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How Julie Goldberg Uses Energy Healing to Ignite Kindness and Personal Transformation

Michael G Neece — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:54:00 GMT

In this episode of Our Future is Kind, host Michael G. Neece welcomes energy healer, trauma-informed coach, and ⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐ Julie Goldberg. Julie shares her journey in inner child healing, embodiment, and soul-level transformation through ancient healing modalities rooted in the modern mystery school. Discover how kindness is more than niceness—it's truth in action, how to set kind boundaries, and why self-love is foundational to loving others. Julie also discusses her powerful life activation experience, healing through energy work, and how cultivating empathy and joy can shape a kinder future for all of us.

Learn more about Julie and her work at https://trianglelightcenter.com/, and follow her on Instagram @Julie_Goldberg_ for inspiring insights and energy healing opportunities. You can also reach her by email: juliecandace@gmail.com.

Kindness Challenge: When you encounter someone who triggers a negative reaction, pause and take a deep breath before responding. Center yourself in your core values of kindness and compassion, then choose your response intentionally rather than reacting impulsively. Seek to find one good quality in the other person, even if they seem difficult, and silently wish them well. Afterward, reconnect with someone in your life who radiates positive intent—this support will help you stay grounded and kind, even on challenging days.

Stay Inspired: Stay inspired by regularly engaging in activities that nurture your body, mind, and spirit. Consider exploring books like The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer or Radical Compassion by Tara Brach to deepen your understanding of kindness and presence. Participate in joyful movement like dance, yoga, or walking in nature to reconnect with your inner light. Cultivate a circle of supportive people you can reach out to when you feel off balance. Finally, seek out spiritual or community groups that encourage growth, learning, and connection.

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Michael G. Neece – Build a Kinder Future, One Kind Act at a Time

Through Our Future is Kind, I explore how kindness creates stronger teams, better leadership, and a thriving world. As a keynote speaker and visionary leader, I share kindness-driven strategies through speeches, expert interviews, and my podcast, "Our Future is Kind." From corporate culture to personal growth, I uncover how kindness shapes success.

My book, "In Kind: Consciously Craft a Meaningful Life and Career," offers a roadmap to a fulfilling career and a kinder workplace. I believe in teaching others to use the power of kindness to build the future we want to live in.

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Heal Without Judgment Megan Edge on Self-Kindness, Trauma Recovery and Mind-Body-Soul Empowerment

Michael G Neece — Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Master healer Megan Edge shares how deep healing begins with self-kindness and the courage to release judgment. In this powerful conversation, she explores mind-body-soul healing, the impact of language on our nervous system, and how reframing our stories can transform trauma into purpose.

Megan discusses holistic health, emotional sovereignty, nature as medicine, and the importance of taking responsibility for our healing. From breathwork to up-vibrating language, she offers practical tools to reconnect with your inner wisdom and create ripple effects of kindness—within yourself and the world.

LISTENER COUPON! Reach out to Megan and get a 20% discount coupon toward the purchase of her boxed set, "The Heart's Journey: Healing Hearts Oracle Cards & Guidebook" (Hay House Publishing & Balboa Press)

Kindness challenge:

Practice a "Day of Non-Judgment." Notice when you judge yourself or others. Pause. Replace one low-vibration word (like "stupid" or "forget") with a compassionate alternative. Observe how this simple language shift changes your nervous system and interactions.

Stay Inspired to Stay Kind:

Return to breath and nature.

○ Step outside.

○ Drop your shoulders.

○ Take five slow breaths.

○ Let yourself feel without judgment.

○ Reset before responding.

○ Self-regulation restores your capacity for kindness.

Get in touch with Megan Edge

• Website: https://meganedge.ca

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MeganEdgeHealing

• Facebook (Megan Edge): https://www.facebook.com/meganedgehealing

• Facebook (Beyond the Garden Gate): https://www.facebook.com/beyondthegardengatebotanicals

• Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeganEdgeBotanicals

• Learn It Live: https://www.learnitlive.com

• The Wellness Universe: https://www.thewellnessuniverse.com

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⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD

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Kindness in Leadership: How to Navigate Uncertainty, Build Resilience, and Lead with Courage

Michael G Neece — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:37:00 GMT

Our Future is Kind Episode 070

What does it take to lead with strength in a world full of uncertainty?

In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael Neece speaks with award-winning business strategist and keynote speaker Meridith Elliott Powell about leadership, resilience, and the power of kindness in high-pressure environments.

Meridith shares how growing up in constant uncertainty shaped her ability to thrive in change, and why great leaders focus on what they can control instead of what they can't. The conversation explores emotional intelligence in leadership, setting boundaries with kindness, and how simple mindset shifts can transform teams, cultures, and outcomes. This is a powerful episode for anyone leading through change or navigating uncertainty in their personal or professional life.

