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Sincerely, Hueman: Stories of Kindness and Doing Good

Sincerely, Hueman: Stories of Kindness and Doing Good

By Hueman Group Media

Stories of kindness in action — from the lens of today's most inspiring humans. Sincerely, Hueman features the diverse, vivid lives of advocates, philanthropists, change makers and compassionate humans who are making a positive impact in their communities.

On the show, we've shared the journey of Karamo Brown, Brad Montague, Marley Dias, Serinda Swan, Linda and Ashley Graham, Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson, Meredith Walker, to name a few. New episode drops every Tuesday.
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Caring for People Experiencing Homelessness with Khloe Thompson (Khloe Kares)

Sincerely, Hueman: Stories of Kindness and Doing GoodApr 21, 2022

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Caring for People Experiencing Homelessness with Khloe Thompson (Khloe Kares)

Caring for People Experiencing Homelessness with Khloe Thompson (Khloe Kares)

Khloe Thompson met a homeless woman on her way to school when she was just 8 years old. After learning about her life, Khloe felt compelled to do something to help her. She sewed together a care bag, filled it with toiletries, and gifted it to her. That simple act of kindness grew into Khloe Kares, a nonprofit organization that serves the homeless and empowers kids to be a force for good in their communities. In this episode, Khloe shares the challenges she experiences as a young changemaker and gives advice to people who also wish to make a difference in their communities.

If you want to connect with Khloe you can follow her on social media @Khloe Kares or visit her website khloekares.com

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Apr 21, 202209:40
How the Youth Stand Up for Climate Justice with Abigail Dillen

How the Youth Stand Up for Climate Justice with Abigail Dillen

Abigail Dillen is the President of Earthjustice. For half a century, EarthJustice has provided top-tier legal representation in cases aimed at protecting our environment and people’s health. In this episode, Abbie takes us back to the beginning of her career, when she began to recognize the reality of climate change. Abbie also talks about the ways our laws impact our environment and tells us why she believes the youth hold the key to achieving climate justice.

To learn more about EarthJustice head on over to earthjustice.org

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To learn more about Isabella Hanson’s ‘I Matter’ poetry and art competition head on to nationalyouthfoundation.org

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Apr 13, 202217:39
The Power of Youth Activism with Melati Wijsen

The Power of Youth Activism with Melati Wijsen

Single-use plastics are one of the major pollutants of our time. Growing up in Bali, Melati and Isabel Wijsen noticed that their environment was becoming increasingly saturated with plastic bags. At 12 and 10 years of age, they founded Bye Bye Plastic Bags, with a vision of ridding the world of plastic bags. In 2019, after six years of advocacy, they were able to reach their goal in Bali.

Now 21 years old, Melati shares lessons she learned in her decade-long journey as a climate activist. She also tells us how campaigning with Bye Bye Plastic Bags led her to launch Youthtopia, a platform for young changemakers. In the episode, she also speaks of the critical role the youth play in creating a better future.

If you want to learn more about Youthtopia, head on to their website youthtopia.world, or their educational platform youthtopia.education

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If you want to learn more about Riza Khan and Devika Manoj’s project Blooming Seeds, you can follow them on Instagram at @bloomingseeds_main or head on to their website bloominggseeds.weebly.com

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Apr 05, 202219:30
Taking Responsibility for the Climate Crisis with Anuna de Wever
Mar 29, 202217:54
Protecting the Health of our Oceans with Daniela V. Fernandez
Mar 22, 202218:54
Bringing Back Our Lost Forests with Leah Namugerwa
Mar 15, 202214:01
Climate Voices from the Global South with Mitzi Jonelle Tan

Climate Voices from the Global South with Mitzi Jonelle Tan

Mitzi Jonelle Tan is a climate activist from the Philippines. She is the international spokesperson of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP), part of the global Fridays For Future movement.

In this episode, Mitzi talks about her experience meeting indigenous leaders who are fighting to protect their land and how that inspired her to take action. She also speaks of the United Nations Summit COP26 and the importance of including people of the global south in the climate justice conversation.

If you want to connect with Mitzi you can follow her on Twitter or Instagram @mitzijonelle

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You can follow Pahonu Coleman’s project Na Kukui O Waimanalo on Facebook.

