KIND CURIOSITY

In this episode of Kind Curiosity, I speak with Tonesia Nesbitt . Toneisa lost her beautiful daughter Olivia, who was born with multiple medical issues. She speaks to the period before and after that event and how she continues to show compassion, kindness and empathy to others. Her journey to become a registered nurse was inspired by nurses who showed those qualities to her and Olivia through the...

In this episode of Kind Curiosity, I speak with Tonesia Nesbitt . Toneisha lost her beautiful daughter Olivia, who was born with multiple medical issues. She speaks to the period before and after that event and how she continues to show compassion, kindness and empathy to others. Her journey to become a registered nurse was inspired by nurses who showed those qualities to her and Olivia through th...

In this episode I speak with Toneisha Nisbitt. We speak of the lose of her beautiful daughter Olivia who was born with multiple medical issues. Toneisha speaks to the period before and after that event and how she ensures to show compassion, kindness and empathy to others. Her journey to become a registered nurse was inspired by nurses who showed those qualities to her and Olivia through the years...

In this follow up episode to my interview with Javel Watt of the United Kingdom, I speak to how do we have the audacity to move beyond the narrative of our past and become the person who we know we can be. I speak to studies that show how certain childhood traumas can impact how we move forward in our lives. But if we practice kind curiosity with ourselves we can write our future in spite of our p...

In this episode, I speak with Javel Watt of the United Kingdom. Javel has lived a life most people only see in movies. However, in spite of his circumstances he had the AUDACITY to be kind to himself by saying "My past does not define who I am".  Javel's company "Behind the Narrative" was founded to encourage people who's story does not follow a fairy tale script to mov...

In this episode of Kind Curiosity, I tackle questions I hadafter my conversation with Melissa Scholfield. That conversation reminded me why I chose to pursue human resources in undergrad, but it also reminded me ofwhy I did not do the same in graduate school. I speak to the numbers that prove civility, compassion, kindness and inclusivity contribute to a company’s profitability. Studies prove that...

In this episode of Kind Curiosity(TM) I sat down with Culture and Change Champion (CCC) Melissa Scholfield , MAOM to talk about how bringing kindness back to the field of Human Resources can move us back to civility. Her C.A.R.E (TM) model guides HR professionals to a place of where they focus on the "human" in the field. My conversation with Melissa brought back my love of Human Resourc...

In this follow-up episode to my conversation with Nicole Callander. I speak to the research I conducted on parents/caregivers like Nicole with differently abled children. I wanted to know what the numbers revealed about the emotional, physical and financial toll of these caregivers. The research is sobering. A 2019 systematic review and meta-analysis found that 31% of parents of children with inte...

In this episode I spoke with Nicole Callander. She is a parent and provider of a child with William's Syndrome . I spoke with Nicole about what it means to have dual roles for the entirety of her child's life. We spoke about the diagnosis, the heartache and the joy that comes with a diagnosis such as her daughters. Nicole founded Friends 4 Kindness , as a result of her daughter's diagn...

In this episode, I speak to artist who blazed their own trail in the art world. As a follow up to my episode with Internationally known Detroit artist Tyree Guyton who's work is now trademarked as Heidelbergology, I wanted to explore other artist that have used or discarded objects as sources for their creations. This type of work is called Assemblage art and it is more common than I thought....

In this conversation, I sit down with Internationally recognized Detroit artist Tyree Guyton, founder of the Heidelberg Project, and Jenenne Whitfield, his wife and longtime creative and organizational partner, to explore art, legacy, community, and the power of transformation. I am honored to call them both long time friends. Tyree reflects on the meaning of the Heidelberg Project over four decad...

In this follow-up episode to my conversation with Kyle Cronk, I present studies and facts on why diversity matters. The data shows and proves the points Kyle made in episode 18. When you diversify your board, meaning you include women, people of different racial and/or ethic backgrounds and LBGTQ+ members, you bring a new perspective to your leadership will increasing profits. Kind Curiosity speak...

