Humankindness at Work

This isn't a normal episode, it's a quick update! We are wrapping up Season 2 of the Humankindness at Work podcast, and will have a final episode coming out in early November. This will be a special episode where we'll look back at some of the incredible guests we've had on the show this season. We'll talk about what we've learned, how we've been challenged, and how our podcast community is making...

How does a woman get the things many of us take for granted, like a bra that fits or period products when she has no access to them at all? Dana Marlowe’s story starts in a lingerie store dressing room in 2015. She asked what to do with her old bras, and a sales associate told her, “Homeless women need bras.” Dana had no nonprofit background. Her first donation was 16 bras and some menstrual hygie...

How does the gift of opportunity make a difference in the world? In this episode of Humankindness at Work, you'll meet Bulleh “Boo” Bablitch-Norkeh, founder of Girl Power Africa, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and children in Liberia, West Africa through education and entrepreneurship. Bulleh was born in Liberia to a Liberian mother and an American Peace Corps father, who brought her to...

What happens when the scariest thing you can do also turns out to be the most important? In this episode of Humankindness at Work, Jennifer Clark talks with Jessica Honegger — founder of Noonday Collection and author of the best-selling book Imperfect Courage — for an honest, unfiltered conversation about courage, creativity, and building a business that changes lives on both sides of the transact...

In this episode of Humankindness at Work, host Jennifer Clark talks with Daniel Yang, Senior Director of Global Mission and Church Movements at World Relief, about the power of curiosity, belonging, and shared humanity in building stronger communities. Daniel's own story begins with his family's escape from Laos after the Vietnam War. As Hmong refugees, Daniel's family spent over a year in a Thai...

Can consistent acts of kindness change us and make a difference in our world? In this episode of Humankindness at Work, host Jennifer Clark talks with Mason Bennett, Executive Director of One Kind Act a Day, about the surprisingly powerful ripple effects of daily kindness. Mason shares real stories from the impact of One Kind Act a Day: a school that used "kindness coins" to heal a staff culture w...

How do we make a difference for those in pain? In this episode of Humankindness at Work, Jennifer has a conversation with her childhood best friend, Dr. Chasity Brimeyer, a pediatric psychologist specializing in chronic pain. Chasity shares a principle she learned from Father Gregory Boyle that shapes how she shows up for others, both professionally and personally: “We all belong to each other, no...

Where do you want to be when the world feels heavy? Home. It's a physical and emotional refuge - a place of stability that so many of us take for granted. In this episode, host Jennifer Clark talks with Gage Yager, CEO and Executive Director of Trinity Habitat for Humanity in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Over the past 30 years, Trinity Habitat has helped more than 800 families become homeowners and...

What does it look like to practice kindness when you're in desperate need of it? In this solo episode of Humankindness at Work, host Jennifer Clark shares a personal story from the summer of 2003 - a July 4th spent thousands of miles from home in Bamako, Mali. Recovering from a serious illness and struggling with homesickness, Jennifer made a choice: instead of focusing on herself, she would exten...

What if your child created and consumed media that shaped their character? In this episode of Humankindness at Work, you’ll meet Daniel Badi Rinaldi, a professional media producer and the founder and executive director of Shiny Gems, a media education organization helping students in grades four through eight navigate their digital lives with wisdom, creativity, and integrity. Daniel's grandparent...

When disaster strikes, hunger doesn’t wait. In this episode of Humankindness at Work, you’ll meet Linda Roth - Emmy award-winning journalist and Chief of Communications & Strategy at World Central Kitchen - who shares how food becomes a lifeline, a symbol of hope, and a vehicle for community resilience in the face of crisis. World Central Kitchen has served over 600 million meals in more than...

What if success wasn't measured in net worth, but in kindness? In this episode of Humankindness at Work, host Jennifer Clark sits down with Howard Pearl, CEO of Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS) — one of the largest vehicle donation organizations in North America. Howard has helped redistribute over $800 million to nearly 11,000 nonprofits, all while building a workplace culture grounded...

