
Better Living
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Better Living
2d ago
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Gilbert Willie, Jr. He and his best friend, actor Jamie Foxx, just gifted two renovated basketball courts to their hometown of Terrell for the kids in the community. But first, he talks to Kenny Anet and Nicole McCain of the Pancreatic Cancer Network, whose mission is to take action to improve the lives of those affected and lead the fight in a comprehensive way ..read more
Better Living
1w ago
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the Executive Director of the non-profit "A Steady Hand," the Reverend Donald Parish. They've partnered with Dallas College Cedar Valley to host a gaming summer camp. The camp is a unique structure utilizing sports video games to gain exposure to careers in the business of sports. But first He talks to Urban Specialists President Antong Lucky about their big plans to unite parents, youth and law enforcement to keep the city streets safe this summer.  ..read more
Better Living
2w ago
On this week's edition of Better Living, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a part of the I'm Listening series, we join Audacy's own David O'Leary, who is also a volunteer and leader with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, with a very special feature. But first Chris visits with Mansfield teen Donovan Browder, who has organized so many volunteer events connecting youth with nonprofits that he's made national headlines ..read more
Better Living
3w ago
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold speaks to Athena Trentin, the executive director of NAMI North Texas. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Athena provides us with important information that everyone can use during these times. But first, he talks with Lucas Shipman, the executive director of Happy Hill Farm, a unique working farm and campus that provides academics, spiritual development, sports, music, and arts programs for children in need from all over the world ..read more
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1M ago
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Author/Entrepreneur Isa D. Watson, the CEO of SQUAD. Named Top 100 MIT Alumni in Tech 2021, she's a physical scientist turned social scientist, building the next generation's social connection tool. But first, Chris talks to mental wellness and suicide prevention specialist Fonda Bryant as the US Surgeon General announced an "advisory" for the loneliness epidemic we're facing ..read more
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1M ago
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dave Swavey the executive director of Guns N Hoses of North Texas, a nonprofit providing financial assistance to families of police officers and firemen lost in the line of duty. The Guns and Hoses charity golf tournament is one of the largest in the state. First, Chris speaks with Danny Noah of the Dallas Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Dallas' own author/speaker Fran Harris about her amazing career and being one of the newest ministry partners for the FCA Dallas ISD Golf Camp for kids ..read more
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1M ago
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Celebrity barber Vincent Castile. Vince has been cutting the hair of some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment for over 25 years. But he also does back-to-school haircuts for kids and various non-profits. But first, he talks with the Sr. Vice President of Inclusion and Community Engagement at the Dallas Regional Chamber LaTosha Herron-Bruff, about the latest going on in the North Texas area ..read more
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1M ago
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Patty Silva of EarthX.org in celebration of Earth Day here in North Texas. We also have a special conversation about Earth Day and Covid 19 from Audacy's own Corinna Delgado and special guest Shyla Raghav. But first, Chris talks with the marketing director of the pet non-profit Paws in the City Joshua Beltran and co-founder of FECO Playbook for Dogs Jim Gerencser about their big event coming to DFW.  ..read more
Better Living
2M ago
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to the amazing VanDella Menifee, a community organizer and education advocate, about the new Cowboys of Color Rodeo movie. But first he catches up with the founder and CEO of Minnie's Food Pantry, Cheryl Jackson, who was recently honored by the Texas Legislature in Austin for her career of philanthropy and community service.  ..read more
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2M ago
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with CEO Tonya Stafford of It's Going To Be OK.org, a non profit providing hope and healing to those affected by human trafficking, and sexual exploitation.
But first, Chris visits with the CEO and President of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dallas, Charles English, about the amazing things they've been doing with kids and what lies ahead in the future.  ..read more