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Episode 066 : “Everyday Generosity” w/ Drew Formsma
Drew Formsma has learned a lot about generosity his dad, Brad Formsma, author of the award-winning book I Like Giving. At the age of fourteen, Drew started speaking to huge… Read More
Episode 065 : Than Baardson, CEO and Co-Founder of Unseen
Today I’m talking to the amazing, Than Baardson, who is the CEO and co-founder of Unseen, a nonprofit that furthers the fight against human trafficking. Unseen helps nonprofits who are… Read More
Episode 064 : Women for Recovery (w/ Dr. Cate Matisi, Leann Brooks, Betsy Anderson)
Women for Recovery was born in Athens, Ohio thanks to the dedication by women in the community. It became a nonprofit organization in March 2017 with the main goal being… Read More
Episode 063 : “Peaceful Barb” Schmidt
Barb Schmidt, also known as Peaceful Barb on Instagram, founded the non-profit Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life with the intention to teach mindfulness to all her followers. Today, Peaceful Mind Peaceful… Read More
Episode 062 : #GlobalKindness w/ Karen Palmer
Karen Palmer is known as the Queen of #Global Kindness and is the host of #GlobalKindness. She even wrote a book “Globalkindness Going Viral” and is the Founder and President… Read More
Episode 061 : Greatness Every Day w/ Matt Wheaton
Matt Wheaton started Greatness Every Day with the intention to be able to say he lived a great life, and wants you to be able to do the same! His… Read More
Episode 060 : Nicholas Haines, Co-Founder of the Five Institute
Today on The Kindness Podcast, I’m talking to Nick Haines, the co-founder of the Five Institute and a kindness ambassador. He created The Vitality Test in an effort for people… Read More
Episode 059 : Joy Jordan
Today on The Kindness Podcast, Nicole is joined by meditation and mindfulness coach Joy Jordan. Joy has taught everyone from school children to prison inmates about mindfulness, and she shares… Read More
Episode 058 : The Davy Rule w/ Rob McLeod
Rob McLeod is a motivational speaker and frisbee ambassador. He talks to students primarily about kindness, acceptance, determination and unplugging. Today on The Kindness Podcast, he talks to me about… Read More
Episode 057 : The Importance of Mentoring w/ Tom Hodson
In this episode of The Kindness Podcast, I’m talking with Thomas Hodson, director and general manager of the WOUB Center for Public Media at Ohio University. Hodson has led dual… Read More
Episode 056 : Heart Rocks w/ Tway Huyhn
Sometimes something so small can bring us a sense of comfort. Sometimes magic can be found in something unexpected. Tway Huynh felt that exact magic when she found a heart… Read More
Episode 055 : Resiliency Trainer, Brian Fleming
Brian Fleming was born into a lower-income family in a small factory town west of Detroit, Michigan. After joining the Army at 18 years old, he was blown up by… Read More
Episode 054 : Eddie Luisi, Stage Manager of “Good Morning America”
Everyone we pass on the street has a story, but we don’t always get the chance to take a peek into their life. In this week’s episode of The Kindness… Read More
Episode 053 : 1 a Week w/Boomer Perrault
Boomer Perrault is a Connecticut resident who, with the help of a friend, started the 1 a Week Organization. 1 a Week promotes positivity and mental health awareness, through acts… Read More
Episode 052 : Dr. Peter Kapsner
Like many of us, Dr. Peter Kapsner wears dozens of hats. As a business owner, professor, radio host and church leader, there is one thread that is a constant in… Read More
Episode 051 : Tamara Letter
One act of kindness can start a domino effect. In celebration of her 40th birthday, Tamara Letter, an educator who specializes in kids and technology, decided to complete 40 random… Read More
Episode 050 : Financing Kindness w/ Darryl Lyons
Being kind doesn’t cost a dime, but according to Darryl Lyons, there is a benefit to being kind with our finances. Darryl Lyons is ready to help people achieve the… Read More
Episode 049 : “Raising Great Girls” w/ Darlene Brock
Darlene Brock is the co-founder and president of The Grit and Grace Project, author and co-host of This Grit and Grace Life Podcast. Today, she talks to me about how… Read More
Episode 048 : Kindness Through Comedy w/Daniel Ferguson
Voice actor, Daniel Ferguson, made millions laugh as a 2017 contestant in America’s Got Talent. He talks with The Kindness Podcast about life since AGT and teaches Nicole Phillips a… Read More
Episode 047 : Keith Wasserman, Founder/Executive Director of Good Works
Good Works began by providing shelter for the rural homeless when Keith Wasserman had a vision to reach out to those struggling with homelessness and poverty in rural Appalachian, Ohio…. Read More
Episode 046 : Rainbow Rabbit w/ Joe Vallee
Joe Vallee’s late grandfather, Arthur Vallee, was a former Disney animator in the 1930s & 40s. Joe based the character and program off of the story book his grandfather wrote–… Read More
Episode 045 : Bob Goff
Bob Goff is a New York Times best selling author and was a recognized lawyer for over 25 years. In 2001, he saw a need in India and founded what… Read More
Episode 044 : Actionable Gratitude w/ Colleen Kelly Alexander
In 2011, Colleen was run over by a freight truck, and after five weeks in a coma and twenty-nine surgeries later, Colleen survived. Rather than let the trauma and PTSD… Read More
Episode 042 : The BrockStrong Foundation w/ Kristi Johnson
The impact of one person can affect the world. Brock Johnson continues to prove that, even though he died when he was just 14 years old. Brock’s mom, Kristi Johnson… Read More
Episode 041 : Philanthropy for the LGBT Community
This episode of the Kindness Podcast is brought to you by Cornwell Properties in Athens, Ohio. Location Matters. Visit http://cornwellpropertiesathens.com for more information. It can be a devastating trial when… Read More