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Mar 08, 202218:29
Fighting For Peace and Climate Justice with Kasha Sequoia Slavner

Fighting For Peace and Climate Justice with Kasha Sequoia Slavner

Without having any experience in filmmaking, Kasha Sequoia Slavner took half a year off school when she was 16 to travel the world and make the multi-award-winning documentary The Sunrise Storyteller. In this episode, Kasha talks about how she found her path as an activist, the overlooked contributors to the climate crisis including the military industry, and why we have to center indigenous voices in climate leadership.

Learn more about Kasha’s work: www.theglobalsunriseproject.org

Learn more about the programs at Riley's Way Foundation and how you can join the Call for Kindness.

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You can connect with Michelle Xiao on Instagram @writopialab

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Mar 01, 202216:51
Surviving Bullying and Speaking Your Truth with Aija Mayrock

Surviving Bullying and Speaking Your Truth with Aija Mayrock

Bullying is an issue that affects millions of children and teens around the world.  Almost one in three students globally is bullied in any given month, according to a 2019 UN study. In our season finale, we are sharing the compelling story of Aija Mayrock, an author and poet who has reached thousands of people around the world by speaking out about her visceral and deeply agonizing experience of being bullied, both off and online.

When Aija was 19 years old, she decided to self-publish her book "The Survival Guide to Bullying," which eventually got picked up by Scholastic, the world’s largest  publisher and distributor of children’s books. Today, Aija is a celebrated spoken-word performer who writes poetry about topics like female empowerment. Last year, Aija released "Dear Girl," a collection of poetry that speaks to the pain and beauty of being a woman in our society today.

Learn more about Aija's work:  
www.aijamayrock.com

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Mar 16, 202121:48
Ending Period Poverty with Megha Desai

Ending Period Poverty with Megha Desai

The stigma around periods contributes to what is now known as period poverty. Period poverty is a global issue affecting millions of women and girls who do not have access to menstrual hygiene resources. In India, nearly a quarter of teens drop out of school when they get their periods due to the  lack of handwashing or toilet facilities.

Breaking the stigma around periods is a key first step in alleviating period poverty. Because if we can’t begin to talk about this issue, how are we gonna solve it?
In this episode, we hear the story of Megha Desai, president of the Desai Foundation, an organization that focuses on elevating the health and livelihood of children and women in India and in the U.S. On the show, we talk about how Megha transitioned from the corporate world to working on a cause that she's now dedicated her life to — providing job opportunities for women and helping end period poverty.

Learn more about The Desai Foundation: thedesaifoundation.org

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Mar 09, 202118:10
Gaining Gender Equality Through STEM with Anjali Chadha

Gaining Gender Equality Through STEM with Anjali Chadha

Despite making up half of the total U.S. college educated workforce, only 1 in 4 STEM jobs in the U.S. are held by women. When it comes to minority women, these numbers go even lower. Black women make up only 2.5% of the science and engineering workforce, while Hispanic women represent 2.3% of science and engineering positions.

Anjali Chadha, whose family immigrated from India, was able to merge her interest and passion in STEM and racial inequality at an early age. With the help of her parents, Anjali founded Empowered, a nonprofit that trains minority high school girls in technological skills — all before stepping into highschool. 

This episode takes us on Anjali’s journey as a young founder who saw the challenges faced by minority students and proactively used her gifts to make sure that they felt seen and had viable paths to successful STEM careers.

Kindness Quote from Anjali Chadha: I think as soon as I found a support system, I was able to really reevaluate my mindset and really understand that it's not enough to just be working on projects to help people who aren't in my personal life. It is equally important to be kind, supportive, and caring to those who are there for me.

Learn more about Empowered
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Mar 02, 202122:58
Lifting Girls and the World Through Storytelling with Christina Lowery

Lifting Girls and the World Through Storytelling with Christina Lowery

Globally, 130 million girls are out of school. But, with this glaring statistic also comes a mountain of evidence showing that girls' education is the most powerful investment towards eradicating poverty. Educated women are more likely to invest in their families and send their children to school. That meant, educating a girl had a ripple effect that lasted across generations.

