https://simplecast.com Why Kindness? Why Kindness? is a podcast uncovering the transformative power of humanity’s most underestimated force. Hosted by Kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder Jaclyn Lindsey, each episode invites you into intimate conversations with visionaries, creators, entertainers, scientists, and everyday Kindmakers who reveal how kindness shapes culture, nurtures well-being and deepens human connection. Thought-provoking and heart-opening, Why Kindness? challenges us to see kindness not only as a soft virtue, but as a radical, practical, and essential force that we can activate to build a better world. 2023 kindness.org en Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:30:11 +0000 11056281 0708610019 https://why-kindness.simplecast.com Why Kindness? https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/06ec0c11-217a-46f2-8f4f-4339a4acdf73/68d7b6d5-f0aa-4753-9628-9cf186c6bac3/3000x3000/title-cover-art-final.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://why-kindness.simplecast.com episodic Why Kindness? is a podcast uncovering the transformative power of humanity’s most underestimated force. Hosted by Kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder Jaclyn Lindsey, each episode invites you into intimate conversations with visionaries, creators, entertainers, scientists, and everyday Kindmakers who reveal how kindness shapes culture, nurtures well-being and deepens human connection. Thought-provoking and heart-opening, Why Kindness? challenges us to see kindness not only as a soft virtue, but as a radical, practical, and essential force that we can activate to build a better world. kindness.org false https://feeds.simplecast.com/nIpmmoWH self-development, growth, community, well-being, wellness, relationships, psychology, connection, inspiration, kindness, science, transformation kindness.org podcast@kindness.org b21a1d2c-1a67-4e9c-bd2c-220c74c04bbc JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Sweet Magnolias): Why Kindness is Essential [Re-Release] Sweet Magnolias star JoAnna Garcia Swisher shares how kindness is deeply woven into both our personal and professional lives in this RE-RELEASE conversation. Originally recorded in 2023, JoAnna joins host and kindness.org CEO Jaclyn Lindsey to reflect on:

  • How acts of kindness (on set and off) are an active choice.
  • Why she's creating intentional, joyful spaces through her lifestyle platform The Happy Place.
  • The starring role gratitude plays in her journey and more.

JoAnna Garcia Swisher stars in Netflix’s hit show Sweet Magnolias as Maddie Townsend. Prior to this, Swisher is best known for playing Reba’s daughter Cheyenne Montgomery in Reba. Outside of acting, Swisher has founded The Happy Place, a destination that explores, motivates, and empowers the experience of living a life with intention and how that reflects in your interiors. She has also been inspired by her partnership with the Step Up Women’s Network and Hills Pet Nutrition. In addition, JoAnna and her husband Nick Swisher founded the Swisher Family Foundation with a mission of providing children in need with medical care, education, and recreational activities.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Jaclyn Lindsey, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Melissa Malone) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/joanna-garcia-swisher-sweet-magnolias-happy-place-_9pDBEwL Sweet Magnolias star JoAnna Garcia Swisher shares how kindness is deeply woven into both our personal and professional lives in this RE-RELEASE conversation. Originally recorded in 2023, JoAnna joins host and kindness.org CEO Jaclyn Lindsey to reflect on:

  • How acts of kindness (on set and off) are an active choice.
  • Why she's creating intentional, joyful spaces through her lifestyle platform The Happy Place.
  • The starring role gratitude plays in her journey and more.

JoAnna Garcia Swisher stars in Netflix’s hit show Sweet Magnolias as Maddie Townsend. Prior to this, Swisher is best known for playing Reba’s daughter Cheyenne Montgomery in Reba. Outside of acting, Swisher has founded The Happy Place, a destination that explores, motivates, and empowers the experience of living a life with intention and how that reflects in your interiors. She has also been inspired by her partnership with the Step Up Women’s Network and Hills Pet Nutrition. In addition, JoAnna and her husband Nick Swisher founded the Swisher Family Foundation with a mission of providing children in need with medical care, education, and recreational activities.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Sweet Magnolias): Why Kindness is Essential [Re-Release] Jaclyn Lindsey, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Melissa Malone 00:44:14 JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Sweet Magnolias) joins Why Kindness? podcast to share how intentional, everyday acts of kindness can create a more joyful and meaningful life. JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Sweet Magnolias) joins Why Kindness? podcast to share how intentional, everyday acts of kindness can create a more joyful and meaningful life. sweet magnolias, self-kindness, kindness.org, actress, the happy place, kindness, grief, why kindness, reba, netflix, kindmaker, self kindness, joanna swisher, joanna garcia swisher false full 11 3 4aff8cd3-bf9c-4d8b-aabd-07ad72f462ea NYT-Bestselling Illustrator & Author Holly Hatam: Why Creativity is Kindness Illustrator and Mindful Artist Holly Hatam (Dear Girl) breaks down the magic and kindness of creativity. Alongside host Jaclyn Lindsey, Holly shares her heartfelt journey from childhood dreams of working with Disney to becoming a three-time New York Times bestselling author.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • The impact of small acts of kindness on personal and community well-being.
  • How magical themes in art can provide comfort and escapism.
  • The role of mindfulness and acceptance in managing one's emotions.

Holly Hatam has been making art since the day she could hold a pencil- charging her family 25 cents to see her "masterpieces" in a makeshift gallery that also doubled as her bedroom. Fast forward to today, and she’s still drawing- only now, her art reaches a much wider audience (and she no longer charges admission). As a 3X New York Times bestselling illustrator, Holly is best known for books like Dear Girl and Dear Boy, and she’s also the author of the popular Magical Creatures series. She’s worked on over 30 books, bringing stories to life with illustrations that are equal parts heart and magic. Her books have sold over 1 million copies worldwide, meaning many bedtime stories have become more magical. When she’s not creating, you can find Holly hugging trees, sipping tea, sniffing books, or daydreaming about unicorns (it’s research, she swears). Her mission? To sprinkle a little magic into the world, inspire others to find their own, and make sure everyone knows that unicorns are absolutely, 100% real. Follow her on Instagram: @hollyhatamillustration & @the.yellow.jacket.girl

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (holly hatam, Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/holly-hatam-nyt-author-creativity-connection-ScPXV8eO Illustrator and Mindful Artist Holly Hatam (Dear Girl) breaks down the magic and kindness of creativity. Alongside host Jaclyn Lindsey, Holly shares her heartfelt journey from childhood dreams of working with Disney to becoming a three-time New York Times bestselling author.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • The impact of small acts of kindness on personal and community well-being.
  • How magical themes in art can provide comfort and escapism.
  • The role of mindfulness and acceptance in managing one's emotions.

Holly Hatam has been making art since the day she could hold a pencil- charging her family 25 cents to see her "masterpieces" in a makeshift gallery that also doubled as her bedroom. Fast forward to today, and she’s still drawing- only now, her art reaches a much wider audience (and she no longer charges admission). As a 3X New York Times bestselling illustrator, Holly is best known for books like Dear Girl and Dear Boy, and she’s also the author of the popular Magical Creatures series. She’s worked on over 30 books, bringing stories to life with illustrations that are equal parts heart and magic. Her books have sold over 1 million copies worldwide, meaning many bedtime stories have become more magical. When she’s not creating, you can find Holly hugging trees, sipping tea, sniffing books, or daydreaming about unicorns (it’s research, she swears). Her mission? To sprinkle a little magic into the world, inspire others to find their own, and make sure everyone knows that unicorns are absolutely, 100% real. Follow her on Instagram: @hollyhatamillustration & @the.yellow.jacket.girl

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> NYT-Bestselling Illustrator & Author Holly Hatam: Why Creativity is Kindness holly hatam, Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul 00:42:28 Author and illustrator Holly Hatam explores the profound impact of kindness and creativity, revealing how art and empathy can transform lives and foster deeper human connections. Author and illustrator Holly Hatam explores the profound impact of kindness and creativity, revealing how art and empathy can transform lives and foster deeper human connections. kind acts, kindness.org, magical themes, magic, author, mindfulness, nyt, dear girl, illustrator, kindness, small acts of kindness, childrens literature, why kindness, art, magical creatures, dear boy, new york times author, choose kindness false full 10 3 848fc1c8-ba92-43ee-a0b8-cb15b1a5ddf5 Non-Profit Founder Asmeret Berhe-Lumax: Why Food is the Ultimate Act of Kindness and Love How does food relate to kindness? Non-profit founder Asmeret Berhe-Lumax explores this question, sharing her inspiring journey from fleeing to America with family to creating the impactful initiative: One Love Community Fridge. Alongside host Jaclyn Lindsey, the Champion of Change illustrates how small acts of love and respect can transform lives and neighborhoods.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • Practical ways individuals and communities worldwide can contribute to ending the hunger crisis.
  • The importance of accessibility, consistency, and local farmer involvement in sustainable food programs.
  • How kindness drives policy changes and organizational culture in combating food insecurity.
  • The ripple effect of small acts of kindness and much more.

Asmeret Berhe-Lumax is the founder and CEO of One Love Community Fridge, a community-driven initiative grounded in the core values of respect, dignity, and health. A passionate leader and advocate, she believes that food is the foundation of our health and works to ensure equitable access to nourishing food while fostering care, connection, and belonging within the community. She has been selected as a Champions of Change 2019 honoree by the National Committee for UN Women and her impact has been recognized with the inaugural 2025 North America’s 50 Best Champions of Change Award.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul, Asmeret Berhe-Lumax) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/asmeret-berhe-lumax-policy-change-hunger-crisis-jRdrhYce How does food relate to kindness? Non-profit founder Asmeret Berhe-Lumax explores this question, sharing her inspiring journey from fleeing to America with family to creating the impactful initiative: One Love Community Fridge. Alongside host Jaclyn Lindsey, the Champion of Change illustrates how small acts of love and respect can transform lives and neighborhoods.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • Practical ways individuals and communities worldwide can contribute to ending the hunger crisis.
  • The importance of accessibility, consistency, and local farmer involvement in sustainable food programs.
  • How kindness drives policy changes and organizational culture in combating food insecurity.
  • The ripple effect of small acts of kindness and much more.

Asmeret Berhe-Lumax is the founder and CEO of One Love Community Fridge, a community-driven initiative grounded in the core values of respect, dignity, and health. A passionate leader and advocate, she believes that food is the foundation of our health and works to ensure equitable access to nourishing food while fostering care, connection, and belonging within the community. She has been selected as a Champions of Change 2019 honoree by the National Committee for UN Women and her impact has been recognized with the inaugural 2025 North America’s 50 Best Champions of Change Award.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Non-Profit Founder Asmeret Berhe-Lumax: Why Food is the Ultimate Act of Kindness and Love Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul, Asmeret Berhe-Lumax 00:52:12 One Love Community Fridge founder Asmeret Berhe-Lumax reveals how her initiative transforms food into an act of love and kindness, tackling food insecurity with community-driven solutions and sustainable partnerships. One Love Community Fridge founder Asmeret Berhe-Lumax reveals how her initiative transforms food into an act of love and kindness, tackling food insecurity with community-driven solutions and sustainable partnerships. local farming, kindness.org, one love community fridge, food, hunger crisis, kindness, policy change, why kindness, healing, connection, community, transformation, asmeret berhe-lumax, health, self-development false full 9 3 b515ce62-a50b-4341-a451-12cf7554c2dc Author Sam Demma: Why Storytelling is an Act of Kindness Author and Keynote Speaker Sam Demma joins host Jaclyn Lindsey to share his transformative journey from aspiring soccer star to a leading advocate for kindness and community service. In this episode, Sam reveals how personal setbacks led him to discover the power of small, consistent actions and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive "kind mates."

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • How Sam transformed the loss of one dream into another, making it his mission to build a kinder world through tangible initiatives.
  • The profound impact of small, consistent actions was inspired by his high school teacher.
  • How he made kindness go viral and much more.

