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Lee Ann Necessary Brownlee
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At We're Good, we are celebrating the everyday brilliance of people working toward a more positive world.

  1. Shepherd's Center - Where Care Goes Beyond the Road

    4/02

    Shepherd's Center - Where Care Goes Beyond the Road

    What if you woke up tomorrow and couldn’t drive anymore—no errands, no appointments, no independence? In this can’t-miss episode of the We’re Good Podcast, host Lee Ann Necessary Brownlee meets Beth Kilgore-Robinson and volunteer Barry Wickersham from the Shepherd Center of Fairfax-Burke, a CFNOVA grantee quietly making thousands of lives better. They’ve delivered 51,000+ rides—but the real story is what happens inside the car: unexpected friendships, healing moments, and a “circular caring continuum” you’ll want to try in your own life. Tune in to hear the secret sauce.

    29 min
  2. Higher Achievement - 50 Years of Proven Impact

    21/01

    Higher Achievement - 50 Years of Proven Impact

    In this heart-stirring episode of the We’re Good Podcast, host Lee Ann Necessary Brownlee visits Higher Achievement in Washington, DC—where mentoring transforms futures. CEO Lynsey Wood Jeffries and Board Member and alumni Mitchell Brooks share how this 50-year legacy of connection, turns middle school years into launching pads for college and purpose. Mitch - who now leads a multimillion-dollar firm— says he’s living proof that mentors help their mentees stretch, this episode proves talent is everywhere, and mentorship can change everything.

    31 min
  3. Girls on the Run - More than a running program

    7/01

    Girls on the Run - More than a running program

    In this uplifting episode, host Lee Ann Necessary Brownlee spotlights Community Foundation for Northern Virginia 2025 grantee Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia—more than a running program, it fuses movement with life lessons for 3rd–8th graders. Jaimi Taylor and Sammy Carr share an evidence-based “Go-To Toolbox” (star power, happy pace, breathe-and-reset) that builds confidence during a critical time of girls’ development. The 5K finish-line tears, cheers, and nicknames make this an emotionally uplifting episode! CFNOVA’s grant removes cost barriers while trained coaches fuel mentorship and positive futures.

    28 min
  4. Inside the We're Good Podcast 2026 Lineup

    30/12/2025

    Inside the We're Good Podcast 2026 Lineup

    As We’re Good wraps an unforgettable year, host Lee Ann Necessary Brownlee pulls back the curtain on what’s coming in 2026—and it’s powerful. From emotional finish lines with Girls on the Run, to life-changing mentorship at Higher Achievement, to neighbors showing up through the Shepherd’s Center, this episode teases stories of courage, connection, and everyday brilliance. New on-location episodes. New voices. Deeper impact. If you’re craving hope, heart, and proof that good is happening—this is your moment to tune in and join the movement. Go to www.weregood.net and subscribe.

    7 min
  5. Season One Highlights with the We're Good Partners

    10/12/2025

    Season One Highlights with the We're Good Partners

    Season One of the We’re Good Podcast wraps with a powerful reflection on the moments that made us laugh, cry, and believe even more deeply in the good happening around us. From emotional stories at Jill’s House and Horton’s Kids to surprising revelations at College Track, Year Up United, DC SCORES, and more, this episode captures the heart of community: belonging, resilience, and everyday brilliance. Plus, Dr. Christina Prather’s wisdom on aging leaves listeners inspired for the year ahead.

    30 min
  6. We're Good Partners share in Our Take

    26/11/2025

    We're Good Partners share in Our Take

    The season-one finale of the We’re Good Podcast is filled with gratitude and full of reveals! The We’re Good team peels back the curtain to share what we learned, loved, and heard from you—like “wait, what?” moments: a public–private fix for affordable housing, a neighbor’s call that saved a woman’s future, and a young man’s independence (and cookies) through a program we thought we knew. Behind the cameras, lights and microphones, a movement is emerging to celebrate the good work happening all around us. Come curious, leave connected, share with a friend, and tell us what you think at weregood.net.

    22 min
  7. A conversation with Dr. Prather - Lessons in Aging

    12/11/2025

    A conversation with Dr. Prather - Lessons in Aging

    In this episode of the We’re Good Podcast, Lee Ann Necessary Brownlee interviews a local geriatrician– Dr. Christina Prather MD –  to reveal ways to age well and lower dementia risk. Learn why some memory slips are normal, the 10 p.m. ritual that helps your brain “take out the trash,” and the two-word mantra—“motion is lotion.” She decodes study hype, previews biomarkers and therapies, reframes dementia as an “odyssey,” equips caregivers, and shows how micro-communities—friends and habits—protect brain health. So listen and watch for a hopeful mindset. Find this episode and learn more at weregood.net

    25 min
  8. Alzheimer's Awareness Month - We're Good gets personal

    29/10/2025

    Alzheimer's Awareness Month - We're Good gets personal

    In this heartfelt episode of the We’re Good Podcast, host Lee Ann Necessary Brownlee is joined by co-founder Tanya Ruiz La Force as they spotlight Insight Memory Care and open up about how Alzheimer’s and dementia have touched their own families. This honest episode includes testimony from Mary Jo Ammon, whose husband Steve was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. Through humor and grace, Mary Jo reveals how Insight Memory Care helped them rediscover purpose and dignity in the face of change. A must-listen for anyone navigating caregiving, aging, or love that endures through every season. Watch and listen now. Find us at www.weregood.net.

    23 min
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At We're Good, we are celebrating the everyday brilliance of people working toward a more positive world.

Informação

  • Autoria
    Lee Ann Necessary Brownlee
  • Anos em atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    28
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2026 We're Good
  • Site do programa
    We're Good