Saturday Jun 20, 2020
Entrepreneur, author and non-profit leader, Brad Aronson joins Janeane to talk about his inspiring book, HUMANKIND: Changing the World One Small Act A...
Brad Aronson’s inspiring book, HUMANKIND: Changing the World One Small Act At a Time (LifeTree Media; April 14, 2020; Paperback) is a collection of stories of ordinary people making extraordinary impact on the lives of others. Brad Aronson first began volunteering as a teen, and continued volunteering part-time as he built up his first tech company. Now, the former ad executive spends most of his time supporting youth nonprofits, teaching entrepreneur courses to inner-city youth, and investing in startups. Brad Aronson shares: Specific actions people can take to help their neighbors, coworkers, and others in their community and around the world who are affected the most by COVID-19; Many of these can be done from the comfort of their home. Organizations to donate to and support to help those affected by COVID-19. Why people may be hesitant to help others, how they overcome their fears, and the sometimes small actions they can take to make a difference. His mentoring and volunteering journey, including working with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ronald McDonald Camp, Hopeworks, running a group home, and more How people can utilize entrepreneurial skills and apply these to side jobs and hustles. What we’re doing right and what we should do more for our younger generation. Ways we can share our time and resources to help others from near (mentoring and helping people celebrate) and far (donating money or writing letters). Advice for people going through their own hardships or those with family members who have been diagnosed with cancer. How he discovered and chose the stories to feature in HUMANKIND and the impact these stories have had on his own life. These heartwarming, true stories of people doing good in the world are just what we need right now. “In this very elegant and wise book, Brad shows how we can create a life of adventure and healing by making our lives stories of love in action.” —Deepak Chopra