While working on a documentary film, Christina Lowery came across this data and decided to bring this truth to the broader public. Today, Christina leads Girl Rising as the nonprofit organization’s CEO. Girl Rising uses the power of storytelling to ensure that girls around the world are educated and empowered. What began as a film about nine unforgettable girls, written by award-winning authors and voiced by some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities, grew into an organization that has impacted 200,000 adolescents, alongside 120 partners in 11 countries. In this episode, we also hear from Girl Rising’s Vice President of Programs Judithe Registre. On the podcast, Judithe discusses the power of storytelling as a catalyst for change.

Kindness Quote from Judithe Registre: “The very act of actually getting to know people through their stories is an act of kindness and engagement. It's you showing up with some degree of vulnerability — seeing you in your power, seeing you just as who you are, our presence in the world, that you belong in the world.”

Learn more about Girl Rising:
girlrising.org

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Mar 02, 202122:22
Protecting the Lives of LGBTQ Homeless Youth with Carl Siciliano

Protecting the Lives of LGBTQ Homeless Youth with Carl Siciliano

It’s estimated that as many as 40% of the 4.2 million homeless youth in the country identify as LGBTQ. This is a shocking statistic, especially when considering that only 7% of the overall population in the U.S. come from the LGBTQ community.

In this episode, we're sharing the story of Carl Siciliano, a pioneer in fighting for the rights of the LGBTQ homeless youth. Carl is the founder of the Ali Forney Center, the largest program in the nation dedicated to meeting the needs of this population. Carl founded the center in honor of Ali Forney. Ali was an LGBTQ homeless person who fought relentlessly to support and advocate for their community. In 1997 and at 22 years old, Ali was tragically killed.

Today, the Ali Forney Center is now housing 250 young people every night. Besides their headquarters, they opened a 24/7 center in Harlem. Honoring Ali's Legacy, the organization provides mental health services, as well as housing, job training and placement programs.

Learn more about the Ali Forney Center:
www.aliforneycenter.org

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Feb 16, 202127:02
Disrupting Barriers to Success in the Latino Community with Michelle Navarro

Disrupting Barriers to Success in the Latino Community with Michelle Navarro

When we talk about education, we don’t really highlight how culture impacts it. Did you know that Hispanics have the highest high school and university dropout rate of any other population? Some dropout to work instead and support their families. But there are also cultural factors at play. For Hispanic women, in particular, the macho culture might reinforce the idea that they are supposed to become housewives and mothers instead of focusing on school. Hispanic youth also have the highest teen pregnancy rate of any other population.

Our guest today is Michelle Navarro, a history professor at Dallas College. Michelle has Mexican-American roots but grew up disconnected from her heritage. Throughout the years, she became interested in making sense of her family history and Hispanic identity. In an effort to help other students do the same, she formed the student club Achieving Latino Academic Success, or ALAS. At ALAS, Michelle inspires members of the club, especially women, to dream beyond their cultural restraints. 

Follow ALAS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @ALASStudentClub

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Feb 09, 202120:04
Fighting Gender Inequality Through Comedy with Lynn Harris
Feb 02, 202121:52
Rising up For Kids with Learning Disabilities with Gia Gambino

Rising up For Kids with Learning Disabilities with Gia Gambino

Did you know that 1 in 5 children in the U.S. have learning disabilities like dyslexia? These disabilities have nothing to do with intelligence and yet, students often struggle in school because they fail to get the support they need. Gia Gambino grew up having dyslexia. By middle school, Gia had overcome many of her reading challenges. But, she still had a hard time recognizing her skills.

Gia worked hard on herself and slowly became more confident in her ability to speak up on things that mattered to her. In 2020, Gia participated in "Call For Kindness" a national competition from nonprofit organization Riley's Way Foundation, which awards grants to teen-led projects that inspire kindness, strengthen communities, and bring people together. Gia's submission involved Rise, a youth-led project she founded to support students with learning differences and their parents. In this episode, we hear Gia's story of resilience and determination to create inclusive environments, while also tackling pressing societal topics like understanding privilege and changing the narrative around immigration.

Learn more about Gia's work, visit
www.risewithld.org

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Jan 26, 202115:23
Ending Global Homelessness Through Innovation with Brett Hagler

Ending Global Homelessness Through Innovation with Brett Hagler

Season Finale: Today, over 1 billion people live without one of the most basic human needs: adequate shelter. By 2050 this number is projected to rise to 3 billion people — a 200% increase over three decades. In this episode, we are featuring Brett Hagler, a change maker who is addressing this problem through innovation. Brett Hagler is the co-founder and CEO of New Story, a nonprofit organization that pioneers solutions to end global homelessness. They work with nonprofits and governments in the developing world to build homes better, cheaper and faster.

