Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck

Courtney Beck
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Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck is devoted to building a positive community for a better tomorrow. This podcast was created for you as valuable members of this community to gain insightful knowledge and walk away with words of wisdom that will inspire you to achieve your own goals and dreams in life. Through discussing topics focused on Life, Sport, and Career, this podcast is sure to inspire and uplift its audience!  Life stories will be shared, valuable knowledge will be obtained, and lessons lined with positivity will be heard. Plenty of Positivity aims to provide a healthier mental outlook on life and an optimistic perspective for tomorrow. Let’s build this positive community together and spread Plenty of Positivity into the world today that will have a lasting impact well into the future. *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. *

  1. 2d ago

    Peter Samuelson is a Film Producer, Author, Philanthropist, CEO, ROKindness.org

    Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Peter Samuelson!  Peter Samuelson is an author, Founder and President of First Star, a film producer and a serial pro-social entrepreneur. In 1982 he co-founded the Starlight Children’s Foundation; by 1990 the positive psychological impact of Starlight seeded his next pro-social endeavor, Starbright World, co-founded with Steven Spielberg.  1999 saw the formation of First Star, 2005 EDAR Everyone Deserves a Roof, and 2013 saw him launch ASPIRE, the Academy for Social Purpose in Responsible Entertainment. In the midst of all this Peter has produced 26 films and raised four children. Educated at Cambridge and the Anderson School of Management at UCLA, Peter resides in Los Angeles with his wife Saryl, and continues to fight every day for those less fortunate, chief among them abused and neglected children. He is the CEO of ROKindness.org in formation. ROKindness.org transforms everyday kindness into a visible, measurable movement, spreading empathy at a time when we need more. Through a website, mobile apps, and QR cards, participants inspire others to pay kindness forward, creating expanding waves of positive action. Acts of kindness are tracked, mapped, and rewarded through recognition levels that encourage ongoing engagement. The platform partners with families, schools, faith communities, nonprofits, corporations and civic organizations to strengthen community impact. A program of Kindness Worldwide, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering a culture of kindness, ROKindness.org launched August 15, 2026. Supporters participate, share, partner and volunteer, for lasting social change. 📚 Finding Happy https://www.samuelson.la/ ROKindness.org In this episode, Peter Samuelson shares his journey from London to Hollywood and his commitment to kindness through various charitable initiatives.  The conversation explores the impact of unconditional love, the importance of education and mentorship, and the role of kindness in fostering happiness and community engagement.  Peter discusses his new initiative, Random Opportunities for Kindness, aimed at creating a culture of kindness and combating negativity in society.  The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests and the host on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the host, the host’s affiliated institution, or any associated organizations.

  2. Sep 1

    Pauline Nguyen is an International Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning Author, Executive Coach, Spiritual Entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Red Lantern, the most awarded Vietnamese restaurant in the world

    Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Pauline Nguyen!  Today, Pauline is one of Australia’s most decorated entrepreneurs.  As owner of Red Lantern - the most awarded Vietnamese restaurant in the world - she earned the Telstra Business Award and, in 2026 was named Global Transformational Leader of the Year.   She has also been named one of "200 Women Who Will Change the Way You See The World.”  At three years old, Pauline escaped Vietnam by boat - nine days at sea, a year in a Thai refugee camp, and a beginning that would have broken most.  She chose, instead to become the beneficiary of everything that happened to her.  Her memoir, Secrets of the Red Lantern, won international acclaim; her latest, The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur, continues to move readers worldwide.  Combining the latest neuroscience with spirituality,  travelling the world as an International Keynote Speaker and Executive Coach, she guides CEOs and founders into Conscious Leadership - rewiring their story from victim consciousness to creator consciousness, and learning to live life by design, not by default. In this episode, Pauline shares her inspiring journey from escaping Vietnam as a refugee to building the most awarded Vietnamese restaurant in the world. She discusses the importance of inner mastery, emotional regulation, and spiritual growth for leadership and personal success. Pauline was so incredibly kind to offer the Plenty of Positivity Community the ability to access her own 80 minute MasterClass on how to build a resilient nervous system.  Please head over to Instagram and DM the word ACTION. Instagram: paulinenspeaks For more information on Pauline Nguyen, please visit: https://pauline-nguyen.com/ Trusted By: KPMG, Dell Technologies, Vanguard, Adobe, Sheraton, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, Allergan, OPTUS, and many more. Featured In: Forbes, Middle East Entrepreneur, CEO Magazine, Financial Review, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, and more. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the host, the host’s affiliated institution, or any associated organizations. Plenty of Positivity is dedicated to building a positive community for a better tomorrow. The main components are Life, Sport, and Career. For more information, please visit: www.plentyofpositivity.com