Sam Demma is a best-selling author and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers today. He has shared the stage with icons like Kardinal Official and Sarah Blackwood, collaborated with brands like Taco Bell, delivered two TEDx talks, and has toured his messages across Canada, the United States, and Kenya. His work is often featured on national news shows and, most notably, his mom’s Facebook. Sam delivers hundreds of performances annually, and his comical and entertaining performances address the topics of Empathy, Mental Health and Leadership. For more information, please visit: www.samdemma.com

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Sam Demma, Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/sam-demma-author-advocate-talk-7_3O001n Author and Keynote Speaker Sam Demma joins host Jaclyn Lindsey to share his transformative journey from aspiring soccer star to a leading advocate for kindness and community service. In this episode, Sam reveals how personal setbacks led him to discover the power of small, consistent actions and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive "kind mates."

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • How Sam transformed the loss of one dream into another, making it his mission to build a kinder world through tangible initiatives.
  • The profound impact of small, consistent actions was inspired by his high school teacher.
  • How he made kindness go viral and much more.

Sam Demma is a best-selling author and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers today. He has shared the stage with icons like Kardinal Official and Sarah Blackwood, collaborated with brands like Taco Bell, delivered two TEDx talks, and has toured his messages across Canada, the United States, and Kenya. His work is often featured on national news shows and, most notably, his mom’s Facebook. Sam delivers hundreds of performances annually, and his comical and entertaining performances address the topics of Empathy, Mental Health and Leadership. For more information, please visit: www.samdemma.com

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Author Sam Demma: Why Storytelling is an Act of Kindness Sam Demma, Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul 00:44:53 Inspiring Author and Keynote Speaker Sam Demma shares how personal setbacks led him to discover the power of small, consistent acts of kindness. Inspiring Author and Keynote Speaker Sam Demma shares how personal setbacks led him to discover the power of small, consistent acts of kindness. viral, leadership, kindness.org, empathy, author, tedx, kindness, why kindness, social media, sam demma, self kindness, talk, advocate, mental health, soccer false full 8 3 a3c4a73a-cec5-4da7-a756-391b9e3241d7 Tiny Jars of Stars Founder Cynthia Yip: Why 'Tiny' Acts of Kindness Heal Small acts of kindness matter. Tiny Jars of Stars founder Cynthia Yip joins host Jaclyn Lindsey this Random Acts of Kindness month to share her inspiring journey of turning personal grief into a global kindness initiative. From heartfelt stories of her mother's influence to the project's major impact, Cynthia reveals how small acts of kindness can connect and heal people.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • Why kindness bridges people together, even strangers.
  • How Cynthia turned grief into action after her mother's passing.
  • How famous figures like Katy Perry have been impacted by her work.
  • A beautiful birthday surprise and more.

Cynthia Yip is a product designer and founder of Tiny Jars of Stars, a kindness-through-art initiative that spreads hope through handmade paper star jars and heartfelt kindness notes. Born and raised in New York City, she brings creativity, empathy, and intention to everything she does. She balances her career designing thoughtful, user-focused digital experiences with her passion for building a movement rooted in small acts of kindness. Through her work, she hopes to remind people that even the smallest gesture can spark meaningful changes in the world.

Explore more about Cynthia's journey and how to mobilize kindness alongside her at tinyjarsofstars.com.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Tue, 3 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul, Cynthia Yip) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/cynthia-yip-Dd_JLtJ7 Small acts of kindness matter. Tiny Jars of Stars founder Cynthia Yip joins host Jaclyn Lindsey this Random Acts of Kindness month to share her inspiring journey of turning personal grief into a global kindness initiative. From heartfelt stories of her mother's influence to the project's major impact, Cynthia reveals how small acts of kindness can connect and heal people.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • Why kindness bridges people together, even strangers.
  • How Cynthia turned grief into action after her mother's passing.
  • How famous figures like Katy Perry have been impacted by her work.
  • A beautiful birthday surprise and more.

Cynthia Yip is a product designer and founder of Tiny Jars of Stars, a kindness-through-art initiative that spreads hope through handmade paper star jars and heartfelt kindness notes. Born and raised in New York City, she brings creativity, empathy, and intention to everything she does. She balances her career designing thoughtful, user-focused digital experiences with her passion for building a movement rooted in small acts of kindness. Through her work, she hopes to remind people that even the smallest gesture can spark meaningful changes in the world.

Explore more about Cynthia's journey and how to mobilize kindness alongside her at tinyjarsofstars.com.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Tiny Jars of Stars Founder Cynthia Yip: Why 'Tiny' Acts of Kindness Heal Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul, Cynthia Yip 00:43:48 Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness month with Tiny Jars of Stars founder Cynthia Yip, as she discusses how small acts of kindness can heal, connect, and spark global change: transforming personal grief into a powerful kindness movement. Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness month with Tiny Jars of Stars founder Cynthia Yip, as she discusses how small acts of kindness can heal, connect, and spark global change: transforming personal grief into a powerful kindness movement. kind acts, kindness.org, random acts of kindness, rak, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, grief, smal acts of kindness, why kindness, cynthia yip, global change, art, kindmaker, katy perry, healing, tiny jars of stars, random acts of kindness month, choose kindness false full 7 3 c5f9e902-29f7-4300-8018-9d8a76dd8cef Filmmaker Steven Sawalich (A Case for Kindness): Why Kindness is Key to Finding Common Ground Film Producer and Director Steven Sawalich (A Case for Kindness) joins host and kindness.org CEO Jaclyn Lindsey to explore his journey from small-town roots to global storytelling. Featuring encounters with powerhouse figures like the Dalai Lama and Lady Gaga, Steven uncovers how kindness is the thread to connecting us all.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • Why kindness is the foundation of community and connection.
  • How acts of kindness can bridge cultural and social divides.
  • What he learned about the transformative power of choosing kindness from world leaders like Lady Gaga, and more.

A CASE FOR KINDNESS is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (steven sawalich, Robert Peterpaul, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/steven-sawalich-ltXdaxA_ Film Producer and Director Steven Sawalich (A Case for Kindness) joins host and kindness.org CEO Jaclyn Lindsey to explore his journey from small-town roots to global storytelling. Featuring encounters with powerhouse figures like the Dalai Lama and Lady Gaga, Steven uncovers how kindness is the thread to connecting us all.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • Why kindness is the foundation of community and connection.
  • How acts of kindness can bridge cultural and social divides.
  • What he learned about the transformative power of choosing kindness from world leaders like Lady Gaga, and more.

A CASE FOR KINDNESS is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Filmmaker Steven Sawalich (A Case for Kindness): Why Kindness is Key to Finding Common Ground steven sawalich, Robert Peterpaul, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:47:03 A Case for Kindness filmmaker Steven Sawalich shares his journey of amplifying kindness through storytelling, exploring how acts of kindness can bridge communities and foster understanding across diverse backgrounds. A Case for Kindness filmmaker Steven Sawalich shares his journey of amplifying kindness through storytelling, exploring how acts of kindness can bridge communities and foster understanding across diverse backgrounds. steven sawalich, prime, kindness.org, amazon, film, amazon prime, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, a case for kindness, director, why kindness, filmmaker, producer, dali lama, connection, community, human connection, lady gaga false full 6 3 67039c35-1293-49a5-96d8-6a475c0b99f9 Olympian Marion Jones: Why Comebacks Require Kindness Marion Jones now is different than Olympian Marion Jones - the fastest woman on earth. The powerhouse athlete joins host and kindness.org CEO Jaclyn Lindsey to map her journey from medals and glory to a public fall from grace, and how kindness is redefining everything in between.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • Healing after making mistakes.
  • How kindness from strangers to prison guards helped her propel forward.
  • The courage it takes to live in full alignment with who you are.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Tue, 6 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (marion jones, Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/marion-jones-7AkQPlsz Marion Jones now is different than Olympian Marion Jones - the fastest woman on earth. The powerhouse athlete joins host and kindness.org CEO Jaclyn Lindsey to map her journey from medals and glory to a public fall from grace, and how kindness is redefining everything in between.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • Healing after making mistakes.
  • How kindness from strangers to prison guards helped her propel forward.
  • The courage it takes to live in full alignment with who you are.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Olympian Marion Jones: Why Comebacks Require Kindness marion jones, Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul 00:55:40 Olympian Marion Jones shares how kindness cushioned her public fall from grace, and what matters more than medal wins, during a riveting talk with host Jaclyn Lindsey. Olympian Marion Jones shares how kindness cushioned her public fall from grace, and what matters more than medal wins, during a riveting talk with host Jaclyn Lindsey. self-kindness, kind acts, marion jones, kindness.org, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, olympics, why kindness, self development, track, self kindness, olympian, choose kindness, courage, self-development false full 5 3 52917b47-5a64-44a4-ae23-a06977233aaa Dr. Suraj Samtani: Why Kindness Combats Dementia & Boosts Brain Health Dr. Suraj Samtani (National Geographic's Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember) joins host Jaclyn Lindsey for a transformation conversation. The Clinical Psychologist and Postdoctoral Researcher explores the role of kindness in health and its surprising benefits for mental well-being.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • Ways to combat dementia and make life better for those who are experiencing it.
  • Reminiscence therapy and its impact on memory retrieval.
  • How his path led him to a shocking email from Chris Hemsworth and National Geographic
  • CHRIS HEMSWORTH: A ROAD TRIP TO REMEMBER is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Dr. Suraj Samtani, Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul, Melissa Malone) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-samanti-d_8cYDq_ Dr. Suraj Samtani (National Geographic's Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember) joins host Jaclyn Lindsey for a transformation conversation. The Clinical Psychologist and Postdoctoral Researcher explores the role of kindness in health and its surprising benefits for mental well-being.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • Ways to combat dementia and make life better for those who are experiencing it.
  • Reminiscence therapy and its impact on memory retrieval.
  • How his path led him to a shocking email from Chris Hemsworth and National Geographic
  • CHRIS HEMSWORTH: A ROAD TRIP TO REMEMBER is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Dr. Suraj Samtani: Why Kindness Combats Dementia & Boosts Brain Health Dr. Suraj Samtani, Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul, Melissa Malone 00:43:39 Clinical Psychologist and Postdoctoral Researcher Dr. Suraj Samtani explores the profound impact of social connections and kindness on brain health and dementia prevention. Clinical Psychologist and Postdoctoral Researcher Dr. Suraj Samtani explores the profound impact of social connections and kindness on brain health and dementia prevention. national geographic, kindness.org, film, disney, dementia, reminiscence therapy, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, why kindness, clinical psychology, tv, chris hemsworth, hulu, science of kindness, psychology, mental health, documentary false full 4 3 5724c241-2957-4039-85bf-4a1599084077 Author & Creator Jimmy Darts: Why Saying Yes to Love Changes Your Life Jimmy Darts, a beloved social media creator who uses his following to spread kindness, joins host Jaclyn Lindsey for an inspiring conversation. Known for his heartwarming acts of generosity, Jimmy shares his journey from everyday acts of kindness to becoming a social media influencer and the best-selling author of Undercover Kindness: Saying Yes to Love, No to Fear, and Embracing the Life-Changing Power of Ordinary Generosity. 

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • The transformative power of smalls acts of kindness.
  • How generosity can ripple through communities.
  • His new book Undercover Kindness.

Plus, we reveal our book giveaway winner!

Follow Jimmy Darts -
IG: @jimmydarts

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2025 10:30:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (jimmy darts, Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/jimmy-darts-do6o9w4G Jimmy Darts, a beloved social media creator who uses his following to spread kindness, joins host Jaclyn Lindsey for an inspiring conversation. Known for his heartwarming acts of generosity, Jimmy shares his journey from everyday acts of kindness to becoming a social media influencer and the best-selling author of Undercover Kindness: Saying Yes to Love, No to Fear, and Embracing the Life-Changing Power of Ordinary Generosity. 

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • The transformative power of smalls acts of kindness.
  • How generosity can ripple through communities.
  • His new book Undercover Kindness.

Plus, we reveal our book giveaway winner!

