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In this episode we sit down with Dr. Arnel Calvario Ripkens to talk about community, creating safe spaces, and turning trauma into treasure.
Arnel has spent 30+ years building community through dance. He's the founder of Kaba Modern and Kaba Modern's Legacy, former President and ED of Culture Shock LA, a TEDx speaker, and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy — blending artistry, education, and healing to uplift others.
With Love: Dr. Arnel Calvario Ripkens - Contributing Author
Credits:
Be Good Do Good Media is co-created by Lisa "L-Boogie" Bauford and Alexis Elisa Cabán.
Host: Lisa "L-Boogie" Bauford
Video Editing and Motion Graphics: Cristina Benedetti
Creative Direction, Branding (and everything else): Alexis Elisa Cabán
Creators and Guests
Host
Lisa "L-Boogie" Bauford
Lisa "L-Boogie" Bauford is an LA-based dancer, choreographer, actor, educator, and MCEE originally from St. Petersburg, Florida. A current iLuminate cast member and former Hip-Hop Nutcracker touring artist, she's appeared on AGT and GMA and in national campaigns for CBS and Google. As an MCEE, she's hosted some of the world's biggest dance battles—including FSS and Flavor of the Year—alongside local events like Everything Raw. Lisa also sits on the board of Captiv8 Docu and is a founder and host of Be Good Do Good, the podcast.
Designer
Alexis Elisa Cabán
Alexis is a native New Yorker now living in LA. As a creative leader with nearly 20 years of experience in the design industry, she's passionate about using design as a force for good. Co-founding Be Good Do Good Media was a natural extension of her mission. Alexis designed the branding for Be Good Do Good media + The Podcast and helps drive the work behind the scenes.
Editor
Cristina Benedetti
Cristina Benedetti is a Movement Director, video editor, motion graphics designer, and multidisciplinary storyteller with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Drawing from a background in dancing, choreography, and visual storytelling, she creates engaging content that combines strong narrative structure, dynamic pacing, and thoughtful motion design. Her clients include Microsoft, EERO, Best Buddies, and the Women’s Foundation of Florida to name a few.
What is Be Good Do Good media: The Podcast?
In a world that can feel heavy, BE GOOD DO GOOD media: The Podcast, highlights humans—creatives, dancers, leaders, and everyday individuals—choosing to do good and be good.
Our goal is simple: to put more good into the world.
Through real conversations and stories, this podcast is here to inspire you and remind you that good still exists.