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Be The Good with Kate

Kate Cherichello

Need a reminder of the good in the world? In search of some inspiration as to how one person can make a difference? Then you’re in the right place. I’m Kate Cherichello, and I’m on a mission to share all the good news and good people as I can. Join me each week as I chat with someone following their passions and helping others along the way. We ALL have the power to make a difference, and once we take the first steps, we can amaze ourselves with what we are capable of and how WE can make the world

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00:24:40

Season Finale: Building Community, Courage & Goodness...

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2025/08/04

Following your passions – & building a community that uplifts everyone around you.In this season finale of Be The Good with Kate, Broadway producer, director, playwright, and true “theater architect” Nick Flatto joins Kate for a heart-filled conversation on how creativity, community, and authenticity can be catalysts for positive change. From high school theater days (with Kate!) to Tony nominations, Nick shares his journey of how every swerve and turn kept him moving forward – and how he always

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00:21:54

A Filmmaker Giving Voice to the Disability Community,...

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2025/07/28

A powerful reminder of the impact authentic representation can make on this week’s episode of Be The Good with Kate:Host Kate Cherichello Tente sits down with award-winning filmmaker, writer, producer, and disability inclusion advocate Anna Pakman for a powerful, eye-opening conversation. From navigating the entertainment industry to making space for new voices, Anna shares her personal journey, her artistic mission, and how her latest short film Emergency Plan is changing the conversation around

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00:19:49

The Science Behind & Need For Kindness, with...

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2025/07/21

🎉 Be The Good with Kate’s 150th episode! 🎉What if kindness could be measured? Studied? Amplified?This week’s guest is doing just that.Dr. Chloe San Miguel is the Research Manager at the KindLab at kindness.org, where she leads projects that uncover the causes and consequences of kindness using science, psychology, and data. With a PhD in Experimental Psychology and a deep passion for making the world a better place, Chloe shares the inspiring journey that led her to this unique and impactful

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00:18:29

Lights, Camera…Redefining Advertising & Uplifting Towns!

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2025/07/13

Turning Towns into Movie Sets with Tanya Lashley of 'Meet Me in New Jersey'What if your neighborhood could become a movie set, your local business a star, and your neighbors the cast? In this episode, Kate sits down with Tanya Lashley – creator and executive producer of Meet Me in New Jersey, a unique series that fuses storytelling and advertising to uplift local communities.Tanya shares how she left corporate America, taught herself video production, and built a movement that brings

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00:29:48

5 Daily Habits to Fuel a Life of Joy with Dan...

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2025/06/30

What if joy wasn’t just something that happened to you—but something you practiced?This week on Be The Good with Kate, we’re joined by Dan Burnett, Director of Talent Development at QPS Employment Group, internal communication consultant, and passionate teacher-at-heart. Dan brings a refreshing and actionable perspective on living a purpose-driven life, drawing from years of experience in leadership development and communication.This episode takes a bit of a twist from our usual format, being a bit

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00:23:10

Empowering Employment for People with Disabilities...

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2025/06/16

What does it take for a person with disabilities to find meaningful work? It's more than just landing a job—it’s a journey of training, support, opportunity, and hope.In this episode of Be The Good with Kate, I sit down with Angela Calzone, President and CEO of Inroads to Opportunities, a nonprofit transforming lives through employment training and placement for individuals with disabilities.Angela shares what that journey truly looks like – from skills development to navigating systems and

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00:17:24

UpENDing Parkinson's with Molly Cupka, Ep. 146

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2025/06/02

Can Rock Climbing Help Fight Parkinson’s? Molly Cupka Says Yes—And She Has the Proof.What if scaling a rock wall could help someone with Parkinson’s move better, feel stronger, and even slow the progression of their disease?In this powerful episode, Be The Good with Kate welcomes Molly Cupka, founder of UpENDing Parkinson’s, to talk about how rock climbing is changing lives for people living with Parkinson’s. From former athletes to those who struggle to walk across a room, Molly has witnessed

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00:21:55

On Service, Following Passions, & Volunteering with...

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2025/05/19

Where do you go when you don’t know how to start on your volunteer journey? Try Jersey Cares, or one of its similar counterparts in your state, which connects volunteers with nonprofits everyday. Additionally, the organization leads trainings, offers guidance, and oversees volunteer projects. A nonprofit’s nonprofit. Today on Be The Good with Kate, it is my honor to speak with Brian Dean, the President & CEO of Jersey Cares. Having joined the organization in 2006 as its only employee overseeing

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00:26:21

Wholehearted Leadership & the Art of the Possible...

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2025/05/05

How you show up matters. And showing up as your whole self? That changes everything.This week on Be The Good with Kate, we’re joined by the powerhouse Dr. Lynette M. Fraga: leadership coach, strategic consultant, speaker, and founder of Fiercely Forward, LLC. With over 30 years of experience in mission-driven work spanning nonprofits, education, federal programs, and even a tech startup, Lynette brings heart and deep insight into what it means to lead with authenticity and impact.From her beginnings

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00:25:08

You Matter, Authentic Purpose, & A Child's POV with...

