What if Everyone Could Move? With Nuka Hart of the Free Wheelchair Mission

Barbershops That Save Lives? With Eric Muhammad, Marcus Byrd, and Dr. Natalie Bello

What happens when medicine stops asking people to come to it—and starts showing up instead? In this episode of The Ripple Effect, Jenna Kim Jones dives into the Los Angeles Barbershop Blood Pressure Study, an innovative program from Cedars-Sinai built on one essential ingredient: trust. Cardiologist Dr. Natalie Bello, barber Eric Muhammad, and study participant Marcus Byrd share how a familiar, trusted space became the setting for honest conversations about health, fear, and survival. Together, they unpack why Black men are disproportionately affected by untreated high blood pressure, how pharmacists embedded in barbershops changed outcomes, and what happens when care feels personal instead of clinical. This conversation isn’t just about better health results—it’s about what becomes possible when communities are respected, listened to, and empowered to lead. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Meeting Tragedy with Love With Dave Butler

After a shooting at an LDS church in Michigan, Dave started a fundraiser not for the most visible victims—but for the shooter’s family.  In this episode of The Ripple Effect, Jenna Kim Jones explores what happens when compassion leads instead. What began as a quiet, almost uncomfortable idea turned into a powerful moment of generosity and grace. This conversation looks at faith, forgiveness, and the surprising ways kindness can cut through even the darkest moments. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

What if Everyone Could Move? With Nuka Hart of the Free Wheelchair Mission

What if the thing standing between someone and a fuller life was simply the ability to get up and move when they want to? To go where they want to go? In this episode of The Ripple Effect, Jenna Kim Jones sits down with Nuka Hart, CEO of Free Wheelchair Mission, to talk about the power of movement, dignity, and being seen. From rugged wheelchairs designed for dirt roads to the quiet moments that happen when someone can finally sit up and roll outside, this conversation reminds us that freedom doesn’t have to be flashy—it just has to work. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

What Happens When Tailgates Get Nice? Cougs Care with Michael Johanson and Kim Marsh

In this episode of The Ripple Effect, Jenna Kim Jones dives into Cougs Care—a program that turns football tailgates into service projects. Football season usually means rivalries, trash talk, and a lot of yelling. But BYU Alumni leaders Michael Johanson and Kim Marsh share how fans across the country are collecting food, coats, shoes, and books before kickoff, transforming competition into community. From a massive book drive in Texas to unexpected friendships between rival fan bases, this conversation proves that kindness travels just as well as a football team. Find out more and make your own ripple from BYU’s Cougs Care [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Falumni.byu.edu%2Fcougs-care&data=05%7C02%7CRyanMartz%40iheartmedia.com%7Cb13a050e0b4141bd83dd08de4c7e0bbe%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639032301413408777%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UVDxI4XTgLJQOaRHt%2B6u9R5ZGATLsiZY5IUs%2FqpgL%2Bg%3D&reserved=0]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Is Hunger Actually Solveable… Today? With Jasmine Crowe-Houston of Goodr

In this episode of The Ripple Effect, Jenna Kim Jones explores how one woman connected the dots between overflowing dumpsters and empty dinner tables. Jasmine shares her journey from making meals out of her own kitchen to founding Goodr—a company that recognizes that hunger and food scarcity isn’t really about not having enough food. It’s about waste, and it’s fixable RIGHT NOW. Along the way, they dig into dignity, choice, climate impact, and why solving big problems sometimes starts with a very small sandwich. Find out more and make your own ripple at Goodr.co. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.