For the Ultimate Good with Danielle Coke

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Your Unique Contribution Counts with Sharon McMahon Aug 30, 2022

According to Sharon McMahon, affectionately known as "America's Government Teacher," we each have a different & important job to do on this earth - even if you don't have millions of dollars or thousands of social media followers. In this episode, we talk about how to discover your unique contribution, how to be responsible with the information you consume/share online, and how to fight pessimism in your pursuit of doing good. Find Dani on social media: www.facebook.com/ohhappydani www.instagram.com/ohhappydani www.twitter.com/ohhappydani Find Sharon on social media: www.instagram.com/sharonsaysso/ Find the podcast on social media: www.instagram.com/fortheultimategood Grab artwork for the heart and home at www.ohhappydani.com Reach out about the podcast to admin@ohhappydani.com For the Ultimate Good is produced by Lovely House Media.

Art, Activism, & Action with Courn Ahn Aug 23, 2022

In this episode, Dani sits down with Courn Ahn, a fellow multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Portland, Oregon, to talk about all things art and activism. We trace our journeys over the past few years in this work, the highs and lows of creating this kind of content online, and share what others can do to support this kind of work while encouraging listeners to take the work offline too! Find Dani on social media: www.facebook.com/ohhappydani www.instagram.com/ohhappydani www.twitter.com/ohhappydani Find Courn on social media: www.instagram.com/courtneyahndesign/ https://www.facebook.com/courtneyahndesign/ Find the podcast on social media: www.instagram.com/fortheultimategood Grab artwork for the heart and home at www.ohhappydani.com Reach out about the podcast to admin@ohhappydani.com For the Ultimate Good is produced by Lovely House Media.

Faithfully Navigating Cultural Conversations with Tyler Burns Aug 11, 2022

Do I need to speak out about every issue? Whose voices should be centered? Does my perspective matter? In this episode, Dani sits down with Tyler Burns, President of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective and co-host of the acclaimed Pass the Mic podcast, to discuss what it looks like to navigate today's most pressing cultural questions through the lens of faith and wisdom while dodging the hurdles that try to throw us off course. Find Dani on social media: www.facebook.com/ohhappydani www.instagram.com/ohhappydani www.twitter.com/ohhappydani Find Tyler Burns on social media: www.instagram.com/burnsclan_ www.twitter.comburnsclan_ Find the podcast on social media: www.instagram.com/fortheultimategood Grab artwork for the heart and home at www.ohhappydani.com Reach out about the podcast to admin@ohhappydani.com For the Ultimate Good is produced by Lovely House Media.

Waking Up to the Real Work of Justice with Michelle MiJung Kim Jul 26, 2022

Throughout the past few years, many have awakened to the external forces of injustice. But what if the key to making a lasting impact involved waking up to your own capacity to transform? In this conversation with Michelle MiJung Kim (she/her), a longtime activist & author, we discuss the real work of justice and how it involves going beyond just recognizing what's wrong. We tackle Anti-Asian hate, solidarity between Asian and Black communities, and the importance of the collective in the pursuit of justice. We also discuss her four-part framework that frees justice-seekers up to chart their own paths, and what's not ours to carry on this journey as we are continuously caring for ourselves. Find Dani on social media: www.facebook.com/ohhappydani www.instagram.com/ohhappydani www.twitter.com/ohhappydani Find Michelle MiJung Kim on social media: www.instagram.com/michellekimkim www.twitter.com/mjmichellekim https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjmichellekim/ Find the podcast on social media: www.instagram.com/fortheultimategood Grab artwork for the heart and home at www.ohhappydani.com Reach out about the podcast to admin@ohhappydani.com For the Ultimate Good is produced by Lovely House Media.

Creating While Black: The White Gaze, Hope, and Reimagination with Cole Arthur Riley Jul 12, 2022

In the age of social media, many of us have been wired to respond to injustice and tragedy online. For Cole Arthur Riley, her processing of such events coupled with her liturgical formation and Black experience combined to birth Black Liturgies, a project that integrates spiritual practice with Black emotion, Black literature, and the Black body. In this conversation, we talk about what it's like to be Black creators on social media under the white gaze, how memory gives us hope to pull from as we recount the experiences of those who came before us, and what we dream for the future liberation of Black people. Let's stay connected! Find Dani on social media: www.facebook.com/ohhappydani www.instagram.com/ohhappydani www.twitter.com/ohhappydani Find Cole Arthur Riley on social media: www.instagram.com/blackliturgies www.instagram.com/colearthurriley Find the podcast on social media: www.instagram.com/fortheultimategood Grab artwork for the heart and home at www.ohhappydani.com Reach out about the podcast to admin@ohhappydani.com For the Ultimate Good is produced by Lovely House Media.

Being a Helper in the Midst of Heavy Headlines with Branden Harvey Jul 04, 2022

Another day, another heavy headline, another rush of difficult emotions & challenging conversations. How do we make sense of it all and take meaningful action without staying overwhelmed and stuck? In this episode with Branden Harvey of Good Good Good, Dani and Branden talk about how to practically show up when the news is heavy (and when it's not!), real good news vs. feel-good news, the dangers of spreading misinformation - even if it's positive, and how doing a little bit of good wherever you are can have a whole lot of impact. We're not just looking for the helpers – we're learning how to BE the helpers, even when things get hard. That's how we all get free. Let's stay connected! Find Dani on social media: www.facebook.com/ohhappydani www.instagram.com/ohhappydani www.twitter.com/ohhappydani Find Branden/Good Good Good on social media: www.instagram.com/brandenharvey www.instagram.com/goodgoodgoodco Find the pod on social media: www.instagram.com/fortheultimategood Grab artwork for the heart and home at www.ohhappydani.com Read the Good Newspaper at www.goodgoodgood.co Reach out about the podcast to admin@ohhappydani.com For the Ultimate Good is produced by Lovely House Media.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Making a Career of Humanity Jan 17, 2022

In a speech to thousands of Black students at the Youth March for Integrated Schools, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. issued a challenge as they considered their futures: “Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.” Through the complexities of naviating race discussions in 2022, during a season that many would consider an attack on racial progress (and a backlash from 2020), how can we dedicate ourselves to making a career of humanity, building a more equitable world, and continuing to advocate for the overlooked today? In this episode, through practical tips and a few stories, Danielle shares a way we can all put this idea into action - for every person, in every industry, and every walk of life. Let's stay connected! Find Dani on social media: www.facebook.com/ohhappydani www.instagram.com/ohhappydani www.twitter.com/ohhappydani Find the pod on social media: www.instagram.com/fortheultimategood Grab artwork for the heart and home at www.ohhappydani.com Reach out about the podcast to admin@ohhappydani.com

A Love that Lives: The Ultimate Good, Your Neighbors, and You Dec 07, 2021

Welcome to the first episode of the For the Ultimate Good podcast! In this episode, I set the stage for the future of the podcast and my heart behind it all. The idea of “loving my neighbor well” and “pursuing the ultimate good” have been guiding lights for me in this season. And I’m sure that echoes your heart’s cry as well. But when you say that you love your neighbor, do you mean it? What is this “love” that we’re referring to? Is this a placating phrase aimed to eliminate tension and signal passivity? Or is it a transformative force that calls us into the uncomfortable and helps us wade through it? Let’s talk about it. Let's stay connected! Find Dani on social media: www.facebook.com/ohhappydani www.instagram.com/ohhappydani www.twitter.com/ohhappydani Find the pod on social media: www.instagram.com/fortheultimategood Grab artwork for the heart and home at www.ohhappydani.com Reach out about the podcast to admin@ohhappydani.com