Category: Good Eye Podcast (Page 2 of 10)

Good Eye Podcast – Bryan Berry and Aaron Lee – Leadercast RVA

March 7, 2023 / admin / 0 Comments

Bryan Berry and Aaron Lee 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 Leadercast RVA to town on May 3 at Main Street Station 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.

Good Eye Podcast – Greg Hofbauer – Hofbauer Consulting – Nonprofit Training

February 15, 2023 / admin / 0 Comments

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.

Hofbauer Consulting

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Good Eye Podcast – Mindy Conklin – HCB2 – Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Education

November 16, 2022 / admin / 0 Comments

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.

HCB2.org

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Good Eye Podcast – Laurel Marr – Death Doula

October 31, 2022 / admin / 0 Comments

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 www.lmdoulacare.com

Good Eye Podcast – Go Forward Together Ride Recap

October 2, 2022 / admin / 0 Comments

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.

Go Forward Together Ride
The Forward Foundation
Carytown Bicycle Company
Final Gravity Brewing

For a complete list of sponsors and media partners go to goforwardtogetherride.com

Good Eye – Susanna Calvert – Foundation for Family and Community Healing

August 29, 2022 / admin / 0 Comments

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.”

Foundation for Family and Community Healing

Launch of thier Synapse Hub Sept 13

Silent Auction Fundraiser Nov. 18, at the Crossroads Art Center

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Cycling – Go Forward Together Ride 2022

August 29, 2022 / admin / 0 Comments

Register for the ride, or just come out to Final Gravity Brewing in Lakeside on Saturday, Oct.1. Riders will start getting back to Final Gravity about 11am after the ride. There will be an after event with food and fun for everyone.

Info and registration at GoForwardTogetherRide.com

Good Eye Podcast – Jonah and Natalie – Cyclist Safety and Awareness

August 17, 2022 / admin / 0 Comments

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.

Meals for John, Josie and Grayson Holland

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with Natalie’s expenses and hospital bills which will be significant.

Help Natalie Rainer Recover

Story from CBS 6 in Richmond

Feel free to reach out here via email at goodeyepodcast.com.

#liveforjonah

Good Eye Podcast – Henry Katinda – Empathy Children Initiative Uganda

August 11, 2022 / admin / 0 Comments

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:
Empathy Children Initiative Uganda
ECIU on Facebook

Any kind of assistance can be donated to via GoFindMe.
https://gofund.me/fb75d625

Safari Tourism
Henjo African Safaris
Henjo African Safaris on Facebook

Go Forward Together Ride 2022 – Routes and Info

July 27, 2022 / admin / 0 Comments

This is the 50-mile route and the 1.5-mile kids’ route for this year’s Go Forward Together cycling event fundraiser.

This year we’re proud to have added some new partners. In addition to sponsors Primis Bank, The Goddard School, Virginia Credit Union, The Social Ginger, and Garth’s Gourmet Goodness, Final Gravity Brewing will be the location of the start/finish and the post-ride celebration, and the word is that they’ll be brewing a beer especially for the ride. Carytown Bicycle Company will provide mechanical assistance and support. And Palani Drive is providing lunch for the registered riders thanks to food sponsor Red River Foods.

Check out the routes via the Google Maps below, and get more info and sign up via the link.

#goforwardtogether

INFO, SIGN-UP AND SOCIAL
Go Forward Together Ride info and sign-up – find all the info you need and register for the ride.
Go Forward Together Strava Club – all are welcome whether you’re doing the ride or not because COMMUNITY.

ROUTES AND GPS
Strava Route
Garmin Connect Course
Ride With GPS Route

Google Maps of both routes – the 50-miler and the Kids’ Ride.