DO BEAUTIFUL THINGS

Welcome to Do Beautiful Things™, a podcast hosted by Jenny Lawson, President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful. This podcast will engage experts and everyday people looking for straightforward answers to questions about the science, behaviors, business solutions, and policies that can help us all create more beautiful and sustainable communities. Together we will explore fascinating topics like the life of a recycled beer can, the value of urban forests, the people who are cleaning up literal ‘tons’ of litter in their community, and so much more. Our discussions are not just interviews; they are insightful conversations that illuminate the path to a greener tomorrow!

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Recent Episode

Building a More Beautiful Future: Pennsylvania’s Role in America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

In this podcast episode of Do Beautiful Things, host Jenny Lawson sits down with Cassandra Coleman, Executive Director of America250PA, to discuss Pennsylvania’s leading role in the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. They explore how local communities can get involved in beautification efforts, the importance of public service and youth engagement, and the innovative projects bringing Pennsylvanians together in celebration of America’s past, present, and future.

“This is such a historic moment in time that we need to pause, and we need to say: What is our responsibility right now? How can we learn from our history, look at where we are right now in our present? But, most importantly, how can we reimagine the future? … And how do we ultimately say to the next generation, ‘This is what you should be doing’?”

— Cassandra Coleman, Executive Director of America250PA

Planting Seeds of Service: Lucinda Robb on Family Legacy, Civic Engagement, and the Beauty That Builds Community

In this podcast episode of Do Beautiful Things, host Jenny Lawson welcomes Lucinda Robb—educator, writer, serial volunteer, and granddaughter of former President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson—for a heartfelt conversation about legacy, service, and civic beauty. Together, they explore the lasting influence of strong women across generations, Lady Bird Johnson’s environmental vision, and the enduring impact of the beautification movement. Lucinda shares practical insights on inspiring the next generation, planting seeds of philanthropy in children, and how everyone can make a difference through Keep America Beautiful’s Greatest American Cleanup.

“She (Lady Bird Johnson) talked very often… that she was paying the rent for the space she took up on the planet. You know, she was paying God’s rent. And she really believed that. And I think it motivated her and it also gave her a lot of joy.”

—Lucinda Robb, Granddaughter of former President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson