170: A GPCT Crossover Episode! With Access to Inspiration

170: A GPCT Crossover Episode! With Access to Inspiration

Author: Joey Held September 6, 2023 Duration: 42:00

Good People, Cool Things is returning October 4. In the meantime, we're highlighting other cool podcasts!

Access to Inspiration is a not-for-profit podcast that aims to improve people’s lives by helping them transcend their day-to-day challenges and reflect on what they're capable of. From accomplished artists and entrepreneurs to visionary thinkers and resilient leaders, the podcast uncovers the underlying sources of their inspiration, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the strategies they’ve employed to foster creativity and drive positive change.

This episode features musician, performer, and composer Simeon Wood, who chats with host Sue Stockdale about his career and why music makes us feel good. And spoiler alert: You'll feel good by the end of the episode.

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Each week, Joey Held sits down for a genuine chat with someone quietly building, creating, or exploring something fascinating. Good People, Cool Things moves beyond the usual headlines to find the entrepreneurs sketching ideas in coffee shops, the musicians crafting albums in home studios, and the writers piecing together stories that haven't yet found a mainstream audience. These conversations live in the rich space where society, business, and culture overlap, revealing the personal journeys behind interesting projects. You'll hear the unpolished stories of how things actually get made-the late-night doubts, the unexpected breakthroughs, and the simple joys of doing work that matters. It’s less about generic advice and more about the specific, often quirky, paths people take. This podcast has a simple premise: good people are out there doing cool things, and their experiences are worth sharing. Tuning in feels like pulling up a chair with friends who remind you that passion projects and side hustles can grow into meaningful lives. The tone is consistently warm and curious, making every episode an engaging dive into the human side of entrepreneurship and creativity. Discover a new story each week, and you might just find the spark for your own next endeavor.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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