Be The Good with Kate

About Be The Good with Kate

Need a reminder of the good in the world? In search of some inspiration as to how one person can make a difference? Then you’re in the right place. I’m Kate Cherichello, and I’m on a mission to share all the good news and good people as I can. Join me each week as I chat with someone following their passions and helping others along the way. We ALL have the power to make a difference, and once we take the first steps, we can amaze ourselves with what we are capable of and how WE can make the world a better place. I love hearing from you: @positively_kate katecherichello.com/bethegood

Publisher

Kate Cherichello

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Mar 2021

Latest episode

4 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

159 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Aug 2025

   Season Finale: Building Community, Courage & Goodness with Broadway’s Nick Flatto 🎭 Ep. 152

   Following your passions – & building a community that uplifts everyone around you. In this season finale of Be The Good with Kate, Broadway producer, director, playwright, and true “theater architect” Nick Flatto joins Kate for a heart-filled conversation on how creativity, community, and authenticity can be catalysts for positive change. From high school theater days (with Kate!) to Tony nominations, Nick shares his journey of how every swerve and turn kept him moving forward – and how he always stayed rooted in his mission to build spaces for connection and joy. 💡 In This Episode: 📣The power of following your authentic path, even when it’s unconventional. 📣Why community building is at the core of Nick’s work as a producer and creator. 📣Nick’s new original musical: a love story between two men that’s as universal as it is personal. 📣Velvet Stage Productions, and what they are doing to get needed stories told 📣Using life’s challenges (from family divorce to coming out to career detours) as fuel for goodness. 📣What constitutes ‘art’, and how we are all artists everyday. 📣How artists – and everyone – can build their own “sacred spaces” for positive impact. 🎶 Whether you’re an artist at heart, a theater lover, or just in need of an uplifting reminder that “love wins”, this conversation will leave you inspired to create, connect, and, of course, be the good. Thanks for listening this season, and while the show will take a break for a bit, all the episodes may always be found on podcast platforms everywhere under: ‘Be The Good with Kate’ 🫶 🌟 From Nick: “When we're talking about community, there is no clear path to any career, but specifically the arts… My advice is, find your people, find your community…Go be creative, because that's what brought you here.” Connect with Nick: @nickflatto @velvetstageproductions velvetstageproductions.com

2. 

   28 Jul 2025

   A Filmmaker Giving Voice to the Disability Community, with Anna Pakman, Ep. 151

   A powerful reminder of the impact authentic representation can make on this week’s episode of Be The Good with Kate: Host Kate Cherichello Tente sits down with award-winning filmmaker, writer, producer, and disability inclusion advocate Anna Pakman for a powerful, eye-opening conversation. From navigating the entertainment industry to making space for new voices, Anna shares her personal journey, her artistic mission, and how her latest short film Emergency Plan is changing the conversation around disability and disaster preparedness. In this episode, you'll hear: 🌟 Why disability representation in media matters—and what’s still missing 🎥 The behind-the-scenes journey of creating Emergency Plan, a short thriller made in just five days 💡 How entertainment can shape public perception, empathy, and policy 🎭 Broadway milestones in authentic casting—from Wicked to Oklahoma! 🔥 The real-life events that inspired Emergency Plan—and why it hits so hard 🤝 What it means to be an ally to the disability community 📣 One powerful action you can take today to make a difference Anna shares how her lived experience with cerebral palsy fuels her drive to change the narrative in media, both in front of and behind the camera. From comedy beginnings to creating deeply emotional, suspenseful drama, Anna’s range and purpose shine through every project she touches. 🎬 Emergency Plan isn’t just a film, it’s a call to action. Anna walks us through the making of this impactful short and its companion resources that help individuals with disabilities plan for emergencies. Whether you're a creator, an ally, or someone looking to better understand the world around you, this episode is filled with passion, purpose, and practical insight. Resources & Links: 🔗 Watch & Learn More: emergencyplanfilm.com 📲 Follow Anna: @annotated on Instagram 📞 Action Step: Contact your representatives about protecting Medicaid 🎧 Subscribe to Be The Good with Kate on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help more good stories get heard. 💬 Found this episode powerful? Share your thoughts on Instagram @positively_kate or YouTube 📢 Don’t forget to share with a friend—you never know who needs a little good today.

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   21 Jul 2025

   The Science Behind & Need For Kindness, with Kindness.org's Chloe San Miguel, Ep. 150

   🎉 Be The Good with Kate’s 150th episode! 🎉 What if kindness could be measured? Studied? Amplified? This week’s guest is doing just that. Dr. Chloe San Miguel is the Research Manager at the KindLab at kindness.org, where she leads projects that uncover the causes and consequences of kindness using science, psychology, and data. With a PhD in Experimental Psychology and a deep passion for making the world a better place, Chloe shares the inspiring journey that led her to this unique and impactful work. In this episode: 💡 The origin story of kindness.org - and why it’s more relevant than ever 🧠 What is a “KQ”? (Think “IQ… but kinder”) ✨ How kindness has shaped Chloe’s life personally and professionally 📊 The fascinating research coming out of the KindLab 🚧 What might be holding us back from being a kinder society 💼 Chloe’s tips for finding a meaningful and one-of-a-kind career ❤️ What she finds most rewarding in her role 🎉 Also, an extra special mention: this is our 150th episode! If you happen to watch the video version of the podcast, you’ll see that Chloe wears a smile the entire conversation! I loved chatting with her. Whether you're curious about the science behind human behavior, looking to infuse more kindness into your own life, or exploring ways to build a more compassionate world, this episode is for you. 🎧Episode on all podcast platforms and YouTube: ‘Be The Good with Kate’ Connect: kindness.org (http://kindness.org) chloe@kindness.org (mailto:chloe@kindness.org) katecherichello.com/bethegood (http://katecherichello.com/bethegood) Bonus for Listeners: ➡️ Take the kindness quiz at kindness.org to learn your own KQ!

Who has been a guest on Be The Good with Kate

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dan Burnett
• Angela Calzone
• Molly Cupka
• Margaret Malishchak

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

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Quality

87

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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