New Story has been named by Fast Company one of the “Most Innovative Companies In The World.” In 2019, in partnership with a company called ICON, they developed the first 3D machine designed to print homes. Brett and his team at New Story are currently printing a 3D housing community in rural Mexico. Brett’s work is an example of how dreaming big and thinking outside the box can change people’s lives.

Learn more about New Story:
newstorycharity.org

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Dec 08, 202015:39
Living a Life of Service with Mike Burns

Living a Life of Service with Mike Burns

According to a 2019 survey by the Pew Research Center, 64 percent of Americans look up to people who have served in the military, regardless of political support for conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. However, as the new generation of members of the military is much smaller than it used to be, many Americans don’t know a veteran anymore. But, as you may know, serving your country comes in many forms — just like doctors, teachers, first responders, mothers and community leaders who have put the lives of others before their own.

Mike Burns is a former Army officer with 13 years of service and is the founder and CEO of Service First, a jewelry brand that celebrates service. Mike is also the host of the podcast “Redefining the Influencer,” one of the shows from Hueman Group Media. Through “Redefining the Influencer,” Mike is committed to shine a light on stories of those who have navigated a life of sacrifice, found joy in service, and made a commitment to the greater good. 

Learn more about www.liveservicefirst.com

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Dec 01, 202020:27
Changing Lives of the "Unemployable" Through Kitchens For Good with Aviva Paley

Changing Lives of the "Unemployable" Through Kitchens For Good with Aviva Paley

When people have a troubled past, they often have a hard time shaking off negative stereotypes. For this reason, those coming out of prison, homelessness and foster care have some of the highest unemployment rates in our society. Before the pandemic, these ranged from 27 to 42 percent. And COVID-19 has only worsened these numbers, as we hit the highest unemployment rate since the great depression.

Our guest this week is Aviva Paley, co-founder and Senior Director of Kitchens for Good. Aviva not only helps lift people out of poverty by getting them employed, but through Kitchens For Good, she’s simultaneously alleviating hunger and food waste in San Diego, California.

Learn more about
kitchensforgood.org

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Nov 24, 202016:57
Empowering Women Through Social Entrepreneurship with Liz Bohannon

Empowering Women Through Social Entrepreneurship with Liz Bohannon

According to the nonprofit organization Uganda 4 Her, around half of the girls in Uganda between the ages of 15 to 24 are illiterate. Meanwhile, 10% to 25% is how much a girl’s income will increase with every extra year of education. It’s also reported that an educated woman in Uganda will invest 90% of her income into her family.

It’s truly admirable when someone sees a huge problem, and takes steps to come up with a solution, even if they have to go on a long winding road to get there. That is the amazing story of our guest, friend, and partner, Liz Bohannon. Liz is the founder of the socially conscious fashion company, Sseko Designs, and the fair-trade coffee brand, Together Coffee. She is also the author of "Beginner’s Pluck" and the host of another podcast on the HGM network, "Plucking Up".

In 2009, Sseko began as a way to generate income for high potential, talented young women in Uganda to continue on to university. A decade later, the company welcomed its biggest class of college-bound women in Uganda to date and continues to grow its impact with artisans around the world.

Learn more about Sseko: www.ssekodesigns.com

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Nov 17, 202023:27
Transforming Inmates Through Entrepreneurial Passion with Bryan Kelley

Transforming Inmates Through Entrepreneurial Passion with Bryan Kelley

Nov 10, 202020:45
Power of New Philanthropy with Dr. Angela Jackson
Nov 03, 202014:44
Closing the 228 Year Racial Wealth Gap with Jonathan Johnson
Oct 27, 202013:25
Look For The Helpers with Branden Harvey
Oct 20, 202019:41
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Introducing: Made Here
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Introducing: Finding Humanity Podcast

Introducing: Finding Humanity Podcast

Special Announcement: Listen to our new podcast, Finding Humanity. Through real-life stories of courage and purpose, Finding Humanity takes listeners into the heart of the most complex social and political issues facing our world. Each episode puts a human face on a global topic that is overwhelming and difficult to grasp. Our podcast weaves together insights from leading human rights and development experts — while providing listeners with tangible calls-to-action to make a difference.