  3. Aug 25

    Timothy Freeman, MBA, BSN, RN is a Chief Operating Officer at Hospice Savannah and Founder of Career Connector

    Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Timothy Freeman, MBA, BSN, RN! Timothy Freeman is a healthcare executive and entrepreneur with a bedside-to-boardroom trajectory spanning over 15 years. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Evans Memorial Hospital in Georgia, Timothy leads enterprise operations across more than 10 departments in a rural healthcare system — driving patient experience to top-tier levels, launching new ICU capabilities through academic telemedicine partnerships, and building sustainable workforce pipelines. A registered nurse by training, Timothy rose through clinical and executive leadership roles at St. Joseph's/Candler and HCA Healthcare before earning his MBA from the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. He is a recipient of the Excellence in Leadership Award and was named one of the Best & Brightest Executive MBAs of 2023. Timothy is also the founder of Career Connector — a marketplace platform connecting students and professionals with experienced practitioners for one-on-one conversations before making major career decisions. His mission is simple: clarity before commitment. In this episode, Timothy shares his inspiring journey from healthcare bedside to executive leadership and introduces Career Connector, a platform revolutionizing career exploration and mentorship across industries. He discusses key leadership lessons and innovative ways to navigate career development. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the host, the host’s affiliated institution, or any associated organizations. Plenty of Positivity is dedicated to building a positive community for a better tomorrow. The main components are Life, Sport, and Career. For more information, please visit: www.plentyofpositivity.com

  4. Aug 17

    Ariane Vera is a 12x Author, 3x TEDx Speaker, Founder of The Atelier, a Membership & Community for founders who bridge personal and business growth.

    Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Ariane Vera! Ariane Vera is a 12x Author, 3x TEDx Speaker, and Founder of The Atelier, a Membership & Community for founders who bridge personal and business growth.  Ariane had the kind of success that looked excellent on paper - but left her empty and burned out. She left Germany, moved to Mexico and started from scratch. Today, she guides others on the journey of defining your own version of success and taking action to make it happen. In this episode,  Ariane shares her inspiring journey from burnout to purpose, emphasizing the importance of alignment, self-awareness, and following your passions.  Discover how her experiences with journaling, entrepreneurship, and coffee initiatives can motivate you to create a life true to yourself. For more information, please visit:  https://www.thejournalofahealer.com/p/arianevera The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the host, the host’s affiliated institution, or any associated organizations. Plenty of Positivity is dedicated to building a positive community for a better tomorrow. The main components are Life, Sport, and Career. For more information, please visit: www.plentyofpositivity.com

  5. Aug 3

    Neill Marshall is the Chairman at HealthSearch Partners and Kurt Mosley is the Associations Practice Leader for HealthSearch Partners

    Plenty of Positivity welcomes Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley! Neill Marshall is an executive search veteran with more than 30 years of experience. He has been involved in more than 600 senior-level assignments. In 2017 Neill was part of a co-founding firm of HealthSearch Partners and currently serves as Board Chair. Previously, he held leadership roles with several major executive search firms including Witt/Kieffer in Dallas. A serial entrepreneur, he started two executive search firms, Marshall Koll & Associates and Southerland Partners, that specialized in recruiting leaders for healthcare organizations. These firms conducted hundreds of successful searches for leading healthcare organizations. Neill has also served as Director of Marketing for Merritt, Hawkins & Associates, the nation’s largest physician search firm.  Kurt Mosley is an Associations Practice Leader for HealthSearch Partners. In this role he brings his extensive experience and deep understanding of the evolving healthcare system to partner with a variety of healthcare and medical associations representing a variety of constituencies including hospitals, health systems, physicians and others, to help them find leaders who are dedicated to their success and that of their members.  Kurt's expertise has been acknowledged in reputable publications, including USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, Modern Healthcare, Hospitals & Health Networks, HealthLeaders, Medial Economics, and many others.  In this episode, Neill shares how their innovative 90-day program prepares leaders to make an immediate, lasting impact—so critical in today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.  Kurt dives into the power of sport and symbolic acts, illustrating how preparation and deliberate actions build confidence and influence.  Together, they unpack the profound role of adaptability, soft skills, and emotional intelligence in leadership, especially in an era dominated by technology and social media. For more information, please visit:  https://healthsearchpartners.com/ The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the host, the host’s affiliated institution, or any associated organizations. Plenty of Positivity is dedicated to building a positive community for a better tomorrow. The main components are Life, Sport, and Career. For more information, please visit: www.plentyofpositivity.com

