The Good Eye Podcast
The Good Eye Podcast features conversations with interesting guests about wellness, mindfulness, health, exercise, nutrition, creativity, non-profit organizations and charities. Intellectual honesty, mindfulness, awareness, positivity, curiosity and other novelties.
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Deanie Eldridge - Tour de Cure - American Diabetes Assn
04/17/2024
Deanie Eldridge - Tour de Cure - American Diabetes Assn
The Tour de Cure for the Mid-Atlantic region of the American Diabetes Association is April 27 out of Smithfield, Virginia. Executive Director Deanie Eldridge from the ADA lays out everything you need to know about how to participate in and support the event as well as other important information about the disease.
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Storywork - David Robinson
01/10/2024
Storywork - David Robinson
David Robinson works with his clients to reveal the stories they are telling themselves. He says "our reality is shaped by the stories we tell ourselves on a regular basis." Dave helps you take control of your internal narrative to take control of your life. In this wide-ranging conversation Dave talks about his journey and everything from physical implications of storywork, epigenetics, resilience, meditation journaling, ice baths and more. And he's offering free sessions to the first 3 people to respond by clicking the link below. Dave's website:
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Brass Ring Project - Tom Leahy and Candice Suarez
12/18/2023
Brass Ring Project - Tom Leahy and Candice Suarez
Brass Ring Project co-founders Tom Leahy and Candice Suarez are lifelong education professionals and advocates. In this episode we talk about paths toward higher education and further training aside from higher education, ideal candidates, helping students and parents understand their options and much more. The Brass Ring Project's self-described mission is to help "students pave a path forward following high school that will enable them to thrive in work that fits their unique abilities, personality and interests. We believe that all students should have access to professionals who can guide them through the process of determining their future path and assist in navigating the daunting higher education landscape. The Brass Ring Project wants to help level the playing field." The Brass Ring Project (non-profit) (non-profit) Optimum Ed (college consulting, counseling and assistance services)
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Shep Roeper - Beyond Boundaries
11/08/2023
Shep Roeper - Beyond Boundaries
Shep Roeper is the Executive Director at Beyond Boundaries, a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, underserved youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.
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Unitive Justice - Sylvia Clute and Sara Daves
08/21/2023
Unitive Justice - Sylvia Clute and Sara Daves
is a self-described "legal system innovator" and "social justice change agent". Her are extensive. She is the author of several books. Her new book "Unitive Justice - "Bending the Arc of Justice Towards Love" - is due out soon. She has made it her life's mission to push for a shift from a punitive justice system to a unitive one. She is leading the first October, 2 - 4, 2023 in Richmond, Va. is a manifest and purpose coach and author who was determined to find her path and purpose after the loss of her son. She witnessed a broken justice system first hand when her son Trey was forced to plead guilty to a crime he did not commit only to pass away just six weeks after his release. Sara committed herself to "helping others learn to create strong, loving relationships with themselves and reclaim their lives from trauma and the broken social systems that perpetuate painful cycles." Our conversation ranges from defining unitive justice, how and why it works, a for-profit prison system that perpetuates itself, and Sara's work in Uganda where she helped build the first unitive justice school named after her son, Trey. Links: A brief description of unitive justice vs. punitive justice: Unitive justice and punitive justice are two distinct approaches to the concept of justice, each with its own principles and goals. Unitive justice, also known as restorative justice focuses on repairing the harm caused by a wrongdoing and restoring relationships between individuals or communities. The primary emphasis is on healing, reconciliation, and addressing the underlying causes of the conflict or harm. Unitive justice seeks to involve all stakeholders, including the victim, offender, and community, in a collaborative process to find solutions that address the harm and prevent future incidents. Punitive justice, also known as retributive justice, is the traditional approach to justice that focuses on punishing offenders for their wrongdoing as a means of retribution and deterrence. The primary goal of punitive justice is to impose penalties that are proportionate to the offense committed, with the intention of providing a sense of justice to victims and deterring potential offenders. Unitive justice prioritizes healing, reconciliation, and the restoration of relationships, whereas punitive justice emphasizes punishment as a means of retribution and deterrence.
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Trey Dunnaville - RABA
07/18/2023
Trey Dunnaville - RABA
Trey Dunnaville is the president of RABA, the Richmond Area Bicycling Association. In this episode we talk about how he got into cycling, what it means to him, the good that he's able to do through it and other aspects of cycling such as long-distance rides, riding on virtual trainers and the risks associated with cycling. Trey also hosts hosts his own podcast about cycling - The Wheel Community Podcast.