Follow Jimmy Darts -
IG: @jimmydarts

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Author & Creator Jimmy Darts: Why Saying Yes to Love Changes Your Life jimmy darts, Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul 00:42:47 Undercover Kindness author and influencer Jimmy Darts shares his journey from everyday acts of kindness to creating a social media movement. Undercover Kindness author and influencer Jimmy Darts shares his journey from everyday acts of kindness to creating a social media movement. kindness.org, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, why kindness, self kindness, book giveaway, jimmy darts, uncover kindness false full 3 3 c2cff1ae-93ca-441b-9eb2-993ae8ee8f09 Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green: Why Gratitude and Kindness Drive Scientific Breakthroughs Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, a trailblazing physicist and founder of the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation, joins host Jaclyn Lindsey for a powerful conversation. Known for her innovative approach to cancer treatment, Dr. Green shares her groundbreaking journey from physics to pioneering cancer research, driven by personal loss.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • The role kindness plays in scientific breakthroughs
  • How community support champions innovative thinkers.
  • Leading with gratitude for those who came before us and more.

Follow Dr. Green:
oralee.org
IG: @drhadiyahgreen

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Melissa Malone, Robert Peterpaul, Jaclyn Lindsey, Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-green-ZJy1mUTA Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, a trailblazing physicist and founder of the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation, joins host Jaclyn Lindsey for a powerful conversation. Known for her innovative approach to cancer treatment, Dr. Green shares her groundbreaking journey from physics to pioneering cancer research, driven by personal loss.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • The role kindness plays in scientific breakthroughs
  • How community support champions innovative thinkers.
  • Leading with gratitude for those who came before us and more.

Follow Dr. Green:
oralee.org
IG: @drhadiyahgreen

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green: Why Gratitude and Kindness Drive Scientific Breakthroughs Melissa Malone, Robert Peterpaul, Jaclyn Lindsey, Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green 01:03:35 Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, a trailblazing physicist and founder of the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation, joins host Jaclyn Lindsey for a powerful conversation. Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, a trailblazing physicist and founder of the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation, joins host Jaclyn Lindsey for a powerful conversation. cancer research, scientific research, kindness.org, cancer, science, doctor, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, personal loss, why kindness, ora lee smith cancer research foundation, kindness in medicine, kindmaker, gratitude, dr. hadiyah-nicole green, community, medical field, physics, choose kindness false full 2 3 e6ed3716-d43e-4b57-b0b9-9ca4ad610d34 Chester Elton: Why Kindness Wins at Work New York Times bestselling author and executive coach Chester Elton joins Jaclyn Lindsey for the season 3 premiere of Why Kindness? podcast. Often referred to as the "apostle of appreciation," Chester shares insights on the transformative power of kindness in both personal and professional settings.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • How simple acts of kindness can have a significant impact on workplace culture.
  • Why kindness is not a soft skill but a necessary leadership quality.
  • Practical ways you can incorporate kindness in your daily life and more.

Follow Chester:
Website: chesterelton.com
IG: @chester.elton

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Chester Elton, Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul, Melissa Malone) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/why-kindness-wins-at-work-with-chester-elton-J3g6KmhJ New York Times bestselling author and executive coach Chester Elton joins Jaclyn Lindsey for the season 3 premiere of Why Kindness? podcast. Often referred to as the "apostle of appreciation," Chester shares insights on the transformative power of kindness in both personal and professional settings.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

  • How simple acts of kindness can have a significant impact on workplace culture.
  • Why kindness is not a soft skill but a necessary leadership quality.
  • Practical ways you can incorporate kindness in your daily life and more.

Follow Chester:
Website: chesterelton.com
IG: @chester.elton

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Chester Elton: Why Kindness Wins at Work Chester Elton, Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul, Melissa Malone 00:52:05 Renowned author and executive coach Chester Elton discusses the profound impact of kindness in leadership and workplace culture. Alongside Jaclyn Lindsey, he shares personal stories and practical tips, emphasizing that simple acts of kindness can transform relationships and foster a positive environment. Renowned author and executive coach Chester Elton discusses the profound impact of kindness in leadership and workplace culture. Alongside Jaclyn Lindsey, he shares personal stories and practical tips, emphasizing that simple acts of kindness can transform relationships and foster a positive environment. leadership, kindness.org, author, nyt, workplace, kindness in workplace, kindness, why kindness, world kindness week, coworker kindness, work kind, new york times, workplace culture, kindness at work, wkw false full 1 3 2e539bae-35a9-4632-80c8-22635bd4f222 The Power of Thank You: Why Kindness? Returns for Season 3 Why Kindness? is a podcast uncovering the transformative power of humanity’s most underestimated force. Hosted by kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder Jaclyn Lindsey, each episode invites you into intimate conversations with visionaries, creators, entertainers, scientists, and everyday Kindmakers who reveal how kindness shapes culture, nurtures well-being and deepens human connection. Thought-provoking and heart-opening, Why Kindness? challenges us to see kindness not only as a soft virtue, but as a radical, practical, and essential force that we can activate to build a better world.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Tue, 4 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul, Melissa Malone) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/s3e1-BXe9C5Gt Why Kindness? is a podcast uncovering the transformative power of humanity’s most underestimated force. Hosted by kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder Jaclyn Lindsey, each episode invites you into intimate conversations with visionaries, creators, entertainers, scientists, and everyday Kindmakers who reveal how kindness shapes culture, nurtures well-being and deepens human connection. Thought-provoking and heart-opening, Why Kindness? challenges us to see kindness not only as a soft virtue, but as a radical, practical, and essential force that we can activate to build a better world.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> The Power of Thank You: Why Kindness? Returns for Season 3 Jaclyn Lindsey, Robert Peterpaul, Melissa Malone 00:01:32 Hello, Kindmakers! The Why Kindness? podcast returns for a transformative third season this World Kindness Week. Hello, Kindmakers! The Why Kindness? podcast returns for a transformative third season this World Kindness Week. coming soon, kind acts, kindness.org, better world, why not now, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, why kindness, self development, rob peterpaul, kindmaker, season 3, kind, self kindness, new season, connection, human connection, self care false trailer 3 f35a592b-ce09-40b7-8a49-fea176716e96 David Friedman This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.  Do you know your KQ? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Credits

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: David Friedman
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (kindness.org) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/david-friedman-YMGPAV_w This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.  Do you know your KQ? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Credits

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: David Friedman
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> David Friedman kindness.org 00:36:32 In this episode, Jaclyn sits down with the talented composer, lyricist, and author David Friedman to explore the transformative power of kindness, his remarkable career in show business, and the profound influence that kindness has had on both his life and work. In this episode, Jaclyn sits down with the talented composer, lyricist, and author David Friedman to explore the transformative power of kindness, his remarkable career in show business, and the profound influence that kindness has had on both his life and work. false full 9 2 8dffb9d7-d7c6-4b8f-b893-ff259aac3e63 Camera With the help of a broken film camera, an eccentric repairman (Beau Bridges) helps a boy who cannot speak (Miguel Gabriel) find his voice through photography, forming an unlikely friendship. Camera is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Miguel Gabriel has been captivating audiences since he began his career in theater at the tender age of five. After a series of successful appearances in popular shows like "How to Get Away with Murder" and lending his voice to animated films like "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish," Miguel has made an exciting leap into his first feature film, "Camera." In this pivotal role as Oscar, he stars alongside Hollywood royalty, Beau Bridges, marking a significant milestone in his acting journey. Beyond his acting talents, Miguel is a passionate film enthusiast.

For over 35 years, Jay Silverman has excelled as a leading Director, Producer, and Photographer specializing in award-winning films, television, digital, and print campaigns; having worked with renowned celebrities such as Denzel Washington, Beyonce, Quentin Tarantino, Jamie Foxx, and Ray Charles.

Some of his early directorial work was for the original launches of the smash hit TV series "American Idol", "Desperate Housewives", "NYPD Blue", "The Drew Carey Show", and many more. Jay Co-Created and Executive Produced "The Cleaner", an hour-long drama for Paramount Pictures, which aired on A & E. Additionally, he produced and directed 40 episodes of "One on One" for TV One featuring many stars like Beyonce, Denzel Washington, Usher, Jamie Foxx, and Terrence Howard. Jay also produced and directed a one-hour special titled "Inside the Rings with Troy Aikman" airing on Fox before the 2011 Super Bowl to much success.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.  Do you know your KQ? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
jaysilvermanproductions.com
linktr.ee/camerathemovie

Follow on Social

IG: @camerathemovie, @silverman_jay, @officialmiguelgabriel

Credits

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Jay Silverman & Miguel Gabriel
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/camera/transcript

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Jay Silverman, Miguel Gabriel, Jaclyn Lindsey, Melissa Malone) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/camera-_cIAIW2b With the help of a broken film camera, an eccentric repairman (Beau Bridges) helps a boy who cannot speak (Miguel Gabriel) find his voice through photography, forming an unlikely friendship. Camera is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Miguel Gabriel has been captivating audiences since he began his career in theater at the tender age of five. After a series of successful appearances in popular shows like "How to Get Away with Murder" and lending his voice to animated films like "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish," Miguel has made an exciting leap into his first feature film, "Camera." In this pivotal role as Oscar, he stars alongside Hollywood royalty, Beau Bridges, marking a significant milestone in his acting journey. Beyond his acting talents, Miguel is a passionate film enthusiast.

For over 35 years, Jay Silverman has excelled as a leading Director, Producer, and Photographer specializing in award-winning films, television, digital, and print campaigns; having worked with renowned celebrities such as Denzel Washington, Beyonce, Quentin Tarantino, Jamie Foxx, and Ray Charles.

Some of his early directorial work was for the original launches of the smash hit TV series "American Idol", "Desperate Housewives", "NYPD Blue", "The Drew Carey Show", and many more. Jay Co-Created and Executive Produced "The Cleaner", an hour-long drama for Paramount Pictures, which aired on A & E. Additionally, he produced and directed 40 episodes of "One on One" for TV One featuring many stars like Beyonce, Denzel Washington, Usher, Jamie Foxx, and Terrence Howard. Jay also produced and directed a one-hour special titled "Inside the Rings with Troy Aikman" airing on Fox before the 2011 Super Bowl to much success.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.  Do you know your KQ? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
jaysilvermanproductions.com
linktr.ee/camerathemovie

Follow on Social

IG: @camerathemovie, @silverman_jay, @officialmiguelgabriel

Credits

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Jay Silverman & Miguel Gabriel
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/camera/transcript

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Camera Jay Silverman, Miguel Gabriel, Jaclyn Lindsey, Melissa Malone 00:39:16 Jaclyn sits down with the director (Jay Silverman) and star (Miguel Gabriel) of the inspiring film Camera to discuss its inspirations, how it came to life, and the many ways kindness can help you find your voice. Jaclyn sits down with the director (Jay Silverman) and star (Miguel Gabriel) of the inspiring film Camera to discuss its inspirations, how it came to life, and the many ways kindness can help you find your voice. child actor, filmmaking, cinema, kindness.org, love, family, movie, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, camera, director, why kindness, inspiring, self development, speech disorder, filmmaker, producer, inspiration, actor, self kindness, hollywood, self-development false full 8 2 924b338c-4f4a-41de-ae6b-9165c8ae8b92 Uri Yudewitz In this episode, Uri Yudewitz steps into the studio to discuss the importance of finding commonalities in communities, how kindness shows up in his career, and why being a connector of people is necessary to bridge divides.

Uri Yudewitz serves as the Vice President of Business Development for CH Group, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. With a dynamic background in strategic partnerships, market expansion, and revenue growth, Uri plays a pivotal role in driving the company's success and fostering key relationships, bridging the gap between Western business and Islamic culture.

In his capacity, Uri spearheads initiatives to identify new business opportunities, forge strategic alliances, and cultivate partnerships. His keen understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior allows him to develop innovative strategies that align with CH Group's overarching goals and objectives, including in each of CH Group’s focus areas (distribution, partnership, financing, certification and non-profit endeavors).

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org

Credits

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Uri Yudewitz
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/david-kirschner/transcript

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Uri Yudewitz, Melissa Malone, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/uri-yudewitz-_1FLk__x In this episode, Uri Yudewitz steps into the studio to discuss the importance of finding commonalities in communities, how kindness shows up in his career, and why being a connector of people is necessary to bridge divides.

Uri Yudewitz serves as the Vice President of Business Development for CH Group, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. With a dynamic background in strategic partnerships, market expansion, and revenue growth, Uri plays a pivotal role in driving the company's success and fostering key relationships, bridging the gap between Western business and Islamic culture.

