Thrive. Connect. Contribute.

We tell positive stories of people who, thrive in life, connect with others, and contribute to the world in the face of adversity. These are short stories. Think of this as The Moth or StoryCorps for resilient people.

Why is it called Thrive. Connect. Contribute? You are here on earth to connect with others and contribute to the world. But before you can connect and contribute, you must first practice self-care. In other words, you must thrive. Thrive. Connect. Contribute. In that order.

Hosted ByTony Loyd

All Episodes

A 72-Hour Sprint to Help Parents and Children, with Jacob and Alana Blumenstein of KidsRead2Kids

When Jacob and Alana Blumenstein were stuck at home during the pandemic, they used their time to help others. There is an old saying: If you want to be...

A Community Rallies for Hungry Kids with Bella Lam of Coconut Whisk

To help with meals during the COVID-19 crisis, Bella Lam and her company, Coconut Whisk shared free pancake and waffle mix. Her community came alongside her to help. Bella...

Zaheen Nanji, Resilience Champion

How do you talk about a health crisis when you teach wellness and resilience to others? Zaheen Nanji was born in Kenya. She was a bright child, and so,...

Bracha Goetz, Author of 38 Children’s Books

Bracha Goetz was pursuing positions of power and privilege, when she says she met God at a garden party. Bracha Goetz is the Harvard-educated author of 38 books that...

These Two Children Show Us How to Connect with Others in a Time of Crisis

Audio Applesauce is a podcast for kids who want to have fun and learn cool things. James, age 10, and Ella who is almost 8 years old, were at...

How I Overcame Anxiety, Found the Purpose of Life, and Lived a Year of Personal Bests

In December 2018, I told a friend, “I don’t want to be alive.” I didn’t want to harm myself. I just didn’t get the point. After years as a...

The Simplest Way to Tell a Story

Sometimes, even the most gifted storytellers get stuck. If you have a story to tell, here’s a way to quickly get started. Structure your story using the SOAR method....

What I Did During the COVID-19 Crisis

We’re telling positive stories of people who thrive in life, connect with others, and contribute to the world in the face of adversity. Who do you know who is...