Finding Humanity is a production of Humanity Lab Foundation and Hueman Group Media. Our inaugural season is made possible in part by our collaborating partner, The Elders.


findinghumanitypodcast.com

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We at Sincerely, Hueman want to be part of the long term solution to combat racism in our country. We will continue to educate ourselves and our listeners, while also celebrating Black leaders, business owners artists and creatives in their own field through the stories we share on this podcast including the following:

Second Chances with Stanley Richards, criminal justice reform advocate, acting Vice Chair of NYC Board of Correction and the Executive Vice President of The Fortune Society:  sincerelyhueman.com/episodes/stanley-richards


#1000BlackGirlBooks with Marley Dias, teen activist and founder of #BlackGirlBooks which aims to promote diversity in children’s literature: sincerelyhueman.com/episodes/marley-dias-1000blackgirlbooks


Educated Rebel with Karamo Brown - star of Netlflix reality television Queer Eye: sincerelyhueman.com/episodes/karamo-brown


Eliminating Hunger and Food Waste with Jasmine Crowe - sincerelyhueman.com/episodes/no-more-hunger-jasmine-crowe

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Promise of a Pencil with Tanya Ramos
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Becoming Better Grownups with Brad Montague
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Paying It Forward with Darleen Santore
Apr 28, 202016:30
Just Keep Livin’ with Camila McConaughey
Apr 21, 202018:30
Feeding Frontliners with Ben Goldberg

Feeding Frontliners with Ben Goldberg

Doctors, nurses, healthcare workers and hospital staff have emerged as soldiers and heroes in our war against COVID-19. For those of us sheltering in place, we might feel a little lost or even powerless in this situation. But for people like Ben Goldberg, a native New Yorker, supporting frontliners the best way he knows how was a no-brainer. Ben is the founder and president of the New York Food Trucks Association (NYFTA), and in response to the COVID-19 crisis, the NYFTA and its members urgently rolled out "Frontline Food Trucks", a program that provides thousands of healthcare workers free servings of coffee and other nutritional snacks and meals every day via their food trucks. NYFTA partnered with brands like Sweetgreen, Chobani and La Colombe whose donated products help feed tens of thousands of frontline medical staff who are not only risking their lives, but who have also been deprived of food options due to hospital cafeterias and surrounding food establishments shutting down.

In this episode, you'll also hear from Julia Perez, Digital Marketing Director at CORE Foods. CORE Foods makes organic, fresh, healthy on-the-go snacks and as a B Corporation, it's also committed to reinvesting profits back into their food, community, and movement. To support the Frontline Food Trucks program, the company donated over 10,000 of their Organic Overnight Oat Bars + Probiotics.

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To learn more about CORE Foods, visit www.corefoods.com

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Apr 14, 202014:04
Acts of Humanity in Unprecedented Times with Ann Lee

Acts of Humanity in Unprecedented Times with Ann Lee

The world has changed because of COVID-19. This pandemic has turned all of our lives upside down. Around the world, people are grieving the loss of their loved ones. Businesses shuttered and millions have lost their jobs. But in this madness and time of uncertainty, there are pockets of hope. On Sincerely, Hueman, our mission to share stories of kindness in action, proves to be more important than ever.

For today’s brand new episode, we’re featuring CORE (formerly known as J/P Haitian Relief Organization), a nonprofit organization founded by actor Sean Penn. We recorded this episode with their CEO Ann Lee back in February, before the quarantine was announced. 

On January 12, 2010, a catastrophic earthquake hit Haiti. In a matter of 35 seconds, 250,000 lives were lost. For over a decade, CORE has been rebuilding communities destroyed by the earthquake. It has developed a holistic approach that is not only reactive, but also proactive. The organization runs life-saving programs around youth development and education, women’s entrepreneurship, reforestation and climate resilience, and community health, to name a few. CORE's programs have since expanded to Puerto Rico, across the Caribbean, and to the US gulf states.

In this episode, you’ll hear about CORE’s profound impact in vulnerable communities. We’re sharing Ann’s incredible journey in the development sector, how she crossed paths with Sean in Haiti, and how she deals with injustice and channels her anger into acts of humanity.

