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People Doing Good

by Myriah & Jerry with Go-To Productions

Hosted by Myriah Volk & Jerry Robinson, People Doing Good is a podcast on a mission to share stories that explore and inspire the nature of giving.

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Episodes

  1. Cynthi Stefenoni of the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival

    On the podcast this week, Myriah & Jerry welcome Cynthi Stefenoni, Co-Director of the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival, which is happening from March 24-27. About the SDFF: The mission of the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival is to bring the best independent documentary films in the world,...

  2. Amanda Kitchens of Our Village Closet

    This week on the show, Myriah & Jerry chat with Amanda Kitchens, the Co-Founder of Our Village Closet, a non-profit that helps to support foster youth. About Our Village Closet: Our Village Closet (OVC) is a dedicated team of advocates, passionately committed to building resiliency in the foster...

  3. Myriah & Jerry Check In On Current Events

    In this episode, Myriah & Jerry do a quick little check in, and discuss ome of the current events that are happening in the world right now. -- Please help keep People Doing Good going! Support us by becoming a Patreon Patron... visit our page and be regular supporter if you can. -- We've…

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  4. Duskie Estes of Farm to Pantry

    In this Episode, Myriah and Jerry are excited to welcome to the program Duskie Estes, who is currently the Executive Director of Farm to Pantry, based in Healdsburg, California. Farm to Pantry's Mission is to bring communities together to end food injustice and reverse global warming by rescuing...

  5. Aaron Locks of The National Academy of Athletics

    In this episode, Myriah & Jerry welcome to the program, Aaron Locks, who founded the National Academy of Athletics, which focuses on Youth Sports. For more on National Academy of Athletics, visit their website. -- Please help keep People Doing Good going! Support us by becoming a Patreon…

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  6. Sean Daily of Loving Home Ministries

    In this Episode, Myriah & Jerry welcome back their friend Sean Daily. Sean was on a previous episode when he worked with Crossing the Jordan Academy, but now he has founded a new mission, Loving Home Ministries to help communities in Nairobi, Kenya. To follow Sean and the growth of Loving Home...

  7. Hello, 2022!

    Hello, 2022! Myriah, Jerry & Producer Char get together after a holiday hiatus to record a little catch up and jump into the PDG Podcast for the year... they talk a little sports and look forward on what's to come in 2022. -- Please help keep People Doing Good going! Support us by becoming a...

  8. Football Talk with Jerry Robinson

    In this episode of People Doing Good, we talk all things football with Jerry Robinson, and get down to the nitty gritty about his team loyalty to his hometown team vs. the team that drafted him. -- Please help keep People Doing Good going! Support us by becoming a Patreon Patron... visit our page...

  9. Bryan Clement of Dovetail Learning & Elizabeth Smith of Sonoma County ACEs Connection

    This week on the show, Myriah and Jerry chat with Bryan and Elizabeth on the topic of helping youth in the community during the difficult time of COVID. For more from Bryan and Dovetail Learning, CLICK HERE. For more from Elizabeth and Sonoma County ACEs Connection, CLICK HERE. -- Please help…

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  10. Team Catch Up with Myriah, Jerry & Producer Char

    This week, Myriah, Jerry & Producer Char get together to catch each other up on what's been happening in their busy lives. From new adventures with the local Rotary Club, the start of the new NFL/Las Vegas Raiders season, traveling, and raising money for Shoes4Kidz, things have been moving at a...

  11. Dr. Lorri Sulpizio of the Conscious Leadership Academy at USD

    In this episode, we welcome Dr. Lorri Sulpizio, a college friend of Myriah's from her days at Cal Poly. Myriah & Jerry learn about the work Lorri is doing with Conscious Leadership Academy at USD, and her new youtube channel that discusses gender and being an ally to the LGBTQ community. Check…

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  12. Greg Anderson of Next Level Golf & Fitness

    Myriah & Jerry welcome to the program, Greg Anderson of Next Level Golf & Fitness. Greg is a childhood friend of Jerry's, and has been connected to the local golf community and beyond. Hear his story and how golf has made a positive impact on his life. For more on Next Level Golf & Fitness, visit...