In his capacity, Uri spearheads initiatives to identify new business opportunities, forge strategic alliances, and cultivate partnerships. His keen understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior allows him to develop innovative strategies that align with CH Group's overarching goals and objectives, including in each of CH Group’s focus areas (distribution, partnership, financing, certification and non-profit endeavors).

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org

Credits

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Uri Yudewitz
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/david-kirschner/transcript

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Uri Yudewitz Uri Yudewitz, Melissa Malone, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:57:20 Jaclyn chats with Uri Yudewitz about his work with CH group, the importance of giving, and the kindness in bridging connections. Jaclyn chats with Uri Yudewitz about his work with CH group, the importance of giving, and the kindness in bridging connections. kind acts, leadership, kindness.org, uri yudewitz, kindness, ch group, why kindness, inspiring, mena region, middle east, giving, inspiration, connection, community, kosher, choose kindness false full 7 2 5e514372-90bf-4d0f-82eb-468985ae3585 Team Kindness Guest host Robert Peterpaul (The Art of Kindness) takes the host seat this week to speak with kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder Jaclyn Lindsey, as well as the Kindlab team- Dr. Oliver Scott Curry & Dr. Chloe San Miguel about the org & the science of kindness. Tune in as they introduce a groundbreaking kindness measurement tool (KQ) and engage in a little friendly competition.

It's World Kindness Week. Do you know your KQ? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
kindness.org/kq

Credits

  • Host: Robert Peterpaul
  • Guests: Jaclyn Lindsey, Dr. Oliver Scott Curry, Dr. Chloe San Miguel
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/team-kindness/transcript

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Robert Peterpaul, Dr. Chloe San Miguel, Melissa Malone, Dr. Oliver Scott Curry, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/team-kindness-ADAbCdlo Guest host Robert Peterpaul (The Art of Kindness) takes the host seat this week to speak with kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder Jaclyn Lindsey, as well as the Kindlab team- Dr. Oliver Scott Curry & Dr. Chloe San Miguel about the org & the science of kindness. Tune in as they introduce a groundbreaking kindness measurement tool (KQ) and engage in a little friendly competition.

It's World Kindness Week. Do you know your KQ? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
kindness.org/kq

Credits

  • Host: Robert Peterpaul
  • Guests: Jaclyn Lindsey, Dr. Oliver Scott Curry, Dr. Chloe San Miguel
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/team-kindness/transcript

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Team Kindness Robert Peterpaul, Dr. Chloe San Miguel, Melissa Malone, Dr. Oliver Scott Curry, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:44:44 We're celebrating World Kindness Day with a special episode featuring the work of kindness.org. Join guest host Robert Peterpaul as he interviews our CEO and co-founder, Jaclyn Lindsey, along with the Kindlab team—Dr. Oliver Scott Curry and Dr. Chloe San Miguel. They will discuss the importance of leading with kindness, the release of the Kindness Quotient (KQ), and the science behind it all. We're celebrating World Kindness Day with a special episode featuring the work of kindness.org. Join guest host Robert Peterpaul as he interviews our CEO and co-founder, Jaclyn Lindsey, along with the Kindlab team—Dr. Oliver Scott Curry and Dr. Chloe San Miguel. They will discuss the importance of leading with kindness, the release of the Kindness Quotient (KQ), and the science behind it all. kind acts, kindness.org, well being, science, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, happiness, why kindness, kq, world kindness week, rob peterpaul, inspiration, social science, science of kindness, kindness quotient, dr oliver scott curry, dr chloe san miguel, world kindness day, guest host, choose kindness, wkw false full 6 2 b9a9f375-9357-4e1f-91d1-3db171edf762 David Kirschner Just in time for spooky season, Jaclyn speaks to writer/producer David Kirschner (Hocus Pocus, Child's Play) about kindness in his life, his fascination with family & fantasy stories, and how the kindness of others propelled his career.

David Kirschner's imagination has spawned a body of work that has evoked laughter, fear, suspense, and heartfelt emotion for over 40 years. It was 1975 when the legendary Neil Diamond laid eyes on 19-year-old David's illustrations. From here, David would photograph, and design twenty-two album covers, including the Grammy-nominated for design, The Jazz Singer. Soon after, David's talents were enlisted by famed creator, Jim Henson, for work on Sesame Street and The Muppets. Next, David harkened the voice of his creative entrepreneurial spirit, creating a fantasy garden world, Rose-Petal Place. Inspired by his daughters, Rose-Petal Place quickly blossomed into a book series, toys, apparel, television specials, and a float in the Macys Day Parade.

This success brought David to the attention of Steven Spielberg. Backed by Steven's company, David created and produced the Oscar-nominated and two-time Grammy-winning, An American Tail, which spawned a theatrical sequel, and television series. It wouldn't be long before David struck again, but this time it was the fear of his sister's dolls that would soon become the horror icon, Chucky, in Child's Play. Chucky has prospered in 7 films, and the Chucky VT series is in its third year with an average score of 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. David ran Hanna Barbera Studios as President and Chairman for four years, where he led the resurgence of the venerable animation house. During his reign, David co-wrote and produced the two-time Emmy nominated live action, The Dreamer of Oz, with legendary writer, Richard Matheson, and produced the live-action feature The Flintstones. David's book, The Pagemaster was translated into fourteen languages around the world and became a film starring Macaulay Culkin. David produced for Disney, based on his story, the film Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2, Hocus Pocus 3 is in pre-production.

His other projects include; Frailty, Cats Don't Dance, animated feature Titan A.E, Secondhand Lions, Miss Potter, and Martian Child, David also collaborated with Ron Howard to produce Curious George. He continues today as Executive Producer on the multi-Emmy-winning Curious George PBS daytime series. Ron Howard has been signed to direct a live-action Curious George, that David will produce with Imagine Entertainment. David has continued to honor his commitment to children and society with dedicated positions, Ambassador to The University of Southern California School of Cinema, Trustee of the Board of Crossroads School, Board of Directors for Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, and Board Member of The Center for Early Education.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org

Credits

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: David Kirschner
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/david-kirschner/transcript

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (David Kirschner, Jaclyn Lindsey, Melissa Malone) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/david-kirschner-gFLSI_ZS Just in time for spooky season, Jaclyn speaks to writer/producer David Kirschner (Hocus Pocus, Child's Play) about kindness in his life, his fascination with family & fantasy stories, and how the kindness of others propelled his career.

David Kirschner's imagination has spawned a body of work that has evoked laughter, fear, suspense, and heartfelt emotion for over 40 years. It was 1975 when the legendary Neil Diamond laid eyes on 19-year-old David's illustrations. From here, David would photograph, and design twenty-two album covers, including the Grammy-nominated for design, The Jazz Singer. Soon after, David's talents were enlisted by famed creator, Jim Henson, for work on Sesame Street and The Muppets. Next, David harkened the voice of his creative entrepreneurial spirit, creating a fantasy garden world, Rose-Petal Place. Inspired by his daughters, Rose-Petal Place quickly blossomed into a book series, toys, apparel, television specials, and a float in the Macys Day Parade.

This success brought David to the attention of Steven Spielberg. Backed by Steven's company, David created and produced the Oscar-nominated and two-time Grammy-winning, An American Tail, which spawned a theatrical sequel, and television series. It wouldn't be long before David struck again, but this time it was the fear of his sister's dolls that would soon become the horror icon, Chucky, in Child's Play. Chucky has prospered in 7 films, and the Chucky VT series is in its third year with an average score of 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. David ran Hanna Barbera Studios as President and Chairman for four years, where he led the resurgence of the venerable animation house. During his reign, David co-wrote and produced the two-time Emmy nominated live action, The Dreamer of Oz, with legendary writer, Richard Matheson, and produced the live-action feature The Flintstones. David's book, The Pagemaster was translated into fourteen languages around the world and became a film starring Macaulay Culkin. David produced for Disney, based on his story, the film Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2, Hocus Pocus 3 is in pre-production.

His other projects include; Frailty, Cats Don't Dance, animated feature Titan A.E, Secondhand Lions, Miss Potter, and Martian Child, David also collaborated with Ron Howard to produce Curious George. He continues today as Executive Producer on the multi-Emmy-winning Curious George PBS daytime series. Ron Howard has been signed to direct a live-action Curious George, that David will produce with Imagine Entertainment. David has continued to honor his commitment to children and society with dedicated positions, Ambassador to The University of Southern California School of Cinema, Trustee of the Board of Crossroads School, Board of Directors for Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, and Board Member of The Center for Early Education.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org

Credits

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: David Kirschner
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/david-kirschner/transcript

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> David Kirschner David Kirschner, Jaclyn Lindsey, Melissa Malone 00:47:22 Iconic writer/producer David Kirschner steps into the virtual studio to talk with Jaclyn about the spectrum of his work and how kindness helped shape his career. Iconic writer/producer David Kirschner steps into the virtual studio to talk with Jaclyn about the spectrum of his work and how kindness helped shape his career. american tail, steven spielberg, kind acts, hocus pocus, kindness.org, film, disney, family, writer, john ritter, david kirschner, chucky, spooky, curious george, why kindness, inspiring, entertainment, child's play, producer, inspiration, jim henson, neil diamond, hollywood, hallmark, halloween, movies, choose kindness, television false full 5 2 2a9eca6d-f304-42f3-94b8-ac55a8f0811a Matt Mullenweg Matt Mullenweg joins Jaclyn in the virtual studio to discuss the significance of kindness in his company, how his passion for music influenced his career, and the connection between open source and kindness.

Matt Mullenweg is co-founder of the open-source publishing platform WordPress, which now powers 43% of all sites on the web. He is the founder and CEO of Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, WordPress VIP, Day One, and Pocket Casts. Additionally, Matt runs Audrey Capital, an investment and research company. He has been recognized for his leadership by Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, Inc. Magazine, TechCrunch, Fortune, Fast Company, Wired, University Philosophical Society, and Vanity Fair. Matt is originally from Houston, Texas, where he attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and studied jazz saxophone. In his spare time, Matt is an avid photographer. He currently splits his time between Houston and San Francisco.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
automattic.com

Follow Matt & Automattic

  • IG: @photomatt
  • Facebook: @automatticInc
  • X: automattic

Credits

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Matt Mullenweg
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:16:01 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Matt Mullenweg, Melissa Malone, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/matt-mullenweg-SyUzhkEd Matt Mullenweg joins Jaclyn in the virtual studio to discuss the significance of kindness in his company, how his passion for music influenced his career, and the connection between open source and kindness.

Matt Mullenweg is co-founder of the open-source publishing platform WordPress, which now powers 43% of all sites on the web. He is the founder and CEO of Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, WordPress VIP, Day One, and Pocket Casts. Additionally, Matt runs Audrey Capital, an investment and research company. He has been recognized for his leadership by Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, Inc. Magazine, TechCrunch, Fortune, Fast Company, Wired, University Philosophical Society, and Vanity Fair. Matt is originally from Houston, Texas, where he attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and studied jazz saxophone. In his spare time, Matt is an avid photographer. He currently splits his time between Houston and San Francisco.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
automattic.com

Follow Matt & Automattic

  • IG: @photomatt
  • Facebook: @automatticInc
  • X: automattic

Credits

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Matt Mullenweg
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Matt Mullenweg Matt Mullenweg, Melissa Malone, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:48:17 Co-Founder of WordPress, Matt Mullenweg (Founder and CEO of Automattic), chats with Jaclyn this week about his life, career, work with open-source, and the role kindness plays in it all. Co-Founder of WordPress, Matt Mullenweg (Founder and CEO of Automattic), chats with Jaclyn this week about his life, career, work with open-source, and the role kindness plays in it all. automattic, kindness.org, workplace, kindness, websites, why kindness, inspiring, corporate, web, open-source, tech industry, inspiration, jazz, web hosting, community, matt mullenweg, dev, wordpress, tech false full 4 2 c170408a-de52-46a6-92fb-efaa967516df Stephanie Quayle Recording artist Stephanie Quayle joins Jaclyn this week to discuss the importance of self-reflection, owning your narrative, and how kindness has shown up in the most unexpected places.

Trigger warning. This interview discusses a specific person's experience with suicidal thoughts, death, and trauma. 