Special COVID-19 announcement: CORE is working to provide vulnerable communities with access to household items, hygiene kits, and food, during these times where access is critical and resources are limited. Additionally, CORE is working closely with the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles Fire Department to provide free drive-through testing for high-risk individuals. To donate, sign up to volunteer and get information about testing, please visit COREresponse.org/covid19.

Learn more at:
www.coreresponse.org

Donate to their COVID-19 relief efforts: www.coreresponse.org/covid19

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Apr 07, 202020:07
Giving Girls the Opportunity They Deserve with Tiffany Drake
Mar 10, 202011:43
Teaching Kids Kindness with Nicki Dingraudo

Teaching Kids Kindness with Nicki Dingraudo

Nicki Dingraudo had the most amazing teacher in first grade.She could tell every detail of her classroom, and she’s the reason Nicki fell in love with education. She knew teachers played a role in teaching students how to be kind and how to be human. After moving to Arizona from the suburbs of Chicago, she was able to fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher. But it wasn’t what she had imagined. Nicki had a really rough time and she would find herself crying on the way to work.

In finding other teachers online, Nicki felt a sense of belonging and deep connection. She knew other teachers shared the same experiences and could empathize with her, especially on days when she felt like she wasn’t doing her best as a teacher.

After a couple years in the classroom, she began to look for some extra inspiration and started her little corner of the teacher Instagram world, which she called  “The Sprinkle Topped Teacher”. Through her posts and resources she provides on her site, Nicki created a support system for teachers who are on the frontlines of shaping the lives of future generations. In this episode, Nicki talks about why she built a strong community of teachers, how we can teach our kids kindness in the classroom, and ways we can practice gratitude in our own lives.

Learn more at: thesprinkletoppedteacher.com

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Episode sponsored by Riley's Way Foundation. Join the Call For Kindness contest for a chance to be awarded up to $3,000 for your project. Applications open in January 20, 2020 -- https://www.rileysway.org/call-for-kindness.

Learn more about Riley's Way Foundation: www.rileysway.org

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Mar 03, 202018:23
Introducing: Could Be Better, tbh (with Stacy London)
Feb 28, 202002:22
Building a Kinder World Through Education and Science with Jaclyn Lindsey and Melissa Burmester

Building a Kinder World Through Education and Science with Jaclyn Lindsey and Melissa Burmester

When Jaclyn Lindsey and Melissa Burmester were at a crossroads in their career, they didn't know they would both meet at the intersection of kindness. After working as colleagues at charity:water, they both pursued to build a kinder world. Jaclyn personally experienced bullying, and it left a deep scar and painful memory. Now a mother, she longs to help shape a world where her child would be safe and treated with kindness. In this pursuit, both Jaclyn and Melissa couldn’t find solutions that were based on research and academia. Filling this gap turned into their nonprofit, Kindness.org.

The organization collaborates with academics, researchers, and volunteers to investigate the "causes and consequences of kindness". Their programs include "Learn Kind", where they bring kindness and social-emotional education to classroom and "Kindlab" which uses an "interdisciplinary mix of research in genetics, neuroscience, psychology, economics, and anthropology" to share learnings around the impact of kindness, to name a few.

Learn more:
kindness.org

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Feb 25, 202022:34
Supporting Underserved Entrepreneurs on Their Path to Success with Stacy Cline
Feb 18, 202020:54
Kindness For The Hurting and Hopeless with Jamie Tworkowski

Kindness For The Hurting and Hopeless with Jamie Tworkowski

This story is about kindness through the lens of someone hurting and the person helping them find hope in spite of it.

In February 2006, Jamie’s life took a 180 when he met Renee Yohe, a young woman who was struggling with addiction, depression, self-injury, and suicidal thoughts. Jamie and Renee spent time together before Renee entered a treatment center. Jamie wrote about his encounter with Renee and, while not having any experience as a writer or blogger, composed a riveting blog post titled “To Write Love on Her Arms.” In 2007, the heartwrenching and compelling story of Renee and Jamie's 5-day encounter turned into a movement and officially became a nonprofit organization.