  13. Team Catch Up & Getting Ready For New PDG Season

    We're back! After a little summer hiatus, Myriah & Jerry connect to catch each other up on what's been keeping them busy the last few weeks. Hear about Jerry's recent adventures at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the new adventure Myriah began with her boys this week. -- Please help keep…

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  14. People Doing Good In The News

    In this Episode, Myriah & Jerry catch up after the Fourth of July Holiday, and share a few good news stories. -- Please help keep People Doing Good going! Support us by becoming a Patreon Patron... visit our page and be regular supporter if you can. -- We've launched a new You Tube Channel! Be…

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  15. Mark Pattison Returns From Mount Everest

    In this Episode: Myriah & Jerry welcome back to the show, friend and former teammate Mark Pattison, who recently became the first NFL player to complete the amazing feat of climbing all of The Seven Summits , which concluded last may with his climb of Mount Everest. Hear the details of this last...

  16. Team Catch Up!

    Myriah, Jerry & Producer are back at it with the whole team together... they catch up and share what's new as the life starts to open up and get back to "normal". -- Please help keep People Doing Good going! Support us by becoming a Patreon Patron... visit our page and be regular supporter if you...

  17. Jerry & Producer Char talk podcasting and life changing moments.

    In this special episode, while Myriah is off finishing the school year off with her boys and packs up for a new move, Jerry & Producer Char spend some time together to chat about life, career choices, podcasting, life changing moments, and Jerry's sobriety. -- Please help keep People Doing Good...

  18. Cletus Coffey of The Recovering Athlete

    In this Episode, Myriah & Jerry chat with Cletus Coffey, a World Champion and former professional athlete, turned motivational speaker, author, coach, and podcast host. Get to know about Cletus and his roots in Sonoma County, how he spent some of his high school days chasing our own Jerry…

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  19. People Doing Good In The News

    In this Episode, Myriah & Jerry swap feel good stories from local newspapers. -- Please help keep People Doing Good going! Support us by becoming a Patreon Patron... visit our page and be regular supporter if you can. -- We've launched a new You Tube Channel! Be sure to find us on youtube (People...

  20. Mae Heagerty-Matos from the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa

    Myriah & Jerry chat with Rotary Club of Santa Rosa's Mae Heagerty-Matos, talking about upcoming changes to the Santa Rosa chapters, upcoming events that involve Shoes4Kids, and learning more about Mae's story and history with the club. For more info on Rotary Club of Santa Rosa, visit their...

  21. Gina Brown of The Wild Hive Project

    Myriah & Jerry welcome back to the show friend and Beekeeper Gina Brown to talk all things honey bees, wildlife and Gina's involvement with The Wild Hive Project. For more info. visit their websites: The Wild Hive Project & Sonoma Beekeepers Association. -- Please help keep People Doing Good…

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  22. Santa Rosa City Councilman Eddie Alvarez

    This week, Myriah & Jerry welcome to the program Eddie Alvarez, who is on the Santa Rosa City Council and also a local entrepreneur. Tune in for his story, and all the great things he's up to giving back to his community. Follow and get updates from Eddie on his Facebook City Council Page. --...

  23. Journalist Matt Villano

    Myriah & Jerry welcome to the program friend and journalist Matt Villano, as they talk about a lot his writing from #humanityfirst to #covidconfessions, and pieces he's worked on that have made an impact him. Matt Villano on Twitter and his website www.whalehead.com -- Please help keep People…

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  24. Returning To Classrooms with Teacher Kristi McCullough

    In this Episode, Myriah and Jerry welcome to the podcast Kristi McCullough, a longtime friend and old teaching colleague of Myriah's. As tiers start to shift in California, and schools and businesses begin to reopen, they discuss what kind of affect this past year has been on teachers, parents…

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  25. Dave Cox of YSN365.com

    In this Episode, Myriah and Jerry welcome to the podcast Dave Cox, sports broadcaster and founder of YSN365.com, an online broadcast network for local youth sports. Listen in to hear how the Youth Sports Network came to be, and what it does to help the kids and the local sports community. For…

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  26. Warren Gendel of Well-Fit Bay Area

    In this Episode, Myriah and Jerry welcome to the podcast, Warren Gendel, the CEO & Founder of Well-Fit LLC. Listen in on Wendel's story, as he talks about how being into athletics at a young age transformed into the positive mental attitude that led him to starting Well-Fit and the mission he...