Stephanie Quayle is a Nashville recording artist who tours the world with her music and an entrepreneur with her own record label, Big Sky Music Group. Rolling Stone Country called her “an artist you need to know,” CMT named her as part of its “Next Women of Country” franchise, and she’s appeared on popular programs like The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. As an independent artist with two Billboard charted singles, “Selfish” and “Whatcha Drinkin ’Bout,” she has repeatedly performed at CMA Fest and the Grand Ole Opry. The Montana native has teamed up with recognizable brands like Wrangler, Harley-Davidson, Bass Pro Shops, Montana Silversmiths, as well as Lucchese Bootmaker in the creation of her exclusive boot line. Quayle’s latest album On the Edge chronicles her personal experience in a toxic relationship and the healing she’s gone through since—inspiring others and redefining her future. Stephanie is the author of the new book, Why Do We Stay? How My Toxic Relationship Can Help You Find Healing, releasing April 30, 2024.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
stephaniequayle.com
Buy the book: barnesandnoble.com/w/why-do-we-stay-stephanie-quayle/1143726766

Follow Stephanie

  • IG: @StephanieQuayle
  • Facebook: @stephaniequayle
  • X: @StephanieQuayle
  • TikTok: @stephaniequayle

Credits

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Stephanie Quayle
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 2 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Stephanie Quayle, Melissa Malone, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/stephanie-quayle-GDaXgvSq Recording artist Stephanie Quayle joins Jaclyn this week to discuss the importance of self-reflection, owning your narrative, and how kindness has shown up in the most unexpected places.

Trigger warning. This interview discusses a specific person's experience with suicidal thoughts, death, and trauma. 

Stephanie Quayle is a Nashville recording artist who tours the world with her music and an entrepreneur with her own record label, Big Sky Music Group. Rolling Stone Country called her “an artist you need to know,” CMT named her as part of its “Next Women of Country” franchise, and she’s appeared on popular programs like The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. As an independent artist with two Billboard charted singles, “Selfish” and “Whatcha Drinkin ’Bout,” she has repeatedly performed at CMA Fest and the Grand Ole Opry. The Montana native has teamed up with recognizable brands like Wrangler, Harley-Davidson, Bass Pro Shops, Montana Silversmiths, as well as Lucchese Bootmaker in the creation of her exclusive boot line. Quayle’s latest album On the Edge chronicles her personal experience in a toxic relationship and the healing she’s gone through since—inspiring others and redefining her future. Stephanie is the author of the new book, Why Do We Stay? How My Toxic Relationship Can Help You Find Healing, releasing April 30, 2024.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
stephaniequayle.com
Buy the book: barnesandnoble.com/w/why-do-we-stay-stephanie-quayle/1143726766

Follow Stephanie

  • IG: @StephanieQuayle
  • Facebook: @stephaniequayle
  • X: @StephanieQuayle
  • TikTok: @stephaniequayle

Credits

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Stephanie Quayle
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Stephanie Quayle Stephanie Quayle, Melissa Malone, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:57:04 In this authentic and engaging episode, Jaclyn speaks with recording artist and author Stephanie Quayle about the role kindness has played in her life and career, navigating tragic loss, and why time is our most precious commodity. In this authentic and engaging episode, Jaclyn speaks with recording artist and author Stephanie Quayle about the role kindness has played in her life and career, navigating tragic loss, and why time is our most precious commodity. self-kindness, stephanie quayle, cmt, kindness.org, survivor, young widow, author, songwriting, widow, music, country music, tragic loss, kindness, grief support, grief, why kindness, music industry, relationships, montana, toxic relationship, hope, narcissism, nashville, wellness, cma fest, inspiration, healing, on the edge, self reflection, grief education, community, songwriter, trauma, feelings, self care, self-development false full 3 2 a69e5933-1650-4c92-b2ad-fe8f929428f1 James Rhee James Rhee joins Jaclyn this week for an informative and intriguing discussion about his life, his novel 'red helicopter', and how kindness can shape the professional world.

James Rhee is a high school teacher and Harvard Law graduate who became a private equity investor and unexpected CEO. He bridges math with emotions by marrying capital with purpose. His transformational leadership has been recognized by the leading business and civic organizations. His national bestselling book, entitled red helicopter―a parable for our times: lead change with kindness (plus a little math), was published in April 2024 in partnership with Harper One, an imprint of HarperCollins that seeks multi-platform ideas that “transform, inspire, change lives, and influence cultural discussions.” He is working on related film, music, and television projects. His TED Talk and Dare to Lead interview with Brené Brown have captured the imagination of millions.

red helicopter, his media-education platform of the same name, is an operating system—a way—, that creates, measures, and amplifies a sustainable balance of life, money, and joy in the life of business and the business of life. Its systematic impact has been informed by, successfully applied to, and further refined by decades of investing, leading, and teaching at the highest levels in a myriad of environments. red helicopter’s methodologies are grounded in the realities of history and policy, as well as the truths of finance, behavioral psychology, and cognitive science.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
redhelicopter.com

Follow James
IG: @iamjamesrhee
X: @iamjamesrhee
Linkedin: jamescharlesrhee

Follow Red Helicopter
IG: @theredhelicopter
FB: @theredhelicopter
Linkedin: the-red-helicopter
TikTok: @theredhelicopter

Credits
Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
Guest: James Rhee
Producer: Melissa Malone
Music Composition: Chris Christiana
Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do

Transcript of this episode can be found here: whykindness.simplecast.com/episodes/james-rhee/transcript

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (James Rhee, Jaclyn Lindsey, Melissa Malone) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/james-rhee-deZbNzfq James Rhee joins Jaclyn this week for an informative and intriguing discussion about his life, his novel 'red helicopter', and how kindness can shape the professional world.

James Rhee is a high school teacher and Harvard Law graduate who became a private equity investor and unexpected CEO. He bridges math with emotions by marrying capital with purpose. His transformational leadership has been recognized by the leading business and civic organizations. His national bestselling book, entitled red helicopter―a parable for our times: lead change with kindness (plus a little math), was published in April 2024 in partnership with Harper One, an imprint of HarperCollins that seeks multi-platform ideas that “transform, inspire, change lives, and influence cultural discussions.” He is working on related film, music, and television projects. His TED Talk and Dare to Lead interview with Brené Brown have captured the imagination of millions.

red helicopter, his media-education platform of the same name, is an operating system—a way—, that creates, measures, and amplifies a sustainable balance of life, money, and joy in the life of business and the business of life. Its systematic impact has been informed by, successfully applied to, and further refined by decades of investing, leading, and teaching at the highest levels in a myriad of environments. red helicopter’s methodologies are grounded in the realities of history and policy, as well as the truths of finance, behavioral psychology, and cognitive science.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
redhelicopter.com

Follow James
IG: @iamjamesrhee
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Linkedin: jamescharlesrhee

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Credits
Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
Guest: James Rhee
Producer: Melissa Malone
Music Composition: Chris Christiana
Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do

Transcript of this episode can be found here: whykindness.simplecast.com/episodes/james-rhee/transcript

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> James Rhee James Rhee, Jaclyn Lindsey, Melissa Malone 00:54:04 In this thought-provoking episode, Jaclyn talks with James Rhee, a teacher, national best-selling author, and Investor/CEO about kindness within private equity, his novel 'Red Helicopter,' and how kindness has shaped his personal and professional life. In this thought-provoking episode, Jaclyn talks with James Rhee, a teacher, national best-selling author, and Investor/CEO about kindness within private equity, his novel 'Red Helicopter,' and how kindness has shaped his personal and professional life. private equity investor, kind acts, law, leadership, harvard, kindness.org, red helicopter, author, math, racial equity, kindness, ashley stewart, entrepreneurship, why kindness, inspiring, investor, inspiration, lawyer, support, james rhee, community false full 2 2 33f54d69-b576-44d8-a806-334b2853f118 Jacki James Jacki James, founder of Kindness Matters, joins Jaclyn in this episode for an authentic and important discussion about bullying in schools, and how kindness can alter lives.

Trigger warning. This interview discusses a specific person's experience with bullying, suicide, and trauma.

Jacki James spent 28 years as a high school teacher and 4 years as the UIL Academics Coordinator for her campus. In 2014, she lost her 13 year old son, Peyton, to suicide after he’d been bullied for years. His death changed her focus and her path.

Through her grief, she created a program called Kindness Matters, which is a pro-kindness campaign whose mission is to change the world one act of kindness at a time. As the Founder of Kindness Matters, Jacki has worked to create a global change in how people treat each other. She has spread the Kindness Matters message and Peyton’s story to over 200 schools and student organizations across the country. She spearheaded the endowment of a scholarship in Peyton’s name at Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine and has created a social media presence of over 50,000 followers where she reminds people of the “how” and “why” of kindness.

Because of her work through Kindness Matters, Jacki has been highly recognized. In 2019 she received the Legend Award from Recognize Good. the Ursa Major Award for Community Service from Alpha Phi International Fraternity in 2020 and has been honored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance, Lone Star Circle of Life, and Nascar Xfinity for her efforts in suicide prevention and organ donation education.
She is now retired from teaching and dedicates her time to honoring Peyton and spreading the message that kindness truly does matter.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
kindnessmatterspj.wixsite.com/kindnessmatters

Follow Jacki
IG: @kindness.matters
Facebook: @kindnessmatters13

Credits
Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
Guest: Jacki James
Producer: Melissa Malone
Music Composition: Chris Christiana
Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do

Transcript of this episode can be found here: whykindness.simplecast.com/episodes/jacki-james/transcript

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 4 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Jacki James, Melissa Malone, Jaclyn Lindsey, Beth Malinski) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/jacki-james-ddy5Y_4x Jacki James, founder of Kindness Matters, joins Jaclyn in this episode for an authentic and important discussion about bullying in schools, and how kindness can alter lives.

Trigger warning. This interview discusses a specific person's experience with bullying, suicide, and trauma.

Jacki James spent 28 years as a high school teacher and 4 years as the UIL Academics Coordinator for her campus. In 2014, she lost her 13 year old son, Peyton, to suicide after he’d been bullied for years. His death changed her focus and her path.

Through her grief, she created a program called Kindness Matters, which is a pro-kindness campaign whose mission is to change the world one act of kindness at a time. As the Founder of Kindness Matters, Jacki has worked to create a global change in how people treat each other. She has spread the Kindness Matters message and Peyton’s story to over 200 schools and student organizations across the country. She spearheaded the endowment of a scholarship in Peyton’s name at Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine and has created a social media presence of over 50,000 followers where she reminds people of the “how” and “why” of kindness.

Because of her work through Kindness Matters, Jacki has been highly recognized. In 2019 she received the Legend Award from Recognize Good. the Ursa Major Award for Community Service from Alpha Phi International Fraternity in 2020 and has been honored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance, Lone Star Circle of Life, and Nascar Xfinity for her efforts in suicide prevention and organ donation education.
She is now retired from teaching and dedicates her time to honoring Peyton and spreading the message that kindness truly does matter.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
kindnessmatterspj.wixsite.com/kindnessmatters

Follow Jacki
IG: @kindness.matters
Facebook: @kindnessmatters13

Credits
Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
Guest: Jacki James
Producer: Melissa Malone
Music Composition: Chris Christiana
Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do

Transcript of this episode can be found here: whykindness.simplecast.com/episodes/jacki-james/transcript

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Jacki James Jacki James, Melissa Malone, Jaclyn Lindsey, Beth Malinski 01:03:10 In this incredible, pivotal episode, Jaclyn speaks with mother and advocate Jacki James about the impacts of bullying, the loss of her teenage son to suicide, and how kindness has helped her shape the path forward. In this incredible, pivotal episode, Jaclyn speaks with mother and advocate Jacki James about the impacts of bullying, the loss of her teenage son to suicide, and how kindness has helped her shape the path forward. kind acts, kindness matters, kindness.org, kindness, grief, why kindness, inspiring, back to school, hope, suicide loss, school, child loss, well-being, inspiration, support, childhood, self kindness, anti bullying, suicide, community, loss, bullying, suicide prevention month false full 1 2 a94e5e5c-bf62-4df5-9ecf-192026e8452d Mira Simone Mira Simone joins Jaclyn in this episode for an open and important discussion about kindness within the grief space.

