CBS Chicago featured our Work on Hope

We are incredibly grateful to CBS Chicago for helping us spread the message of Hope and for featuring Hopeful Cities Chicago! Hope can be measured, taught, and activated to transform communities. If you missed the live broadcast, watch the full interview on CBS Chicago here to learn more about how we bring Hope to communities nationwide.

Deloitte’s WorkWell Podcast with host Jen Fisher: Stop Saying Hope is Not a Strategy

Is Hope really a strategy? In this episode of The WorkWell Podcast™, Jen Fisher challenges the common belief that it isn’t, reframing Hope as both a comfort and a challenge. Guest Kathryn Goetzke, CEO and Chief Hope Officer of The Shine Hope Company, shares the SHINE Hope Framework and explains how Hope boosts mental health, workplace engagement, and productivity—proving that a hopeful workforce is more resilient, motivated, and successful.

Happy National Hope Month! Join us for a 30-day Challenge

April is National Hope Month, a perfect time to learn and practice Hope skills! It’s also Stress Awareness Month and Physical Wellness Month, making it the ideal opportunity to focus on well-being. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook for daily inspiration, Hope skills, and ways to activate Hope in your life and community.

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The Hope Matrix Episode 52: Shining Hope Through Trauma—A Police Captain's Journey, featuring Adam Meyers

How do first responders cope with the trauma they face on duty? In this powerful episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, Police Captain Adam Meyers shares his journey through PTSD, depression, and healing after a life-changing critical incident. His story is a testament to resilience and the power of Hope even in the darkest moments. Listen to this inspiring episode.

The Hope Matrix Campus Episode 12: Managing the Many Facets of Life During College, Featuring Skye Jackson

College life is full of challenges—how do you manage it all at once? In this episode of The Hope Matrix on Campus, Skye Jackson reflects on navigating academics, friendships, family, and personal growth while finishing her degree at Brown University. She shares her experiences overcoming obstacles and how she’s learned to activate Hope along the way. Listen to this episode.

New Research on Hope

How Hope and Mindfulness Support Trauma Recovery in Black Adults

A new study highlights the powerful role of Hope and mindfulness in supporting well-being among Black adults who have experienced trauma, citing that 12-14% of Black adults meet criteria for PTSD. Both Hope and mindfulness were linked to greater well-being and lower PTSD symptoms, but Hope had a particularly strong connection to psychological and subjective well-being. While mindfulness uniquely helped with PTSD, these findings suggest that fostering both Hope and mindfulness could be key to improving mental health and resilience in trauma-exposed Black adults. Read more.

New at The Shine Hope Store

Looking for ways to spread Hope? Check out our newest Shine Hope merchandise—stickers, notebooks, bags, caps, and more! Whether for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, these items are a fun way to keep Hope alive. Find out more here.

Join us - Live in Las Vegas for a Teen Workshop on April 13

Know a teen who might benefit from a stress release workshop? If you haven’t heard it, we invite you to join Hope Means Nevada’s teen-focused workshop on managing stress, easing anxiety, and fostering resilience! I will attend in person to do a workshop with teens on writing their Shine Hope Stories. Other speakers include Mai Lieng Tran, Sariah Nokes, and Torri Shack. Find out more and sign up today.

The Five Keys to Finding Hope in Challenging Times

Did you know that hopeful people are more likely to reach their goals? Or that Hope plays a key role in fighting poverty and improving well-being? Studies show Hope is essential for quality of life, health, and more. In partnership with Global Compassion Coalition, join Kathryn Goetzke on May 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM PT for a free 90-minute workshop to learn the five “Shine Hope” keys, how to measure Hope, and ways to bring it into your daily life. Discover how your story can build Hope and see how communities, schools, and colleges make Hope a reality. Register here.

Keep Shining Hope,

Kathryn

Kathryn Goetzke, MBA

CEO & Chief Hope Officer, The Shine Hope Company

Author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope

Founder of International Foundation for Research and Education on Hope (iFred)

Creator of Hopeful Cities, and Hopeful Minds

Creator of Hopeful Mindsets Overview, Hopeful Mindsets in the Workplace Overview,  and Hopeful Mindsets on the College Campus Course

Podcast host of The Hope Matrix

Chief Mood Officer, The Mood Factory (taking a break, for hope!)

www.kathryngoetzke.com

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