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Des Moines Register Agricultural, Environment and Energy Reporter Donnelle Eller discusses how President Donald Trump's spending freeze has stuck Iowa farmers with millions in bills for conservation work.Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine. Plus, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine after the war.A judge blocks mass layoffs at the consumer protection agency targeted by Trump.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise explains why a futuristic-looking solar energy plant is doomed.It's President's Day!And Monday is Random Acts of Kindness Day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Quote of The Day: "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted" Host: TOLA Omoniyi, Kanyinsola Omojola

The love that Jesus requires us to show to others is not limited to family and friends, but even to our enemies. In Luke 6:27–28, Jesus says, “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Topic I: Random Acts of Kindness Day (Islamic Teachings in Relation to Kindness) Topic II: How To Break Bad Habits: A Neuroscience-Backed Method Rooted in Islamic Teachings Introduction and NEWS Presenter(s): Bilal Ahmed Imam Nabeel Ahmed Guest(s): Imam Basil Munir Kamalyn Kaur Dr Audrey Tang Prof Eleni Palazidou Dr Gulnar Ali Virani Dr Jaswant Guzder Producer(s): Zoha & Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Halima Ahmad Researcher(s):Saira Ahmed, Saiqah Tariq, Natasha Sbah Un Nase and Meher un Nisa Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema

How about making the world a little brighter today? Today is the perfect day to do it kasi ang araw na ito ay Random Acts of Kindness Day. Nag-start ito sa America, na umabot sa New Zealand, na sana ay kumalat sa buong mundo. After all, every nation and every person could always use some kindness — to give and receive it.All Rights Reserved, CBN Asia Inc.https://www.cbnasia.com/giveSupport the show

Hi hola guys we are catching up..Last week was National Kindness Day I recorded this but did not upload til now so here you go LOVEHARD

Jackie Friedman, president of Family Bonds Foundation, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how this travel industry charitable group is moving beyond Internova to get contributions to select those in need and get contributions from the entire industry. With Nov. 13 celebrating Kindness Day, Friedman, who also is president of Nexion Travel Group and chair of ASTA, talks about how Family Bonds fills a need that truly is industrywide. For more information, visit www.familybondsfoundation.com All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google,Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

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 I need to shine a light on Saratoga NY one of the kindest places in America.  That's where the idea for a viral event that took place across the country this year called “Leap of Kindness Day' emanated from. It was held on …you guessed it…Leap Day! I love Saratoga. Been there enough times to know I could live there.  I invited Todd Shimkus the President of The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, and originator of the kindness idea, to join me on The Debbie Nigro Show to talk about ‘The Kindness Movement' they started in 2016.  Leap of Kindness was such a great idea, that 250 other Chambers of Commerce in the US and Canada joined in the movement this year to encourage the spread of meaningful kindness vibes and deeds.  It's always worth my time to showcase people on this planet doing beautiful things because most people are good, and I know we sometimes forget that because the world we live in is tough.  Speaking of good things, Todd shared all the cool stuff coming up in Saratoga, NY this year.  “Oh my God, we have so much going on in our community, especially as we head into this summer. You know, the New York City Ballet is coming back to SPAC, the Philadelphia Orchestra, we are their summer home. They've got some extraordinary performances there. We've got the Universal Preservation Hall, which is new coming out of COVID. It's a fully restored church that was acoustically designed to allow people to perform and the sound to be just amazing for musical events. Cafe Lina, which is one of the oldest venues you'll find for music as well is here. And then of course the Saratoga Racecourse, and our casino. We are hosting the Belmont Stakes Saratoga on June 8th for the first time ever. And it's sold out for Saturday, June 8th.“50,000 people will be at the racecourse that day. There's still tickets available for Thursday and Friday and Sunday around that. And we expect a week-long celebration of that just amazing event, especially if there's a Triple Crown potential for one of the horses.”   That Saratoga Racecourse is special. Sports Illustrated named it one of the  world's greatest sporting venues. As I kid I remember that every Summer for years and years, my parents and all my aunts, uncles and their friends would go to Saratoga in August and always stayed at place called The Gideon Putnam, and always left all us kids home.   It was decades later that I finally went there myself and got to see what all the fuss was about. It's an incredible place. I was so annoyed they never took us kids all those years! LOL  Saratoga Racecourse is a Thoroughbred horse racing opened in 1863 and is considered to be the oldest major sporting venue of any kind in the country but is actually the fourth oldest racetrack in the U.S. according to Wikipedia. You will feel the nostalgia there and you get to see all the beautiful horses up close. There's a lot more too in Saratoga that captured my soul and I've gone back a few times to enjoy the food, the music, and the beauty of this charming place.  And Saratoga has active mineral springs. I just learned there are currently 21 public mineral springs in various locations throughout Saratoga. Most of the springs are naturally carbonated and no two springs taste exactly alike. That's because each spring has its own distinct mineral makeup and flavor profile. There are supposed   health benefits from clearing skin, to helping digestion, and even strengthening blood!  You can even Design Your Own Mineral Springs Private Tasting Tour.  I should also mention it's supposedly the home of the original potato chip. That alone is worth a tasting trip to see about that! Enjoy this podcast of my live conversation with Todd Shimkus the President of The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce on The Debbie Nigro Show.

Join Clementine Holiday on a heartwarming adventure filled with unexpected surprises! When Clem is baffled by a sudden shower of compliments from her brother Corey, she discovers the true essence of Random Acts of Kindness Day. From mistaken vegetable bouquets to secret garden mishaps, this episode is a delightful journey through acts of kindness that bring a family closer together.

Goalfriend, do you ever have social media FOMO? Fear of missing out on having the perfect house, life, relationship, body?! You know it's all BS right?! Let's dive into the glamorous world of social media and how it twinkles, shines, and messes with our heads and hearts! We're peeling back those glossy Instagram layers to chat about the REAL DEAL with self-esteem and the whole comparing-your-life-to-someone-else's-highlight-reel saga. THEN! Random act of Kindness Day was Feb 17th, hear about my not-so-great random act of kindness debacles (yes more than one) that took a weird turn.  Spoiler: I guess it's all about the thought that counts, even when things don't go as planned!  THIS TOO! Boobies I am dying laughing! We're LOL'ing over the top-rated sex toys on Amazon and its epic review section! Trust me when I say, it's hilarious!  WRAPPING UP I end the episode with a HOTLINE Q&A from Stacie! She's got a question that really hits home!  Turn up and tune in for some LOL's, a few possible tears, and a ton of real talk.   If you have a question - send it, girlie! I mean I don't know if I'll have “THEE answer,” but I'll have AN answer that is sure to inspire, motivate and entertain! We wanna hear from you! Click HERE and send it in!   Check out Amazon's #1 Sex Toy Link: HERE!  Shout out to our sponsor: Magic Mind - Use my code "GOALFRIEND" and get 20% OFF your purchase. Visit Magicmind.com or click HERE. Sign up for my VIP e-mails HERE and get the 411 on all the amazing things goin' down!  Check me out on the gram and let me know your takeaways on this week's episode HERE!

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Tomorrow is Random Acts of Kindness Day, so it feels especially pertinent to discuss why we take time each Friday to spotlight our weekly wins. I believe that taking a moment to reflect, acknowledge, and celebrate our weekly wins is super important. Whether it's landing a major sponsor, hitting a milestone like 100 or 1000 downloads/views, or successfully sticking to your content production schedule for the week, recognizing these victories…whether you consider them big or small, gives us a boost of positivity and motivation. It's a reminder that progress is progress, no matter the size, and it sets a positive tone for the upcoming week. Plus, it's just a fun way to pat yourself on the back and say, "Hey, I did that!" And it doesn't have to be your content creation wins either. Maybe you nailed a presentation at work, or you finally got around to that workout, or you set a goal to drink enough water each day and you did it! Today our community shares random acts of kindness they've witness or been a part of as well as their wins from the week... [3:37] Ice-breaker: "Can you share a memorable random act of kindness you've experienced or witnessed recently?" [6:24] Small acts of kindness in daily life. [7:31] Random acts of kindness and sharing personal experiences. [12:47] Kindness, wins, and support in a podcasting community. [17:54] Podcasting, random acts of kindness, and industry events. [27:44] Emotional moments and kindness on a podcast. [36:32] Unexpected payback. [38:22] Podcast sponsorship and personal growth. [44:56] Tax benefits and sponsorships for podcasts. [47:16] Kindness and connection with new neighbors. [49:24] Self-promotion and community building. [58:19] Podcasting wins, random acts of kindness, and upcoming events. Links & Resouces: Share a random act of kindness story with us: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159685600786712https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159685600786712 McMahon on Keys: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLloz9gQYjAewKOizi-TVJjk8nZSRY2WYz PMC Shirt: https://bit.ly/pmcshirt PMC Event Info: https://bit.ly/emppodlive1 Libsyn's online event featuring Dominic Lawson (today 2-16-24): https://www.linkedin.com/events/experttipsonpodcastproduction-e7160370475141881856/comments/ Let's carry forward the spirit of generosity and recognition into our lives, work and content. Remember, every act of kindness, no matter how small, ripples through our community, creating waves of positive change. And in celebrating our wins, whether they're monumental achievements or the simple joys of daily progress, let's continue to acknowledge our journey and the collective effort that brings us closer to our goals. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w (Coming soon to LinkedIn Live...) Brought to you by iRonickMedia.com and NextGenPodcaster.com Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which supports the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podmornchat/message

Get ready for a day of cabbage craze and spreading kindness on February 17, 2024, as we celebrate National Cabbage Day and National Random Acts of Kindness Day. Join hosts Marlo Anderson and Latoya Johnson as they explore the versatility of cabbage and share heartwarming stories of kindness. From crunchy coleslaws to hearty stews, discover the culinary wonders of cabbage, and be inspired to spread joy through random acts of kindness. Tune in to Destination Celebration for a day dedicated to cabbage delights and spreading positivity through small acts of kindness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Sarah and Vinnie's 27th Anniversary,  Madame Web is playing, things on TV, National Random Acts of Kindness Day is tomorrow, Raging Waters is reopening, we play some old Sarah and Vinnie clips, an aerospace engineer got canned, a guy won the lottery after his girlfriend dumped him, and your texts! 

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Ahead of international Random Acts of Kindness Day, Marnie and the panel look at some of the science behind nature's better nature.Are mother spiders in Africa behind the ultimate act of kindness?How are lightning and lava lamps involved in the quest for a truly random number?And the engineer trying to bring more compassion to the machines we use every day.We also hear about the technology helping archaeologists discover lost worlds in South America, the maths that might benefit your love life, and Marnie receives her very own random act of kindness - a surprise trip to a lab to meet some of the most extraordinary creatures on the planet.Presenter: Marnie Chesterton, with Andrada Fiscutean and Camilla Mota Producer: Dan Welsh, with Tom Bonnett, Katie Tomsett and Alex Mansfield

