Changing the World with Good News: The Upworthy Way with Gabriel Reilich and Charles Good | TGLP #262
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Join Charles Good as he sits down with ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต, Head of Content and Innovation at ๐จ๐ฝ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐, to explore how one platform is transforming social media through the power of human goodness. From game show champion to viral content strategist, Gabriel shares his journey of building Upworthy into a multimedia empire reaching over 200 million people monthly with stories that restore faith in humanity.
In this compelling conversation, Gabriel reveals the secrets behind Upworthy's success, the art of making kindness contagious, and how small acts of decency create lasting ripple effects. Discover practical strategies for content creators, learn why authenticity beats algorithm-chasing, and explore how positive storytelling can combat "mean world syndrome" in our increasingly polarized digital landscape.
Whether you're a leader, content creator, or simply someone seeking hope in challenging times, this episode offers actionable insights on building community through shared stories and turning digital platforms into forces for good.
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ย โข Authenticity First: Genuine motivation and honest storytelling are essential for building trust with audiences
ย ย โข Small Acts, Big Impact: Tiny gestures often create lasting, life-changing effects more than grand gesturesย ย
โข Platform Evolution: Success requires adapting to how platforms actually function, not how we wish they workedย ย
โข Community Building: Two-way dialogue and user engagement create stronger connections than one-way broadcastingย
ย โข Positive Contagion: Exposure to authentic goodness mobilizes people to act with greater kindness
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Gabriel Reilich is Head of Content and Innovation at Upworthy, co-author of the New York Times bestselling book "Good People: Stories From the Best of Humanity," and one of the top game show winners of all time. Under his leadership, Upworthy has grown to over 12 million followers across platforms, reaching more than 200 million people monthly with content designed to inspire and unite.
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00:00 Introduction
02:38 Gabriel's Journey of Storytelling & Content Creation
04:49 Evolution of Upworthy's Mission and Impact
09:59 Fostering Community
12:24 Balancing Positivity with Real World Challenges
17:17 The Impact of Good News on Society
19:14 Envisioning a Global Initiative on Change
21:16 Advice for Aspiring Positivity Creators
25:45 Ripple Effects of Small Acts of Kindness
26:44 The Power of Kindness
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