Courageously Kind

Courageously Kind

Courageously Kind is a podcast and multimedia platform dedicated to sharing stories of people living courageous and kind lives. Each week hosts Maddie and Liz speak with an extraordinary guest, or speak directly from their hearts, in an effort to spread kindness and inspire courage.

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March 11, 2025 21 mins

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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 comp...

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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 ...

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January 20, 2025 11 mins

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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

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January 13, 2025 6 mins

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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 ot...

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December 29, 2024 13 mins

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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! 

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December 18, 2024 13 mins

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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!

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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!! :)))

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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 

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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.

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MJ Haynes is the president and founder of of Pacers Against Sexual Assault. They are currently studying art therapy and clinical psychology with a minor in counseling and development. They are a fierce advocate for kindness, mental health, accessibility and inclusion on college campuses. They are passionate about art, politics and finding new ways to learn and grow

Inclusion is a mini-series by Courageously K...

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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 educ...

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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

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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 ...

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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.

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This week we had the honor of speaking to Kiersten, the administrative assistant, staff member, and a former camper parent at the summer camp Brave Trails

Camp Brave Trails offers summer camps, backpacking trips, family camps, mental health services and more for LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

The camp creates a safe space for young people while encouraging them to find their voice and use that voice to make a positi...

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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 li...

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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 musi...

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 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 h...

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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!

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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!

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