Trigger warning. This interview discusses a specific person's experience with death and trauma. 

Mira is a widow, mother, published writer, grief coach, and grief educator. She is also a registered mental health occupational therapist in Ontario, Canada.

In early 2019, Mira's life was entirely blown apart, when her partner Brian was diagnosed with an unbelievably aggressive cancer. He died seven weeks later, leaving her alone with their almost three-year-old daughter. Almost immediately, Mira followed an uncontrollable urge to write about her grief publicly on social media and began publishing essays, as a way to process and give voice to the loneliness of her experience. The response was profound. Her following grew, as more and more widows, grievers, and grief-curious humans joined her community, craving a more open dialogue around the grieving process.

In 2022, Mira launched New Moon Mira, her grief coaching business, through which she supports widows and grievers in more intimate group settings both in-person and online and provides grief literacy training for grief-support people and healthcare professionals.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon.

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
newmoonmira.com
His Beautiful Death Essay https://modernloss.com/his-beautiful-death/

Follow Mira

  • IG: @newmoonmira
  • Facebook: @newmoonmira

Credits

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Mira Simone
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Mira Simone, Jaclyn Lindsey, Melissa Malone) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/mira-simone-Rx5ww0OK Mira Simone joins Jaclyn in this episode for an open and important discussion about kindness within the grief space.

Trigger warning. This interview discusses a specific person's experience with death and trauma. 

Mira is a widow, mother, published writer, grief coach, and grief educator. She is also a registered mental health occupational therapist in Ontario, Canada.

In early 2019, Mira's life was entirely blown apart, when her partner Brian was diagnosed with an unbelievably aggressive cancer. He died seven weeks later, leaving her alone with their almost three-year-old daughter. Almost immediately, Mira followed an uncontrollable urge to write about her grief publicly on social media and began publishing essays, as a way to process and give voice to the loneliness of her experience. The response was profound. Her following grew, as more and more widows, grievers, and grief-curious humans joined her community, craving a more open dialogue around the grieving process.

In 2022, Mira launched New Moon Mira, her grief coaching business, through which she supports widows and grievers in more intimate group settings both in-person and online and provides grief literacy training for grief-support people and healthcare professionals.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon.

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
newmoonmira.com
His Beautiful Death Essay https://modernloss.com/his-beautiful-death/

Follow Mira

  • IG: @newmoonmira
  • Facebook: @newmoonmira

Credits

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Mira Simone
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Mira Simone Mira Simone, Jaclyn Lindsey, Melissa Malone 01:10:52 In this vulnerable and crucial episode, Jaclyn speaks with grief coach and educator Mira Simone about her experience as a young widow, her work to create a more grief-literate world, and how kindness shows up in the midst of it all. In this vulnerable and crucial episode, Jaclyn speaks with grief coach and educator Mira Simone about her experience as a young widow, her work to create a more grief-literate world, and how kindness shows up in the midst of it all. self-kindness, occupational therapy, kindness.org, love, well being, young widow, widow, ot, kindness, writer, grief, why kindness, inspiring, self development, grievers, grief literacy, hope, spouse loss, new moon mira, partner loss, wellness, well-being, inspiration, support, self kindness, grief education, community, choose kindness, self care false full 15 1 67b77fa3-2a30-49e8-bd40-f0c473ff054b Brian Ide Director Brian Ide joins Jaclyn in the studio to discuss his new film, "A Case for Love," human connection, and the simplicity of kindness. 

Brian has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years, first as an actor, then producer, and ultimately a director. “A Case for Love” is his fifth film and premier feature-length documentary. Before founding Grace-Based Films, he directed “Clear Lake, WI” and the recent faith-based short film, “Reconcile”, which has been viewed and used in 47 different countries.

A three-time national judge for the Polly Bond Awards, he has spoken to colleges, faith centers, and film programs nationwide about the intersection of film and faith. Brian is the son of an ELCA Lutheran pastor-father and devout Catholic mother. He is the husband to a lifelong Episcopalian who is drawn to stories that focus on what unites us rather than what divides.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon.

Share Your Kindness Story at kindness.org/stories.

A powerful and timely documentary, A Case for Love, asks people around the country whether unselfish love and kindness can change lives and bridge divides. The film shows us, through countless stories, the answer is a resounding yes.

Now it’s your turn. When has someone’s kindness made a difference in your life? We want to hear your stories of kindness. We’ll share them with our community to inspire people everywhere to remember that every act truly makes a difference.

Important links from this week's episode:

Follow Brian on social:

Credits 

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Brian Ide
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Brian Ide, Melissa Malone, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/brian-ide-K4i7hf3I Director Brian Ide joins Jaclyn in the studio to discuss his new film, "A Case for Love," human connection, and the simplicity of kindness. 

Brian has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years, first as an actor, then producer, and ultimately a director. “A Case for Love” is his fifth film and premier feature-length documentary. Before founding Grace-Based Films, he directed “Clear Lake, WI” and the recent faith-based short film, “Reconcile”, which has been viewed and used in 47 different countries.

A three-time national judge for the Polly Bond Awards, he has spoken to colleges, faith centers, and film programs nationwide about the intersection of film and faith. Brian is the son of an ELCA Lutheran pastor-father and devout Catholic mother. He is the husband to a lifelong Episcopalian who is drawn to stories that focus on what unites us rather than what divides.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon.

Share Your Kindness Story at kindness.org/stories.

A powerful and timely documentary, A Case for Love, asks people around the country whether unselfish love and kindness can change lives and bridge divides. The film shows us, through countless stories, the answer is a resounding yes.

Now it’s your turn. When has someone’s kindness made a difference in your life? We want to hear your stories of kindness. We’ll share them with our community to inspire people everywhere to remember that every act truly makes a difference.

Important links from this week's episode:

Follow Brian on social:

Credits 

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Brian Ide
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Brian Ide Brian Ide, Melissa Malone, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:38:02 This week, Jaclyn speaks with director Brian Ide, about his new film "A Case for Love" and his belief that unselfish love can change the world, one kindness at a time. This week, Jaclyn speaks with director Brian Ide, about his new film "A Case for Love" and his belief that unselfish love can change the world, one kindness at a time. kind acts, filmmaking, kindness.org, love, a case for love, well being, film, feel good, kindness, director, happiness, spirituality, inspiring, self development, faith, filmmaker, hope, unselfish love, wellness, well-being, inspiration, self kindness, community, unity, choose kindness, documentary false full 14 1 d0e7e096-2ce5-49b8-bff2-ce0a0c926336 Brad Montague Jaclyn speaks with New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Brad Montague about his career journey and how "stubborn optimism" has led him to believe kindness is the answer to a better world through the next generation. 

Brad Montague is a highly sought-after speaker and performer whose encouragement brings hope and humanity to a wide variety of communities - from corporate to creative to classrooms around the world. Montague is the creator of the web series Kid President, the global social good movement Socktober, the bestselling picture book The Circles All Around Us, and, most recently, the creativity-packed Fantastic Bureau of Imagination. Brad can be seen as the host of the television special The Kindness Project via The Magnolia Network on Max. He lives in Tennessee with his wife and collaborator, Kristi Montague, as well as their two children.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

Important links from this week's episode:

Follow Brad on social:

Credits 

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Brad Montague
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Brad Montague, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/brad-montague-wIOw7Ggo Jaclyn speaks with New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Brad Montague about his career journey and how "stubborn optimism" has led him to believe kindness is the answer to a better world through the next generation. 

Brad Montague is a highly sought-after speaker and performer whose encouragement brings hope and humanity to a wide variety of communities - from corporate to creative to classrooms around the world. Montague is the creator of the web series Kid President, the global social good movement Socktober, the bestselling picture book The Circles All Around Us, and, most recently, the creativity-packed Fantastic Bureau of Imagination. Brad can be seen as the host of the television special The Kindness Project via The Magnolia Network on Max. He lives in Tennessee with his wife and collaborator, Kristi Montague, as well as their two children.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

Important links from this week's episode:

Follow Brad on social:

Credits 

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Brad Montague
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Brad Montague Brad Montague, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:59:28 This week New York Times best-selling author and creator of the web series "Kid President," Brad Montague, steps into the studio to discuss his career journey, the power of vulnerability, and what it means to be the person kids need. This week New York Times best-selling author and creator of the web series "Kid President," Brad Montague, steps into the studio to discuss his career journey, the power of vulnerability, and what it means to be the person kids need. kind acts, kindness.org, well being, author, feel good, brad montague, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, happiness, childrens literature, why kindness, kid president, literature, nashville, wellness, inspiration, self kindness, theater bug, animal kindness, optimism, vulnerability, choose kindness, documentary false full 13 1 cf12ee16-6837-4b3a-a37c-980dcc6c47dd Ernesto Rodriguez Trigger warning. This interview discusses the specific person's experience with abuse, trauma, suicide, and violence. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Their phone number is 1 (800) 799-7233. Or you can visit their safe, secure website, thehotline.org. 

If you  or anyone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide you can reach out to 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline by dialing 988 (us) or by visiting 988lifeline.org.

In this inspiring and in-depth episode, Jaclyn speaks with Ernesto Rodriguez about how he went from a prison sentence in solitary confinement to the program developer for Kindful Restoration. They discuss how unkindness led him on a path to destruction and how shifting his life toward kindness set him free. 

Ernesto Rodriguez was born into a life where poverty, violence, and addiction created a deep yearning to find acceptance, which eventually led to him to gangs. At age 18, Ernesto was arrested for attempted murder, carjacking, and assault with a firearm, and at age  27 found himself in solitary confinement for 8 years. It was there he began a transformation sparked by kindness. He  enrolled in college, self-help, AA, and NA and spent his years paying the kindness he received forward. While in prison he became a certified counselor and earned a bachelor’s in science in Psychology. He was released from prison in 2023 and began working as the program developer for Kindful Restoration - a subdivision of the Choose Kindness Foundation. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

Important links from this week's episode:

Credits 

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Ernesto Rodriguez
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Ernesto Rodriguez, Jaclyn Lindsey, Melissa Malone) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/ernesto-rodriguez-X9eyKch8 Trigger warning. This interview discusses the specific person's experience with abuse, trauma, suicide, and violence. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Their phone number is 1 (800) 799-7233. Or you can visit their safe, secure website, thehotline.org. 

If you  or anyone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide you can reach out to 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline by dialing 988 (us) or by visiting 988lifeline.org.

In this inspiring and in-depth episode, Jaclyn speaks with Ernesto Rodriguez about how he went from a prison sentence in solitary confinement to the program developer for Kindful Restoration. They discuss how unkindness led him on a path to destruction and how shifting his life toward kindness set him free. 

Ernesto Rodriguez was born into a life where poverty, violence, and addiction created a deep yearning to find acceptance, which eventually led to him to gangs. At age 18, Ernesto was arrested for attempted murder, carjacking, and assault with a firearm, and at age  27 found himself in solitary confinement for 8 years. It was there he began a transformation sparked by kindness. He  enrolled in college, self-help, AA, and NA and spent his years paying the kindness he received forward. While in prison he became a certified counselor and earned a bachelor’s in science in Psychology. He was released from prison in 2023 and began working as the program developer for Kindful Restoration - a subdivision of the Choose Kindness Foundation. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Ernesto Rodriguez
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Ernesto Rodriguez Ernesto Rodriguez, Jaclyn Lindsey, Melissa Malone 01:15:00 In this episode, Jaclyn sits down with the inspiring Ernesto Rodriguez to hear the compelling story of his journey from prison to a life transformed by kindness and the work he is doing with Kindful Restoration to pay it all forward. In this episode, Jaclyn sits down with the inspiring Ernesto Rodriguez to hear the compelling story of his journey from prison to a life transformed by kindness and the work he is doing with Kindful Restoration to pay it all forward. reinvention, kind acts, prison reform, kindness.org, kindful restoration, well being, mindfulness, ernesto rodriguez, jaclyn lindsey, why kindness, inspiring, enlightenment, wellness, inspiration, solitary confinement, self kindness, pay it forward, prison, choose kindness, restoration false full 12 1 2b7a5993-83ea-4d13-9c5f-de5039e00050 Dr. Oliver Scott Curry Dr. Oliver Scott Curry joins Jaclyn to discuss the groundbreaking research he is leading at kindness.org, how kindness has shaped his career, and understanding the science of kindness.

