Believe In People

Meet Krystel Beall. There is so much talk about what to do with the next generation who are going to be our next leaders - and yet very few take the time to question how younger people can cope in this fast changing and challenging world. And that's where Krystel comes in as a member of the Beall Department Store family. She now throws her energy behind nurturing young mothers, kids, teens, and anyone else trying to navigate through it all.

As soon as we mention the movie SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE we know you're going to prick up your ears. Meet Jeff Arch, the screenwriter of that script. Jeff is, of course, so much more - he's a self taught writer, he is the author of the book ATTACHMENTS, and ... well, discover more for yourself ... Meet the man who clearly can pull at our heart strings.

Meet Bob Lo Bue. Sometimes when you've hit rock bottom it takes a series of bold steps and a few miracles to step back from the brink. To challenge Bob's addictions, he sat down, picked up a pen, and started writing about them. And VISIONS was created. Visions Recovery Play: visionsrecoveryplay dot com P.S. Stay until the end to find out what happened to the women he loved who ended up going to India. Rest in Power: Bob died in 2023

Meet Olatunji Oboi Reed. Oboi's resume and list of achievements would fill up several Wikipedia pages, and yet feels he still has a very long list of goals and dreams that he wants to accomplish - and it's all about social equity … for people of all backgrounds. Oboi joins us from Chicago … a city he works to transform.

Meet Claude Silver. Here's a question for you: How would you like to be a Chief Heart Officer? And here's another one: What does a Chief Heart Officer do? Meet Claude, the Chief Heart Officer at Vayner Media, and discover just how important well being is ...

Meet Marc Victor. Marc is a double Hollywood insider with a passion for everything he does. He's an insider because he spent a large chunk of his career in television and now works in real estate helping bring buyers 'inside' their new homes. Marc shares insightful thinking into how we all can be happy at whatever we do, or decide to do.

Meet Emme Harris. Emme is a young woman full of life, spirit, and compassion. And, Emme has a lot to say. She is a writer living in Los Angeles, and preparing to direct her first short film called HEAVY STUFF. It’s a film about her late mother and the challenges she faced, and the complexities of grief.

Meet John Miller. John with the America's Vet Dogs is providing service animals to many veterans having difficulty coping. The organization is finding supporters in some of the most interesting places. ⁠https://www.vetdogs.org/⁠

Meet Cameron Algie How many of us feel anxious before we even get out of bed in the morning? Anxiety, stress management, worries, and fear are all things we all have to balance daily. Cam has discovered that laughter is in fact the best medicine of all …

Meet Cher Obediah. From the indignities of domestic violence, to the loss of purpose, and most importantly, identity, meet Cher, who has turned her journey from pain into purpose. Today, Cher likes to say that she "leans into her beautiful-disaster." And she's helping others to do the same thing.

Meet Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, the founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, who created a Certificate in Happiness Studies, and now the world's first Master of Arts in Happiness Studies at Centenary University in New Jersey. Tal has made it his goal to study, research, educate and promote Happiness. We learned a lot about what happiness is, and what it is not.

Meet Brenda Statz. America likes to see itself as the breadbasket of the world, and of course in many ways that is true. But, there is very little discussion of the stresses and difficulties facing American farm families. Wisconsin farmer Brenda Statz knows all too well as her husband died by suicide as a result of those burdens. She now advocates for mental health and support to help her farming community. She is co-founder of Farmer Angel Network: ⁠https://www.farmerangelnetwork.com⁠

Young Dancer of The Year, and Semi-Finalist on Season 18 of AMERICA'S GOT TALENT. This wise 10-Year old has a message for us all, "Every single person has a talent. Every. Single. Person." We were inspired by Lambros, and we're sure you will be too.

Meet Calvin Schwartz. Calvin's life journey is one of discovery, and his message is to keep asking questions and grow. Watch Calvin's inspiring journey from pharmacist, eyewear salesman, to author, journalist, Rutgers University lecturer, podcaster, and broadcaster. And this was after he turned 65!

Meet Howard Jay Smith. Howard is a writer who takes us on a deep dive into the world of classical music, opera, and writing. He seamlessly moves back and forth between the iconic composers and the music they have gifted the world.

Meet Dr. Gladys McGarey We are going to learn the secrets to living a healthy and happy life at every age, and we're not talking about finding the fountain of youth. Dr Gladys McGarey, who at the age of 102 (as of 2023) is still teaching people how to navigate life with grace. Book: ⁠The Well-Lived Life

Meet Greg Godovitz aka GODDO Greg has been a musical and cultural mainstay in Canada for decades. He's cut from the same cloth as so many other Canadian rockers; Rush, Triumph, Crowbar, Fludd, and more. He's witty, smart, and hard charging. And, he still stands tall in the Halls of Rock N Roll.

Meet an entrepreneur that started out in the fashion industry. He was interested in sustainability in a world of disposable everything. Steven's first company was called 'Modrobes,' and now he's getting ready to launch a very cool concept called 'Haladay.' He leads his life off the beaten path and on his own terms.

Someday we will die. But HOW we die has been a topic filled with taboos and fear of the unknown. We barely talk about it. However, in this episode of Believe In People with Dr. Pierre Viens, we do.

Samuel is the Executive Director of 'People Concern International,' a non-profit with a mission to bring hope and help to vulnerable communities in West Africa in order to better lives and reduce poverty. Want to be inspired? Meet Samuel ... More info: https://peopleconcernint.org and info@peopleconcernint.org

For 40 years Jayne delivered the news as a popular and trusted friend. Then, broadcaster Jayne Pritchard was diagnosed with breast cancer. She shares her ups, downs and setbacks in her book; Breast Cancer - After The Diagnosis. Today Jayne continues her journey, as a public speaker and nutritional counsellor.

Mazeiah (Masi) Andrade is an American Ninja Warrior and entrepreneur. And despite overcoming many health challenges in his life, he was born to be a Ninja.

Ben Schick has been working to create meaningful change for individuals, families, teams, and organizations for decades. And much of his focus is based on the interactions between the genders. Ben really got us thinking ....

Meet Melissa Giberson who describes herself as a 'late bloomer.' It all began at a visit to the local YMCA where she found herself questioning her own sexuality. Her journey wasn't an easy one. In fact it was downright terrifying, and yet she came out on top.

Meet David Hoffman. David likes to remind us that " Your path to purpose begins with people." David is the founder and CEO of David Hoffman Realty. His company was recognized as the "Top Workplace" for 2023 in America. When you discover David's story, you will quickly understand why he is so committed to forging healthy and happy relationships.