Welcome to Episode 217. Did you know that February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day? My plea is to count yourself in! Moms can perform random acts of kindness and be the recipient of them too! Did you know that when you are kind or generous to others that you can feel a helper's high? I bet you have oodles of ideas of things you can do with your kids and today's guest shares her thoughts on those too. However, what I found fascinating is that, despite being a busy mom of two, Jennifer Klein a seasoned philanthropist and author on the topic of giving, has cracked the code on how to be an everyday philanthropist and reap the rewards of exuding a generous spirit! She's getting that boost in her mental health every week and as a mom I'm know you can use this unstoppable feeling on any given day to change your energy for the maximum! In today's episode, there are also a ton of practical insights and giving ideas fit for a mom with her own business. You'll hear about your options – should you go all in on cause marketing, strategically partnering with a nonprofit, or donate company funds to support a cause that's on your heart? Listen for fresh ways to consider these options.  This episode is brought to you by my #1 Amazon bestselling book, Fertile Imagination, A Guide for Stretching Every Mom's Superpower for Maximum Impact. ·      You can find a link to the Amazon website here: https://www.melissallarena.com/fertileideas/ Ask me anything about this episode, my book, or mom in business life on Instagram ·      Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissallarena/ Free resources for mom entrepreneurs! ·      Are you a mom entrepreneur with a big vision? Sign-up for a free 30-minute Business Goal Progress Analysis & Course Correct session https://www.melissallarena.com/sessions/ ·      Is your business stuck? Take this quiz for moms to maximize your potential - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/64fb50ebd9dce900148cdff8 ·      Grab your seat for my free webinar focused on your 2024 ultimate business success Mom Mogul Makeover - https://witty-thinker-2643.ck.page/7e884a0f0a Jennifer Klein Official Bio and Links Jenn Klein, CFRE, CHC, is a world-class and highly respected nonprofit fundraiser, speaker, coach, and one of the most brilliant minds on philanthropy. She is the founder and CEO of You Are A Philanthropist merchandise shop and podcast, a major gift officer for a Catholic school, an independent consultant with Arbonne International, and a proud mother of two boys. For more than 18 years, Jenn has helped nonprofits grow through best fundraising practices and strategies. Jenn also coaches individuals to make healthy lifestyle choices, which, at their core, include giving to charity. Jenn is on a mission to share the benefits of generosity, not just for others but also for yourself and our world. She just published her first book "Giving is Selfish", which can be found on Amazon. ·      https://www.youareaphilanthropist.com ·      https://www.instagram.com/_jennklein/ ·      Giving Is Selfish: https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Selfish-Change-World-Yourself/dp/B0CLK2STJT ·      Type unimaginablewellness for a 20% off coupon code for any merchandise on youareaphilanthropist.com TRANSCRIPT Jen Klein, welcome to unimaginable wellness. I am so excited. You won the drawing from my Mom Mogul Makeover webinar! Congratulations.  Thank you, Melissa. I'm so excited to be here. I'm so excited to win this opportunity. I am excited to have you here just for anyone that's listening and catching this in January, I had the opportunity to deliver a talk for mom moguls and Jennifer won the drawing of appearing as a guest on today's podcast. And so I am so excited to have Jen here. I'm also really excited for this very, like. Secret sneaky reason so not only does Jen Klein have an amazing like business, but it's also in the art of generosity, the spirit of giving, and I was like, holy cow, how perfect is that right to like. Have a lucky winner. Be like a giver and generous human and nonprofit expert. So Jen share with listeners a bit about your background. Certainly share a bit about your book and, and we could just like get into this conversation. I'm excited. You are so kind. Thank you for saying that. I've been a fundraiser for 20 years in nonprofits and it's my passion. And when I became a full time mom about eight years ago, I wanted to continue to stay in my field of fundraising, but found myself a fundraiser without a nonprofit since I became a full time mom. And I decided to start blogging and I blogged about, like you said, the general, the, the good feelings. Of generosity and it was really inspired by a quote that I heard from Denzel Washington and he said giving is selfish and I was shocked. I had to replay it. I thought he said giving is selfless. And that is always what I internalized and believed giving was about was being selfless and he turned it on a dime and made me realize that giving feels good. And so I wrote my book called Giving is Selfish that recently I published on Amazon and it highlights how good it feels to give. I love that. And I think what's, what's really, really compelling and something that I want to just grab onto that you just said, you said that you're a nonprofit professional, but you didn't find yourself having a nonprofit. And I was thinking to myself, well, I will say this. Having three children of my own, there is no profit making in my family. So that's really nonprofit in terms of just the family structure. But, but I get what you're saying. I get what you're saying. And so it, it does flip the thinking on his head as far as giving is. Selfless to selfish. And so I'm sure your book garnered a lot of attention because of its title. I'm wondering, as someone who wrote her own book, myself having written a book, was there something that you learned about yourself as a mom through the actual process of having written this book?  I think that's such a great question and something I do discuss in my book about how much I learned about being a mother when I became a mother. As many new moms, I didn't know what to expect. I didn't know what I was in for. And I found myself struggling to work on myself and, and be a good mom. By taking care of myself and so when we practice self care, we are giving to our Children when we are taking care of ourselves, we are inspiring and giving to our Children and I think that was such an important life lesson that I learned from being a full time mom and I to this day and for the rest of my life will balance my giving scale, which is what I mean by that is taking care of myself so that I can take care of others. That sounds like a really important thing to become more self aware of. I know that a lot of mom founders, creators, and entrepreneurs, they have it in their heart to give and having created a business that might be one avenue through which they give. And, and this balance that you mentioned, I'm sure it plays a role also, even in the world of commerce, where someone might want to do some cause marketing, or someone might want to strategically partner with a nonprofit organization. So here's the question that I have and the context that I provide is that I actually started a nonprofit and this was several years ago. But I also had my coaching practice. And so the thinking was, well, let me create a nonprofit so that this way I have full ownership of who gets a scholarship or not, because that was part of what I was going to be contributing. And then of course I spoke to an expert who said, well, Melissa. That's a lot of extra work. It's like having an entire other business. So my balance would have been totally like topsy turvy. I would have been so lopsided. It's not even funny. Jennifer, Jen, as an expert in this space, a mom that wants to have, wants to be mentor and like exhibit to her child, what giving looks like and the benefits, how can someone that's a founder think about doing good through the avenue of their business, but in a way that.   They don't end up being so lopsided.  I think that was really wise of you to seek counsel and to realize that you don't have the time to commitment that is required to start a non profit. Starting a non profit is something that I also realized. I wasn't able to create, even though it's a wonderful thing to put into the world and that the world needs more of, but I think that there is, especially for mothers who are in business, there are other avenues to pursue in order to give back one could be giving in your example, through a nonprofit for scholarship, or could be giving back in their business.   To, to charity. So for me, for example, I give back some proceeds of mine to charity so that I feel connected to my mission, connected to my community and, and I reap the benefits because that feels good. That makes a lot of sense. So then in terms of making that decision, right. And in terms of really having not just a business, but then also a family, like for me, and I'm sure for other listeners, it's like, you feel like you just are giving 24  seven and now we want to add on our long list of to do's another act of.   Help us see the social rate of return, right? Or the nonprofit rate of return. I think it's the SROI. I don't know why I'm not getting the exact acronym correctly. You correct me when you answer the question, but how can we get the benefit and not out? Like just drain ourselves to no avail. Like I want to add giving, but at the same time as a parent and a business owner, you give a lot when you're marketing your business.   Like you don't get paid for the marketing necessarily. You give a lot as a mom, like for me, three meals a day, I'm giving those out. And now we want to add giving. So why is it that that would make good sense from like an energy perspective, even like Biological perspective. What are some benefits? What's the SROI on giving for a mom entrepreneur who gives all the time?   I think it's, I think you're so spot on to recognize the unrecognized work that mothers do giving back to our children is crucial to making the world a better place. So I think starting with the mindset that. What I'm doing at home is really important and feeling successful in that area of your life is, is really an important component to ensuring that you feel good about what you're doing.   And really, my message is I want people to feel good about what they're doing at home in their business and in their community. And. If they feel like they have the time to, to donate in some area of their life to a, in their community, they will reap the benefits of better social connection, better mental health, better physical health.   It's been proven science that  giving back. lowers your blood pressure. So there are physical benefits that we know from science that giving back feels good. So it's not just as Denzel Washington said, something that is. It's intangible that we can't quantify. It's also something that we have quantified through science.   Is there like a story, maybe it could be a personal story or someone that's included in your book that you can share with listeners that might be thought provoking or just kind of helpful as far as giving us some sort of next steps, like choosing the best way for us to give, not just so that it bubble wraps our sanity, but that it aligns with even like the business that we might have.   