• Episode #136 - Reimagining Grief (w/ Kate Doerge)
    May 22 2026
    On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, Kate Doerge! Kate is a certified grief coach, motivational speaker and author. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Penny's Flight Foundation, which raises awareness and funding for Neurofibromatosis (NF). The foundation was launched in honor of her daughter, Penny, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 16. Her upcoming book, Reimagining Grief, will be released on June 16, 2026, and is currently available for pre-order. Nina and Kate discuss the losses of Kate’s parents and daughter, and how those tragic moments led her to turn the stages of grief into five healing actions. They talk about the impact that movement can have on the grieving process, the importance of finding joy in life, Kate’s experience meeting Oprah for the first time, and much more! ——————— This week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News is brought to you by MASA Chips! MASA are classic tortilla chips handmade with only three natural ingredients— organic corn, grass-fed beef tallow, and sea salt. Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase. ——————— Follow Nina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ninabclarke/ Subscribe to Nina’s Substack: https://ninabclarke.substack.com/?r=nan6w&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Visit Nina's LTK shop: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/NinaBClarke Visit the official website of the Penny's Flight Foundation: https://pennysflight.org Follow Penny’s Flight on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennysflight/ Follow Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doergek Pre-order “Reimagining Grief: A New Path to Finding Healing, Strength, and Joy after Loss”: https://www.katedoerge.com/reimagining-grief Meet Kate at an upcoming stop on her book tour: https://www.katedoerge.com/workshops-events Watch Kate’s TEDxDeerfield: “How to Find Purpose and Affect Lives in The Most Wonderful Ways”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TAll12pjWg
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    49 mins
  • Episode #135 - Turning Pain Into Purpose (w/ Jane Gaudreau)
    Apr 15 2026
    On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, Jane Gaudreau! Jane is the mother of four children, including professional hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, the pair of brothers who were struck and tragically killed by an alleged drunk driver on August 29, 2024. Nina and Jane discuss the events leading up to the tragic passing of her boys, and how the hockey community has rallied around the family in the months and years since. They talk about the creation of the Gaudreau 5K & Family Fun Day and how important charity was to Johnny and Matthew, re-live Jane’s experience attending the 2026 Olympics in Milan, and much more! ——————— This week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News is brought to you by MASA Chips! MASA are classic tortilla chips handmade with only three natural ingredients— organic corn, grass-fed beef tallow, and sea salt. Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase. ——————— Follow Nina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ninabclarke/ Subscribe to Nina’s Substack: https://ninabclarke.substack.com/?r=nan6w&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Visit Nina's LTK shop: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/NinaBClarke Sign up for the 2nd Annual Gaudreau 5K & Family Fun Day: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Sewell/GaudreauFamily5K Follow the Gaudreau Family 5K on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaudreaufamily5k/ Connect with the Gaudreau Family 5K on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Gaudreau-Family-5K-61573213035611/
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode #134 - Hot Mic Comeback Story (w/ Billy Bush)
    Feb 26 2026
    On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, Billy Bush! Billy Bush is a longtime television and radio host, known for his time anchoring Access Hollywood, The Today Show and Extra. He is currently the host of the podcast Hot Mics with Billy Bush. Nina and Billy discuss the infamous “hot mic” moment between he and then-presidential candidate Donald Trump that led to his firing from Today, and how hitting rock-bottom led him to become the best version of himself. They talk about the growth of independent media, his advice for people dealing with adversity, the importance of being present for your kids, and much more! ——————— This week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News is brought to you by MASA Chips! MASA are classic tortilla chips handmade with only three natural ingredients— organic corn, grass-fed beef tallow, and sea salt. Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase. ——————— Follow Nina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ninabclarke/ Subscribe to Nina’s Substack: https://ninabclarke.substack.com/?r=nan6w&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Visit Nina's LTK shop: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/NinaBClarke Subscribe to Hot Mics with Billy Bush on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HotMicswithBillyBush Subscribe to Hot Mics with Billy Bush on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-mics-with-billy-bush/id1789827802 Subscribe to Hot Mics with Billy Bush on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/76DxU1gRSjmckYxsn7AJSW?si=3892d49858fd4f29 Follow Hot Mics with Billy Bush on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotmicswithbillybush Follow Billy Bush on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billybush/
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    52 mins
  • Episode #133 - The Success of Grandma Hobbies (w/ Penny Linn Founder Krista LeRay)
    Jan 28 2026
    On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, Krista LeRay! Krista is the founder of Penny Linn Designs, a needlepoint business offering inspiration, education, essentials, and accessories for everyone, regardless of your level of experience. Nina and Krista discuss her previous career as a lifestyle blogger, and how COVID-19 led her and countless others to take up needlepointing and other “vintage” hobbies. They talk about why needlepointing has become so popular among millennials and Gen Z-ers, the stressful process of hiring employees as an entrepreneur, Krista’s expansion plans for Penny Linn in 2026 and beyond, and so much more. ——————— This week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News is brought to you by MASA Chips! MASA are classic tortilla chips handmade with only three natural ingredients— organic corn, grass-fed beef tallow, and sea salt. Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase. ——————— Follow Nina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ninabclarke/ Subscribe to Nina’s Substack: https://ninabclarke.substack.com/?r=nan6w&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Visit Nina's LTK shop: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/NinaBClarke Visit the Penny Linn Designs website: https://pennylinn.com Follow Penny Linn Designs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennylinndesigns/?hl=en Follow Krista on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristarobertso/?hl=en Watch the Penny Linn Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PennyLinnDesigns Subscribe to the Penny Linn Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/penny-linn-podcast/id1850002232
