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Stephen Kenn’s work is thoughtful, independent and full of narrative trails. We especially love the Encounter Collection.
“Encounter tells the story of a bag that has been passed along from one generation to the next. A timeless object made with materials that are worthy of repair.” — Stephen Kenn Studio
Branden Harvey shared WELD's event.
I'll be here tonight! If you're in Nashville, come on by! I'd love to see you.
Did y’all know that kids and adults face hunger in every community across the country? As somebody who’s been fortunate enough to never have to worry about where my next meal would come from, I’ve been trying to learn more about food insecurity for the sake of being able to empathize and connect with people who struggle with this issue.
What many people don’t realize is that a lot of people who are food insecure live in rural areas— not urban areas. I grew up in a rural part ...of the country and always assumed none of my classmates had problems getting meals. It wasn’t until more recently that I learned that a surprising percent of my classmates relied on help receive meals.
That’s why I was so excited to be able to do a photoshoot/storytelling campaign with Feeding America, running around rural Tennessee with our incredible local food bank, Second Harvest - Middle Tennessee.
I especially loved learning that in 2011, less than 1% of all food given out in the greater Nashville area by Second Harvest was fresh but now more than 1/3 is fresh!
I have two inspiring stories to share about people who make it possible for their neighbors to eat. They’ll be coming up tomorrow so keep an eye out for them.
How cool is this? These graduates are using the hashtag #Immigrad to celebrate their hard work and heritage!
“Graduation is an important day for everyone, but for many children of immigrants, it is the very reason they are in this country. We want to celebrate immigrant graduates and their families and recognize them for achieving this milestone.” —Define American
#DreamsWithoutBorders ...
#LookForTheHelpers
I moved to a new desk at my workspace and I've really enjoyed decorating with things that inspire me.
This idea of Celebrating and Becoming the good in the world has been a central idea in everything my team and I have been working on over the last year. The phrase continues to take on new meaning to me as time goes on and I love that. Is there a phrase or idea you have been holding onto this year that has inspired you? Would love to hear it.
“The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien
Here’s some self-disclosure: I’ve never really had an emotional connection to a bag or piece of furniture until I came across LA-based designer, Stephen Kenn’s, work.
“One of the things I’m really passionate about is revealing the process. I want people to know how things are made, who they are made by, and put a face to the actual product that they are sitting on, wearing, or carrying.” — Stephen Kenn Studio
We recently had a conversation on #SoundsGood about telling the story behind production, and we think Stephen holds a thoughtful and optimistic approach to the process.
"When you think of the word ‘refugee’ you think of people fleeing war, blood and violence. I think that’s an important part of the narrative but that’s not all of it. That’s usually where it starts and where it ends. I really want to change that.”
—Ahmed Badr, Founder of Narratio
“Armando Bo knows the power of a good story. After 17 years spent honing his writing and directing craft, he was one of a team of four writers in 2014 to win an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for magical realism film Birdman.
‘A good story can make you change your life, it can make you take a decision,’ Bo says.”
We agree with the idea that stories are powerful and can be used tremendously ‘when they are fresh, new and an element of something different.’
...How have you recently been impacted by story?
‘As weird as it sounds, I appreciate the bomb now. It’s given me a gift and it’s given me a calling. And that calling is to provide space for people of my experience (as a refugee) to share their stories. That’s how Narratio was born.’
Former refugee and global teen leader, Ahmed Badr, shares his story and the founding of Narratio on #SoundsGood this week! You’re not going to want to miss this conversation!
Branden Harvey shared Chance The Rapper's video.
Chance!
We get to meet a lot of people making real impact.
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of having a conversation with my friend Liz Bohannon on #SoundsGood. She talked about saying "yes", feminism, and speaking your dreams out loud.
Liz is full of energy, knows what taking big risks looks like, and is the founder of Sseko Designs, an ethical fashion brand that works to educate and empower women.
...Take a minute to watch her speak about her passion for empowering women living in extreme poverty and conflict:
"This weekend, black women in more than a dozen jails across the country received a Mother’s Day gift from the Black Lives Matter movement: their freedom. " — The Nation
SO much has happened this week. However, a lot of people aren't talking about the good stuff. Former President Obama once said, 'We become so secure in our bubbles that we start accepting only information that fits our opinions.'
Choose joy. Resist cynicism. #Goodnewsletter is out today!
“If we are turning a complete blind eye to the injustice around us, then something is broken.” — Ken Wytsma
Guys! I'm really excited about the new #SoundsGood episode!
Take a listen!
Happy Mother's Day to my brave, brilliant, beautiful mom. 
❤️ I'm so glad Sammi and I got to spend the weekend with her. We've kind of created an accidental tradition of spending the weekend looking at plants and flowers. I think these cactuses count!
It's been 32 days since the Goodnewspaper was successfully funded (more than DOUBLED our goal) with 1,439 backers on Kickstarter. We've been working hard to bring it to life and can't wait to share soon!
We can't thank you— the backers and supporters of this dream— enough. You believed, you shared, you supported, and you made this happen. You've sent a message to the world that you believe in celebrating good news and becoming good news.
If you missed the campaign, you can subscribe today at: https://www.goodgoodgood.co/goodnewspaper/