  27. Getting To Know Myriah Volk

    This week on the podcast, we reverse the tables, as Jerry interviews Myriah, asking all the hard-hitting, burning questions to get to know Coach M a little bit better and learn of her backstory. -- We've launched a new You Tube Channel! Be sure to find us on youtube (People Doing Good Podcast)…

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  28. Getting To Know Mr. Jerry Robinson

    In this special Episode, we switch things up a little, as Myriah interviews Jerry... she asks all the hard-hitting, burning questions to get to know him a little bit better and learn his backstory. -- We've launched a new You Tube Channel! Be sure to find us on youtube (People Doing Good Podcast)...

  29. PE Teacher Pam Karbowski

    In this Episode, Myriah & Jerry welcome teacher Pam Karbowski to the podcast. Pam and Myriah also have a long history, back to their school days of when they played in sports together and against each other. In this conversation, Pam talks about what it's like to teach physical education…

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  30. The First Episode of 2021!

    Good Riddance 2020... Hello 2021! In this Episode, Myriah & Jerry (and Producer Char too!) get together virtually to check in with each other and the PDG community for the first time in the new year. They catch up a little and look forward to ramping up the podcast to another full year of…

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  31. Holiday Giving with Santa Tim

    In this Episode, Myriah and Jerry talk to new friend of the show and "partner in crime", Santa Tim. Santa Tim has been giving back and helping the Sonoma County community for over 28 years now, tune in to hear his story and also learn a little history of how he and Myriah know each other. For…

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  32. Eric, Peter & Dona of the Redwood Gospel Mission

    In this Episode, Myriah and Jerry welcome to the podcast, Eric Sangervasi, the Director of Partner & Community Ministries, and Peter & Dona, who volunteer within the Mission. Hear how all of them got involved with Redwood Gospel Mission, and how it's made a difference in their lives and those...

  33. Jenna & April from Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa

    In this week's episode, Myriah and Jerry talk to Jenna Schmidt & April Ramos from Catholic Charities in Santa Rosa. They learn about what Catholic Charities is doing to help those in need, and get to know Jenna & April's personal stories of how they got involved with the organization. For more...

  34. Feel Good Flashback - Sonoma County Beekeepers Association

    Welcome to our Bonus Feel Good Flashback! This week, we're throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes... When Myriah & Jerry head out to the back country of Sebastopol California, to sit down with Kelli Cox & Gina Brown of the Sonoma County Beekeepers Association. 10% of all Sponsorship…

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  35. Myriah & Jerry Check-In

    In this week's episode, Myriah and Jerry do a quick check-in to catch up with each other on this week's happenings. Jerry talks football and halloween, and Myriah shares how she's been staying active and going outdoors. This episode is sponsored by Fireplace Transformations, California's Premiere...

  36. Rohnert Park City Council Candidate Gerard Guidice

    In this week's episode, Myriah and Jerry zoomcast with Gerard Guidice. Not only is he running for Rohnert Park City council, he's also a local business owner, and actively involved in the RP Rotary Club. Listen in to learn about Gerard's story. For more about Gerard and his city council campaign,...

  37. Ron Karp - Food For Thought Executive Director

    In this week's episode, Myriah & Jerry sit down with the Executive Director of Sonoma County Food For Thought Food Bank. Hear the origin story of Food For Thought, their mission and how you can get involved. For more the FFT Food Bank, visit their Website. This episode is sponsored by Fireplace...

  38. The Spiritual Investor, Elizabeth Ralph

    In this week's episode, Myriah & Jerry chat with Elizabeth Ralph, an old college friend of Myriah's, and now Host of the new podcast, The Spiritual Investor. Hear Elizabeth talk about what inspired her to start her new podcast and also her love for horses. For more from Elizabeth, visit her...