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2025/04/21

Welcome to a brand new season of Be The Good with Kate—the show that sparks inspiration, ignites passion, and celebrates the everyday changemakers making a real difference. After 140 episodes, I'm still blown away by the incredible stories our guests have shared. No matter their background, age, location, or resources, each one reminds us that we all have the power to make the world a little better.What a way to begin the season with this week’s guest! Zach Mercurio is an author and researcher

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00:03:21

The Goodness of Ted Lasso: A Mini Episode

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2025/03/21

This is a short rebroadcast because I love any chance to bring up the greatness that is Ted Lasso.Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the podcast that shows or reminds us how we each have the power to make a difference, all while finding and following what lights us up. Right now, we are on a season break from our full episodes, but I wanted to share a mini episode of something that makes me smile…**It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening!Easy and impactful way you can

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00:04:33

Paint The Bathroom. A Mini Episode on Making A...

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2025/02/28

Nope, it’s not perfect, but it’s better than it was. Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the podcast that shows or reminds us how we each have the power to make a difference, all while finding and following what lights us up. Right now, we are on a season break from our full episodes, but I wanted to share today a mini episode of something that has been on my mind…So here are four minutes about painting a bathroom, and why that is of note in regards to making a difference.Here’s to making things

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00:29:12

Taking a Career Break for Dummies with Author Katrina...

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2025/02/07

The minute I connected with Katrina McGhee and her book, Taking a Career Break for Dummies, I knew this episode needed to be our season finale… Yes, THAT Dummies series– the bright yellow in the bookstore? You know it! If you have been considering a change in course, a pause, or a ‘I don’t know, but something needs to change’, this refreshing and empowering episode is for you. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover

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00:30:32

Motivational Check, with Cancer Warrior Terry Tucker,...

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2025/02/03

I use the word ‘inspiring’ a lot, but for good reason. And Terry Tucker is another level of the definition of the word. And the quotability is through the roof. And the stories? Don’t miss one second of this revisit of Terry’s episode of Be The Good with Kate.Terry is facing the inevitable that cancer will take him from this Earth in the near future, yet has chosen a mindset of using the time he has left to do all he can to make a difference in this world.Terry founded Motivational Check LLC, is an

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00:19:43

Helping Children Embrace Their Differences with...

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2025/01/31

A children’s book author who happens to be dyslexic, Abigail Griebelbauer has channeled these challenges into the work she does now: Creating books that highlight how children are not alone in their differences. With her Empower Empathy Early series, and titles such as ‘D is for Darcy not Dyslexia’ and ‘A is for Anthony not ADHD’, Abigail reaches children of many abilities and adds to representation. She appreciates how these books also open conversations about these topics early in

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00:23:15

Dr. John DeGarmo, Fostering Love & Care To Help...

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2025/01/27

Revisiting an episode of Be The Good with Kate with a message to love all, and in particular here, to love and help children who don't have a family of their own. Guest Dr. John DeGarmo has a path that took an unexpected turn over the years: John is the director of The Foster Care Institute and has now been a foster parent to over 60 children over the years. His passion for helping children and foster care outcomes is so apparent, and I am happy to share our chat with you today. 65% of children

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00:26:02

The Importance of Our Stories, with Podcast Junkie &...

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2025/01/24

Harry Duran is on a mission to help people find their voice through podcasting, combining his heart-led approach with a passion for empowering others to share their stories.This episode is for you if: -you don’t think your story is worth telling (spoiler: it is) -you have ever considered starting a podcast -you have a desire to start a business -you wonder how entrepreneurs can follow their hearts in a bottom-line focused world **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave

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00:31:34

Student, Explorer, Living with OCD & In the Driver's...

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2025/01/20

Revisiting a beautiful episode focusing on the search for your passions while also working through mental health challenges. Today's guest is not a mental health practitioner, but rather someone who is going to therapy, working through each day, and sharing her struggles and triumphs with others along the way. It takes a lot of strength to do that, and she is helping others by finding ways to incorporate this information and encouragement into her life, in addition to finishing grad school and

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00:11:07

A Moment for the Theater Kid, With your host, Kate...

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2025/01/17

It is rare for me to hop on the microphone without a guest, but when I feel pulled with something to share with you, I have to do it! So welcome back to Be The Good with Kate, today a short episode with what I hope is a message that sticks with you. I may be preaching to the choir as they say, so if you, listener, are saying Yes! That’s correct! I know this already! Then perhaps forward to someone who might be able to use this as well, and let’s continue to work towards bringing the value of the

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00:28:47

Former MLB Player, Author, Coach, Disability Advocate...

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2025/01/13

A life-altering event ends a dream career... But leads to such a special journey:Tony Vlahovic reached the pinnacle of baseball: playing for the Boston Red Sox, but when an injury threw him a true curveball, he had to change direction. Using his passion for baseball, Tony found himself in the nonprofit space, channeling his passions to working with the Special Olympics and eventually creating his own non-profit as well, BaseABLE. A beautiful episode to revisit that was originally published in

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