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Ricardo Juarez - Dear Future
07/07/2023
Ricardo Juarez - Dear Future
Ric Juarez started Dear Future as a small side project to help people in his birth country of Peru. After serving in the Navy, Ric felt the need to keep serving, and in just a few years the mission of Dear Future has grown and reached communities in the US, South America and Africa.
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RJ Zimmerman - Untapped Keg
04/27/2023
RJ Zimmerman - Untapped Keg
RJ Zimmerman has been sober from alcohol, drugs, gambling and other addictive substances and activities for 8 years. He started the "Untapped Keg" podcast to address and create a community of people who are trying to life a fuller life without the barriers that certain substances and activities can create. But also included in that community are people who want others to live according to what is best for them and choose to indulge in certain substances and activities within reason and responsibly. He talks about a culture that all but requires people to partake lest they suffer exclusion and how it makes living a sober life by choice that much more difficult. He talks about the importance of connection with one's self as well as family and friends.
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Maryfrances Porter - Nonprofits and Strategic Data
04/18/2023
Maryfrances Porter - Nonprofits and Strategic Data
Maryfrances Porter of Partnerships for Strategic Impact works with nonprofits in collecting and analyzing data to help them tell their story more effectively and bring clarity in illustrating the impact they are making. Partnerships for Strategic Impact
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Fear The Reaper, Not A.I.
03/30/2023
Fear The Reaper, Not A.I.
In this Good Eye BLOGcast, I muse on the advancement of A.I. and its effect on people and industries that, historically, have been the exclusive domain of humans. As a voiceover artist, whoddathunk that computers would one day be gunning for my job. But I'm convinced that you need to face these advancements head-on. Lean into what makes us human. What other choice do we have?
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Leadercast RVA - Bryan Berry and Aaron Lee
03/07/2023
Leadercast RVA - Bryan Berry and Aaron Lee
and are both leadership coaches. And they both wish there was a better way to describe what it is they do since they both focus on people and how they work together. They're bringing for a diverse lineup of speakers. Our conversation ranges from coming to terms with the person in the mirror, old leadership styles versus new, leading by dealing with people as the individuals they are and following your passions as the best means of becoming successful. Bryan and Aaron share their experiences and what brought them to this point including Bryan literally facing death more than once. And we talk about some of the speakers and what you can expect at Leadercast RVA.
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Greg Hofbauer - Hofbauer Consulting - Nonprofit Training and Development
02/15/2023
Greg Hofbauer - Hofbauer Consulting - Nonprofit Training and Development
Greg Hofbauer of Hofbauer Consulting helps businesses and nonprofits overcome tech challenges thereby helping them reach customers and supporters which leads to growth. These days he's leaning more into the nonprofit side of things which is where our conversation leads.
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HCB2 - Hitting Cancer Below The Belt - Mindy Conklin
11/16/2022
HCB2 - Hitting Cancer Below The Belt - Mindy Conklin
Melinda (Mindy) Conklin has worked in the health and wellness industry for 30 years. She has a master’s degree from Virginia Tech in Human Development and a master’s degree in Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. Melinda lost her young husband to colorectal cancer in 2011. After her loss, she left her career as a mental health clinician and she founded Hitting Cancer Below the Belt - a Richmond, Virgina based nonprofit organization dedicated to colon health and colorectal cancer prevention. Melinda’s personal and professional experience in the field of mental, emotional, and physical wellness has prepared her to identify community needs and has produced a strong skill set which encompasses the ability to create and bridge resources which positively impacts community health. Hitting Cancer Below the Belt (HCB2) began serving the Richmond community in 2013 and continues to expand its messages and services across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Laurel Marr - Death Doula
10/31/2022
Laurel Marr - Death Doula
Laurel Marr's website states that the term "doula" is a Greek word that means "a woman who serves". While traditionally associated with childbirth, a doula is also someone who assists in a variety of ways with the end-of-life process, supporting the patient, family, caregivers and loved ones. In this conversation we discuss when it might be a good idea to enlist the services of a doula, when it might not be and some of the things we might not consider with which a doula could help. Learn more about Laurel and doula care on her website at
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Go Forward Together Ride Recap
10/02/2022
Go Forward Together Ride Recap