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    42 mins
  • Episode #132 - New Chapter (w/ Best-Selling Authors Elin Hilderbrand and Her Daughter Shelby Cunningham)
    Dec 16 2025
    On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guests, Elin Hilderbrand and her daughter, Shelby Cunningham! Elin is a New York Times Bestselling Author, and was dubbed The Queen of the Beach Read by New York Magazine in 2019. She’s known for titles such as 28 Summers, The Hotel Nantucket and The Perfect Couple, with over 30 novels written since 2000. Her daughter, Shelby, is currently a student at the University of Miami after attending St. George’s School in Rhode Island. Nina, Elin and Shelby discuss Shelby’s experiences while attending boarding school, and how her time at St. George’s shaped the storytelling of their first collaborative work, The Academy. They talk about how the collaborative writing process differed from Elin’s traditional way of working, tease details about their follow-up novel, The Thoroughbreds, share info about Elin’s upcoming television and movie projects, and much more. ——————— This week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News is brought to you by MASA Chips! MASA are classic tortilla chips handmade with only three natural ingredients— organic corn, grass-fed beef tallow, and sea salt. Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase. ——————— Follow Nina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ninabclarke/ Subscribe to Nina’s Substack: https://ninabclarke.substack.com/?r=nan6w&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Visit Nina's LTK shop: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/NinaBClarke Visit Elin’s website: https://www.elinhilderbrand.net/ Purchase Elin and Shelby’s book, The Academy: https://www.elinhilderbrand.net/titles/elin-hilderbrand/the-academy/9780316567855/ Follow Elin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elinhilderbrand/ Connect with Elin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElinHilderbrand/ Follow Shelby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbykcunningham/?hl=en Check out Elin’s podcast, “Books, Beach, & Beyond”: https://www.booksbeachandbeyond.com Listen to Episode #104 - Queen of the Beach Read (w/ Author Elin Hilderbrand) on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ninas-got-good-news/id1400772422?i=1000598460215 Listen to Episode #104 - Queen of the Beach Read (w/ Author Elin Hilderbrand) on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gJmRBHYPgCMFlj9cRQXLF?si=07c3c62cbaad4dfc
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    49 mins
  • Episode #131 - Building a Social Media Comedy Empire (w/ Walker Ward aka walksauce42_)
    Nov 19 2025
    On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, Walker Ward! Walker, whose Instagram handle is @walksauce42_, is a comedian and social media content creator, known for his specific and detailed parodies of common occurrences in everyday life, and of online trends. Nina and Walker discuss the journey that took him from working on Wall Street, to being fired from his job and launching a social media empire. They talk about staying positive and ignoring negative feedback, the creative process that Walker follows to craft his content, the importance of taking breaks to avoid burnout, his future career plans in both comedy and acting, and much more! ——————— This week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News is brought to you by MASA Chips! MASA are classic tortilla chips handmade with only three natural ingredients— organic corn, grass fed tallow, and sea salt. Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase. ——————— Follow Nina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ninabclarke/ Subscribe to Nina’s Substack: https://ninabclarke.substack.com/?r=nan6w&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Visit Nina's LTK shop: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/NinaBClarke Follow Walker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walksauce42_/?hl=en Follow Walker on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@walksauce42?lang=en
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    54 mins
  • Episode #130 - Active Recovery Shoe Success (w/ John Gagliardi, Founder + CEO KANE Footwear)
    Oct 28 2025
    On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, John Gagliardi! John is the founder and CEO of Kane Footwear, a brand that creates advanced EVA recovery shoes designed for comfort and sustainability. John is a former Division 1 and professional lacrosse player-turned-entrepreneur and investor. Nina and John discuss his careers as an athlete and an entrepreneur, including the experience he gained by founding Maverik Lacrosse in 2005. They talk about the importance of creating an eco-friendly product, why John puts an emphasis on hiring employees who played team sports, the role of social media in Kane’s success, what’s next for Kane in Q4 and beyond, and much more! ——————— This week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News is brought to you by MASA Chips! MASA are classic tortilla chips handmade with only three natural ingredients— organic corn, grass fed tallow, and sea salt. Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase. ——————— Follow Nina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ninabclarke/ Subscribe to Nina’s Substack: https://ninabclarke.substack.com/?r=nan6w&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist Visit Nina's LTK shop: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/NinaBClarke Check out Kane Footwear’s website: https://kanefootwear.com Follow Kane Footwear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanefootwear/ Follow Kane Footwear on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kanefootwear Connect with Kane Footwear on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kanefootwear/
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    37 mins
  • Episode #129 - Bringing Back Landlines for Kids (w/ Tin Can Founder Chet Kittleson)
    Sep 23 2025
    On this week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News, host Nina B. Clarke is joined by her Good News VIP Guest, Chet Kittleson! Chet is the co-founder of Tin Can, a screen-free phone for kids that brings back the charm of land lines, minus the cords and with a lot more freedom. Nina and Chet discuss his inspiration to create a modernized landline phone, and the many benefits of providing your child with a Tin Can phone before making the jump to a smartphone. They discuss the “phone-life balance” for kids and parents alike, advice given to him by Jonathan Haidt of The Anxious Generation, and much more! ——————— This week’s episode of Nina’s Got Good News is brought to you by MASA Chips! MASA are classic tortilla chips handmade with only three natural ingredients— organic corn, grass fed tallow, and sea salt. Visit them online at masachips.com, and use code GOODNEWS at checkout for 20% off your purchase. ——————— Follow Nina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ninabclarke/ Visit Nina’s blog: www.ninabradleyclarke.com Visit Nina's LTK shop: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/NinaBClarke Purchase a Tin Can for your family: https://tincan.kids/#picker-outer Follow Tin Can on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tincan.kids Check out Chet and his family on The Today Show: https://www.today.com/video/why-parents-are-dialing-it-back-with-landlines-for-their-kids-247082053918
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    36 mins