Send us a text In this episode Maddie and Liz sit down with United States Director of Vocations for the Salesian Sisters, Sr. Elfie Del Rosario FMA. Sr. Elfie is a dynamic and energetic Religious Sister who has dedicated her life to the evangelization of young people and spreading the love and kindness of God. Sr. Elfie dives into the complex definition of kindness and how she speaks truth to young people in a kind and compassionate way. For more, follow us on Instagram. Questions?...

Send us a text This week we had the honor of chatting with Marywood alumn Michael Bugno! Michael is the Vice President, Enterprise Experiential Marketing for Fiserv. Michael began his career at Walt Disney World and continued his career at major networks including Food Network and Comedy Central. His also serves as Vice Chair of the Board here at Marywood. Michael is also the creator and author of The Bugno Buzz, an online community and blog dedicated towards celebrating kindness and connecti...

Send us a text Kicking off our Kindness Stories series is a story from a few years ago that inspires us to go out of our way to make someone's day feel special! Sometimes just one gesture (and a kiss from a Blue Man!!) is all you need to make a memory that will last a lifetime :) Tells us YOUR kindness story at courageouslykindpodcast@gmail.com For more, follow us on Instagram. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here, or send us an email at courageouslykindpodcast@g...

Send us a text Everyone has a story of kindness that has changed their life. We want to hear YOURS! Tell us about the time someone was kind to you and we'll read it on the air! Email us at courageouslykindpodcast@gmail.com For more, follow us on Instagram. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here, or send us an email at courageouslykindpodcast@gmail.com Be kind to yourself and others today :)

Send us a text In this episode Liz and Maddie chat about all things 2024 at Marywood University! From a new university president to the sitting US President visiting Scranton PA, 2024 was packed with excitement! You can watch the filmed version of this episode on our YouTube channel: Courageously Kind! For more, follow us on Instagram. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here, or send us an email at courageouslykindpodcast@gmail.com Be kind to yourself and ot...

Send us a text In this exclusive interview Maddie sits down with the president of Marywood University Lisa A. Lori to chat about what it's like to be a university president, her goals for the future and her recent Inauguration! Even if you are not a part of the Marywood community, President Lori's story and her passion to ignite the light in her community is so inspiring! For more info on Marywood University and President Lori check out www.marywood.edu For more, follow us on Instagr...

Send us a text WE'RE BACK! After a bit of an impromptu summer break, podcast episodes are back!!! In this episode, we recapped our Advocacy Trip to Washington D.C. and shared some updates on on-going summer projects for Courageously Kind!! Looking forward to getting back in the studio and filming in person soon! Enjoy the rest of summer!! :))) For more, follow us on Instagram. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here, or send us an email at courageouslykindpodcast@gmail....

Send us a text If you’ve been following us for a while, you know how much we love and appreciate the Anewalt family! Gerardo worked for Anewalt’s for many years, and right now he is in desperate need of our help. Please consider donating to help Gerardo’s wife Myra get her new kidney ♥️ https://gofund.me/9cc9a31e For more, follow us on Instagram. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here, or send us an email at courageouslykindpodcast@gmail.com Be kind to you...

Send us a text In episode 3, our dear friend Lucia shares with us her recent service trip experience and the role that inclusion plats in service to others. We also talked about her passion for environmental advocacy! Lucy is a true advocate and a friend to all! Chatting with her was such a joy, and to be reminded of the importance of services is necessary for us all. For more, follow us on Instagram. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here, or send us an email at co...

Send us a text Dr. Helen Bittel is the founding director of Marywood’s Center for Transformational Teaching and Learning. She has impacted and inspired students at Marywood University for over 20 years through teaching courses like Feminist Writing and Rhetoric, Children and Young Adult Literature, British Literature. Throughout her teaching Bittel focuses on transformational relationship-rich education instead of transactional education. She believes that student’s social and emotional needs...

Send us a text Our guest this week is working to make good news easily accessible via social media! Jenn is known as That Good News Girl on Instagram and TikTok, and her videos will make you smile! In this episode, we chat about the importance of intentionally seeking good news, and sharing positivity and optimism online! Note: this episode is a re-release from March 2023 For more, follow us on Instagram. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here, or send us an email at co...

Send us a text We had the incredible honor of speaking with Melissa, from the award-winning Documentary "From My Window". The film features her story as a young woman with cerebral palsy embarking on a journey to climb a mountain range in Colorado. In this episode, we talk about what it was like to be the subject of the documentary, and Melissa shares some behind-the-scenes exclusives! She also shares with us a bit about No Barriers, the organization that helped organize the climb...

Send us a text This week we're diving into to the fascinating world of social media influencers! People have turned social media posting into a career, but is this really a good thing? Where does privacy come into the mix? What about boundaries? We'll explore it all! And offer some advice about practicing mindfulness online. For more, follow us on Instagram. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Check out our website here, or send us an email at courageouslykindpodcast@gmail.com Be kind ...

Send us a text This week we had the joy of speaking with Lindsay, the Director of Communication and Stewardship of Best Buddies International! Best Buddies International is an amazing organization that works to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their mission is to enrich lives through their four pillars; One-to-One friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living. We chatted about all four of these pillars and h...

Send us a text This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Tanya, the co-founder of Chords for a Cause. Along with her sister, Tanya was determined to share her musical talents with others and use them to make a positive impact in the world. To watch the video Maddie mentioned about the ballerina click here! Chords for a Cause holds benefit concerts for a variety of important causes, performs in care facilities, and also gives music lessons to kids! To support this awesome organizati...

Send us a text We had the honor this week to chat with online climate activist and former figure skater Jacob Simon. After creating Climativity as part of a college project, Jacob was determined to report on positive stories surrounding climate change and our environment. Jacob shared with us some great tips to prevent doom-scrolling and remain hopeful when we consume media that may contain heavy information. We are so grateful for his wisdom! Follow Jacob on TikTok to receive uplifting...

Send us a text This might be our funny episode yet! We laughed so hard with twin sisters Wesley and M.E! This dynamic duo does it all! From advocating for Face Equality to critiquing mac and cheese from around the country to traveling the world, these two are full of life and love! In the midst of our giggling, we chatted about sisterhood, advocacy, and living life to the fullest! To keep up with the Sander sister’s adventures, follow Wesley and M.E on Instagram! Read Wesley’s blog here...

Send us a text This week we chatted with the amazing author, podcaster, photographer, and body image educator Teri Hofford! We loved learning about The Geode Theory, self-acceptance, and what to do when you’re feeling “squidgy feelings”. In addition to body image, we also chatted about how to build a heart-centered business, and finding your perfect path in life! Connect with Teri on her Instagram page, or her website! Click here to learn more about Body Image Bootcamp! Get your c...

Send us a text Can online activism make a true impact? In this week’s episode Maddie and Liz dive into the world of “clicktivism”, its benefits, its disadvantages and all of the above. Online activism can sometimes get a bad rep! One main point that Maddie drives home is that our digital spaces are incredibly intertwined with the physical spaces we interact with. It is essential that we treat our digital spaces and physical spaces with the same effort of kindness and compassion. ...

Send us a text One common theme of this season of Courageously Kind is SISTERS! We’re speaking to many sets of sisters who are working together to make the world a better place! This week we are diving into Small Bits of Happiness with creators Mercedes and Anastasia who are dedicated to helping teens find joy and happiness throughout their teenage years. Through their blog, card game, social media presence, and more, these sisters are encouraging all of us to seek the good in each and every ...