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The Nicholas Center presents Agents of Humanity, the podcast that features conversations about being human hosted by individuals who just happen to be on the autism spectrum. In the end, we’ll always ask the question, ”how do you make the world a better place and become an agent of humanity?”

Agents of Humanity Launchpad 516 Studios

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

The Nicholas Center presents Agents of Humanity, the podcast that features conversations about being human hosted by individuals who just happen to be on the autism spectrum. In the end, we’ll always ask the question, ”how do you make the world a better place and become an agent of humanity?”

    Hillside Food Outreach - Anna LaRochelle

    Hillside Food Outreach - Anna LaRochelle

    Today's guest on Agents of Humanity is Anna Larochelle, the Assistant Director of Hillside Food Outreach which is located in Mount Kisco, NY and Danbury, CT. Hillside Food Outreach delivers high-quality, nutritious food that enables low-income, chronically ill, disabled and those who are not able to access a traditional food pantry to achieve a better quality of life. The pantry works to positively impact the health and wellness of each individual served and strengthen the overall community through access, education and caring hearts.
     
    Ms. LaRochelle has an extensive background in the field of HumanService and has made a tremendous impact on many different communities, not only addressing food insecurity, but has also worked with challenged teens and the elderly.
     
    Through her work at Hillside Food Outreach, Anna has seen the need throughout Westchester and Putnam, NY along with Fairfield, CT. It is heartbreaking to see so many who are going hungry. Says Anna, "This is a team effort and could not be done without all of the volunteers and donors who support Hillside regularly" 
     
    *Note, that includes The Nicholas Center who as Community Partners, volunteer time to help sort and organize donations at the Pantry.
     
    https://hillsidefoodoutreach.org/



     

     



    Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Tara, Tomas, and Amanda.
     

    Follow @thenicholascenter on Facebook, @nicholascenter on Instagram, and @nicholas-center on LinkedIn.
    Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
    Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
    Subscribe to Agents of Humanity on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks! 
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agents-of-humanity/id1698271745
    Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform!

    • 56 min
    No Wave Too High - Sara & Ben Intonato

    No Wave Too High - Sara & Ben Intonato

    The Intonato family is the subject of a new documentary, “Rocco Up." The film documents the journey of Ben teaching their Autistic son, Rocco how to surf. Over the years, Rocco develops confidence, grace and remarkable balance on his surfboard.
    “Rocco Up” is a true tale of limitless family love, the support of community and the neuroscience behind our enchantment with water. Additionally, Sara has established a neurodiversity consultancy, to offer guidance to families with special needs children and recently became a best-selling author.
     
    https://www.roccoup.com/
     




    Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Tara, Tomas, and Amanda.
     

    Follow @thenicholascenter on Facebook, @nicholascenter on Instagram, and @nicholas-center on LinkedIn.
    Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
    Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
    Subscribe to Agents of Humanity on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks! 
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agents-of-humanity/id1698271745
    Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform!

    • 47 min
    Media as Community Resource - Kim Jones and Brian Berk

    Media as Community Resource - Kim Jones and Brian Berk

    Today's wonderful episode see the agensts interviewing Kim Jones, Publisher and Brian Berk, Writer, of Port Washington Living Magazine. Kim Jones is the owner of North Shore Media, LLC and publisher Port Washington Living Magazine, Manhasset Living Magazine, and Garden City Living Magazine. Through her magazines, she celebrates communities and  connects residents to local businesses. Brian Berk is a writer and editor for 23 years. He is editor of Dairy Foods magazine, as well as content coordinator for Port Washington Living magazine. He has served as editor-in-chief of the Music & Sound Retailer and managing editor of Convenience Store News, both the top-circulated magazines in their respective fields. 
     

    Follow PW Living Magazine here: https://www.facebook.com/portwashingtonlivingmagazine/
     




    Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Tara, Tomas, and Amanda.
     

    Follow @thenicholascenter on Facebook, @nicholascenter on Instagram, and @nicholas-center on LinkedIn.
    Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
    Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
    Subscribe to Agents of Humanity on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks! 
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agents-of-humanity/id1698271745
    Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform!

    • 43 min
    And Now, a Word from our Co-Hosts - Tara, Jason, Robert, & Tomas

    And Now, a Word from our Co-Hosts - Tara, Jason, Robert, & Tomas

    Today is a very special episode co-hosted by our own Agents of Humanity co-hosts Tara, Jason, Robert and Tomas, and TNC Media Arts Coordinator Amanda! Our Co-Hosts answer your listener questions and share more about themselves. Have a question for Agents of Humanity? Let us know on Instagram @NicholasCenter

     
    To learn more or sign up to be a guest:  https://tncnewyork.org/tnc-podcast

     

     



    Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Tara, Jason, Tomas, and Amanda.
     

    Follow @thenicholascenter on Facebook, @nicholascenter on Instagram, and @nicholas-center on LinkedIn.
    Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
    Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
    Subscribe to Agents of Humanity on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks! 
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agents-of-humanity/id1698271745
    Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform!

    • 39 min
    Tips for Parents of Special Needs Indivduals - Chantai Snellgrove

    Tips for Parents of Special Needs Indivduals - Chantai Snellgrove

    Welcome to the newest episode of Agents of Humanity entitled Tips for Parents of Special Needs Indivduals with Chantai Snellgrove, Founder & Publisher of Parenting Special Needs Magazine - the first free, bi-monthly digital publication allowing access anywhere and anytime. In its 16th year, “Parenting Special Needs Magazine” continues to support and serve the special needs community and their families raise these remarkable children by providing them with information and inspiration. Ms. Snellgrove is mother to 2 daughters. Ms. Snellgrove shares, "Becoming a parent of a child with special needs has changed my life forever. My child has taught me many lessons and I believe has made me a better person. At Parenting Special Needs Magazine, we make it our mission to provide parents of children with special needs - of all ages and stages of life - information and inspiration." Join the second part of our episode where the agents have a lovely conversation that we know you'll enjoy.
     


    https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/


     




    Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Tara, Tomas, and Amanda.
     

    Follow @thenicholascenter on Facebook, @nicholascenter on Instagram, and @nicholas-center on LinkedIn.
    Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
    Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
    Subscribe to Agents of Humanity on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks! 
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agents-of-humanity/id1698271745
    Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform!

    • 36 min
    Creative Media & Non-Profit Service - David Goldberg

    Creative Media & Non-Profit Service - David Goldberg

    David Goldberg is the founder of Digital WaterWorx, which produces radio and television commercials, corporate videos, live events and a host of other creative media services. Their client list of over 4,000 clients. He can be heard as the voice on hundreds of radio and TVcommercials, including for the US Army, Coors, General Motors, Kraft Foods, and Eli Lilly and has appeared as a doctor on several TV commercials. 
    In 2001, David and his wife founded, Tender Loving Care Foundation to support programs for families whose infants are in the neonatal intensive care units at several New York area hospitals.
    For more information: Digital WaterWorx: https://waterworx.com



    Tender Loving Care Foundation: https://www.tenderlc.com


     



    Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Tara, Tomas, and Amanda.
     

    Follow @thenicholascenter on Facebook, @nicholascenter on Instagram, and @nicholas-center on LinkedIn.
    Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
    Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
    Subscribe to Agents of Humanity on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks! 
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agents-of-humanity/id1698271745
    Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform!

    • 42 min

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