Yeah, so I think first of all, I have a podcast called you are a philanthropist where I interviewed 30 philanthropists who I have deemed philanthropists, even though perhaps by society standards, they aren't the millionaires. Giving lots of money to, to charity, but in their everyday lives, they're committing some sort of their time commitment to a charity of their choice.   So for me personally, I like to be a soccer coach, which is what I'm doing later in the day today. And I also like to give to my local food pantry, which is about two hours. Every other month I go around my neighborhood, pick up bags from people's porches and deliver it to my food pantry. So that's something that I'm really excited about and something that my children actually do with me now.   So I love teaching them about how we have so much and how we can give back. Some of the guests that I interviewed really are inspiring. I encourage your listeners to check it out wherever they find a podcast.  For me, I was really inspired by a friend of mine who has a child who is severely disabled and he needs a full time ventilator, full time nurse at home, and yet she has found a way to give back to the Ronald McDonald house.   She does a run with him in his wheelchair every year and raises money through, through that run. And she also  It gives back through stocking the pantries at the Ronald McDonald house. And her name's Daphne bird singer. If anybody wanted to listen to that episode of the you are philanthropist podcast.  So she, she really inspires me in her everyday life.   She's giving back to her, her children. She has three children and I'm privileged to know what a great woman she is, how committed she is to her community, her family, and her business.  So let me ask you this question as far as personally. So when you actually go through your day and you insert an act of giving, however that might take shape for you, explain to listeners.   How you feel after doing that act or during the act, like really get vivid into it, because I want to understand just like what it feels like to give, even as a mom that already has her own like podcast and practice, wrote a book, has kids, like, how does it feel to give for you personally? Yeah, that's a great question.   I think for me, I do feel really good about. Doing work in my community and feeling inspired by those who are also doing work in my community and feeling like together we're making a bigger difference. I think sometimes we overlook little acts of charity, little acts of kindness, and, but these little things add up and do make a difference.   For example, just holding the door at the Dunkin Donuts for the person behind you, that's an act of kindness. Being kinder to the cashier when maybe someone was not kinder before you. So these everyday acts that I do are, are something that I say to myself, you put some good into the world. You made the world a better place for at least one person.   So it sounds to me that anyone can be a philanthropist. That's what I believe. Yeah, that's what it sounds like. And then here's the other thing. So back to someone that has a business, back to someone that has to make a decision, like strategically partner with a nonprofit, donate money in some sort of other way, I don't even know, I can't even imagine right now, maybe like participating in someone's Kickstarter, for example.   Or creating their own nonprofit. Is there any sort of wisdom that you can share with us, with listeners who have a business, we want to do good and we want to make a decision, the right decision for us, like choosing path a B or C, like any sort of question that we can hold on to and really just ask ourselves before moving forward in any given direction.   So I think finding what you're most passionate about is the key to. Your success with giving back  for me, that's my local food pantry and for others that might be a mental health organization or a cancer research organization, whatever it is that you find yourself that you want to commit your time to, you should pursue that.   Because if you're not passionate about giving back, it is going to be draining and it's not going to be fulfilling and where your passion leads you is where you should go. Got it. That makes, so that makes sense because it's the same in terms of a business, right? Like if you're not passionate about it, even if the market opportunity is gigantic, it's going to feel more draining because it's like you need a lift.   Like as a mom entrepreneur, like we need every lift that we could possibly imagine. And this is so not about plastic surgery, even though the thought just popped in my mind, but maybe I could use a lift there too, but I choose not to at this stage of my life. But I think. Any opportunity that a mom has to go in the direction that excites her beyond belief, like we're talking like giddy, like, Oh my gosh, I cannot believe I had the opportunity to do this today with them.   Like, if you feel that, then I would say that could be like the next step, right? So you have this like for profit entity, let's imagine, let's say you're a coach or whatever. And it makes sense for you to somehow be involved with dress for success as an example. Well, maybe the way that you participate does depend on what you can give.   Like you might have old suits, right? And right now we're like Zoom culture, cozy culture. So do you really need like that suit? I know. Don't so that's like one way, but then the other side of it is having tried it myself, just as like heads up sort of thing for anyone that's listening and Jen Klein, like your own sort of experiences, like the option is there to create like your own nonprofit, but be mindful that it actually does feel like a whole other business.   Yes. So. I would say personally, as my own guidance, I know that organizations I've worked with, they've been successful with cause marketing. And for them, the tie in is that there's some sort of connection between the brand promise of the for profit product and the actual organization with which you partner.   So like Dawn is a great example, the dishwashing detergent and like cleaning ducts in some oil water way.  And so that makes sense. But I think Additionally, you know what Jen said as far as the passion side of the house, I think that's absolutely important because specifically as a mom, you need that lift.   And so Jen, this has been really helpful. I think your perspective as anyone can be a philanthropist is like the big takeaway that I'm getting. And I also think that If we think about motherhood, not so much as like straight up philanthropy, but it kind of is in its own way. I really do think it kind of is in its own way, but it's a way that is legacy building, right?   Like your DNA gets passed on. So you, you certainly reap the rewards. So Jen Klein, where can people continue to learn about you and your book and what you do? You should go to my website. You are a philanthropist. com. They can find more information about me on there, as well as look at my book, giving a selfish on Amazon.   And I did give a discount to your listeners. If they type in coupon code unimaginable wellness, they can get a discount, a 20 percent discount on my merchandise, which celebrates philanthropy. I'm also on Instagram and I love to connect there as well. Underscore Jen Klein. Beautiful. Thank you, Jen. So as far as bubble wrapping your own sanity, your own sanity, like you've got soccer going on, you've got work within your local community, like.   What's like one tangible thing that you do in order to stay sane? That's such a great question. And I am excited to say I'm getting a massage later today. So I have a monthly subscription to my local massage and I am very excited about that. I'm excited for you. I am like, like now I'm inspired. I'm like, okay, yeah, I should, I should do the same.   And I think it's. The funny thing about a massage is that it is self care for sure. And it does feel good, but there's like these benefits that somehow are additive, even to like business owners in a super tangible way, as far as like the stress levels that we have, I was reading the five o'clock 5 AM club.   I don't know if you know that book by Robin, I think it's Sharma or something. And that's part of his protocol. It's like two massages every week, and that can help make you like tip top performer. And so I think what you're doing is, is self care. It's self it's giving to yourself and it makes you a happier giver to everyone else.   So thank you for that tip. You're welcome. And if you don't schedule it monthly, it'll never happen. Amen to that. I totally know I have zero massages in the whole 2024 right now. So now you've got me going on that. Thank you, Jen, so much. Thank you, Melissa. Thanks for having me. Here are the three things that really captured my attention with regards to the conversation with Jen.   The first point is that you can be a philanthropist. You do not require an inordinate amount of time, nor millions or billions of dollars. And I think that is refreshing because even a Random act of kindness today, again, in light of February 17th is something that is going to give you those giving benefits that Jen spoke of.   The second point is that Jen did say that giving has biological benefits. And I think if you want to really think about ways to bubble wrap your sanity as a mom, entrepreneur, founder, or creator. This offers a very productive solution. So if you actually intend to give in any sort of way, whether it's your time or even your skills, please be aware it might be selfish and that is okay.   The third point is that Jen and I really talked about this idea that should you start your own nonprofit? Let's say that you have a for profit organization or business or consultancy practice, and you're thinking about a nonprofit. Is this a path that makes sense for you? Is this going to make business sense?   Is this going to be in alignment with the amount of time you have to give on a weekly basis to your business? Well, from my perspective and Jen's, it's really important to understand that creating a nonprofit is an entire business in and of itself. And if you feel like you can be at the helm of leadership in both entities at the same time and be a mom, then God bless you.   And I definitely support you. So let me know how I can help you really make that true. Otherwise, there are options such as cause marketing and donating actual money from your business to an organization that makes sense, given what Jen said. So given your passion, which that is going to help give you the lift you need and be invigorated by your donations or your giving, or given in alignment with the services that you offer and your main value proposition.   Please be aware, this is really strategic and it's something that I could absolutely support you with. Reach out to me on Instagram at Melissa Lerina. This is in the show notes at M E L I S S A L L A R E N A. Let me know if you would like some guidance pertaining to the very next step with regards to your business.   Oftentimes we don't know what we don't know. So get on the phone with me. Let me know how I can be of service. What question is on your mind? So I could help answer it or point you in the best direction. I am someone who truly believes that through networking, we can each find our angels. And in that way, I want to support you this very week.   So go ahead. Do not be shy. Get on Instagram at Melissa Llarena. Hope you enjoyed this conversation. Be sure to share this with one mom entrepreneur in that very way you are actually giving. And again, February 17th is a random act of kindness day. So celebrate it as Jen suggested. And I hope you do get that massage just like Jen shall be doing.   Thank you again.