Today's episode is a recap of the 3rd Annual Go Forward Together Ride. It was recorded at Final Gravity Brewing, the start/finish line for the ride and site of the after party. The after party actually became the main event as we had to cancel the ride due to remnants of Hurricane Ian rolling in and a state of emergency having been declared. Safety is always the #1 priority. Participating in the discussion are : -Andrea Starr - Executive Director of the Forward Foundation -Dan Cherkis - Forward Foundation cyclist advisory board and ride leader of the Carytown Bicycles Saturday morning group ride -Tim Mullins - Market Manager Atlantic, Specialized Owned Retail -Bryan Oprel - General Manager Carytown Bicycle Co., Specialized Owned Retail -and me, Jay Smack - Forward Foundation cyclist advisory board and host and producer of the Good Eye Podcast. www.goforwardtogetherride.com
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Susanna Calvert - Family and Community Healing
08/29/2022
Susanna Calvert - Family and Community Healing
Susanna Calvert is the founder of the Foundation for Family and Community Healing. Their mission is to "empower us all to create healthy, positive, rewarding relationships woth ourselves, each other, Earth, and the loving force greater than ourselves". What started as something Susanna began in 2018 following several tragic life events now reaches internationally helping people "change their behavior, and change their world." Silent Auction Fundraiser Nov. 18, at the , , ,
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Jonah and Natalie - Cycling Safety and Awareness
08/17/2022
Jonah and Natalie - Cycling Safety and Awareness
Jonah Holland was struck and killed by a drunk driver last Saturday, August 13 while cycling along Osbourne Turnpike near Richmond. She was cycling with Natalie Rainer who was also struck and remains hospitalized. Jonah was an avid cyclist and swimmer and a member of numerous community organizations as is Natalie. At the time of release of this podcast there are several ways to help. A "Take Them A Meal" page has been set up for Jonah's family, but states that the schedule is full. You can contact the organizer for other ways to help. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with Natalie's expenses and hospital bills which will be significant. Feel free to reach out here via email at goodeyepodcast.com.
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Henry Katinda - Empathy Children Initiative Uganda
08/11/2022
Henry Katinda - Empathy Children Initiative Uganda
Henry Katinda is a Ugandan Educator, Tourism Entrepreneur and Humanitarian. He is the Founder of Empathy Children Initiative, Uganda. It's a charitable nonprofit helping vulnerable children in Uganda access education and other basic needs. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Henjo African Safaris, a Safari company that organizes Adventures, Vacations, Study excursions and Safaris to Uganda and Rwanda. Links: Any kind of assistance can be donated to via GoFindMe. Safari Tourism
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Rick Plautz - Web3
04/06/2022
Rick Plautz - Web3
Rick Plautz is a Motion Graphics Designer, a Professor of Experience Design and Art Direction students at Virginia Commonwealth University's Brand Center and a sound bath meditation leader. And he's got his eye and mind on the future. In this conversation we talk about Web 3, the next generation of the internet. We also touch on blockchain, crypto currency, NFTs, decentralization of the internet and large internet platforms, the concept of what constitutes value and social media and it's affect on emotional health primarily on young women. We also talk briefly about the sound bath meditation event Rick will be leading in Richmond at The Common House on April 9, 2022. Follow Rick on Twitter:
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Michael Farley - Proper Walk
02/17/2022
Michael Farley - Proper Walk
Your definition of a "proper walk" is likely very different from Michael Farley's. BIO: Michael Farley is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, a retired nonprofit CEO, and an adventurer. He was the leader of , a human services organization based in Goochland VA, for 21 years. Michael has also led adventure trips in the United States and Kenya for the past forty years. Through both a global and local “lens”, he shares those adventures, the lessons learned, and relates how the experiences have helped shaped his own personal and professional values, his leadership beliefs, and his continued purpose in life to do good and have fun. Michael has returned to Kenya over 30 times. Since 2002, he has organized and led 13 Proper Walks in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley trekking over 2,000km and raising over $950,000 for the , which supports 560 orphans and is in the same area where Michael served in the Peace Corps. He has known three generations of Kenyans and has seen firsthand the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Sahara Africa and the orphans left in its wake. Michael refers to his Walks as Adventures for a Cause. And they are real Adventures, complete with wild animal encounters, indigenous tribes, and ornery camels. Over the years, the Cause has provided thousands of children hope for a much better future. The Proper Walks have been featured in and . + Subscribe to wherever you get your podcasts. + Contact Jay Smack