Kindness Challenge: This week, choose kindness by pausing before reacting, focusing only on what you can control, and responding to one stressful moment with calm instead of emotion.

Stay Inspired: Stay grounded by resetting daily through small habits: meditation, reading your vision, journaling, or walking in silence. Step away from stress by focusing on what you can control, then reconnect to inspiration through learning, podcasts, reading, or time in nature. Most importantly, remember that progress not perfection is what keeps kindness alive in leadership and life.

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How One Man's Relationships Built a Kindness Network Helping 634,000 People | Ron Smith, The Bridge to Kindness

Michael G Neece — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Our Future is Kind Podcast Episode 066

Ron Smith, founder of The Bridge to Kindness and an Area Director of neighborhood bridges, turned a lifetime of community relationships into a volunteer-powered network now active in 68 communities across four states helping over 634,000 people in need. From fire victims who couldn't return to work without tools or scrubs, to a five-pillar framework connecting nonprofits, businesses, and volunteers, Ron shows what's possible when ordinary people use their gifts intentionally.

In this conversation, Ron shares how he finds commonality to build human connection across divides, why corporate social responsibility benefits everyone, and what a truly kind future looks like one neighbor knowing another by name.

Connect with Ron: Website (contact Ron / learn about Bridge to Kindness): www.TheBridgeToKindness.com

LinkedIn (contact Ron): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-s-7201479/?isSelfProfile=false

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Finding Joy in Hard Times Kindness, Presence, and Purpose with Shari Alyse

Michael G Neece — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

TV host, bestselling author, and joy expert Shari Alyse--⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐--joins Michael G. Neece to explore the deep connection between kindness, joy, and presence.

Shari shares how caregiving for her late father transformed her understanding of purpose, why truly seeing people is one of the greatest acts of kindness, and how daily self-care rituals keep her anchored through grief and uncertainty. She also shares updates on her docuseries Joy Drive and her contribution to the upcoming collaborative book "Our Future is Kind: The Ultimate Guide to Making a Difference."

This Week's Kindness Challenge:

Make genuine eye contact and smile at one stranger or acquaintance each day. Shari reminds us: being truly seen is one of the most powerful gifts we can give — and it costs nothing.

Stay Inspired So You Can Do Kind Things:

Start each morning — before leaving bed — with one simple self-care ritual to fill your own cup first:

• Place both hands on your heart and say "I love you" or "thank you"

• Wrap your arms around yourself and speak one affirming truth aloud

• Pause and take one conscious breath before the day begins

Get in Shari's orbit:

https://www.sharialyse.com
https://joydriveusa.com
Joy Drive Docuseries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVI_2PufHXKNYwkVtAPkI5ZjzLDlO48oN

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⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD

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Sisterhood and Faith: Reset Your Life with Kindness with Shantell Thomas & Teki Best

Michael G Neece — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:11:00 GMT

What if a 40-day video challenge among friends became a transformational book on kindness, faith, and healing? Host Michael G. Neece welcomes Shantell Thomas and Teki Best, co-authors of "The 40 Day Reset," to this joyful and heartfelt episode of Our Future is Kind Podcast.

Shantell and Teki open up about the deep friendships behind the book, the power of vulnerability, and how women can build lasting support systems that transform not just individuals—but entire communities.

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Website: https://www.40dayresetbook.com/

Podcast: https://www.40dayresetbook.com/podcast

Book Excerpt:

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Building the Future with Natalie Siston's Help

Michael G Neece — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:39:00 GMT

Episode 000

Our Future is Kind Podcast is a podcast in search of a kinder future. Here, we interview futurists, artists, politicians, ethicists, corporate leaders, politicians, and others that our audience suggests so that we can

Generate ideas about what the future should look like, and
Learn how to exercise our kindness to help build that better, kinder future.

In this episode we have a guest host! It's Natalie Siston, author of Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been. She's interviewing President of Our Future is Kind, LLC Michael G. Neece. They explore what the podcast will be about and talk about how they met, what the overlap is in Natalie's efforts to help humanity feel closer, more connected, and more authentic in being who they really are and Michael's efforts to build the future we want to live in, one kind act at a time.

Keywords

kindness, community, podcast, hope, loneliness, adversity, writing, future, connection, compassion

Summary

In the inaugural episode of 'Our Future is Kind,' host Michael G. Neece explores the importance of kindness in building a better future. Joined by guest host Natalie Sisten, they discuss Michael's diverse background, the significance of community, and the connection between kindness and loneliness. The conversation emphasizes the power of kindness as a superpower that can transform lives and foster connections. They also touch on the role of storytelling in sharing experiences of kindness and the hope that kindness can bring to society amidst divisive times.

