Sounds Good with Branden Harvey

Kohl is the CEO and co-founder of Krochet Kids International, a non-profit using something as simple as crocheting to empower people around the world to rise above poverty. Today Branden talks with Kohl about the importance of travel, the secret to starting things, and how to change the world.  --  You can connect with Kohl Crecelius on Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter at @kohlgreyson. Find out more about Krochet Kids International on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and krochetkids.com. You can connect with Branden Harvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat at @brandenharvey (with an -en at the end).And subscribe to his weekly Goodnewsletter at brandenharvey.com.    You can find more podcasts like Sounds Good at the all new Gradient.is.

Maia and Alex Shibutani are Olympic figure skaters at the top of their game. The duo have been in the public eye for years because of their incredible talent at such a young age, but also because brother-sister teams are uncommon in the sport. With 12 years of skating together under their belts, these siblings have competed together all over the world. They just won the National Championship and are competing at the World Championships the moment this episode is going live. ESPN called them stunning. The US Olympic Team describes them as incredibly dynamic in and outside the rink. On top of all of this, I just think Maia and Alex are some of the most genuine, interesting, and fun people I’ve ever met. -- You can connect with Maia Shibutani on Instagram and Twitter at @maiashibutani. You can connect with Alex Shibutani on Instagram and Twitter at @alexshibutaniYou can connect with them collectively on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Snapchat at @shibsibs. You can connect with Branden Harvey on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat at @brandenharvey (with an -en at the end).And subscribe to his weekly Goodnewsletter at brandenharvey.com. You can find more podcasts like Sounds Good at the all new Gradient.is.

Becky Simpson is a designer, illustrator, and author living in Austin, Texas. Her work stands out as playful, genuine, and unique. So much so that Adobe brought her on as a creative resident. This means that for the last year her sole job has been to create from her heart. Her amazing work and outlook on life has been talked about by Buzzfeed, FOX News, Lifehacker, Jess Lively, and Refinery 29. Today Branden talks with Becky about her quirky art, how to follow your enthusiasm, the benefits of prioritizing opportunities, and how to build a supportive community of friends. -- You can connect with Becky Simpson on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat at @beckymsimps and see her work at beckysimpson.co and chipperthings.com. Follow along with Branden Harvey’s travels on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat at @brandenharvey (with an -en at the end). And subscribe to his weekly goodnewsletter at brandenharvey.com. You can find more podcasts like Sounds Good over at Gradient.is.

Britt Nilsson is most well known for her -almost- two season stint with ABC’s The Bachelor & The Bachelorette. In fact, you might be one of the millions of people who watched her dance, cry, and date on live tv. Today Branden talks to Britt about what the show was really like, how she came out of her lowest moment, and how she’s using her experience to make a difference in the world. -- You can connect with Britt Nilsson on Instagram at @brittkarolina. Follow along with Branden Harvey’s travels on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat at @BrandenHarvey (with an -en at the end). And subscribe to his weekly goodnewsletter at brandenharvey.com. You can find more podcasts like Sounds Good over at Gradient.is.

BC Serna is a world traveling storyteller, connecting with strangers everywhere he goes. When he’s not traveling the country speaking at high schools and conferences, BC can be found making films for non-profits and mentoring inner city youth. Today Branden talks to him about the value of traveling the world, engaging with controversial ideas, and removing our masks. -- You can connect with BC Serna on Instagram, Facebook, and of course YouTube by searching for ‘BC Serna’. Easy. Follow along with Branden Harvey’s day-to-day on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat at @BrandenHarvey. And subscribe to his weekly goodnewsletter at brandenharvey.com. You can find more podcasts like Sounds Good over at Gradient.is.

You’ve seen Ruthie Lindsey’s work. You just don’t know it. As a stylist, she’s worked with everyone from Warby Parker and charity: water to Mercedes-Benz and Lincoln. And crazily enough, Taylor Swift did a photoshoot in Ruthie’s beautiful home. She’s always dancing, giggling and speaking kind words. So much so that you’d never know the pain she’s overcome through the years and continues to overcome on a daily basis. Today Branden talks with her about choosing joy despite pain, finding your identity, and… well, rap music. -- You can connect with Ruthie Lindsey on Instagram at @ruthielindsey. Connect with Branden Harvey and find out where in the world he is this week on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat at @BrandenHarvey. And subscribe to his weekly goodnewsletter at brandenharvey.com. You can find more podcasts like Sounds Good over at Gradient.is.

Jedidiah Jenkins wants to live to be a billion. If you ask him how, he’ll tell you he wants to live every day fully alive. And really, he has. As one of the early leaders of Invisible Children, Jedidiah saw a small non-profit turn into a global movement. While Invisible Children was at its height, Jedidiah left to pursue a crazy dream to bike from Oregon to Patagonia. He came back with countless stories from the adventure. Now Jedidiah spends his time getting those stories out in the world as he writes his soon-to-be-released novel and shares snippets of his life on Instagram with his 108,000 followers. Today, Branden talks with him about what inspired him to live this unconventional life, why we need to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones, and why curiosity is so important. -- You can connect with Jedidiah Jenkins on Instagram at @jedidiahjenkins. Connect with Branden Harvey and catch up on his latest adventures on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat at @BrandenHarvey. And subscribe to his weekly newsletter at brandenharvey.com. You can find more podcasts like Sounds Good over at Gradient.is.

Maybe you’ve heard of Taylor Tippett, the happiest flight attendant in the world, or maybe you’re just one of the dozens of people who find themselves anonymously encouraged and inspired by her every single day. Taylor spends much of her life in the sky, but the story of how she’s changing the lives of her airline passengers has gone viral, covering more ground than even she does. Today, Branden talks to her about what she does, how she got started, and why we all should be a little more like her. -- You can connect with Taylor Tippett on Instagram and Twitter at @taylortippett, or just head over to her blog: atravelinlady.com. Connect with Branden Harvey and catch up on his latest adventures on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat at @BrandenHarvey. And subscribe to his weekly newsletter at brandenharvey.com. You can find more podcasts like Sounds Good over at Gradient.is.

Sounds Good With Branden Harvey is a weekly podcast that explores the lives, stories and adventures of the happiest people on the Internet. Every week, our host Branden Harvey sits down with someone who is spreading hope and positivity in the world, and tries to figure out just what it is that makes them tick. Sounds Good With Branden Harvey is part of the Gradient Podcast Network, with new episodes released each Monday.