This is Heather's first letter to Jake in 7 years. She first started writing to him shortly after he died. He was 4-years-old at the time, and his death was unexpected. Heather's grief consumed her until she was able to channel it. And, in the manic weeks after his death she began a non-profit to help children and families like her's. Heather's A Place of Yes interviews and stories will begin releasing on Thursday, February 29th, 2024 – Leap of Kindness Day. For more information go to: www.jakeshelpfromheaven.org. Follow Heather on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/

Kindness seems all the rage these days. Random Acts of Kindness get designated days and weeks of intention. Videos showing how one kind act leads to another go viral. Stories on the goodness of one person that changes the life of another garner Likes and Hearts and shares on social media.The harsh uncertainties of today's violent world create yearnings for safety, for peace, for harmony. We hunger for kindness. For every child of God, kindness should be part of our daily wardrobe. It's what we should be wearing—for all the people in our lives, and especially for our prodigals.Judy's Resources:Read Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Day: http://tinyurl.com/mmhyft67Read Loving a Prodigals: Patience and Kindness: http://tinyurl.com/48kmky8rJoin the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3RuiUx9Stay connected:Website: judydouglass.com/podcastFacebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417Twitter: twitter.com/judydouglass417Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/judyddouglass/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyDouglass

2024 is one of those special years that gives us an extra day—and this Leap Day, Todd Shimkus and Maggie Fronk want you to do something kind for someone else. Todd, the president of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, started Leap of Kindness Day in 2016 to support local impact-sector organizations. The premise is simple: Use February 29 to do something kind for someone else. That simple idea has catalyzed a worldwide movement, with communities around the United States and beyond running their own Leap of Kindness Day efforts. Maggie has seen the power of this simple call to action firsthand as CEO of Wellspring, the domestic violence and sexual assault services resource for Saratoga County. On the first episode of Be a Marketer for 2024, Todd and Maggie join host Dave Charest, director of small business success at Constant Contact, to share how Leap of Kindness Day works and how others can take part. Tune in to learn how their organizations use Constant Contact to support businesses and nonprofits in Saratoga County and champion important causes through Leap of Kindness Day—and every day. 

