WORLD GONE GOOD

Kristina Wong never thought sewing masks would turn into a published book and an off-Broadway hit show but life doesn't always turn out the way we expect, now does it? From performer to politician to activist, Kristina wears so many hats - or in this case, masks - many of them at the same time, even she can't keep track. When the pandemic hit, she had a calling to DO something, so she found her own light in the darkness, and the Auntie Sewing Squad was born. They delivered thousands upon thousands of masks - and much more including a used ambulance - to people and communities in need. Ever the over-achiever, Kristina didn't stop there: She published the book, THE AUNTIE SEWING SQUAD GUIDE TO MASK MAKING, RADICAL CARE, AND RACIAL JUSTICE, based on her year-long experience. And then she decided to over-over-achieve her over-achievement and KRISTINA WONG, SWEATSHOP OVERLORD opened off-Broadway on November 4th to rave reviews. She's equally inspiring as she is hilarious and apparently never sleeps. Her journey will rally you to create a good squad of your own.

Simone Gordon is a leader at helping people. As a single mother raising an autistic son and going to college, she received help from someone so she decided to pay it forward and the Black Fairy Godmother was born. This is her inspiring story of how to keep life simple, invest and uplift others, and treat everyone you meet with kindness. Simone's been featured on CNN and ABC News, as well as in the pages of People Magazine. She is the definition of what this podcast is all about.

Visit THE BLACK FAIRY GODMOTHER WEBSITE HERE to grab your own wand and help others.

Let's get merry with Batsheva Frankel, Mark Gibson, James Pettit, and Margot Potter for our 2nd Annual Holidays Gone Good episode. We're celebrating the season with good stories of Hanukkah Grateful Dead concerts, forced family fun, and a step-by-step guide to becoming best friends with Elvis right before Christmas. This oh-so-good episode also features original music from Mark Gibson's new album, 'Hymnals from the Plains.' Grab your latkes and fill up your mug with egg nog (or vodka), the holiday party of the year is right here.