  39. Storyteller Carlos Maestas

    In this week's episode, Myriah & Jerry chat with Carlos Maestas, a stand-up comedian turned author, and Founder of the site KeyIdeas.net Hear Carlos talk about his book, "Mommy Lied to God: Life Lessons in Authentic Storytelling", his early days of getting into stand-up and how that transitioned...

  40. Ben Perry of the Sports Meats Beer Podcast

    In this Episode: Myriah, Jerry & Producer Char catch up with longtime friend of the show, and fellow podcasting host, Ben Perry. The catch up on sports, what's been going on for Sports Meats Beer during the pandemic, and the long history he has with the People Doing Good fam. -- Please help keep...

  41. Fire Fighter Bobby Payne

    In this Episode: Myriah, Jerry sit down with Bobby Payne, an Air Force Fire Fighter & Medic, and North Division President of the company All Risk Shield. Learn about Bobby's story of how he became a Fire Fighter, and how he got involved with All Risk Shield. -- Please help keep People Doing Good...

  42. Sylvia Allen, Founder of Sylvia's Children

    In this Episode: Myriah, Jerry sit down with Sylvia Allen, the Founder & fearless leader of Sylvia's Children, a non-profit that supports and helps kids in the African country of Uganda. Sylvia shares her story of how a publicist got involved into forming a non-profit, raising money and building...

  43. Karen & Lucas Martin of K&L Bistro

    In this Episode: Myriah, Jerry talk to local restaurant owners, Karen & Lucas Martin of K&L Bistro in Sebastopol, California. They talk about the history of their restaurant, and how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected their business and other restaurants in the community...and what you can do to...

  44. Myriah, Jerry, & ProducerChar Check In

    In this Episode: Myriah, Jerry & Producer Char check in and record together ZoomCast style, as 2020 continues to be the year that won't stop with fire season hitting California early after last weekend's Lightning Storm. -- Please help keep People Doing Good going! Support us by becoming a…

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  45. Episode 50 with Yuval David

    In this Episode: Myriah, Jerry & Producer Char celebrate 50 Episodes of the People Doing Good Podcast with a very special interview. They welcome actor, filmmaker, advocate, and world champion whistler, Yuval David to the podcast. Yuval is a NY-based actor and filmmaker, whose creative mantra has...

  46. Ellen Shane of The Emily Shane Foundation

    In this Episode: Myriah & Jerry welcome to the podcast Foundation Founder, Executive Director, and all around Amazing Mom, Ellen Shane. She talks about The Emily Shane Foundation, which she began in memory of her daughter Emily, who was tragically killed back in 2010. Listen in as Ellen shares...

  47. Back to School with Abby, Sienna & Marlowe

    In this Episode: Myriah & Jerry chat with sonoma county teens Abby, Sienna & Marlowe, to talk about what it's like to begin their freshman year of high school in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, and they share their thoughts and passions about stuff that's going on in the country right…

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  48. The Gratitude Episode

    In this Episode: Myriah & Jerry check in with each other via Zoom and reflect on the the last 47 episodes of the People Doing Good Podcast, and share all the things they're grateful for these last few months. This Episode is brought to you by our Sponsor, Bell Family Chiropractic in Santa Rosa....

  49. Casey Williams of the Santa Rosa West Rotary Club

    In this Episode: Myriah & Jerry chat with Santa Rosa resident Casey Williams. He's the President of the local Santa Rosa West Rotary Club, and was recently named Rotarian of the Year. Listen in as they all talk about growing up in Sonoma County, what it means to give back to their community, and...

  50. FLASHBACK - Jerry Robinson On Growing Up In Sonoma County

    In this Episode: Myriah & Jerry continue their open conversations on the topic of racism and #BlackLivesMatter. This week, Jerry and Myriah chat about some current events in the news, then throwback to a few weeks ago when Jerry shared stories of his experience growing up as a black man in Sonoma...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hosted by Myriah Volk & Jerry Robinson, People Doing Good is a podcast on a mission to share stories that explore and inspire the nature of giving.

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Myriah & Jerry with Go-To Productions

Produced by Myriah Volk & Jerry Robsinson

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