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Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliesiston/

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Natalie's Bio

Natalie Siston has built a dynamic career spanning Silicon Valley, the Fortune 100, and entrepreneurship, but credits her small-town upbringing in Republic, Ohio (population 600), for her greatest leadership lessons. This led her to found Small Town Leadership in 2016.

She has over 20 years of experience coaching, developing leaders, and strengthening teams in the non-profit, higher education, and corporate sectors. Natalie has held roles such as Head of Client Success at Positive Intelligence, a groundbreaking mental fitness company, and Sales Coaching & Development Director at Nationwide.

Even though Natalie has been speaking professionally for over 15 years, her proudest public speaking accomplishment was winning a purple ribbon at the Ohio State Fair when she was 10. This story, and many others, are shared in her bestselling book Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You Have Always Been.

She lives in Plain City, Ohio, with her husband, two daughters and three rescue dogs.

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Building Stronger Communities Through Kindness: Ken Jaray on Leadership and Change

Michael G Neece — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:47:00 GMT

Our Future Is Kind Episode Episode 83

In this episode of Our Future Is Kind, Michael Neece speaks with Ken Jaray, former mayor of Manitou Springs, Colorado, community leader, and ⭐Our Future Is Kind CO-AUTHOR⭐, about transforming communities through kindness, curiosity, and meaningful connection. Ken shares how his journey from a competitive trial lawyer to a community-focused leader changed the way he approaches relationships and service.

Ken discusses the power of community conversations, creating spaces where people feel heard, and why small acts of kindness can create lasting change. He shares how kindness became a mindset that helps build stronger communities, inspire hope, and bring people together. Pasted text

Kindness Challenge : Start with one small act of kindness in your own community, whether it is listening to someone, expressing gratitude, or offering support. Be curious about the people around you and notice how small moments of connection can create a larger ripple of kindness.

How to Stay Inspired : Reconnect with what grounds you through nature, music, meaningful conversations, and experiences that remind you of the beauty in people. Ken recommends spending time outdoors, listening to inspiring music, reading stories that highlight kindness, and staying curious about the world around you.

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Build Self-Kindness for Success: Kim Stokes on Leadership, Burnout & Kindness

Michael G Neece — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:20:00 GMT

Our Future Is Kind Episode 82

In this episode of Our Future Is Kind, Michael Neece speaks with Kim Stokes, founder of Kindness for Success, creator of the Self-Kindness Matrix, and ⭐Our Future Is Kind CO-AUTHOR⭐, about why self-kindness is essential for sustainable success. Kim shares how her own experience with burnout and rediscovering compassion for herself inspired her mission to help others create healthier lives and workplaces.

The conversation explores redefining success, building psychological safety, and understanding why kindness is not weakness but a strategic advantage. Kim shares practical insights on self-kindness, leadership, and how small personal shifts can create a ripple effect toward a kinder future.

Kindness Challenge : When you feel overwhelmed or self-critical, pause and ask yourself: "What do I need right now?" Give yourself the same kindness you would offer a close friend, whether that means taking a break, asking for support, or simply showing yourself more compassion.

How to Stay Inspired : Reconnect with what brings you joy and helps you feel grounded, whether that is reading, listening to uplifting content, spending time with loved ones, or giving yourself permission to rest. Kim recommends remembering that difficult days are temporary and using supportive relationships and positive habits to regain perspective.

Website: kindnessforsuccess.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-stokes/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kindness.for.success/

Their new book "Our Future is Kind"!

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Create More Meaningful Connections Through Kindness: Kevin Huntting on Self-Awareness, Growth, and Building a Kinder Future

Michael G Neece — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:46:00 GMT

Our Future Is Kind Episod 80

In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael Neece speaks with Kevin Huntting, founder of the Human Summit and ⭐Our Future Is Kind CO-AUTHOR⭐. Kevin shares insights on how personal awareness, life transitions, and intentional acts of kindness can profoundly impact our daily lives and communities.

The conversation explores practical ways to cultivate empathy, positivity, and actionable steps for creating a kinder world. Kevin emphasizes how small, daily gestures whether with family, friends, or strangers can ripple outward, fostering connection and meaningful change.

Kindness Challenge : This week, perform one intentional act of kindness like offering a compliment, helping a neighbor, or paying for someone's coffee and notice the impact it has on both you and others.

Stay Inspired : Stay inspired by reflecting on your experiences, journaling, and observing the people around you. Kevin recommends exploring mindful awareness, asking empowering questions, and connecting with diverse perspectives to fuel empathy, creativity, and consistent kind actions.

