shoes to children in need.
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.
8 minutes
[ Business ]
Teaching the Homeless to Code
By Dr. Lynda
Could knowing how to code change your life? Think not?… Take a look at the possibilities! What about teaching the homeless to code? This one is amazing.
21 minutes
[ Happiness & Hope ]
Struggling Successfully: 5 Phrases for Your Future
By Dr. Lynda
Here’s someone who reminds us that (as he says): “If your dreams aren’t scaring you, then you are not dreaming big enough.”
20 minutes
Empowering Homeless People: One Stitch at a Time
By Dr. Lynda
Detroit resident Veronika Scott grew up in a broken home… and grew determined to end the sadness of the needy and homeless. Hear about her organization, The Empowerment Plan, as well as her coat/sleeping bag invention, in today’s feature.