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On Destination Celebration, hosts Marlo Anderson and Latoya Johnson guide you through a heartwarming episode dedicated to World Kindness Day and the beginning of National Gratitude Month. Join us as we explore acts of kindness that ripple through the world, making it a better place, and embrace the spirit of gratitude that sets the tone for the entire month. Let's inspire each other to spread kindness and cultivate gratitude in our daily lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on this episode of UTLRadio for a thoughtful exploration of Social Media Kindness Day and its legal connotations. As we navigate the omnipresent world of social media, this day serves as a powerful reminder to infuse our online interactions with civility and respect. But what happens when kindness meets the law? How do the legal frameworks in place guide—and sometimes mandate—the way we engage with one another in the digital age? Whether you're a social media maven, a legal practitioner, or simply someone who seeks to make a positive impact online, this episode is a call to action. Let's embrace the power of kindness to transform not just our social media feeds but also our legal interactions. Tune in to learn how every click, post, and comment can be a step towards a more respectful and empathetic digital landscape. Don't miss this episode, and make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so that you are notified of future episodes.  Share with friends and Subscribe!!  Subscribe on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe on Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/unde... Subscribe on iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-ut... Subscribe on Spotify http://ow.ly/hPa850EEJZK Subscribe on Google http://ow.ly/dHcP50EEK0v Don't forget to subscribe to the YouTube Channel! UTLRadio: http://www.UTLRadio.com Legal: http://www.pjlesq.com Twitter: @pjllaw 

Lisa and Jimmy Bilbrey along with County Mayor Randy Porter are in the studio to tell us about Sprinkle Kindness Day!

In this episode we discuss foods we disliked as kids but like as adults AND food we STILL strongly dislike (-- SPOILER ALERT: beets are on the center of the Rick and Julie Rando Venn diagram on this one)! We also share which celebrities we feel like we know, and deep dive into Rick's dream random acts of kindness day with the one and only Shaquille O'Neal. Other topics discussed are lessons learned being “theater parents,” and “back in my day” fill in the blanks. Squish in with us! You are welcome here. Show notes:       Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook, victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.com Reviews welcome https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-victory-couch/id1628820081   Q and A episode input survey: https://forms.gle/Yc3o96upoxz7aPgt7 About Disney future episode input survey: https://forms.gle/6T1mejApUeUEBL9eA SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visiting https://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen.   The Holderness Family https://theholdernessfamily.com/ Junior Theater Festival https://juniortheaterfestival.com/   What lessons have you learned being a theater dad/mom? The Music Man https://playbill.com/production/the-music-manwinter-garden-theatre-2021-2022 Newsies https://playbill.com/production/newsies-nederlander-theatre-vault-0000013858 Welcome to the Renaissance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLhD7IN5lF4   Which celebrity do you feel like you know but you've never actually met? Lauren Graham https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0334179/ Kelly Clarkson https://kellyclarkson.com/ Annie F. Downs https://www.anniefdowns.com/ Shaquille O'Neal https://shaq.com/ The General https://www.thegeneral.com/ Denzel Washington https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000243/ Gold Bond Shaq commercials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGERvTGQvwc Icy Hot https://www.icyhot.com/en-us/icy-hot-squad Taco Bell and Shaq https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCGDPM4h5OI Chipotle https://www.chipotle.com/ Wal-Mart https://www.walmart.com/ Shaq's food franchises https://www.franchisewire.com/what-food-franchises-does-shaquille-oneal-own/ Chick-fil-A https://www.chick-fil-a.com/   Is there a food you disliked as a child you ended up liking as an adult? Is there a food you disliked as a kid you still disliked? Patrick's Pub https://www.patspub.net/ Little Caesars https://littlecaesars.com/ What's your “back in my day” story, quote or reference (you hold with pride and/or disbelief)? Shoppers Food Warehouse https://www.shoppersfood.com/ Safeway https://www.safeway.com/ 3 Musketeers https://www.3musketeers.com/ Butterfinger https://www.butterfinger.com/ Meatloaf I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X_ViIPA-Gc   Couch crumbs: Drove to a game that got cancelled (on an already busy day) but didn't know about it (it wasn't on the app I HAD to download). (Julie)/ (Rick) Fell down the stairs. Prop your feet up: The last spelling test of 3rd grade. Went to the movies with mom and good friend Amy (Julie). / Grandmaster Hockley is coming in from Australia https://crocodilemartialarts.com.au/instructors/anthony-hockley/ (Rick).                   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevictorycouch/message

Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17th! VP Brooke Jones, joins us to talk about the many ways to be random with kindness! https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/

Did you know that Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17? The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation provides ideas on how to make kindness the norm in society. If such an organization were present in Tabitha’s day, she might have been a founding member! We meet Tabitha, also called Dorcas in Greek, at the close of Acts 9. Peter was traveling, visiting “the Lord’s people” (v. 32). He served in a pastoral role for new believers and his healing ministry in Lydda and Joppa opened the gospel door to the Gentiles. When Peter arrived in Lydda, he met Aeneas, who had been paralyzed and bedridden for years. We don’t know if he was a follower of Jesus, but Peter called on Christ’s power to heal the man. Immediately, Aeneas rose. God used that miracle to bring to the Lord “all those who lived in Lydda and Sharon” (v. 35). Healing often played an evangelistic role but happened also within the Christian community. In verse 36, we are told of Tabitha, who is identified as a “disciple,” known for her devotion to helping the poor. She was well loved. While Peter was still in Lydda, Tabitha died, and the disciples sent for him, believing he could help. When he arrived, Tabitha’s home was filled with widows. They were weeping and showing off the robes she had made for them. Tabitha’s body had already been prepared for burial. However, with authority, Peter followed the protocol Jesus had used with Jairus’s daughter (Mark 5:21–43). He asked everyone to leave the room. He knelt and prayed. Then he said to the dead woman, “Tabitha, get up” (v. 40). She opened her eyes and sat up. Tabitha’s resurrection became huge news, and “many people believed in the Lord” (v. 42). >> Are you known for your kindness? As believers we are called to do good and to be kind. But unlike the world’s view, this is not random kindness. Rather, our kindness, as Christians, should always point people to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

On this week's Relaxed Fit episode the boys are gettin' loose and breaking down a series of strange tales and true crime stories including former NBA star Sean Kemp getting arrested for drive-by shooting, execution delayed for Texas inmate who killed family and gouged out both of his eyes, the widowed Goose who found love, "Random Acts of Kindness Day" puts friendly man in crosshairs of police, Sperm Whale News, the woman jailed after killing and eating her pet hamster named Mr Nibbles, and so much more!

