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The Goodness Factor With Shelley Wade

Audacy·32 episodes·Bi-weekly

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As an antidote to the daily drumbeat of bad, negative and sad news in the 24-hour news cycle, “The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade” reminds listeners that there are actually good people in this world doing good things. Each 30-minute, feel-good episode introduces listeners to those people--both celebs and regular people alike--shining the spotlight on the good deeds they’re doing.

Download the Goodness Factor on the Audacy app or get it wherever you get your podcasts.

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Latest Episode

The Good Word | Bishop Katrina Foster

April 14, 2026 · 41m

Bishop Katrina Foster--the trailblazing Lutheran Bishop of New York--stops by "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" podcast for a meaningful conversation about Jesus, Hip-Hop, bringing our divided country and world together, and why the subway is the most fascinating thing about New York City. You will love this wide-ranging conversation.

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Shaggy: It Wasn't Me, It Was Kindness

Apr 7 · 16m

Shaggy stops by "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" podcast to share the kindest thing anyone's ever done for him and the kindest thing he's ever done for someone else. Spoiler alert, you will LOVE his answers.

Host Esther Dillard Tells the Stories of Overlooked Historical Figures With Erased

Mar 24 · 28m

Journalist Esther Dillard hosts of ERASED, a short documentary series that tells stories about historical figures whose contributions are often overlooked.

Spotlight on Cindy Hollis and the American Council of the Blind

Mar 17 · 30m

The American Council of the Blind has a very active member community that was started by Cindy Hollis 6 years ago this month during the pandemic. Since then, the community has had such a positive impact on its members' lives & we’re shining the spotlight on Cindy and all the exciting things the group is doing. Plus, good news stories about Meathead Movers in California, Eminem in Detroit, and ideas for random acts of kindness in honor of America's 250th birthday this year.

Actor Ricco Ross Discusses That Time He Saved Someone's Life

Mar 3 · 13m

Actor Rico Ross stops by "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" podcast to share the kindest thing someone's ever done for him and the kindest thing he's ever done for someone else--including saving a man's life.

Combatting Workplace Bullying

Feb 17 · 21m

We adults spend so much time teaching kids that bullying is wrong. That's why it's hard to come to terms with the fact that adult bullying is so pervasive in the workplace. Workplace incivility expert Andy Regal visits the podcast to discuss workplace bullying and an actual path to ridding the workplace of bullying inside "The Do-Gooder Interview." Plus, Shelley Wade spotlights celebrity do-gooders Trae tha Truth, Bad Bunny, and John Cena for the good things they're doing in their communities inside "The Goodness Report." Then, the episode wraps up with a message about little gestures making a big difference inside "The Good Word."

Goodness Factor Listeners Share Their Good News Stories

Feb 10 · 10m

"The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" reports good news and shines the spotlight on good people doing good things. In this Episode 2 of Season 4, radio host and kindness influencer Shelley Wade shares good news from nRushsylvania, Ohio, the American heartland, and Penn University. And since we all need good vibes, "The Goodness Factor" viewers and listeners share good news that's happened in their lives recently.

Sherri Shepheard Reveals the Kindest Thing Anyone's Ever Done for Her

Feb 3 · 27m

In this Season 4 debut of "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" podcast, radio host and kindness influencer Shelley Wade shares good news out of Atlanta, New York City, and Reston, Virginia inside "The Goodness Report." Plus, for the "Do-Gooder" interview, Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and best-selling author Sherri Shepherd stops by to share inspiration for single parents, discuss her children's book, and reveal the kindest thing anyone's ever done for her. Then Shelley wraps up Episode 1 with an inspirational message inside "The Good Word."

Emma Grede Aspires to Mentor Entrepreneurs Through Her Podcast

Jun 17 · 25m

Emma Grede is a businesswoman, founder, and serial entrepreneur. Known as one of America’s richest self-made women by Forbes, she is the powerhouse behind some this generations biggest consumer brands. As the Co-Founder & CEO of Good American, Founding Partner of SKIMS and Chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge and recently joined the Board of Directors of The Obama Foundation, Emma has reshaped fashion and business with purpose and vision. Now, she’s bringing her insight to the mic with "Aspire with Emma Grede" —a new podcast designed to inspire the next wave of entrepreneurs to turn ambition into action.

Shelley Wade Interviews Ne-yo

Apr 29 · 32m

Shelley Wade interviews Ne-Yo for the Audacy Check-in. Ne-Yo shares with Shelley the real-life story behind Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable," if he ever plans to release the songs he wrote for Michael Jackson before his death, and more.

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