Project Good Podcast

In this episode of Project Good, host Annmarie Hylton interviews Neil Curtis, leader of Farm Up Jamaica, a local initiative aimed at revitalizing Jamaica's agricultural sector through climate-smart organic farming. The discussion covers the evolution of farming in Jamaica, the socioeconomic challenges faced by local farmers, and the comprehensive support model employed by Farm Up Jamaica. Curtis shares his personal jo...

In this episode of the Project Good Podcast for April, host Annmarie Hylton interviews Ledama Masidza, a young Kenyan leader in marine conservation. The discussion highlights the critical importance of ocean conservation for global health and biodiversity. Ledama shares personal anecdotes about his favorite fish and his passion for marine life, shaped by his upbringing in Kenya. The episode delves into significant thr...

In this episode of Project Good Podcast, host Annemarie Hylton interviews Dr. Autumn Backhaus, a clinical psychologist specializing in women's health with a focus on menopause. The conversation delves into the underrepresentation of menopause in mainstream media and the historical neglect of women's health in medical research. Dr. Backhaus emphasizes the significance of educating and supporting women through perimenopause and menop...

Empowering Women Through Strength Training: Interview with Sheena Shelton

In this episode of the Project Good Podcast, host Annmarie Hylton interviews Sheena Shelton, the founder of Bodied by Sheena, a certified personal trainer specializing in strength training and corrective exercise. The episode is in celebration of Women's Month and delves into the significance of strength training for women, particularly those aged 40-60 who...

Exploring the Future: Sustainable Development Goals and Foresight Thinking with Cat Tully

In this episode of the Project Good Podcast, host Annmarie Hylton interviews Cat Tully, founder of the School of International Futures (SOIF). The discussion focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030, their current progress, and the challenges ahead. Tully shares insights on future...

Ensuring Racial Equity in America: Insights from Portia Allen Kyle

In this episode of the Project Good Podcast, host Annmarie Hylton discusses ensuring racial equity in America with Portia Allen Kyle, the interim executive director of Color of Change. They explore the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, systemic racism in different sectors like criminal justice, healthcare, and education, and the rollback of DEI initiati...

Addressing Poverty in California: A Conversation with EPIC President Devon Gray

In this episode of the Project Good podcast the focus is on combating poverty in the United States, with

special emphasis on California. The podcast features Devon Gray, president of End Poverty in California

(EPIC), who discusses the stark statistics of poverty in California, the systemic issues c...

In a world full of continuous distractions being able to give your full attention to one thing at a time is powerful. According to stats from Workplace Trends and The Guardian on average, employees lose 2.1 hours per day to distractions. This can add up to 720 hours of lost productivity per year. 

98% of employees are interrupted at least three or four times a day. The average employee experiences 56 int...

This year at Project Good Work we have selected Food Yoga and for both our Giving Tuesday organization and our Organization of the Year due to the overwhelming need of help with multiple wars going on in the world and the growing number of displaced people looking to have their basic needs met. Food Yoga has worked for decades to assist people and their families in war torn areas and help provide relief in poverty-str...

We live in an age where truth is being reexamined. While Humans are naturally inclined to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs known as confirmation bias, it is also known that emotional narratives often resonate more with individuals than factual data, making it easier for misleading information to take root.

Additionally, distrust in traditional institutions, such as the media, gov...

Being a kid is hard in any decade navigating how to find out who you are, what role you play in your family, developing friendships, dating, school, peer pressure, rules, your hormones, and preparing for adulthood.

Having guidance and a guide in this life is crucial for young people to succeed and many children in today's world may not be able to count on their parents to show them the way due to the gro...

In this episode, Dr. Noah St. John introduces us to his new book The 7-Figure Machine, and discusses why it takes something different than money to move to 7-Figures. 

What You Will Learn (Excerpt from Amazon):

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Noah St. John, known worldwide as "The Father of AFFORMATIONS®" and "The Mental Health Coach to The Stars" shares his insider secrets and proven tac...

Globally the average lifespan has increased in most countries due to the rise in technology, increased globalization of resources, and the decrease in physical labor. While having a longer life and more time has its benefits, the longer we stay on the planet the more resources are required to maintain a healthy, functioning, and economically viable life and society.  As more people age, keeping everyone healthy become...

It is 2024 and it’s an election year in the United States. The U.S. election is not only important to the citizens of the United States but, to those worldwide as the U.S. tends to set the standards of the world stage. The last four U.S. elections have provided a series of surprises not anticipated by the American public or global society.  Each of these elections has shaken the worldviews of the United States, global...

Social entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in addressing complex societal challenges, driving innovation, empowering communities, and creating sustainable impact. It embodies the idea that business can be a force for good, demonstrating that profit and purpose can go hand in hand.

Social entrepreneurs often challenge the status quo and advocate for systemic change. They not only address the symptoms of...

Episode summary:

In a world where bias is everywhere, it often seems impossible to achieve true neutrality. In many countries, technology is often looked at as the equalizer but within the process of trying to attain, maintain, and grow the usage of technology, barriers are often faced by marginalized groups and communities around the world leading to further inequalities.

Globally the lead...

During the pandemic, the focus on AI and Big Tech started to grow because we were no longer interacting with other human beings face to face to help stop the spread of Covid. People started relying on their social media to keep updated with friends, working from home using Google for everything and trying to figure out how to automate as much as possible to avoid going insane. As a global society, we definitely saw th...

According to World Counts, a data insights organization, if the planet continues to operate its global food system in its current state, we will run out of food in 25 years. Starting in 2022 many consumers saw the increase in food prices at the markets and in restaurants. The prices have been caused by several factors including war, upticks in production costs since the pandemic, and the demand due to a growing global population...

Episode summary:

Developing consciousness is a complex and multifaceted topic that spans various fields, including philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality. It involves the exploration of self-awareness, understanding one's thoughts and emotions, and cultivating a deeper understanding of the nature of existence.

Consciousness is the capacity of individuals to deal with reality...