Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, joins host Jennifer Norman to explore how a simple act of service—building beds for children in need—became a nationwide movement restoring dignity, safety, and belonging. Their conversation shines a light on the transformative power of empathy turned into action, and encourages listeners to embrace purpose-driven giving, regardless of their background or experience. The episode serves as a heartfelt reminder that true beauty lies in authentic care for others and that anyone can spark meaningful change in their community.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Meet Luke Mickelson: Building Beds & a Global Movement for Dignity
00:53 - How One Garage Project Became the World’s Largest Bed Building Charity
01:37 - Turning Empathy Into Action: The Ripple Effect of Saying Yes
02:20 - Why No Kid Should Sleep on the Floor: Luke’s Eye-Opening Discovery
03:07 - Breaking the Silence: Unseen Child Bedlessness in America
04:40 - A Single Act of Kindness That Transformed Thousands of Lives
07:31 - Filling the Void: How Service Became Luke’s Life Purpose
09:42 - The Emotional Impact of Delivering a Bed to a Child in Need
13:31 - From Sleeping on Clothes to Sleeping in Heavenly Peace: Haley’s Story
16:43 - Quitting Corporate America to Follow a Calling
21:03 - Staying True to Your North Star: Lessons in Nonprofit Leadership
24:41 - How to Avoid Mission Creep & Scale a Social Impact
26:46 - The Secret to Engaged Volunteers: Letting Everyone Contribute
30:29 - More Than Beds: Bringing Communities Together Through Service
33:23 - Why Building Together Matters More Than Efficiency
36:34 - The Power of Hands-On Volunteering & Community Growth
40:02 - Becoming a Movement: Authentic Leadership & Staying Humble
43:16 - How to Start a Sleep In Heavenly Peace Chapter & Change Lives Locally
47:49 - Kids Giving Back: Families Receiving & Building Beds for Others
49:08 - What Dignity Means: Reflection & Call to Action
51:35 - Rapid-Fire Q&A: Beauty, Humanity & Living Your Truth
57:18 - Service as a Way of Life: Lessons From a Father Figure
59:12 - The True Meaning of Building Human Beauty
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