​After a few weeks off because of the birth of my son I am back to drop a weekly dose of practical positivity! My guest this week is the founder of Think Kindness, the producer of the "Inspire Hope" documentary, and is a Kindness Ninja!

Brian is a motivational speaker that is truly making a difference not just in the schools he visits but around the world. His "Think Kindness"  organization has donated more than 300,000 shoes to kids in third world countries. He inspires kids to do random acts of kindness and make the world around them a better place. 


He recently released a new documentary film called "Inspire Hope." It is an incredibly inspiring film about his trips to Africa delivering the shoes to orphans in need. You MUST watch this movie. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this film. You can watch it on Amazon Prime. 

I hope that you enjoy this episode and that it inspires you to do a random act of kindness!

Thank you for listening!

​Jake Ballentine

The other day I sat on a flight next to a guy who told me he wasn't into this positivity stuff and that he was more of a "realist." After I talked with him I realized that positivity is the most practical advice I can give!

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine
http://www.jakeballentine.com

This week’s guest is a guest that I have wanted ever since I came up with the idea for this podcast. Our guest is the co creator of "Playing For Change” Mark Johnson. Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music. The idea for this project came from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people.

Playing For Change was born in 2002 as a shared vision between co-founders, Mark Johnson and Whitney Kroenke, to hit the streets of America with a mobile recording studio and cameras in search of inspiration and the heartbeat of the people. This musical journey resulted in the award-winning documentary, “A Cinematic Discovery of Street Musicians.”

In 2005, Mark Johnson was walking in Santa Monica, California, when he heard the voice of Roger Ridley singing “Stand By Me.” Roger had so much soul and conviction in his voice, and Mark approached him about performing “Stand By Me” as a Song Around the World. Roger agreed, and when Mark returned with recording equipment and cameras he asked Roger, “With a voice like yours, why are you singing on the streets?” Roger replied, “Man I’m in the Joy business, I come out to be with the people.” Ever since that day the Playing For Change crew has traveled the world recording and filming musicians, creating Songs Around the World, and building a global family.

Creating Songs Around the World inspired us to unite many of the greatest musicians we met throughout our journey in the creation of the Playing For Change Band. These musicians come from many different countries and cultures, but through music they speak the same language. The PFC Bandis now touring the world and spreading the message of love and hope to audiences everywhere.

The true measure of any movement is what it gives back to the people. We therefore created the Playing For Change Foundation, a separate 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to building music and art schools for children around the world, and creating hope and inspiration for the future of our planet.
No matter who you are or where you come from, we are all united through music.
Support this movement by becoming a Member, and together we will make the world a better place.
To connect with Mark visit: https://playingforchange.com/

Stand By Me video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us-TVg40ExM

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine​

This week on the Focus On The Good podcast I discuss how you can achieve any goal and overcome anything by focusing on the good. I also discuss my recent trip to Disney World and what I learned from Ben Franklin. 
Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com

professional wrestling, learning how to read at 30 years old and why he created DDPYOGA. In this episode you will learn:

• The importance of a positive attitude
• How to change your state in an instant
• How to breathe
• How to have a great work ethic
• How to own your life

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Links mentioned in the episode:
DDPYOGA: http://www.DDPYOGA.com
The Arthur Borman video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine
Speaking: http://www.jakespeaks.com
Music / Blog: http://www.jakeballentine.com