Here's Something Good
Each day we aspire to bring you the good news. Because there is good happening in the world, every day, everywhere — we just need to look for it and share it. Here’s Something Good is a short daily podcast that offers inspiring stories, helpful tips and shared experiences to motivate and inspire you every day. We’re letting you in on the best advice we’ve gotten, the news that’s brightening our day, and practical insights from experts and leaders you know and some that you may not, including ordinary people making an extraordinary difference. Here’s Something Good comes to you Monday through Friday — it’s a great way to start your day on the positive side of life.Here’s Something Good is a production of the Seneca Women Podcast Network and iHeartRadio, with support from Founding Partner P&G and Bank of America. For more information on Seneca Women, visit our website senecawomen.com and download the Seneca Women app free in the App Store.
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The Farm Where Women Hold Their Own Future in T...
The Common Good Project, an urban co-op and farm, gives low-income women access to fresh, healthful produce, as well as empowerment. Founder Kafi Dixon tells about the real difference Common Good made during Covid.
9 min
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A Lesson in Resilience We All Can Use
Bindiya Vakil, co-founder of Resilinc, knows what it's like to be turned down—multiple times. She reveals what it takes to keep going, and how to retain the spark that leads to success.
6 min
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How to Say "No" at Work - and Be Better at Your...
There's a lot of empowerment in those two little letters. But during Covid, many of us have more trouble than usual using them. Organizing and productivity consultant Julie Morgenstern tells how to use 'no' to perform better and be happier.
8 min
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She's Baking Incredible Pies—and Changing the W...
Maya-Camille Broussard's pies have a national reputation--but that's only half the story. Her Chicago bakery, Justice of the Pies, serves up social good with every dessert or quiche. And find more great women-owned businesses at shopsenecawomen.com.
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Girl Scout Troop 6000's Record-Breaking Cookie ...
Even Covid couldn't stop the members of Girl Scout Troop 6000 from setting an ambitious target of selling 620,00 boxes of cookies—and then smashing through their goal. Created for girls living in New York City homeless shelters, Troop 6000 has become nationally renowned. Learn what cookie-selling season means to these amazing girls.
8 min
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Women-Owned Businesses We Love: Hint Water
Kara Goldin built a huge business with her brand of unsweetened flavored water. And her journey shows how entrepreneurs can overcome anything—even doubt.
7 min
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Why Childcare is a Key to Getting Women Back in...
The year-long pandemic has increased what was already a problem for working women and women entrepreneurs: Childcare. Alejandra Castillo, who recently stepped down as YWCA CEO, tells why solving this crisis will boost the economy and bolster families.
8 min
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Women-Owned Businesses We Love: To the Market
Jane Mosbacher Morris knows that consumers want products that are fairly, ethically and sustainably made. Her company, To the Market, connects retailers and brands to sources for these goods.
8 min
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Women-Owned Businesses We Love: MarieBelle Choc...
During Women's History Month, a great way to support women is to buy from women-owned businesses. One of our favorites is MarieBelle chocolates, founded by Maribel Lieberman. Originally from Honduras, Lieberman has made her rich, beautifully designed chocolates into a worldwide favorite. Learn the secrets of her success.
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Women-Owned Businesses We Love: Coco and Breezy
During International Women's Day, and Women's History Month, a great way to support women is to buy from women-owned businesses. One of our favorites is Coco and Breezy, the fashion eyewear company created by identical twin sisters. They tell why women make such successful entrepreneurs.
8 min
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A New Way to Support and Empower Women
Seneca Women launches the first-ever credit card that rewards cardholders when they shop from women-owned businesses and drives donations to women-focused nonprofits. Ambassador Melanne Verveer, Commissioner Sharon Bowen and Kim Azzarelli reveal how it works.
8 min
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Why This Physicist is in the "Hope Business"
Dr. Shirley Jackson is president of renowned Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She sees a better future ahead, one in which women and minorities have a seat at the table in science and tech, to the benefit of all.
7 min
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Vaccine Do's and Don'ts
More and more of us are getting the Covid vaccine. Once we do, can we throw away our masks, go on vacation or expand our social bubble? We get answers about what we can and can't do from infectious disease specialist Dr. Sandra Kesh.
10 min
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Do an Act of Compassion During Women’s History ...
The Archewell Foundation, created by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, encourages everyone to do acts of compassion to honor women during March. One of their suggestions: support the Women’s Economic Future Fund, which empowers, educates and improves the health of women around the world. We tell how your support can make a big difference to the Fund's 10 amazing women-focused nonprofits.
5 min
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Amazing Women You Probably Never Heard Of
This Women's History Month, celebrate inspiring women leaders you know, as well as those who've been mostly overlooked. Learn about them through the new #WomeninHistory campaign—and nominate your favorites. We talk to campaign co-founder Kate Mosse.
8 min
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How to Get Better at Managing Your Time
Always late? Always overbooked? The way we handle time is often hard-wired into our brains. Even so, there are practical ways we can get better at managing this scarce commodity. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz tells how.
6 min
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This Teen Invented an App to Help Farmworkers—B...
Faith Florez was just 15 when she developed an app, called Calor, to help prevent heatstroke in farmworkers. But that was just the beginning of her activism to build a better future for Latinos in America.
8 min
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Women Writers to Read During Black History Mont...
Harriett's Bookshop in Philadelphia--named for Harriett Tubman—celebrates women authors, artists and activists. Owner Jeannine Cook gives some great suggestions of women writers to put on your reading list.
9 min
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The Breakout Star of Mindy Kaling's Hit Show Ha...
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is 19, the lead in MIndy Kaling's Netflix comedy Never Have I Ever, and on the cover of this week's Time magazine. She wants to make sure we see more women who look like her on our movie and TV screens.
5 min
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Everyone Has a Way They Can Help
Whether it's because of Covid or the Texas weather disaster, people want to help others through difficult times. Shelly Tygielski created a nationwide mutual aid group called Pandemic of Love; so far it's brought together more than a million volunteers and people in need.
11 min
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Don't Be Surprised If You Have PTSE (and How to...
Because of the long pandemic, many of us are experiencing similar feelings: Loss, anxiety and listlessness--but also greater appreciation for family and friends. There's a name for this collection of symptoms: PTSE. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz gives tips on how to cope with it.
7 min
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What Happens When Women Lead
We get an unforgettable lesson in leadership from Admiral MIchelle Howard, the first woman to be a four-star admiral in the US Navy and the first African American woman to command a ship.
6 min
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Workplace Success Looks Different These Days
The pandemic has many of us re-evaluating how we define career success. Executive coach Dr. Monique Valcour tells how to find satisfaction and meaning in our work.
8 min
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Some of the Bravest Women You’ll Ever Meet
The Daughters of Kobani, the new book by best-selling author Gayle Tzemach Lemon, tells the amazing, true story of an all-woman militia in Syria that took on Isis—and won! She reveals why these women were so effective.
7 min
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How to Get the Human Connection You Need During...
Zoom has been a boon to our social relationships during the pandemic. But to really cure covid-loneliness, we need to pump up the emotional volume. Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz tells us how.
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