In Episode 86 of The Good Soul Podcast, host Patti Alvarez sits down with holistic business coach Taylor Short for a soulful, practical conversation about turning big visions into businesses that truly work. In Vision to Matter, they explore alignment, purpose, and the often-overlooked systems that support heart-led work—without sacrificing authenticity or joy. This episode is an invitation to stop carrying your vision alone and start building with clarity, flow, and intention.

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In this episode of The Good Soul, Patti is joined by her husband Manny for a thoughtful, lighthearted conversation about doomscrolling—why we do it, how it affects our minds and nervous systems, and how to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. Together, they explore the science behind the habit and share gentle, realistic ways to create more balance, calm, and clarity in a nonstop world. Take a breath, settle in, and let’s begin.

In this episode of The Good Soul Podcast, Patti sits down with Donald Gullett of Piedmont Animal Rescue and Tara Collins of Aloft Mooresville to share the story behind the Fur Ever Home Program — a creative, compassionate adoption initiative bringing foster dogs into a hotel lobby to help them find forever families. From the program’s heartfelt beginnings to the ripple effect it’s creating in the community, this conversation celebrates how visibility, connection, and a simple yes can change lives — on both ends of the leash.