The Good Pod

Goodness Village
  • 5.0 (3)
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Welcome to the Good Pod! Goodness Village is an affordable tiny home program in Livermore CA that provides our formerly unhoused neighbors a safe and supportive community to live independently, heal, and thrive. The Good Pod (short for "The Goodness Village Podcast") exists simply to tell stories from the Village and humanize the individuals who call this community HOME. This podcast, hosted by Jackie Ayo, captures the conversations he shares with neighbors, staff, and volunteers who make Goodness Village a success.

  1. 08/15/2025

    S3E10. Johnny Torrez

    With season 3 of The Good Pod coming to a close, we sat down with GV volunteer extraordinaire, Johnny Torrez. Johnny shares his time and talents with our neighbors and shows the next generation the creativity and profitability of leather craft. However, the joy of being part of the Village is so much more than just providing a service; it's about spending time with our neighbors and building friendships.

    17 min

  2. 08/08/2025

    S3E9. Dr. Scott Kamena

    Ever wonder what diving deeper at Goodness Village looks like? It doesn't take a lot to make a HUGE difference in our community, and Dr. Kamena shares his story and his heart on why he provides eye care to our 28 neighbors. It's a small world out there, and a little bit of kindness and generosity goes a long way.

    22 min

  3. 08/01/2025

    S3E8. Molly Bang

    Talk about being hands-on at Goodness Village! Molly Bang, GV's resident volunteer masseuse, chats with Jackie Ayo about what it's like to provide a healing touch for our neighbors.

    13 min

  4. 07/25/2025

    S3E7. Sierra Jones

    Goodness Village has the best staff in the world, but don't just take my word for it! Tune into one of our Support Staff Leads, Sierra Jones, and she shares what a day in the life at the Village is really like.

    11 min

  5. 07/18/2025

    S3E6. Mary Hekl

    Community Support and Mental Health Awareness - two things that everyone needs, yet so often neglected. In this week's episode of The Good Pod, Jackie hosts a conversation with the CEO of Hively, Mary Hekl. Mary’s professional passion is creating great places to work for employees and helping companies thrive. Along with leading and growing Hively, she also serves on the board of directors for BACT (Bay Area Children’s Theatre) and is a Pleasanton Parks and Recreation Commissioner.

    19 min
  6. S3E5. Leslie Konher

    07/11/2025

    S3E5. Leslie Konher

    Since the very beginning, Goodness Village has been led behind the scenes by Leslie Konher - GV's Treasurer on the Board of Directors. Listen in to her and Jackie's conversation, as they discuss what it means to be a Good Neighbor.

    24 min
  7. S3E4. Barbara Stott

    07/04/2025

    S3E4. Barbara Stott

    What's better than one nonprofit talking about building community? You guessed it – Two nonprofits talking about building community! The Good Pod is excited to host a conversation between our very own Jackie Ayo and Eden Garden leader Barbara Stott. As both of our programs share the land at the historic Freisman Dairy property, Barbara and Jackie discuss the ways our organizations collaborate and provide food for our local GV neighbors and our neighbors throughout the Tri-Valley.

    12 min
  8. S3E3. Joe Rivello

    06/27/2025

    S3E3. Joe Rivello

    The Man... The Myth... The Legend... Joe is here! One of GV's favorite volunteers, Jackie Ayo interviews Joe and discovers where Joe's passion for service and community comes from.

    18 min
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Welcome to the Good Pod! Goodness Village is an affordable tiny home program in Livermore CA that provides our formerly unhoused neighbors a safe and supportive community to live independently, heal, and thrive. The Good Pod (short for "The Goodness Village Podcast") exists simply to tell stories from the Village and humanize the individuals who call this community HOME. This podcast, hosted by Jackie Ayo, captures the conversations he shares with neighbors, staff, and volunteers who make Goodness Village a success.

Information

  • Creator
    Goodness Village
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Goodness Village
  • Show Website
    The Good Pod