Welcome to the Ruthlessly Hopeful’s Profiles in Hope!
I hope the people, science and resources I write about inform, inspire and motivate you to be more hopeful and do more good.
I profile people who are doing good and spreading hope. I highlight how they remain hopeful in the face of reality, overcome challenges, persevere and remain hopeful. Thank you for sharing these posts with others.
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Bonds of Hope
An interview with Gary Cunningham, a senior advisor at the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy about Baby Bonds and the hope they give for a better future.
Becoming Ruthlessly Hopeful: The Seed Sprouts
The all too true story of how Ruthlessly Hopeful came to be.
Mission Driven
An interview with Jordan Bartlett, co-founder of Doing Good Works, a mission-driven company dedicated to supporting young people impacted by the foster care system.
Hope Dealer
An interview with Nikolas Tsamoutalid, the Administrator of Student Supports and Wellness for the Bethlehem Area School District about their work to create a culture of hope and wellness.
Here To Be Meaningfully Helpful
An interview with Dr. Greg Plotnikoff the founder of Minnesota Personalized Medicine where patients find a path to healing and hope.
Recipe for Hope
An interview with Sue Abderholden about her journey to becoming the executive director of NAMI MN, and the work they do to give hope to so many affected by mental illnesses.
A Smaller Carbon Footprint
An interview with Cody Fischer, the founder and president of Footprint Development, about the hope it takes to build climate-resilient, multi-family housing in transit-rich neighborhoods, especially in the face of resistance.
My First and Best Teacher of Hope
Celebrating and reflecting on my mom, and the 40 years since her passing.
Getting There
An interview with Dr. Melanie Nadeau about her journey to becoming a public health researcher and teacher and the work she is doing to grow the community of Indigenous public health scholars.
A Third Place
An interview with Anthony Walsh about his experience growing up playing hockey and the work he is doing now to bring more diversity to the game.
Doing As Much Good
An interview with Roger Cummings, co-founder of Juxtaposition Arts, about helping young-urban artists find a path to making art and making a living from their art.
Hope Shines Bright
An Interview with Kathryn Goetzke, the founder of the Shine Hope Company and a mental health advocate. She moved from hopelessness to hope and is teaching others to do the same.
Is There Anything You Can Do to Help?
An interview with Rob Williams, the founder and president of Every Meal about his decision to start Every Meal and their hope to end childhood hunger.
A Science of Hope
An interview with Dr. Karen Oberhauser, a conservation biologist, about her passion for monarchs, her journey to her current role and what we can do to support monarchs and their habitat, which are under a lot of stress.
Sees All, Serves All and Values All
A conversation with Dr. Joe Gothard, the superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools, about becoming superintendent and the work being done across the district to make sure every student thrives.
Source of Hope
An interview with Devon Thomas Treadwell, one of the founders of The Retrievers, about bringing dogs to safety and the hope that fuels their work.
Becoming Ruthlessly Hopeful Part II: “You Must Believe Tomorrow Will Be A Better Day”
Finding hope all around me and deciding to help spread the word.
Seeds In Her Pocket
An interview with Noreen Thomas of Doubting Thomas Farms about going organic, growing tasty and nutrient-dense food and turning hopes into realities.