Gooder Stories
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Podcast Overview
<p>Gooder Stories — where strategy meets heart — is a podcast for nonprofits looking to amplify their impact through intentional marketing and storytelling.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Gail Hataitham, founder of Gooder Creative Studio, the show features honest conversations with changemakers across Canada’s nonprofit sector—people doing meaningful work with limited resources and a lot of heart.</p><p></p><p>Each episode shares practical insights into how marketing and storytelling can move nonprofit missions forward.</p><p></p><p>For nonprofit leaders and purpose-driven creatives who want to tell their stories with more clarity, creativity, and confidence.</p>
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12/23/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
17: Rethinking Food Access: Growing Community Through Dignity with Joanna Tschudy
<p>In this episode of Gooder Stories, host Gail Hataitham speaks with Joanna Tschudy, the urban food systems coordinator at the Alex Community Food Centre in Calgary. They discuss Joanna's journey into community engagement, her roles in food access programming, and the importance of dignified access to food. Joanna shares insights on the Fresh & Fare Community Market, highlighting its impact on the community and the relationships built with local growers. In this conversation, Joanna Tschudy discusses the importance of aligning funding with community needs, the significance of listening, and the role of engagement in community programming. She emphasizes the resilience of the communities served, the importance of honoring cultural traditions in food, and creating inclusive spaces for all. The discussion also touches on the slow growth of community engagement, the moments that matter in community work, and encouraging community involvement and advocacy.</p><p> </p><p><b>LEARN MORE</b></p><p>The Alex Community Food Centre: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thealexcfc.ca/" target="_blank">https://thealexcfc.ca/</a></p><p>The Alex Community Health Centre: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thealex.ca/" target="_blank">https://www.thealex.ca/</a></p><p></p><p>Powered by Gooder Creative Studio (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.goodercreativestudio.com/" target="_blank">https://www.goodercreativestudio.com/</a>)</p><p></p><p>—----<br /></p><p>End music credit: Borough</p>
June 17, 2026
16: From Grassroots to Community Hub: Creativity, Belonging & Social Change with Bethel & Sayson
<p>In this episode of Gooder Stories, Gail Hataitham speaks with Bethel and Sayson, co-founders of the Alcove Centre for the Arts, about their journey of building accessible creative spaces that foster community, confidence, and social change. They share how Alcove grew from a grassroots initiative into a thriving arts hub in Calgary, discussing the importance of reducing barriers to participation, listening to community feedback, and creating welcoming spaces where people can connect through creativity. The conversation explores community engagement, sustainable growth, effective communication, and marketing for small organizations while highlighting powerful stories of personal transformation and the role arts initiatives can play in strengthening belonging and creating positive change.</p><p></p><p><b>LEARN MORE</b><br /></p><p>Alcove Center for the Arts - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://alcovecalgary.ca" target="_blank">https://alcovecalgary.ca</a></p><p>Raw Voices - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rawvoices.ca" target="_blank">https://rawvoices.ca</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Powered by Gooder Creative Studio (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.goodercreativestudio.com/" target="_blank">https://www.goodercreativestudio.com/</a>)</p><p></p><p>—----</p><p></p><p>End music credit: Borough</p>
May 13, 2026
15: Rethinking Animal Welfare: Community, Collaboration & Long-Term Impact with R.J. Bailot
<p>In this episode of Gooder Stories, host Gail Hataitham speaks with Robert John Bailot, or R.J., co-founder of the Canadian Animal Task Force. They discuss R.J.'s journey into animal welfare, the unique approach of the Canadian Animal Task Force in addressing pet overpopulation through community-driven solutions, and the importance of building trust and collaboration with First Nations and rural communities. The conversation highlights the challenges of volunteerism, the complexity of animal welfare issues, the significance of positive communication in fostering community engagement, and how large-scale clinics, collaboration, and patience are transforming animal and community well-being across Canada.</p><p></p><p>LEARN MORE:<br />Canadian Animal Task Force - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://canadiananimaltaskforce.ca" target="_blank">https://canadiananimaltaskforce.ca</a><br />Connect with R.J. - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linkedin.com/in/rj" target="_blank">https://linkedin.com/in/rj</a><br /><br />Powered by Gooder Creative Studio (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.goodercreativestudio.com/" target="_blank">https://www.goodercreativestudio.com/</a>)<br /><br />—----<br /><br />End music credit: Borough</p>
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- What is Gooder Stories?
<p>Gooder Stories — where strategy meets heart — is a podcast for nonprofits looking to amplify their impact through intentional marketing and storytelling.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Gail Hataitham, founder of Gooder Creative Studio, the show features honest conversations with changemakers across Canada’s nonprofit sector—people doing meaningful work with limited resources and a lot of heart.</p><p></p><p>Each episode shares practical insights into how marketing and storytelling can move nonprofit missions forward.</p><p></p><p>For nonprofit leaders and purpose-driven creatives who want to tell their stories with more clarity, creativity, and confidence.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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