Hello Kind Soul

Who do you call when you need a real answer? Dr. Tony Rivera aged out of foster care into a system where only 8 to 12 percent of young people earn a college degree. He earned a doctorate. He says what got him there was a circle of people who told him the truth, and he calls it a board of directors for your life. Dr. Ebony I. Green and Tony get into building that board, why most of us react before...

Kids in her community were getting locked up as young as nine. The man who killed her brother was offered bail twice. That contrast is where this exhibit was born. Dr. Ebony I. Green sits down at the Petaluma Art Center in California with Annabelle Nunez, a first-time curator whose show, Chicanos in Cages, gathers artwork made by people while they were incarcerated, many of them children when they...

There's a place where Black families have gathered, owned homes, and rested for generations, and a lot of folks have the completely wrong idea about it. Martha's Vineyard has a rich history as one of the few places Black Americans could own property when they were shut out almost everywhere else. Civil rights leaders vacationed here. Families have been coming for decades. And yet the nam...

Being nice and being kind aren't the same thing, and mixing them up is quietly hurting your team. Nice is surface level. Kind is real, honest, sometimes a little uncomfortable, and it's what actually moves people and moves a business forward. Dr. Ebony I. Green sits down with Andy Herbert, CEO and founder of Be Kind Life, who spent years inside big companies watching people dread Sunday...

"Asking for help doesn't mean you're weak. It actually means you're courageous." Dr. Deshaun Washington spent his first four months of teaching drowning in his own classroom and telling no one, until his principals had to step in for him. He learned that the lifesaver you won't reach for gets thrown anyway, just with less dignity. He became the 2024 Massachusetts Teac...

"It takes 10 years to become an overnight success." Cesar's father had an architecture firm in Cali, Colombia. His mother was a banker. Then the cartel wars made anyone with money a target, and they gave it all up to clean grease off McDonald's fryers in Ossining, New York, while their 10-year-old son slept on the couch in the same room. Dr. Ebony I. Green sits down with Cesar,...

What is your bear? Grief. Overwork. Shame. The thing you swore you already processed. Everybody's got one, and most of us are running from it. In the Season 6 premiere, Dr. Ebony I. Green sits down with leader and mentor Chanel Ward to talk about what it really means to be seen at work, how to lead a team while you're grieving, and why the bear costs you more when you run than when you s...

In this episode of Hello Kind Soul, I sit down with Lisa Lightman at the Petaluma Arts Center in California — a painter, retired criminal justice professional, and deeply thoughtful human who has spent her life weaving together community, creativity, and compassion. Lisa shares how working in the courts, diverting people from jail into treatment, exposed her to both the beauty and the heaviness of...

In this episode of Hello Kind Soul, I sit down with powerhouse leader Phyllis Newhouse to talk about what real leadership looks like behind the titles, accolades, and headlines. Phyllis brings her full self to this conversation — the woman who grew up in a big family, the veteran who served 22 years in the military, the CEO who leads thousands, and the human being who still checks in with her 12-y...

In this episode, I sit down with Gina, the brilliant healer behind Zorro & Leona, to talk about what true holistic healing looks and feels like in real life. We explore herbal medicine, massage, energy work, Chinese medicine, movement, emotional health, and how all of these systems work together to keep us well — or warn us when something is out of balance. Topics include: • How herbs shaped G...

In this episode, I sit down with Rodney Thomas , founder of Center Forward, to talk about what happens when Black men finally take off the mask they were forced to wear. We explore Rodney’s lived experience, the weight of silence, how masculinity is defined and redefined, and what it means to build community that heals instead of harms. We also dive into:  • The moment he realized mental health wa...

In Part 2 of our two-part conversation, I sit with Ronnie Thomas and a powerful circle of men in Chicago to talk about what happens after we tell the truth: accountability, humility, and the courage to ask for help. We explore how to build (and protect) safe spaces, why joy belongs in manhood, and why healing isn’t a solo mission. Listen for: tangible ways to support a brother in crisis, stories o...