Old man gives out candy to kids on the incorrect Kindness Day. Couple married in the Metaverse. California city bans balloons in public. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast hosted by a comedian and recorded in a closet. Show your SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon where you'll get bonus episodes and other weird af news stuff http://patreon.com/weirdafnews  - WATCH Weird AF News on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/weirdafnews - check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones or http://twitter.com/funnyjones

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Jade Warshaw & Rachel Cruze answer your questions and discuss: "I want a new job but I can't lose my insurance", Saving for a new home vs. paying down the current house", Random Acts of Kindness Day, "Should I pay cash for my next car?" Pausing investing to pay off debt, "I co-signed on a car loan for my son"  from the blog: The Truth About Debt and Relationships Have a question for the show? Call 888-825-5225 Weekdays from 2-5pm ET Want a plan for your money? Take our FREE 3 minute assessment: https://bit.ly/3nInETX Listen to all The Ramsey Network podcasts: https://bit.ly/3GxiXm6 Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy

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Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. The RSMS Crew wants everyone to do an act of kindness for someone. But if you are going to help a senior citizen, Rickey has some advice for you before you help a senior citizen. K. Michelle has revealed that she has fired over one hundred assistants. On Mind, Body, and Business, Maria Moore gave some advice to parents today. Our children today are mentally suffering and need our understanding and for parents to be open with their children. Some of Rihanna's fans are in an uproar because she called her baby “fine.” There is nothing wrong with that. And it's Friday, so it's the Battle of the Sexes between Regina from Charlotte and Eric from Baltimore. Also comedic legend George Wallace joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. AND MUCH MORE!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day! Join Lara for a conversation with her husband, Mark Heimann, about his non-profit organization kindcore. Mark, an actor with a master's degree in humane education from the Institute of Humane Education, believes that kindness is what makes society thrive. It is important in today's world because of the growing trend of divisiveness. Kindcore is a company that aims to bridge the gap between compassion and action, providing resources for parents, guardians, and teachers to help spread kindness and encourage learning about humane education. They are committed to educating young people about the wide-ranging impact of a single kind act. The company was founded by Mark and his and Lara's son, Jonah, who wanted to provide a resource for parents to inspire kindness in their kids.In this episode you'll learn:what is humane education?why is kindness so important in the world? how is kindcore helping to inspire and create more kindness? And how can you get involved?more information about the four different areas of acts of kindness: environmental, human, animal, and self-love.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Guest ResourcesInstagram: @kindcore_orgWebsite: kindcore.orgInstitute for Humane Education: humaneeducation.orgRedefining Yoga Podcast Episode 411. Taking a Solutionary Approach to the Challenges of Our Lifetime, with Zoe Weilhttps://lytyoga.com/blog/411-taking-a-solutionary-approach-to-the-challenges-of-our-lifetime-with-zoe-weil/Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Yoga Podcast, and LYT YogaLara Heimann Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lara.heimann/ Redefining Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/redefiningyogapodcast/ LYT Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytyogamethod/Sponsor:Visit relationshipschool.com/lara to get 50% off your first month of relationship coaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to February 17th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate grabbing lunch and paying it forward with kindness. Remember Middle School? Maybe it's been a while, but surely the scene sounds familiar: you grab your lunch box or the cafeteria special of the day and turn to face a crowded lunchroom. Maybe you dreaded this all morning because your only friend happens to be sick that day. Now you stare at a sea of kids and wonder how can I face this alone? National No One Eats Alone Day was piloted in 2012 by the organization known as Beyond Differences. What began in just a handful of schools in Northern California Now, has now grown to more than 2,000 schools in all 50 states, impacting more than 1 million students. Today is all about striking up a conversation and possibly meeting your new best friend. You never know when a simple act of kindness can make someone's day. At the crowded Seattle Tacoma International airport a lone traveler sat waiting at his gate when a service dog named Cora sat down next to him. The Welsh corgi seemed to be guided straight to the man. Cora's owner approached and apologized at once, asking if the dog was bothering him. The man was eagerly petting Cora with tears in his eyes as he replied, “No, no, I lost my dog last night.” Cora's owner explained that the dog has a gift for knowing who is hurting. We humans may not have this sense, so it never hurts to err on the side of kindness. There are so many ways to change someone's day, from giving them your place in line to paying for their meal. On National Random Acts Of Kindness Day we invite you to take a play from a service dog and pay it forward with good will. I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Answers sought in Ohio train derailment. AI for dating. Man arrested after bragging on social media that he outran the police. Naked mistakes. The 5-9 mentality. CNN CEO rebukes Don Lemon over comments about women. South Park parodies the Harry and Megan documentary. Random Acts of Kindness Day. New egg substitutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One explanation of the legend of Big Foot and other mythological creatures..  Tom has easy ways to do for Acts of Kindness Day..  Annoying habits that we all can't agree on..  And hair trends that seem a bit weird.

