Hopebeat Weekly: December 4, 2024

Exciting Hope Activations in Chicago and more

Here’s what we are sharing for this week’s Hopebeat Weekly: 

Exciting Hope Activations with Strides for Peace and the City of Chicago

We had an incredible time at the Violence Prevention Expo 2024, hosted by Strides for Peace in Chicago! We connected with so many amazing individuals and organizations, sharing our Shine Hope resources for violence prevention and hearing impactful stories from teens and community leaders. It was an unforgettable day filled with energy, connection, and shared vision for a more hopeful Chicago. We’re excited to see what’s next for hope in Chicago, and we’re so grateful for everyone who stopped by to engage with us and our programs. See the event highlights here.

Photo: Kathryn with high schoolers Vitoria, Julian, and Bella at the Strides for Peace Expo, Chicago

Call To Activate Hope in Your City

Hopelessness has real costs, from health risks to community safety concerns. We are working to activate Hope around the world. Hope is measurable, definable, and teachable. Join the Hopeful Cities movement to make a positive impact. Find out how you can activate Hope in your City here.

Training educators about the Hopeful Cities movement in City of Las Vegas

Photo: Training educators about the Hopeful Cities movement in City of Las Vegas

Campus Activations in Arkansas

We’ve just hung up flyers around the University of Arkansas campus! These flyers are packed with info for students on how to access no-cost resources, including our Hopeful Mindsets on the College Campus course. This initiative is all about supporting students and empowering them with the tools they need to thrive, especially during challenging times. See the full scoop here.

Avery Peel posting flyers at UARK

Photo: Avery Peel posting flyers at UARK

Choosing Majors and Minors, featuring Emily Brisben and Lindsey Young

Ever felt overwhelmed deciding on your college major or minor? The episode #6 of The Hope Matrix on Campus with host Avery Peel features Emily Brisben, a junior at the University of Dayton, and Lindsey Young from the Brooks Center at UD. Together, they share their unique journeys—navigating major life decisions, changing directions, and overcoming challenges at just 18. Listen to the full episode here.

Turning Trauma into Triumph, featuring Michelle Moffitt, MA LMHC

In the episode #45 of The Hope Matrix Podcast, host Kathryn Goetzke sits down with Michelle Moffitt, MA LMHC, to discuss how to overcome adversity, find strength in community, and build resilience through hope. Get ready for an uplifting conversation that will inspire you to turn your challenges into growth! Listen to the full episode here.

Kathryn Goetzke on the Global Business Line Podcast

We’re thrilled to share that our very own Kathryn Goetzke, MBA, Chief Hope Officer, mental health advocate, and UN Representative for the World Federation for Mental Health, was featured on the Global Business Line Podcast hosted by Sneha Gupta, CEO of Global Business Line. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to transform their personal and professional life through hope. Listen to this episode.

Kathryn on Global Business Line Podcast

Partner Spotlight

We’re honored to partner with BUILD Chicago Inc., a leader in fostering hope and well-being in the workplace. We had the privilege of training their team through writing their own Shine Hope Stories, and their Chief Community Officer, Bradly Johnson, shared insights on The Hope Matrix Podcast (Episode 38). BUILD Chicago’s continued commitment to activating hope inspires us, and we’re excited to see the impact of their efforts in Chicago. Find out more about their work here.

Hope Hero of the Month

Our Hope Hero of the Month is Dr. Edward Barksdale, Jr.! He is one of our advisors and has been helping us in activating hope. We are inspired by Dr. Barksdale’s leadership and dedication to pediatric care, as well as his work advancing mental health and Hope education. He also just officially stepped into his new role as Chief of Surgery for the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance (CCHA) and Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at The University of Chicago!  Read our Press Release here.

Dr Edward Barksdale, Jr. Doing Shine Hope Hand Sign with Chief Hope Officer Kathryn Goetzke

Photo: Dr Edward Barksdale, Jr. Doing Shine Hope Hand Sign with Chief Hope Officer Kathryn Goetzke

Cool Hope-Inspired Reads: 

Hope Rising: How the Science of HOPE Can Change Your Life

This book is co-authored by Chan Hellman, Ph.D, one of our experts in the Hopeful Mindsets on the College Campus. Learn to overcome trauma, adversity, and struggle by unleashing the science of hope in your daily life with this inspiring and informative guide. Get a copy of this book here.

Team Talks: 

Meet Dr. Myron Belfer, one of our Advisors at The Shine Hope Company and my mentor of many years. I could not be where I am without him. He is a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a Senior Associate in Psychiatry, at Boston Children’s Hospital. Read more about him 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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