In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Cronk . He is the President of the South Sound YMCA in Olympia , WA. Kyle is a sis-gender white man who uses his privilege to provide a platform for marginalized people. He speaks to how advocacy is not a linear journey and why the real work makes you uncomfortable at times. We also discuss his B.A.R framework and how he used it to transform the South Sound YM...

In this solo episode, I reflect on my conversation with Dr. Joandi Hartendorp and the bigger questions her research raises about how nations tell the truth about difficult history. Her work on Dutch Holocaust and Slavery education reveals how some atrocities. That contrast opens a larger conversation about how the United States teaches slavery, the Holocaust, and Black history. Joandi Hartendorp —...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Joandi Hartendorp. She is a researcher, educator, and advisor whose PhD at the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht compares Dutch Holocaust education with Dutch slavery education. In her dissertation , Were we “good” or “bad”? Common ground in Dutch Slavery and Holocaust education, she asks how textbooks, teachers, and commemorations shape collective memory...

Welcome to season two. I want to thank you if you have followed me previously and if you are new. This episode speaks to the guests I plan to have and my goal of dispelling misinformation. I dive deeper into why I started this podcast and what I hope to accomplish. Again, thank you for listening. Please comment so that I can learn as I go and to provide more content on what you would like to hear....

In this episode (14 to be exact) I review what I have learned thus far. This has been an amazing three months and I am proud of what I have done thus far. I do however, have more to learn and I would like to share what that is with you. I speak to what I have learned from each of my guests and how it has given me hope. My podcast release schedule will change to every other Monday. This will give m...

In this episode, I share real stories of animals who model kindness, empathy and courage—from trapped rats being freed by their companions and elephants being soothed by piano music, to heroic dogs and cats who protect and comfort their people. I reflect on how these moments can soften our hearts, expand who we see as “worthy” of care, and give us a safe way to practice being more kind and curious...

Kindness doesn’t stop with people. In this episode of the Kind Curiosity Podcast, I speak with author Timothy Mathews, author of the heartwarming children’s book The Night Before Pawmas. Inspired by the classic rhythm of holiday storytelling, the book introduces us to Lilly Rose, Daisy Mae and Santa Paws. The story reminds us through our that kindness, empathy and compassion are traits that demons...

In this episode of Kind Curiosity, I honor parents who have faced the unthinkable — the loss of a child — and chose to build outward instead of folding inward. Drawing on stories of celebration-of-life spaces, neighborhood transformation, violence-prevention programs, foundations, and research on purpose, I explore what can happen when grief is shared, channeled, and allowed to build something new...

In this episode of Kind Curiosity, I sit down with Dr. Victor Strecher, University of Michigan professor, behavioral scientist, and author of Life on Purpose: How Living for What Matters Most Changes Everything. After the sudden loss of his 19-year-old daughter Julia, Vic’s search for meaning reshaped both his personal life and his research, leading him to explore how a clear sense of purpose can...

In this episode of Kind Curiosity , I speak with Melisa Maloney , founder of A Gathering for You , about creating a space where people are allowed to have a true celebration of life for a loved one that has passed on. Melissa explains why traditional spaces—funeral homes and churches—do not meet everyone’s needs when it comes to loss. Her work offers an alternative: a place where grief is not rush...

In this episode, I examine individuals who have the audacity to be kind toward those who are differently abled. Rather than viewing disability as limitation, they recognized capability and potential. They refused to define others by what they could not do and instead treated them as individuals capable not only of participation, but of excellence. This episode explores what Kind Curiosity looks li...

In this episode I sit down with Greg Maloney , owner of Promoting Abilities an organization in Green Bay, Wisconsin dedicated to teaching people with disabilities how to live independent, self-directed lives. Too often, people with disabilities are spoken about instead of listened to . This episode challenges listeners to rethink how independence, success, and leadership are defined—and who gets i...

In this episode of Kind Curiosity , I explore the role of women who practice kind curiosity in the technology sector. As innovation accelerates, the women in this episode challenges the assumption that speed, efficiency, and technical brilliance should come at the cost of empathy, inclusion, or ethical responsibility. This episode examines how workplace culture, leadership behavior, and system des...