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Philip Hyams: The Joy of Giving Back

April 9, 2025ck722admin

In this episode of the Doing Good podcast, host Emily sits down with Philip Hyams, a college student and passionate volunteer, to discuss his inspiring journey in community service. From his early experiences as a young volunteer to co-founding a high school service organization, Philip shares how giving back has shaped his life. Philip’s passion...

For Darlene Stephen It’s a Family Affair

April 3, 2014doinggoodtvBuilding Communities,Hunger,Meals on Wheels,Volunteerism(0)

For Darlene Stephen volunteering is a family affair. “Since childhood I’ve watched my family helping people and found that I wanted to help too,” she...

BJ Givens Volunteers Because “It’s Up to Me”

March 7, 2014doinggoodtvAt-risk Youth,Charter Schools,Education,Literacy,Volunteerism(0)

There are many issues that need to be addressed in our community, but B.J. Givens believes in making authentic, real change that begins when our youth are properly educated. ...

Karen Shayne is Transforming a Mood into a Movement

February 5, 2014doinggoodtvCancer,Health,Mentoring,Women's Health(1)

When Karen Shayne finished her last chemotherapy treatment for cancer she was declared “in remission” and a “survivor.” She looked in the mirror and asked...

Passion Drives Cancer Survivor Navita Gunter

January 6, 2014doinggoodtvCancer,Health,Women's Health(2)

Fifteen years ago Navita Gunter was “attacked” by cervical cancer. It was a very hard time but she fought the good fight, and today, by...

Partying for Kids Makes Toby Lemley’s Heart Sing

December 4, 2013doinggoodtvAt-risk Youth,Guiding Youth,Mentoring,Volunteerism(1)

When Toby Lemley moved to Nashville 17 years ago he saw the generosity of the Nashville community and began to understand the value of giving...

Felicia Anchor Volunteers to Eradicate Injustice

November 5, 2013doinggoodtvEquality & Justice,Foster Care,Historical Preservation,Museums,Volunteerism,Women's Health(1)

As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Felicia Anchor has come to understand that we live in a world where the random circumstances of our birth...

Mickey Milam Helps First Responders in Need

October 2, 2013doinggoodtvCountry Musicians,First Responders,Medical Disabilities(1)

By Karen E. Williams When citizens are in trouble they call 9-1-1. They’re confident a First Responder will be there in minutes to help. But...

Leroy Jones Speaks of Hope & “No More Victims”

September 2, 2013doinggoodtvCrime Prevention,Guiding Youth,Overcoming Gang Violence,Prison Ministry(1)

By Karen E. Williams While growing up Leroy Jones didn’t have any role models for volunteering. But these days he finds priceless rewards in volunteering and...

Volunteering Is In Her Genes

August 6, 2013doinggoodtvGovernment Service,Historical Preservation,Homelessness,Preserving African-American History,Volunteerism(2)

Pam Lewis Pam Lewis says that volunteering and giving back was instilled in her as a kid by both of her parents, especially her dad...

Sheyla Paz Hicks Talent Helps

Bydoinggoodtv July 8, 2014 Building Communities,Corporate Volunteerism,Mentoring

Sheyla Paz Hicks With a growing and increasingly influential Hispanic community in Middle Tennessee...

Pam Webster Loves Seeing the

Bydoinggoodtv June 4, 2014 Building Communities,Environmental Preservation,Government Service,Homelessness,Volunteerism

PAMELA WEBSTER As a Senior Business Operations Manager at Deloitte in Nashville Pam Webster is used...

Valerie McClain Sees the Power

Bydoinggoodtv May 7, 2014 Building Communities,Guiding Youth,Volunteerism

It takes everyone’s involvement to create a community where all are served and have achieved...

For Darlene Stephen It’s a

Bydoinggoodtv April 3, 2014 Building Communities,Hunger,Meals on Wheels,Volunteerism

For Darlene Stephen volunteering is a family affair. “Since childhood I’ve watched my family helping...

BJ Givens Volunteers Because “It’s

Bydoinggoodtv March 7, 2014 At-risk Youth,Charter Schools,Education,Literacy,Volunteerism

There are many issues that need to be addressed in our community, but B.J. Givens believes in making...

Karen Shayne is Transforming a

Bydoinggoodtv February 5, 2014 Cancer,Health,Mentoring,Women's Health

When Karen Shayne finished her last chemotherapy treatment for cancer she was declared “in...

Passion Drives Cancer Survivor Navita

Bydoinggoodtv January 6, 2014 Cancer,Health,Women's Health

Fifteen years ago Navita Gunter was “attacked” by cervical cancer. It was a very hard time but she...

Partying for Kids Makes Toby

Bydoinggoodtv December 4, 2013 At-risk Youth,Guiding Youth,Mentoring,Volunteerism

When Toby Lemley moved to Nashville 17 years ago he saw the generosity of the Nashville community...

Felicia Anchor Volunteers to Eradicate

Bydoinggoodtv November 5, 2013 Equality & Justice,Foster Care,Historical Preservation,Museums,Volunteerism,Women's Health

As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Felicia Anchor has come to understand that we live in a...