S3E6. Mary Hekl

S3E10. Johnny Torrez

With season 3 of The Good Pod coming to a close, we sat down with GV volunteer extraordinaire, Johnny Torrez. Johnny shares his time and talents with our neighbors and shows the next generation the creativity and profitability of leather craft. However, the joy of being part of the Village is so much more than just providing a service; it's about spending time with our neighbors and building friendships.

S3E9. Dr. Scott Kamena

Ever wonder what diving deeper at Goodness Village looks like? It doesn't take a lot to make a HUGE difference in our community, and Dr. Kamena shares his story and his heart on why he provides eye care to our 28 neighbors. It's a small world out there, and a little bit of kindness and generosity goes a long way.

S3E8. Molly Bang

Talk about being hands-on at Goodness Village! Molly Bang, GV's resident volunteer masseuse, chats with Jackie Ayo about what it's like to provide a healing touch for our neighbors.

S3E7. Sierra Jones

Goodness Village has the best staff in the world, but don't just take my word for it! Tune into one of our Support Staff Leads, Sierra Jones, and she shares what a day in the life at the Village is really like.

S3E6. Mary Hekl

Community Support and Mental Health Awareness - two things that everyone needs, yet so often neglected. In this week's episode of The Good Pod, Jackie hosts a conversation with the CEO of Hively, Mary Hekl. Mary’s professional passion is creating great places to work for employees and helping companies thrive. Along with leading and growing Hively, she also serves on the board of directors for BACT (Bay Area Children’s Theatre) and is a Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Commissioner.