In Part 1 of this two-part episode, I hand the mic to Ronnie Thomas for an honest, soul-level conversation with a group of men in Chicago about Black men’s mental health —the stigma, the struggle, and the healing. They talk about what it means to be vulnerable, how to face trauma and depression, and how brotherhood can save lives.  This conversation reminds us that authenticity is medicine , and a...

In this episode, I sit down with Keva Pittman , founder of Infinite Serenity Services and a licensed massage therapist and nurse, to explore how healing happens when we slow down and truly listen to our bodies. We talk about how massage therapy can become a spiritual experience, one that reconnects you to yourself, your emotions, and your peace. Keva shares how she blends her medical background wi...

I’m talking with Susanna Briscoe Alba about the real work of knowing your worth. We dig into the difference between calling and competency, how to price and negotiate without shrinking, why protecting your audience matters, and what it looks like to build a career that honors faith, family, and ambition . There’s also a word of encouragement for anyone carrying something heavy today. You are loved...

In this episode, I’m in beautiful Dorado, Puerto Rico , sitting down with my new friend Migdalia Scharon to talk about what community, kindness, and connection really mean. Natalia shares stories about growing up in Puerto Rico, the way neighbors care for one another, and why giving from what you have — not what’s left — can change your life. We also talk about how today’s fast-paced, individual-c...

When you stop living by someone else’s rule book, everything changes.  In this episode, Ebony Green sits down with Amoy Virgo —nurse turned wellness entrepreneur—to talk about walking in purpose, trusting the process, and redefining success on your own terms. Support the show Want to support us? Buy us a cup of coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/hellokindsoul

What does it truly mean to be wealthy? In this soulful and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Ebony Green explores the powerful difference between wealth and richness —not just in money, but in energy, presence, and intention. Inspired by a recent encounter with two strikingly different personalities, she unpacks how wealth whispers with quiet confidence and purpose, while rich can often shout in sear...

In this episode, I interviewed Kevin. In this conversation, we talked about all things kindness and how we can go back to our humanity. Support the show Want to support us? Buy us a cup of coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/hellokindsoul

This episode is a gentle reminder that the stories we share—especially the vulnerable ones—can quietly change lives. Whether we realize it or not, our experiences have the power to open hearts, shift perspectives, and offer support in ways we may never witness. If you’ve ever wondered whether your voice makes a difference, this conversation is here to say: it does. Support the show Want to support...

In this episode of Hello, Kind Soul, we’re joined by Clint from Sacred Sedona for a conversation that feels like a deep breath. Clint shares his personal story of healing and how he now helps others reconnect with themselves through nature, energy work, and intention. It's a warm, honest, and soulful exchange about what it really means to heal, without the noise, without the pressure, just by...

In this episode of Hello, Kind Soul , I sit down with the founder of BioBalanced Organics in Arizona for a fascinating conversation about healing— the natural way . We talk about how he uses herbs instead of conventional medicine to help his patients restore balance, treat chronic issues, and reconnect with their bodies. He shares the “why” behind his work, how plant medicine changed his own life,...

In this episode of Hello, Kind Soul , I sit down with Chanel for a real, open conversation about something that’s been on both our hearts: Can you truly be kind to others if you haven’t done the work to heal yourself? We talk about what it means to show up with love, where kindness really comes from, and how the journey inward is often where the most meaningful connections begin.  Support the show...

In this episode, we dive into the powerful idea that pain—though often unwelcome—can be a profound teacher. When life cracks us open, it also gives us the opportunity to grow softer, wiser, and more compassionate. Support the show Want to support us? Buy us a cup of coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/hellokindsoul

In this episode we are with Amoy Virgo and Gina Burton-Fisher from the Sankofa Wellness Community they bring together their expertise in healthcare, beauty, and wellness to create the Sankofa Wellness Community, a space focused on empowering the total person through holistic self-care and well-being. In this episode, we talk about community, kindness, and healing.  Support the show Want to support...