Dr. Curry is Chief Science Officer at kindness.org, leading the innovative research hub, Kindlab. He is also a Research Affiliate at the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, University of Oxford. He received his PhD from the London School of Economics in 2005.

As CSO at Kindness.org, Oliver and his team are working to answer questions like: Why are people kind? How kind are people, really? Why aren’t people kinder? What are the most effective kind acts you can do? And, how can we make the world a kinder place? The work involves both pure and applied research on the causes and consequences of kindness.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Dr. Oliver Scott Curry
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 3 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Dr. Oliver Scott Curry, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/oliver-scott-curry-2kmdIm6M Dr. Oliver Scott Curry joins Jaclyn to discuss the groundbreaking research he is leading at kindness.org, how kindness has shaped his career, and understanding the science of kindness.

Dr. Curry is Chief Science Officer at kindness.org, leading the innovative research hub, Kindlab. He is also a Research Affiliate at the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, University of Oxford. He received his PhD from the London School of Economics in 2005.

As CSO at Kindness.org, Oliver and his team are working to answer questions like: Why are people kind? How kind are people, really? Why aren’t people kinder? What are the most effective kind acts you can do? And, how can we make the world a kinder place? The work involves both pure and applied research on the causes and consequences of kindness.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Dr. Oliver Scott Curry
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Dr. Oliver Scott Curry Dr. Oliver Scott Curry, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:36:33 Why kindness? Let's see what the research has to say. In this week's episode, Jaclyn talks to kindness.org Chief Science Officer, Dr. Oliver Scott Curry about the science of kindness and his groundbreaking work in kindness.org's research hub, Kindlab. Why kindness? Let's see what the research has to say. In this week's episode, Jaclyn talks to kindness.org Chief Science Officer, Dr. Oliver Scott Curry about the science of kindness and his groundbreaking work in kindness.org's research hub, Kindlab. university of oxford, kindness.org, oliver scott curry, well being, science, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, why kindness, inspiring, wellness, well-being, inspiration, social science, science of kindness, research, dr oliver scott curry false full 11 1 ec8db7c3-0e8d-4525-9b4f-66255fc568e6 Amy Jo Martin Jaclyn chats with the incomparable best-selling author and  entrepreneur Amy Jo Martin about her boisterous career, how she came to realize self-kindness was the key to a better life, and what it takes to reinvent yourself. 

Amy Jo Martin is the author of New York Times best-seller "Renegades Write the Rules", Founder & CEO, Speaker, host of the acclaimed Why Not Now? Podcast, an educator, and an investor.

She’s the Founder and CEO of Renegade Global, as well as Founder of Renegade Global Ventures.

She has worked closely with world-renowned brands such as Hilton Worldwide, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Nike, Shaquille O’Neal, Dell and many others.

Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Amy Jo worked for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns during the wild wild west days of digital and social media – there were no rules or regulations in place so she helped write the rules. She went on to found one of the first-ever digital agencies, Digital Royalty, and pioneered personal branding online as we know it today.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Amy Jo Martin
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Amy Jo Martin, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/amy-jo-martin-h9mwlysa Jaclyn chats with the incomparable best-selling author and  entrepreneur Amy Jo Martin about her boisterous career, how she came to realize self-kindness was the key to a better life, and what it takes to reinvent yourself. 

Amy Jo Martin is the author of New York Times best-seller "Renegades Write the Rules", Founder & CEO, Speaker, host of the acclaimed Why Not Now? Podcast, an educator, and an investor.

She’s the Founder and CEO of Renegade Global, as well as Founder of Renegade Global Ventures.

She has worked closely with world-renowned brands such as Hilton Worldwide, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Nike, Shaquille O’Neal, Dell and many others.

Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Amy Jo worked for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns during the wild wild west days of digital and social media – there were no rules or regulations in place so she helped write the rules. She went on to found one of the first-ever digital agencies, Digital Royalty, and pioneered personal branding online as we know it today.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Amy Jo Martin
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Amy Jo Martin Amy Jo Martin, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:49:26 New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur Amy Jo Martin joins the podcast this week to discuss reinvention, rebuilding, and how self-kindness impacted her journey to becoming a renegade. New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur Amy Jo Martin joins the podcast this week to discuss reinvention, rebuilding, and how self-kindness impacted her journey to becoming a renegade. reinvention, renegade, self-kindness, renegades write the rules, kindness.org, well being, feel good, why not now, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, happiness, why kindness, inspiring, renovate, amy jo martin, wellness, well-being, inspiration, entrepreneur false full 10 1 8608b5d4-5150-48e8-bd8b-a6ce4f0c93a6 Abriella Ruby This week, Jaclyn meets with teenage activist and actress, Abriella Ruby. They discuss Abriella's path to founding her charity, Love Conquers Dayton, ways to support young people as they navigate unkindness in their world, and what kindness means to the next generation.

​​Abriella is a 16-year-old change-maker passionate about helping others. She started Love Conquers Dayton when she was 12 years old, in hopes of giving a few care packs to the unhoused people in her community.  That small gift of sharing quickly gathered steam, allowing her to give well over $50,000 in care packs over the last four years. Her work has garnered attention from Good Morning America and celebrities such as Jessica Vosk and Allison Janney. The board of Love Conquers Dayton consists of only teenagers, hoping to bring kindness to their community.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Abriella Ruby
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.  

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Abriella Ruby, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/abriella-ruby-nuh2GEjm This week, Jaclyn meets with teenage activist and actress, Abriella Ruby. They discuss Abriella's path to founding her charity, Love Conquers Dayton, ways to support young people as they navigate unkindness in their world, and what kindness means to the next generation.

​​Abriella is a 16-year-old change-maker passionate about helping others. She started Love Conquers Dayton when she was 12 years old, in hopes of giving a few care packs to the unhoused people in her community.  That small gift of sharing quickly gathered steam, allowing her to give well over $50,000 in care packs over the last four years. Her work has garnered attention from Good Morning America and celebrities such as Jessica Vosk and Allison Janney. The board of Love Conquers Dayton consists of only teenagers, hoping to bring kindness to their community.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Abriella Ruby
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.  

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Abriella Ruby Abriella Ruby, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:27:13 Teenage activist Abriella Ruby discusses what led her to found a charity organization when she was just 12 years old, and what kindness means to young people in today's world. Teenage activist Abriella Ruby discusses what led her to found a charity organization when she was just 12 years old, and what kindness means to young people in today's world. abriella ruby, well being, feel good, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, happiness, why kindness, youth activist, charity, gen z, dayton ohio, wellness, inspiration, dayton, love conquers dayton false full 9 1 a33e320d-39a0-482b-955c-93b4c95614ec Pierre Thiam Jaclyn is joined by chef, author, and social activist, Pierre Thiam. Together, they discuss Pierre's journey as a chef, the importance of kindness to the environment, and how kindness transcends cultures. 

Pierre is Executive Chef of multiple award-winning restaurants around the world, and his company Yolele Foods advocates for smallholder farmers in the Sahel by opening new markets for crops grown in Africa. He has cooked for the King of Morocco, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon. Through his advocacy and many media appearances, he has become known as a culinary ambassador, dedicated to promoting West African cooking throughout the world. His TEDTalk, given at TEDGlobal 2017 in Arusha, Tanzania, has been viewed over one million times. Thiam sits on the board of directors of IDEO.org and SOS Sahel, and on the advisory board for the Culinary Institute of America.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Pierre Thiam
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Pierre Thiam, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/pierre-thiam-ECc1nRuU Jaclyn is joined by chef, author, and social activist, Pierre Thiam. Together, they discuss Pierre's journey as a chef, the importance of kindness to the environment, and how kindness transcends cultures. 

Pierre is Executive Chef of multiple award-winning restaurants around the world, and his company Yolele Foods advocates for smallholder farmers in the Sahel by opening new markets for crops grown in Africa. He has cooked for the King of Morocco, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon. Through his advocacy and many media appearances, he has become known as a culinary ambassador, dedicated to promoting West African cooking throughout the world. His TEDTalk, given at TEDGlobal 2017 in Arusha, Tanzania, has been viewed over one million times. Thiam sits on the board of directors of IDEO.org and SOS Sahel, and on the advisory board for the Culinary Institute of America.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Pierre Thiam
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Pierre Thiam Pierre Thiam, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:55:26 This week, award-winning chef, author, and social activist, Pierre Thiam shares his unexpected path into the culinary arts and how food is integral to the way kindness shows up in communities and kitchens. This week, award-winning chef, author, and social activist, Pierre Thiam shares his unexpected path into the culinary arts and how food is integral to the way kindness shows up in communities and kitchens. senegal, pierre thiam, food, nok by alara, feel good, fine dining, yolele fonio, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, food sourcing, environment, happiness, executive chef, culinary arts, teranga, why kindness, environmental kindness, chef, hospitality, wellness, well-being, inspiration, nok, pullman hotel false full 8 1 1ce83406-40a3-410c-8747-7f5fc25270aa Katie Plunkett & Becca Reed This week, Jaclyn is joined by Katie Plunkett, founder of The Calm Classroom, and kindness.org Chief Programs Officer Becca Reed, creator of the Learn Kind curriculum. They discuss why kindness in education matters, the role social-emotional learning plays in the lives of students, and why prioritizing kindness in classrooms is essential.

It's World Kindness Week and we're celebrating in a way we never have before. Go to kindness.org/donate to learn how you can join and help us support the well-being of kids everywhere. Let's build a kinder world, together.

Have a question? Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Katie Plunkett, Becca Reed
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Katie Plunkett, Melissa Malone, Jaclyn Lindsey, Becca Reed) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/world-kindness-week-SGGyB02w This week, Jaclyn is joined by Katie Plunkett, founder of The Calm Classroom, and kindness.org Chief Programs Officer Becca Reed, creator of the Learn Kind curriculum. They discuss why kindness in education matters, the role social-emotional learning plays in the lives of students, and why prioritizing kindness in classrooms is essential.

It's World Kindness Week and we're celebrating in a way we never have before. Go to kindness.org/donate to learn how you can join and help us support the well-being of kids everywhere. Let's build a kinder world, together.

Have a question? Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

 Sponsored by Verizon

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Katie Plunkett, Becca Reed
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Katie Plunkett & Becca Reed Katie Plunkett, Melissa Malone, Jaclyn Lindsey, Becca Reed 00:58:08 We're celebrating World Kindness Week with a special episode about how kindness is transforming classrooms. Katie Plunkett, educator and founder of The Calm Classroom, and kindness.org Chief Programs Officer Becca Reed, creator of the Learn Kind curriculum, talk with Jaclyn about the big and small ways kindness is changing the game for kids. We're celebrating World Kindness Week with a special episode about how kindness is transforming classrooms. Katie Plunkett, educator and founder of The Calm Classroom, and kindness.org Chief Programs Officer Becca Reed, creator of the Learn Kind curriculum, talk with Jaclyn about the big and small ways kindness is changing the game for kids. kindness.org, becca reed, learn kind, feel good, the calm classroom, classroom, sel, katie plunkett, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, happiness, why kindness, teacher, world kindness week, educator, school, well-being, inspiration, world kindness day, social emotional learning, education, choose kindness, teaching, wkw false full 7 1 1f0c5410-0e1c-419b-88f5-b0b498f119d0 Rhonda Ross Emmy-nominated actress, Grammy-nominated songwriter, and motivational singer, Rhonda Ross joins us to discuss how her journey through emotional hardship shaped who she is today. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Rhonda Ross
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 1 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Rhonda Ross, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/rhonda-ross-qPbz0mHc Emmy-nominated actress, Grammy-nominated songwriter, and motivational singer, Rhonda Ross joins us to discuss how her journey through emotional hardship shaped who she is today. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Rhonda Ross
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Rhonda Ross Rhonda Ross, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:55:16 Emmy-nominated actress and Grammy-nominated singer Rhonda Ross joins Jaclyn to unpack the journey to gaining emotional independence, the impact of taking control of your own life, and power of thought to create your reality. Emmy-nominated actress and Grammy-nominated singer Rhonda Ross joins Jaclyn to unpack the journey to gaining emotional independence, the impact of taking control of your own life, and power of thought to create your reality. kindness.org, actress, feel good, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, happiness, spirituality, singer, why kindness, self development, wellness, emmy, well-being, inspiration, diana ross, self kindness, power of thought, rhonda ross, grammy, songwriter, self care false full 6 1 ade89866-6e39-46ac-9f1e-0b4dffee29e7 Dr. Kathryn Buchanan Applied social psychologist Dr. Kathryn Buchanan steps into the studio to discuss the scientific world of kindness.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Dr. Kathryn Buchanan
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producers: Leah Fullerton, Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Dr. Kathryn Buchanan, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-kathryn-buchanan-UTMTztEb Applied social psychologist Dr. Kathryn Buchanan steps into the studio to discuss the scientific world of kindness.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