When Vanessa Rio became a mom, she expected the hard parts. She didn't expect to feel so completely alone. No sleep. Little support. And a healthcare system that told her what she was feeling was "normal" - and to just enjoy every moment. Sound familiar? Instead of accepting this normalcy, Vanessa did something remarkable: she built the support system she needed, and then opened it up to parents e...

How long could you go without a shower? A week? Three months? For thousands of people experiencing homelessness and hygiene insecurity across Oklahoma, it's not a hypothetical - it's everyday life. And the impact goes far deeper than physical hygiene. Without consistent access to a shower, people lose confidence, dignity, and the sense that they matter to the world around them. In this episode of...

Did you know 40% of all the food we produce in North America gets thrown away, while 1 in 7 people face food insecurity in the United States? In this episode of the Humankindness at Work Podcast, you'll meet Esther Cohn, VP of Communications at Flashfood, who is quietly changing the way we think about groceries, dignity, and community through a single app. Flashfood partners with grocery stores to...

What do chicken wings, a Kansas City attorney, and clean water have in common? More than you'd ever guess. 🐔💧 In this episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, host Jennifer Clark sits down with Chris Turney — litigation attorney and founder of Wings for Water, a nonprofit chicken wing competition that is 10 times larger than the current world record holder. Every vote cast at the event goes...

What does humankindness look like in an everyday business? In this episode of Humankindness at Work, you'll meet Jake Kramer — co-owner and director of Artillery Media — a web design agency based in Lincoln, Nebraska, that has helped launch hundreds of websites for businesses and nonprofits across the country. Jake shares that as he grew up watching his hard working parents, he absorbed a truth th...

In this inspiring episode of Humankindness at Work , Jennifer sits down with Jody Luke, President of Love Does, the global nonprofit founded by best selling author, Bob Goff. Love Does operates in 15 countries around the world, building schools in conflict zones, supporting refugees, and advocating for human rights. In this conversation, Jody shares how sustainable nonprofit leadership, radical di...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide. Suicide prevention advocate Leslie Weirich shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 20-year-old son, Austin, and how she turned unimaginable grief into a mission to save lives. When Leslie’s doorbell rang at 2:30am on World Suicide Prevention Day, her life changed forever. In this deeply moving episode, Leslie shares: 🎓 Why even the brightes...

Kayla Lamoreaux, founder of Wildly Kind, shares her powerful journey from addiction and recovery to creating a global kindness movement. In this episode, discover how intentional acts of kindness became her path to sobriety and purpose. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • How kindness can be a tool for addiction recovery • Why giving back helps mental health • Practical ways to start your own kindness practic...

🎄 What if your act of kindness could change someone’s holiday season? To wrap up Season 1 of the podcast, I share a personal story of how two simple acts of kindness during a tough holiday season transformed our family's experience. Grab your Kleenex and join me! HOST AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Jennifer Clark Humankindness at Work Podcast website FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SOCIALS! Instagram Facebook You...

Can your small financial contribution actually make a difference? Often, it doesn't feel like it, and that can prevent us from giving. In this episode of the Humankindness at Work Podcast, Laurie Richter shares a simple way to make individual financial contributions create a bigger impact: 100 Who Care Alliance's "Giving Circles." Watch this episode to learn: How Giving Circles are making a differ...

How do you inspire an entire nation? In this episode, Executive Vice President Cory Crowley shares about the National Medal of Honor Foundation and its mission to inspire America in our shared human values of courage, sacrifice, commitment, integrity, citizenship, and patriotism. Cory shares: About the Medal of Honor Museum, Monument, and Griffin Institute Inspiring stories of ordinary Americans w...

Do you ever feel like your contribution to the world's problems is too small? Melody Juan is convinced that no contribution is too small. As the Volunteer Manager at Hillcrest Transitional Housing, she has seen the impact that volunteers' time, energy, and talent make in her community. In this episode, you'll hear about: The community of volunteers at Hillcrest Transitional Housing and the differe...

Can $20 actually make a difference in your world? Kristina Ulmer knows it can. In this episode, you'll hear: Kristina's motivation behind starting the $20 Kindness Challenge for her high school students Some creative ways her students are making a difference The bigger lessons her students are learning "Making a difference can always be small. For most of us, I think it's the small things and it's...