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Andrey Karpov - TrueAgilityRVA
02/10/2022
Andrey Karpov - TrueAgilityRVA
Andrey Karpov is Director of Operations for IT4Causes. They provide IT solutions for nonprofit clients. He also has a burgeoning life coaching business in TrueAgility RVA. We get into the weeds and talk about the path that brought him to America from St. Petersburg Russia, early influences, favorite books, wellness practices and his plans to grow TruAgility across the country. Books referenced: Andrey's must have list: Minimalist Way – Erica Layne Miracle Morning – Hal Elrod Internal Engineering – Sadhguru Five Love Languages – Gary Chapman Additional: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life - Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark Manson
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Tom Dorney - ReGroup - Veteran Outreach
01/27/2022
Tom Dorney - ReGroup - Veteran Outreach
Tom Dorney is a Navy vet who served aboard the USS Enterprise and is the current National Director of Resources and Partnerships for ReGroup Foundation. His mission is to advocate for Veterans and First Responders effectively and provide them with the programs and resources they need. Tom also serves as President of the Board of Directors of Adam’s House, a Peer to Peer and Educational support program for grieving children and their families. From the conversation: + + + + + + +
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Dan "Gravelthroat" Wright - Voice Actor
12/10/2021
Dan "Gravelthroat" Wright - Voice Actor
Dan Wright, a.k.a. "Gravelthroat", is a working voice actor and one-time vocalist for hardcore and metal bands. His raspy, gravelly vocal tones can be heard on national commercials for ACE Hardware and hockey broadcasts and promos on ESPN as well as other places in the media and internet universe. We talk shop about all things VO including breaking down copy, finding the sweet spot in your reads, coaching and gear. We stray a bit too and get into music-related topics and our past histories.
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Jennifer Kell, Heather Pate - Robin's Hope
11/24/2021
Jennifer Kell, Heather Pate - Robin's Hope
Robin's Hope is a Trauma Recovery Center where people healing from emotional trauma can find support, activities, and group discussions focused on developing resilience skills. Jennifer Kell is a licensed clinical social worker and Heather Pate brings expertise through lived experience. The discussion moves through past experience, inspiration of the name Robin's Hope and even significance of the no drama trauma llama, the official mascot of Robin's Hope.
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Jason Wells - Mechanics of Faith
11/17/2021
Jason Wells - Mechanics of Faith
Jason Wells' nonprofit organization Mechanics of Faith works to help folks facing transportation challenges. Mechanics of Faith provides automotive work free of charge to people who qualify. They also provide training, hold pop-up events and partner with businesses and other nonprofits in serving their community.
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Andrea Starr - Go Forward Team Ride 2021
09/08/2021
Andrea Starr - Go Forward Team Ride 2021
Today's guest is Andrea Starr, Director of the Forward Foundation, a nonprofit that assists single parents in financial crisis. The discussion focuses on the 2021 Go Forward Team Ride cycling event on September 18.
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2021 Synapse Nonprofit Neighbor Golf Tournament
08/19/2021
2021 Synapse Nonprofit Neighbor Golf Tournament
This year's Synapse nonprofit benefit golf tournament at Hunting Hawk Golf Club benefits The Beacon Tree Foundation, Walk To End Alzheimer’s, Soles4Souls and Better2Gether. Purchase tickets for teams or individuals. Come to the dinner and auction hosted by Greg Burton after play ends. Sponsorships are still available. Go to www.synapsehubs.com for info.
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Pete Cann - Laughter Yoga
08/03/2021
Pete Cann - Laughter Yoga
Pete Cann the Laughter man is many things including a laughter yoga facilitator, a motivational speaker, an award-winning business owner and podcaster. He works with individuals, groups, organizations and businesses to guide people through the process of practicing laughter to foster positivity, lower stress and improve focus, productivity and feelings of well-being.
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Lisa Michelle Smith - Master Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach
06/09/2021
Lisa Michelle Smith - Master Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach
Lisa Smith knows a lot about helping people with their obstacles. Whether she approaches helping her clients via a number of methods including hypnotherapy, needless accupuncture, spiritual healing, mind training and neurolinguistic deprogramming.
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Robby Williams - Financial Planning With Purpose
05/13/2021
Robby Williams - Financial Planning With Purpose
In this episode, Jay talks with insurance and financial services advisor Robby Williams about financial planning with purpose. Robby provides a lot of honest, practical insight into important subjects that are often confusing and intimidating.
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