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Credits 

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Dr. Kathryn Buchanan
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producers: Leah Fullerton, Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Dr. Kathryn Buchanan Dr. Kathryn Buchanan, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:46:11 In this episode, Dr. Kathryn Buchanan gives insight into the scientific world of kindness. Join her and Jaclyn for a rich discussion on her findings on the role of kindness during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how we can use resources at our disposal to overcome barriers to everyday kind acts. In this episode, Dr. Kathryn Buchanan gives insight into the scientific world of kindness. Join her and Jaclyn for a rich discussion on her findings on the role of kindness during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how we can use resources at our disposal to overcome barriers to everyday kind acts. kind acts, kindness.org, covid, feel good, science, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, happiness, social media exposure, social media, dr. buchanan, wellness, well-being, inspiration, self kindness, social science, science of kindness, kathryn buchanan, self care, documentary false full 5 1 73b8de5b-8c80-48d6-bb4a-9d43f003e899 R.L. Stine Best-selling children's author R.L. Stine steps into the studio to discuss how kindness and unkindness have shaped both his life and his work.  

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: R.L. Stine
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producers: Leah Fullerton, Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 4 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (R.L. Stine, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/rl-stine-NJ3Daz6_ Best-selling children's author R.L. Stine steps into the studio to discuss how kindness and unkindness have shaped both his life and his work.  

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

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  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: R.L. Stine
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producers: Leah Fullerton, Nina Zaborney Kline
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> R.L. Stine R.L. Stine, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:37:54 This week Jaclyn is joined by renowned author R.L. Stine, creator of the Goosebumps series, for one of his most uninhibited public conversations to date. The novelist takes us through his childhood in Ohio and how his interactions with unkindness showed him the value of patience and persistence that has fueled him throughout his career. This week Jaclyn is joined by renowned author R.L. Stine, creator of the Goosebumps series, for one of his most uninhibited public conversations to date. The novelist takes us through his childhood in Ohio and how his interactions with unkindness showed him the value of patience and persistence that has fueled him throughout his career. kindness.org, stine tinglers, author, horror, feel good, jaclyn lindsey, goosebumps, kindness, rl stine, happiness, bob stine, childrens literature, literature, wellness, well-being, inspiration, fear street, self care, documentary false full 4 1 350005b3-782c-48a9-a6ec-7eb483ff9702 Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, co-founders Beekman 1802 Jaclyn sits down with Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, co-founders Beekman 1802 in a conversation about the beauty of kindness, including how one kind act was the catalyst for the lifestyle brand, Beekman 1802. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

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  • Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @beekman1802

Credits 

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest:  Dr. Brent Ridge, Josh Kilmer-Purcell
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Leah Fullerton
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Josh Kilmer-Purcell, Dr. Brent Ridge, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/beekman1802-BofPZlmX Jaclyn sits down with Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, co-founders Beekman 1802 in a conversation about the beauty of kindness, including how one kind act was the catalyst for the lifestyle brand, Beekman 1802. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

Important links from this week's episode:

Follow Josh & Brent on social:

Follow Beekman 1802 on social:

  • Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @beekman1802

Credits 

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest:  Dr. Brent Ridge, Josh Kilmer-Purcell
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Leah Fullerton
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, co-founders Beekman 1802 Josh Kilmer-Purcell, Dr. Brent Ridge, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:49:09 The studio is upbeat and engaged as Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge join Jaclyn for a conversation on the role of kindness in both professional settings and the physical body. The founders of Beekman 1802 see kindness as the cornerstone of their work in the beauty industry and speak to its strategic power. The studio is upbeat and engaged as Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge join Jaclyn for a conversation on the role of kindness in both professional settings and the physical body. The founders of Beekman 1802 see kindness as the cornerstone of their work in the beauty industry and speak to its strategic power. future of work, beekman, kindness.org, skincare, business, feel good, josh kilmer-purcell, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, happiness, why kindness, dr. brent ridge, self development, beauty, wellness, well-being, inspiration, beekman1802, the beekman boys, self care false full 2 1 53035aaa-7006-41a4-937a-1b98cea01e20 JoAnna Garcia Swisher Host Jaclyn Lindsey dives into a discussion with the remarkable JoAnna Garcia Swisher to discuss the role of kindness in her work, her family, and her online initiative The Happy Place. 

Currently, Swisher stars in Netflix’s hit show “Sweet Magnolias” as ‘Maddie Townsend.’ The third season premiered on Netflix on July 20, 2023.  Swisher is best known for playing Reba’s daughter ‘Cheyenne Montgomery in “Reba.” 

Outside of acting, Swisher has founded The Happy Place, a destination that explores, motivates, and empowers the experience of living a life with intention and how that reflects in your interiors. At its core, The Happy Place will ignite and inspire the inner designer in every person. She has also been inspired by her partnership with the Step Up Women’s Network and Hills Pet Nutrition. Swisher, along with her husband Nick Swisher, also founded the Swisher Family Foundation with a mission of providing children in need with medical care, education, and recreational activities.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

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Credits 

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: JoAnna Garcia Swisher
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Leah Fullerton
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Jaclyn Lindsey) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/joanna-garcia-swisher-EEh9VAbu Host Jaclyn Lindsey dives into a discussion with the remarkable JoAnna Garcia Swisher to discuss the role of kindness in her work, her family, and her online initiative The Happy Place. 

Currently, Swisher stars in Netflix’s hit show “Sweet Magnolias” as ‘Maddie Townsend.’ The third season premiered on Netflix on July 20, 2023.  Swisher is best known for playing Reba’s daughter ‘Cheyenne Montgomery in “Reba.” 

Outside of acting, Swisher has founded The Happy Place, a destination that explores, motivates, and empowers the experience of living a life with intention and how that reflects in your interiors. At its core, The Happy Place will ignite and inspire the inner designer in every person. She has also been inspired by her partnership with the Step Up Women’s Network and Hills Pet Nutrition. Swisher, along with her husband Nick Swisher, also founded the Swisher Family Foundation with a mission of providing children in need with medical care, education, and recreational activities.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

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Credits 

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: JoAnna Garcia Swisher
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Leah Fullerton
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> JoAnna Garcia Swisher JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Jaclyn Lindsey 00:44:14 We're kicking off the first season of Why Kindness? with a powerful conversation with host Jaclyn Lindsey and actress and entrepreneur JoAnna Garcia Swisher around the role of kindness in the entertainment industry, both on and off-screen. JoAnna shares the inspiration behind her project The Happy Place and her journey to find joy in the midst of grief. We're kicking off the first season of Why Kindness? with a powerful conversation with host Jaclyn Lindsey and actress and entrepreneur JoAnna Garcia Swisher around the role of kindness in the entertainment industry, both on and off-screen. JoAnna shares the inspiration behind her project The Happy Place and her journey to find joy in the midst of grief. sweet magnolias, kindness.org, feel good, the happy place, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, happiness, grief, why kindness, self development, reba, wellness, well-being, inspiration, joanna swisher, personal development, joanna garcia swisher false full 1 1 94e3fd73-920a-4ba6-a694-b1c953fa9ef0 Silvia 'Punkin' Mathis Trigger Warning: This episode discusses a specific person's experiences with domestic abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please reach out to National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233 or at thehotline.org. 

Producer, screenwriter, actress, and vocalist Silvia "Punkin" Mathis sits down with Jaclyn to discuss kindness as a strategic strength with uplifting and inspirational stories from her life. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

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Credits 
 

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Sylvia 'Punkin' Mathis
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Leah Fullerton
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Silvia "Punkin" Mathis, Jaclyn Lindsey, Silvia Mathis) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/silvia-punkin-mathis-zeAad5QT Trigger Warning: This episode discusses a specific person's experiences with domestic abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please reach out to National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233 or at thehotline.org. 

Producer, screenwriter, actress, and vocalist Silvia "Punkin" Mathis sits down with Jaclyn to discuss kindness as a strategic strength with uplifting and inspirational stories from her life. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg. 

Sponsored by Verizon

Important links from this week's episode:

Follow Silvia on social:

Credits 
 

  • Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
  • Guest: Sylvia 'Punkin' Mathis
  • Producer: Melissa Malone
  • Associate Producer: Becca Reed
  • Assistant Producer: Leah Fullerton
  • Music Composition: Chris Christiana
  • Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. 

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Silvia 'Punkin' Mathis Silvia "Punkin" Mathis, Jaclyn Lindsey, Silvia Mathis 00:48:25 This week, producer, screenwriter, and actress Silvia “Punkin” Mathis shares how she's harnessed kindness as a strategic strength to move through challenges in her life, and provides moving insight into the relationship between kindness and spirituality. This week, producer, screenwriter, and actress Silvia “Punkin” Mathis shares how she's harnessed kindness as a strategic strength to move through challenges in her life, and provides moving insight into the relationship between kindness and spirituality. kindness.org, feel good, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, happiness, spirituality, why kindness, self development, faith, silvia punkin mathis, silvia mathis, wellness, well-being, inspiration, self care false full 3 1 1e31fe00-c3f9-4efa-9363-bd6bd68a4e2a Introducing Why Kindness? The Podcast The Why Kindness? podcast is a mind-expanding series offering listeners a look behind the curtain of entertainers, thought leaders, scientists, and everyday change-makers on why kindness matters and the unexpected ways it’s made an impact in their lives. Perhaps most importantly, we hope it will inspire you to engage with kindness in a new way and remember that every kind act makes a difference.

Join kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder, Jaclyn Lindsey, as she sits down with thought leaders, celebrities, and change-makers to go deep about the unexpected impact kindness can make.

Whether you are looking for inspiration, connection, or transformation, Why Kindness? will reveal unexpected ways to answer the call for kindness.

Subscribe now and tune in as we answer the question... why kindness? 

Brought to you by Verizon and kindness.org.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:34:32 +0000 podcast@kindness.org (Jaclyn Lindsey, Melissa Malone, Becca Reed) https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer-Y5cjoYU1 The Why Kindness? podcast is a mind-expanding series offering listeners a look behind the curtain of entertainers, thought leaders, scientists, and everyday change-makers on why kindness matters and the unexpected ways it’s made an impact in their lives. Perhaps most importantly, we hope it will inspire you to engage with kindness in a new way and remember that every kind act makes a difference.

Join kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder, Jaclyn Lindsey, as she sits down with thought leaders, celebrities, and change-makers to go deep about the unexpected impact kindness can make.

Whether you are looking for inspiration, connection, or transformation, Why Kindness? will reveal unexpected ways to answer the call for kindness.

Subscribe now and tune in as we answer the question... why kindness? 

Brought to you by Verizon and kindness.org.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.

]]> Introducing Why Kindness? The Podcast Jaclyn Lindsey, Melissa Malone, Becca Reed 00:01:13 Kindness is the surprising linchpin to our shared humanity and we’ve never needed it more. Join kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder, Jaclyn Lindsey, as she sits down with thought leaders, celebrities, and change-makers to go deep about the unexpected impact kindness can make. Brought to you by Verizon and kindness.org. Kindness is the surprising linchpin to our shared humanity and we’ve never needed it more. Join kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder, Jaclyn Lindsey, as she sits down with thought leaders, celebrities, and change-makers to go deep about the unexpected impact kindness can make. Brought to you by Verizon and kindness.org. kindness.org, jaclyn lindsey, kindness, verizon, why kindness, well-being, inspiration, growth false trailer 1