Humankindness at Work

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...

What if you were known as someone FOR their community? What if every time someone thought of you, they felt supported and loved? In this episode, you'll meet Alex Cook, Outreach Coordinator at The Summit Church. You'll hear: The motivation behind the message of "FOR" Stories of how the FOR Trucks are making an impact Step 1 for duplicating this model In a world yelling about what they're against,...

How often are we in others' paths on purpose? In this episode, host Jennifer Clark shares a personal story of a difficult time in her family when a chance encounter turned out to be exactly what they needed. You'll hear: - About "nudges from God" - A simple way to make a difference with what you likely already have (that you've forgotten about!) Don't miss this heartfelt and vulnerable episode! --...

Dan Meers played the role of KC Wolf, the Kansas City Chiefs' mascot, for 35 years. After recently retiring from his career as the NFL's longest tenured mascot, Dan reflects on his life of influence - on and off the field. In this episode, you'll hear: Encouragement to use your influence well The choice you have to focus on your burdens or blessings How Dan is using his influence to make a differe...

Just a few years ago, Christine Banks' life looked completely different. She was working two jobs and living in government housing just to make ends meet for herself and her kids. Today, she's the proud owner of a thriving dog grooming salon in the Kansas City metro. How did she get there? An intentional invitation to change her life. And now, Christine is paying it forward, helping others break t...

Can storytelling really make a difference? In this episode, Jennifer Clark welcomes veteran voice actor Katie Leigh to share about her passion to help creatives learn to tell stories well. Katie has voiced memorable characters for the past three decades, including Connie Kendall in America’s favorite family radio drama Adventures in Odyssey , Baby Rowlf in the Emmy Award-Winning Jim Henson’s Muppe...

In this moving episode of Humankindess at Work, Jennifer Clark talks with Adam Wright about his journey of grief, and how he is recycling his pain into making a difference in his world. After the traumatic loss of his wife and son, Adam found ways to honor his late wife's passion for the planet and their dreams of raising their son to be a difference-maker in the world. In this episode, you'll hea...

What does a man in a superhero suit have to do with community transformation? Everything. Meet Dave Carroll — pastor, speaker, and the unexpected creator of "Captain Kindness" — who helped spark a 20-year kindness movement in Brantford, Ontario. What started with $1 car washes and late-night hot dogs turned into school visits, national TV appearances, and a cultural shift in how an entire city saw...

In this moving episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, host Jennifer Clark sits down with her uncle, Dave Anderson, to share his powerful story of survival, gratitude, and second chances. After years of battling complications from diabetes, including the loss of his legs, Dave received a life-saving kidney and pancreas transplant thanks to the generosity of a young organ donor named Jesse....