For nearly 14 years, Jamie and his team have responded to over 210,000 messages from all around the world. They’ve also created a FIND HELP Tool on their website. The tool helps people locate free or reduced cost counseling and other mental health resources in their community. The organization’s impact on those who’ve been struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide has been profound. In 2015, Jamie published his book "If You Feel Too Much: Thoughts on Things Found and Lost and Hoped For" and today continues to work at the helm of To Write Love on Her Arms.

Learn more at: twloha.com


If you’re in crisis (not necessarily related to suicide or suicidal thoughts) or are experiencing any painful emotion for which you need support, reach out to a Crisis Text Line counselor by texting “Home” to 741741.  Visit: www.crisistextline.org

If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Crisis Text Line: Text “Home” to 741741 if you're struggling with thoughts of suicide.


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Feb 11, 202021:60
Living with Self-Kindness and Love for the Planet with AmyAnn Cadwell
Feb 04, 202019:49
Telling People They Matter with Matthew Emerzian
Jan 28, 202020:17
Engaging Youth in Social Change with Aria Finger
Jan 21, 202018:19
Pairing Buddies to Help Prevent Suicide with Gabby Frost
Jan 14, 202020:24
Turning Grief Into a Kindness Movement with Ian Sandler and Christine O'Connell
Jan 07, 202020:09
2019 Year End Special
Dec 11, 201913:09
Scaling Generosity on Giving Tuesday with Asha Curran
Dec 03, 201915:41
Being Generous and Using Your Platform for Good with Ben Higgins
Nov 25, 201918:00
Turning Air Pollution Into Art with Anirudh Sharma

Turning Air Pollution Into Art with Anirudh Sharma

Every year, more than 4 million people die from direct and indirect exposure to air pollution. Think about that for a second. The very thing that keeps us alive is also the one that’s killing us. Even with problems that seem unsolveable, there are incredible people working day and night to find solutions — like Anirudh Sharma, cofounder and president of Graviky Labs and the chronic inventor behind AIR-INK. Before AIR-INK, Anirudh built Lechal, a vibrating shoe that aimed to help the visually-impaired navigate their worlds better. With Anirudh’s passion to use technology as a tool for good, AIR-INK, the first ink made entirely out of air pollution, was created.

At Graviky Labs where AIR-INK is processed, air pollution is recycled and turned into hydrated, industrial-grade pigments and inks. Graviky Labs’ technology can be used to capture carbon pollution from the exhaust of generators and small chimney stacks. With AIR-INK, pollutants which could have been in the lungs of millions of people, or mixed into our water and land streams are now beautifully resting on murals and paintings.

In the 2019 MIT Solve Challenge, AIR-INK was selected as one of 32 Solver teams out of 1400 applicants from over 100 countries. MIT Solve is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which advances lasting solutions from tech entrepreneurs to address the world's most pressing problems. 


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This episode was produced in partnership with MIT Solve.

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Nov 20, 201914:16
Promoting Diversity in Children's Books with Marley Dias

Promoting Diversity in Children's Books with Marley Dias

Nov 13, 201920:28
Helping the Blind and Low Vision Community with Anirudh Koel

Helping the Blind and Low Vision Community with Anirudh Koel

What if there’s a thing you absolutely enjoy that you think: ‘This would be infinitely better if I shared it with another person.’ What if that one thing were your sight — literally the fact that you can see and enjoy everything around you with clarity and without obstruction. It’s something you probably take for granted, but others could only dream of. 

In this episode, you’ll hear the story of Anirudh Koul, former Head of Artificial Intelligence and Research at AIRA (Artificial Intelligence Remote Assistance ). Anirudh is a prolific innovator who’s worked for tech behemoths like Yahoo and Microsoft. After six years at Microsoft, he joined Aira, a mobile app that connects the blind and low vision community to highly trained, remotely-located agents to enhance their everyday experiences. The service empowers users, who depend on others to perform daily tasks. Time Magazine named Aira one the Best Inventions of 2018. The startup was also selected as a Solver in the recently concluded 2019 Community-Driven Innovation Challenge at MIT Solve, an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 

This year, Aira is committed to hiring 100 military spouses as agents who can work remotely from home, while impacting the lives of Aira users. 


Aira: aira.io


This episode was produced in partnership with MIT Solve.

MIT Solve: solve.mit.edu

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Special thanks to our incredible Production Intern Katie Santamaria.

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Nov 05, 201917:02