  6. Jul 27

    Dr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson is a CEO & Founder, Soof Solutions/Clinical Professor (affiliated) Neurosurgery, Stanford School of Medicine

    Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Dr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson! Dr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson is a Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery (Affiliated) at Stanford School of Medicine, Director of Research for Women's Operational Military Exposure Network Center of Excellence (WOMENCOE), and Senior Scientist for Rehabilitation Services at VA Palo Alto Healthcare System.  Adamson completed her undergraduate degrees in neurobiology and women's studies at the University of California, Irvine.  She completed her Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Southern California and a postdoctoral fellowship in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford School of Medicine.  She also has a Masters in Healthcare Leadership from the School of Public Health from Brown University and is a faculty fellow for Stanford Byers Biodesign Program. In addition, Dr. Adamson is a CEO and founder of her digital health startup Soof Solutions Inc which uses eye tracking for communication in individuals lacking the power of speech. In this episode, Dr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson shares her inspiring journey from neuroscience research to founding Soof Solutions, a company dedicated to improving communication for those with speech and language impairments.  Discover her passion for innovation, leadership lessons, and the profound impact of her mission-driven work in this episode. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the host, the host’s affiliated institution, or any associated organizations. Plenty of Positivity is dedicated to building a positive community for a better tomorrow. The main components are Life, Sport, and Career. For more information, please visit: www.plentyofpositivity.com

  7. Jul 21

    Joshua Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA is a Certified Executive Coach Author of A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership: Building a Culture of Compassion and Excellence

    Joshua D. Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd, FACP, FIDSA is a retired Army Colonel who spent 25 years in military medicine.  Dr. Hartzell has held numerous leadership positions throughout his career including being Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency and Assistant Chief of Graduate Medical Education at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Assistant Dean for Faculty Development at the Uniformed Services University.  He deployed as a Battalion Surgeon with the 82nd Airborne Division to Afghanistan. A practicing Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Physician, he has devoted the last decade to developing leaders training and teaching thousands of students, residents, and faculty within healthcare.  Dr. Hartzell has delivered over 100 talks on leadership development and has written numerous papers on the topic. He combined his years of boots on the ground leading in medicine with his research to teach other leaders practical strategies about how to sharpen their leadership skills in his book, A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership: Building a Culture of Compassion and Excellence. In this episode, discover how military discipline and community values shape effective leadership beyond the battlefield. Dr. Hartzell reveals the core lessons learned from 25 years of military medicine such as the importance of clarity around mission, proactive engagement, and the subtle art of building trust through care.  He dives into stories of leadership in action, from emergency rooms to the frontlines abroad, illustrating how compassion and accountability go hand-in-hand to foster healthier cultures and happier, more effective teams. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the host, the host’s affiliated institution, or any associated organizations. Plenty of Positivity is dedicated to building a positive community for a better tomorrow. The main components are Life, Sport, and Career. For more information, please visit: www.plentyofpositivity.com

  8. Jul 15

    Mary Crean, MBA is a Digital Marketing Director at Nassau Financial Group and AI & Marketing Strategy Leader

    Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Mary Crean, MBA!  Mary Crean is a Digital Marketing Director at Nassau Financial Group with a non-linear career shaped by reinvention, curiosity, and a positive, growth mindset. She’s worked across multiple industries, gaining a long-term perspective and learning how to adapt as they evolve. She works at the intersection of AI and marketing, focused on using technology in a way that still feels human and connected. She also supports 2-4-1 Sports through her digital marketing expertise, helping expand access to sports and social-emotional learning for all kids. Mary brings an honest, grounded perspective to life, sport, and career and believes growth isn’t about having a perfect path, but about showing up, staying open, and never giving up. In this episode, Mary shares her inspiring journey across multiple industries, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, resilience, and continuous learning.  She also discusses how her diverse experiences in marketing, sports, and tech have shaped her leadership style and her passion for social impact. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the host, the host’s affiliated institution, or any associated organizations. Plenty of Positivity is dedicated to building a positive community for a better tomorrow. The main components are Life, Sport, and Career. For more information, please visit: www.plentyofpositivity.com

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Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck is devoted to building a positive community for a better tomorrow. This podcast was created for you as valuable members of this community to gain insightful knowledge and walk away with words of wisdom that will inspire you to achieve your own goals and dreams in life. Through discussing topics focused on Life, Sport, and Career, this podcast is sure to inspire and uplift its audience!  Life stories will be shared, valuable knowledge will be obtained, and lessons lined with positivity will be heard. Plenty of Positivity aims to provide a healthier mental outlook on life and an optimistic perspective for tomorrow. Let’s build this positive community together and spread Plenty of Positivity into the world today that will have a lasting impact well into the future. *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. *

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