Look for the Helpers

18/10/2024 23 min

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Grace interviews Jade Walker and Dianne Crowley in a heartening episode that explores curating positive stories and community efforts to uplift one another. Jade discusses her newsletter 'A Bit of Good News' which highlights positive global stories, while Diane shares her experiences of community support in disaster recovery, including organizing events like Rocktoberfest and a charity concert with Edwin McCain. This episode delves into the impactful actions people take to bring hope and aid in challenging times.00:00 Introduction to Frogmore's Toon00:20 Meet Jade Walker: A Night Owl Journalist00:54 The Birth of 'A Bit of Good News'02:00 Choosing Stories of Positivity02:41 Balancing Fear and Hope in Journalism05:16 The Impact of Historical Events09:02 Maintaining Mental Health as a Journalist11:07 Jade's Feline Family12:08 Introducing Diane Crowley12:25 Introduction to Diane and Wild Wing13:26 Diane's Connection to Western North Carolina13:58 Impact of Hurricane Helene14:49 Community Response and Relief Efforts16:24 Rocktoberfest Fundraiser Event18:09 Edwin McCain's Generous Contribution20:09 Details of the Fundraiser Event21:57 Conclusion Copyright 2025 Grace Cowan The Alliance Coalition - South CarolinaAll Things Frogmore StewSC Votes - South Carolina Election CommissionThe Poets of Rhythm - "South Carolina