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Today, Feb. 17, is "Random Acts of Kindness Day"! What a great way to end our week of LOVE ❤️. Today let's think of 5 Random Acts of Kindness we can do today and this weekend. Need some help thinking of something? Click here ... https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-stories/113-50-ideas-for-random-acts #LetsGo

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! In this bonus episode, we dive into why 'random acts of kindness day' can be the strategy behind your networking. Learn what I do to network and maintain relationships as a podcast host and actor. While this is super effective for those in the Entertainment industry, I also teach this strategy to my communication clients who work in various industries. In this episode, you will learn: - My strategies that I use to network with various Mentors and peers in the industry - Why networking is a long game - What you can do right now to support and connect with people in your industry Podcasts mentioned: The Art of Kindness podcast by Rob Peter Paul ZimExcellence with Vongai Host: Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle If you liked this episode, check out Creating Atomic Habits Part 1 with special guest Kate Bone Check out your Write your Dream Role Starter Kit by Emily Grace. Full Episode with Emily Grace here

Forget Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day -- the best February holiday may just be Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17. Aimee brings back to the podcast the Queen of Kindness (and her Mom) Fran Kandrac to talk about what makes this lesser known holiday so special. Fran and Aimee also share ideas to make someone's day brighter without breaking the bank. Episode Highlights Send a handwritten note. A popular suggestion to spread kindness mentioned on the podcast is the handwritten note, and Fran agrees it can be a great choice to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day. The note doesn't have to be very long (a few sentences will do) and can be sent on its own or with a token of appreciation like a gift card. However, if you're short on time, you can send your message in text. “If you intend to write that note, and you didn't get it done, you can still send a text,” Fran said. Roll up your sleeves. Not all Random Acts of Kindness are sentimental. You can show appreciation for friends and neighbors by helping up with some physical tasks and chores, which may be especially welcome if someone has an illness. Some ideas include: Taking out the neighbor's trash Shoveling the neighbor's sidewalk Offering to run errands Hanging pictures Cleaning the gutters “It's nice to say, ‘Do you have a honey do list that we can help you with?'” Fran said. Compliments don't cost a thing. There are ways to celebrate Random Acts Of Kindness Day without spending money. Fran encourages giving a smile and quick compliment whether passing someone at a grocery store or for a coworker at the office. “If you're in an office, compliment somebody or even leave a random post it note on their desk with a compliment,” Fran said. “We all can use a pick me up.” Don't forget to show kindness to yourself. It feels good to give to others. In fact, studies have confirmed people feel better when they give rather than receive. However, don't forget to also give yourself random acts of kindness. “I've always enjoyed having fresh flowers and I buy them for myself,” Fran said. “You can buy them for yourself as a kindness any day and do something nice for yourself because we all deserve it.” Spread kindness more than one day a year. Sure, February 17 may be the official Random Acts of Kindness Day, but you can celebrate the occasion whenever you want to. One idea is to designate one day a year as the Random Acts of Kindness Day for your family. “I love Random Acts of Kindness Day,” Fran said. “Even if all you do that day is smile at people, you'll feel better and they'll feel better.” Resources + Links Kitchen Chats on YouTube Aimee Kandrac: Website, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn WhatFriendsDo: Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn About Aimee and WhatFriendsDo Aimee Kandrac is a speaker, consultant, and the co-founder and CEO of WhatFriendsDo. Her work is instrumental for organizing support during life-changing events, and she speaks to organizations about creative ways to help friends and family during times of crisis. Aimee has been recognized as a Top 50 Mompreneur by Babble.com and is the first female CEO in the state of Indiana to close a $500,000 funding round. She has been featured in Forbes, Time, the LA Times, Oprah.com, the Indianapolis Star, and more. WhatFriendsDo is a simpler way to create organized and actionable support during a time of crisis. The free, online platform empowers healthcare facilities, HR departments, families, and friends to easily coordinate meals, errands, transportation, childcare, communication, and more for those in the midst of a life-changing event. The women-founded and women-led company started as a solution for a friend with terminal cancer. WhatFriendsDo is based out of Indianapolis.

This Friday is National Random Acts of Kindness Day and so I wanted to talk about the importance of practicing acts of kindness in our lives. And this isn't something that you should just focus on one day, this should be a way of life for all of us. As I researched ideas for random acts of kindness I found some that irked me. Be kind to a server at restaurantConnect with a good conversation Be a good listenerWrite a positive comment onlineGive someone the benefit of the doubtThese were just a few of the suggestions that bothered me when I read them, because isn't this just sort of a base level decent human behavior? Have we sunk so low that just not being a jerk is the same as being kind? No, I don't think we have, so let's set the bar a lot higher and let's practice some radical acts of kindness.Past episodes on kindness: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1816434/episodes/10590569https://www.buzzsprout.com/1816434/episodes/10637763https://www.buzzsprout.com/1816434/episodes/10113021https://www.buzzsprout.com/1816434/episodes/10120343Interview with Madison KeysVisit my website: saxinthemorning.com for merchandise and other links. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @saxinthemorning_podcastYouTube: subscribe and watch shorts here Sponsor: Wendigo Tea

Make a treat for a shelter!We had fun baking brownies for the Women's and Children's shelter in our area!Find out more at TeamKindHumans.com or follow me on Instagram @katie_doughty!

Play a gratitude game!We got creative with this one and turned our annual Christmas mini-golfing adventure into Gratitude Golf! Every time you got the ball in the hole you said one thing you are grateful for.You can do this with any game!Find out more at TeamKindHumans.com or follow me on Instagram @katie_doughty!

Color a picture to make someone smile! Colorasmile.org offers coloring pages and an opportunity to turn them into a community service project! Check it out here!Grab your crayons and get coloring for good!Find out more at TeamKindHumans.com or follow me on Instagram @katie_doughty!

Make a handmade gift!We gave candle-making a try.  Have you done this before? There is a definite learning curve!  Give a handmade gift a try with your kiddos this holiday season!Find out more at TeamKindHumans.com or follow me on Instagram @katie_doughty!

Celebrate a new tradition from another country! Thanks to the Read Aloud Revival podcast, we gave Jolabokaflod a try!Warm drinks and reading by the Christmas tree? Yes, please!Find out more at TeamKindHumans.com or follow me on Instagram @katie_doughty!

Give a gift...virtually! There are a lot of ways to give a gift online, and including your kids is easy peasy. This year, however, we had the best time trying out the giving machine from Light the World!Find out more at TeamKindHumans.com or follow me on Instagram @katie_doughty!