The Goodness Factor With Shelley Wade

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.

Dr. Leann of The Mending Place joins Shelley Wade on The Goodness Factor podcast to offer advice on healing through difficult times and how to get back on track with our resolutions without the guilt.

Sting and Shaggy's musical partnership shines once more in their latest collaboration, "Til A Mawnin." They recently joined Shelley Wade for an Audacy Check-In at the Hard Rock Hotel New York, where they discussed their partnership, inspiration, and their surprising Eddie Murphy connection!

Recorded in front of a live audience of college students at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System's annual conference in New York City, this episode of "The Goodness Factor" podcast features students sharing with Shelley their dreams and goals of careers in radio, television and other media.

Tony Award-winning director George C. Wolfe and Tony Award-nominated director and choreographer Camille A. Brown joined Shelley Wade at The Sound Space @ Audacy New York for a conversation about Black excellence on Broadway and their work on "Gypsy" on Broadway starring Audra McDonald.

Figure Skating in Harlem is the only organization in the world for girls of color that combines the power of education with access to the artistic discipline of figure skating to build champions in life. Now Disney+ is shining the spotlight on the organization in the new docuseries, "Harlem Ice." Brigida and Zoe Littles-Ward check in with "The Goodness Factor" to discuss.

Shelley Wade is normally the one doing the interviewing, but the tables are turned on this episode as Ms. Pat Robinson interviews Shelley for "Conversations on The Block." Listen as Shelley gives Pat insight into what motivates her and the intensions she has for listeners of "The Goodness Factor" podcast.

In this 1st episode of Season 2, Shelley Wade shines the spotlight on some good news stories. Also, Photojournalist and Altadena resident Mark Mehlinger shares the deep African American history of the Southern California town and his family's plans to rebuild after the Eaton wildfire devastation. Plus, Harlem resident Kim Pruitt and iconic producer/songwriter Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins share their thoughts on kindness and what makes them thankful.

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In honor of Kindness Week, "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" presents "The Kindness Episode." On this episode, we ask some of our past guests of the podcast—Etiquette expert Elaine Swann, makeup artist & esthetician Rudy Miles, and entrepreneur and founder of lifestyle brand Clean Design Home, Robin Wilson—the kindest thing anyone has ever done for them and the kindest thing they've done for someone else. This is bonus content that you didn't hear during their original episodes and we think you'll really love hearing their very authentic answers.

You may have seen the viral video of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson surprising the students at Staten Island's P373R school in New York City. Now the teachers behind that surprise visit "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" podcast to reveal how they were able to make it all happen!

Captain Carole Hopson, a Boeing 737 Captain for United Airlines, stops by "The Goodness Factor" podcast to discuss her book, A Pair of Wings, which was inspired by trailblazing female pilot Bessie Coleman. She also discusses her Jet Black Foundation, dedicated to sending 100 Black women to flight school by the year 2035.

Grammy-nominated singer and actress Antonique Smith--star of "Rent" on Broadway, "Notorious," "Marvel's Luke Cage" and more--is also CEO and co-founder of Climate Revival. Antonique stopped by "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" podcast to discuss Climate Revival, which empowers communities of faith and people of color to achieve action on climate change and environmental justice through storytelling, art and culture. 

Through its network of compassionate volunteers, SafeWalks provides free, accompanied walks to fellow New Yorkers who feel unsafe on their way to or from home. SafeWalks founder Peter Kerre stops by “The Goodness Factor” to tell their story.

Acclaimed actor Wendell Pierce stops by "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" podcast to discuss the dedicated work that Black Theatre United is doing to educate, empower, and inspire justice and equality for Black actors and actresses within the theatrical community.

As summer 2024 wraps up, this episode of "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" is an ode to summer. Listen as guests from past episodes share their favorite summertime traditions. Plus, Shelley shares good news & offers encouragement for making new friends as an adult.

On this episode of "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade," Grammy Award-winning musician Robert Glasper describes the moments he learned he was going viral after Chris Brown's "Who the f*#k is Robert Glasper?" social media post, and shares why he turned what could've been a beef with Chris Brown into a charitable moment instead.

The DMC in Run-DMC stands for Darryl McDaniels...But it may as well stand for Darryl's Motivational Conversations because every word he speaks on this episode of "The Goodness Factor" is motivational and inspirational. Listen as he shares why he uses his art to inspire, how he became a fierce advocate for foster kids, and the kindest thing anyone's ever done for him.

Robin Wilson's grandfather was a sharecropper who picked cotton in Texas, and now she has a global brand made of cotton. On this episode of “The Goodness Factor,” Wilson—a domestic violence survivor—shares how her Clean Design Home brand's “Project Lilac” gives sheets to safe houses for those who have the courage to survive domestic violence by fleeing to a safe house. Plus, the mom of the kid whose kindergarten “graduation” was on an airplane, shares with us how his story went viral.

Not only is LL Cool J a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Kennedy Center honoree and legendary entertainer, but he's also a prolific philanthropist. Listen as LL shares with Shelley Wade why he gives back to the community, discusses his summer camp for teens in Queens and the kindest thing that anyone has ever done for him.

In this episode of “The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade,” America's leading and most nationally-recognized lifestyle and etiquette expert, Elaine Swann, teaches us the etiquette of goodness and shares with us why practicing good manners makes the world a better place. 

In this episode, "The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade" shines the spotlight on "Look Good Feel Better," which teaches beauty techniques to people with cancer to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Shelley's guests--including Look Good Feel Better Foundation Executive Director Louanne Roark, makeup artist/volunteer Rudy Miles, and program participant/cancer survivor Suzanne Cormier--share with us the Look Good Feel Better experience from each of their unique perspectives.

Introducing “The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade”! The Goodness Factor reminds listeners that there are actually good people in this world doing good things. Each feel-good episode introduces listeners to those people, both celebs and regular people alike, shining the spotlight on the good deeds they're doing. New episodes drop Tuesdays wherever you get your podcasts.