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Openhearted interviews of strangers from around the globe that open a window into the hearts and histories of both the known and unknown. Short, thoughtful, and entertaining stories for appreciating the bonds to be found within our difference, and for knowing just how much your individual influence has upon this world we share.
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Richard’s openhearted interviews of strangers from around the globe open a window into the hearts and histories of both the known and unknown. Short, thoughtful, and entertaining stories for appreciating the bonds to be found within our difference, and for knowing just how much your individual influence has upon this world we share.
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“Everyone is born with a light…”
I have always believed that everyone is born with a light, a goodness within them. For many that light glows bright, but for many, sometimes because of choices, or life, or circumstances, or whatever, that light can get a little dim, perhaps almost gone. For many, having someone just notice their light helps their light to grow. That is what Richard’s project is about, at least for me —slowing down a little and taking the time to look for and nurture the light—in both ourselves and our fellowman.
“Just listened to every episode of your podcast…”
Just listened to every episode of your podcast, so well written and very resonating. Great music choices too. You have a refreshingly open and embracing approach to life and those around you. Must be liberating to express thoughts, feelings, and observations most of us don’t give voice to. Looking forward to hearing more.
“An opportunity to learn from others and their experiences…”
The best thing I like is your style, it not only shows who you are but at the same time it gives an opportunity to learn from others and their experiences and the versatility of different lives.
“Richard shares of his world and his place in it with the people he loves.”
“…most appealing is that you conclude with invitations for us to see the good and light along with the subjects in the stories.”
I thought I would check out Sidewalk Ghosts. I found it on Pandora. Wow! They are so “easy” to listen to. I got drawn into each person you interviewed or shared your visit with. I envisioned them and saw them in my mind. Not only did I get a focused glimpse at them, but as a listener, I get to know you better with each story. I love your word composition and use of adjectives that help us see a richer image as you tell each story. I really like your candidness and your courage. But most appealing is that you conclude with invitations for us to see the good and light along with the subjects in the stories. GOOD STUFF Richard!
I will be telling more people about your podcast.
“Makes me smile.”
Terrific! Inspiring! Motivating! Makes me smile.
“I now desire to join in my own way…”
You not only make me smile for the moment but, as all good things should, I now desire to join in my own way. Thank you!
“You hit it on the head…”
I think you hit it on the head for me: “Every time I have swayed from the path of optimism the walls have appeared.
“Thank you.”
I’d rather be over-optimistic in all things than live a life of doubt, pessimism, and fear. Thank you.
“Positive, inspiring, uplifting…”
I read your words about the ‘almost’ daily struggle to find your next interview inductee but as a word of encouragement… I believe they have all been Divine Appointments. Each of your posts has offered such positive, inspiring, uplifting comments from your interviewees. Somehow I think you are being led to just the right folks!
“We are all connected…”
Thanks for sharing, Richard. I enjoy your message, perhaps in part because your encounters seem so in sync with what I am going through myself. You remind us, again, and again, we are all connected. Blessings.
“My life…is one in which you have changed…”
You are an inspiration to life. And my life, especially, is one in which you have changed—to better me as a person, and our family as a whole. Thank you and God bless.
“Thank you for sharing your world…”
The universal synergy is amazing. Thank you for sharing your world and bringing all of us together!
“Honest, beautiful, and true! WOW!”
“Dude, this is legit!”
At the risk of sounding like a complete hipster, allow me to say… “Dude, this is legit.” Color me hooked!
“What a fabulous idea… break down the barriers.”
“…if we only paid more attention…”
Isn’t it amazing how our paths are often directed, and how we often meet just the people that can bless us (and be blessed by us) if we only paid more attention, and stayed attuned?
“The smallest things can brighten your day immensely.”
I must reach out and tell you how inspiring you are to me. I now make it a point to reach out and make these small gestures to strangers, because, as you said, “The smallest things can brighten your day immensely.”
“I am another person who has been touched daily by your project…”
I’m another person who has been touched daily by your project… think I started about day 120. I am honored to have been on a journey of love and caring and know that it has enabled me each day to breathe, reflect, and put the lessons into practice… sparking more caring and more love as the actions brought forward by reflecting on your message and passing it forward.
“Wow, this hit me right where I needed it to land today.”
“WOW! What a difference you have made, not only in your own life but also in the lives of others.”
“…it has truly inspired me personally.”
Your willingness to go out and do these things, the message it sends, the inspiration; I want to let you know that it has truly inspired me personally.”
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In his signature storytelling, thought-provoking, and often humorous style, Richard’s presentations and perspectives raise eyes toward positive outlooks regarding diversity, creativity, productivity, views of others, and just how much value your individual influence has upon the world around you.
INDIVIDUAL WORTH,
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT,
TEAM BUILDING,
CULTURAL IMPROVEMENT,
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS,
CORPORATE, FAITH-BASED, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
KEYNOTE • FIRESIDES • PANELS • LECTURES • PRESENTATIONS • MEDIA
Speaking and Appearances
In his signature storytelling, thought-provoking, and often humorous style, Richard’s presentations and perspectives raise eyes toward positive outlooks regarding diversity, creativity, productivity, views of others, and just how much value your individual influence has upon the world around you.
INDIVIDUAL WORTH • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CORPORATE, FAITH-BASED, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
TEAM BUILDING • CULTURAL IMPROVEMENT
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Play Video
Speaking and Appearances
KEYNOTE • FIRESIDES • PANELS
LECTURES • PRESENTATIONS • MEDIA
Play Video
In his signature storytelling, thought-provoking, and often humorous style, Richard’s presentations and perspectives raise eyes toward positive outlooks regarding diversity, creativity, productivity, views of others, and just how much value your individual influence has upon the world around you.
INDIVIDUAL WORTH • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CORPORATE, FAITH-BASED, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
TEAM BUILDING • CULTURAL IMPROVEMENT
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
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By signing up for the Sidewalk Ghosts outreach you become part of a global, diverse, and forward thinking community. A valued citizen who, in your own localized way, is growing real effect toward the betterment of how many view and treat one another… and quite possibly, even how you see and appreciate yourself.
All it takes is the pledge of a simple smile, a kind gesture, a sincere conversation, a listening ear, a helping hand, a voluntary effort, a donation to a good cause, a patient mind, a forgiving heart, a considerate thought, or anything that recognizes, or better yet, uplifts those you know, and those you don’t (especially in regard to difference and disagreement).
The method is quite simple, we publish a running toll of how many have pledged, you benefit in knowing you are part of a sustainable and far reaching movement. To know that, in all you do, in who you are as you are, and no matter where you are, your singular efforts truly do matter in a big way. So, the more of us who take and live the pledge, the more you will know that you are not alone in your individual, and most often, quite efforts. Numbered among other positive change-makers who not known to each other, are standing side-by-side in a timely, much-needed, and globally reaching call-to-action: One person, one neighborhood, and one community at a time.
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