Verified Links:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhuntting/
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Their new book "Our Future is Kind"! https://www.ourfutureiskind.com/ofikbook

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The Human Advantage: Why Kindness, Connection, and AI Will Shape the Future of Work

Michael G Neece — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:47:00 GMT

Our Future is Kind Episode 073

What does it really take to lead people in a world shaped by AI, speed, and constant change?

In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael Neece speaks with generational futurist and keynote speaker Ryan Vet about leadership, human behavior, and the future of work. Ryan unpacks how different generations experience work and communication, why labeling people often limits understanding, and how leaders can create more effective, human centered workplaces.

The conversation also explores the rise of AI, its impact on jobs and decision making, and why technology should be seen as a tool not a replacement for human connection. At the core of this episode is a simple but powerful message: the future of work will belong to those who can combine technology with empathy, kindness, and real human connection.

Kindness Challenge: This week, practice kindness by putting your phone down during one conversation each day and giving someone your full, uninterrupted attention. Notice how much more connected and understood the other person feels when you are fully present.

Stay Inspired: Stay inspired by intentionally reconnecting with people in real life have one conversation this week without distractions, learn someone's story, and choose curiosity over judgment. Step outside your digital world, observe how people think and work across generations, and remind yourself that every interaction is a chance to lead with empathy and understanding.

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Rachel Rowan on Kind Leadership, Trans Allyship & Workplace Humanity

Michael G Neece — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In this deeply personal and thoughtful episode of Our Future Is Kind, Michael welcomes Rachel Rowan, Chief of Content at the leadership consultancy founded by Kristen Hadeed. Together, they explore what it means to build workplaces where people truly feel they belong—and how those environments transform not just productivity, but lives as well.

Rachel opens up about supporting her trans wife's journey of identity and joy, and the fear, growth, and love that shaped them both. She also shares how she assisted Kristen Hadeed's writing of the bestselling book "Permission to Screw Up," and how they now help companies use listening, curiosity, and context to create cultures of trust.

Reach out to Rachel: rachel@kristenhadeed.com

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Become Clients' Top Choice: Ann Carden on Kindness, Influence, and Standing Out

Michael G Neece — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Podcast Episode 044

Ann Carden is a strategic business growth consultant, CEO of A. Carden Inc., and founder of the Expert In You brand and media agency. With more than four decades of experience helping entrepreneurs and professionals scale their businesses and amplify their impact, Ann has authored multiple international bestsellers — including her latest, Be the One They Choose: The New Rules for Standing Out and Winning More Business. She's also the host of the highly rated Expert In You podcast.

In this episode of Our Future Is Kind, Ann and Michael G. Neece explore how kindness, resilience, and deep value‑driven service shape not only better businesses but better humans. Ann discusses her journey as a reflective leader, why she loves serving others through coaching and speaking, and the profound difference she's seen when people embed generosity and care into their professional work. Whether you're building a business or building a life that matters, this conversation offers fresh inspiration and tangible insights.

📬 How to Contact & Connect With Ann Carden

Website & Services:🌐 https://annlcarden.com/

Books:

📘 Be the One They Choose: The New Rules for Standing Out and Winning More Business

📘 Expert in You: Build a Lucrative and Impactful Coaching and Consulting Business From Your Xpertise

Podcast:🎙️ Expert In You with Ann Carden

Kindness Challenge:

In moments when you're tempted to prioritize visibility or revenue alone, pause and ask: How can I add value first? Ann's career is rooted in helping others avoid common business pitfalls and move faster toward success — not by self‑promotion alone, but by serving deeply and generously with integrity. Let today's challenge be to serve first, even when it doesn't immediately benefit you, and notice how kindness becomes a strategic differentiation in every relationship.

Stay Inspired:

When Ann needs inspiration or clarity, she reaches for what elevates her spirit: uplifting books, meaningful praise & worship music, and a mindful choice to avoid gossip or drama in her life. By consciously curating the content and influences she consumes — especially media that reinforces truth, compassion, and purpose — she protects her energy and keeps her kindness practice strong. Let yourself be inspired not by what shocks you, but by what encourages you to serve wisely and live authentically.

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Meral Alizada on Kindness as Infrastructure: Systematizing Kindness in Workplaces, Cities & Schools

Michael G Neece — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

What if kindness isn't a "nice-to-have," but infrastructure—designed into workplaces, cities, and schools the way we design safety, inclusion, and flow? Meral Alizada, founder of Results of Kindness, shares how "kind systems" can reduce loneliness, protect neurodiversity, prevent burnout, and make better decisions stick.

We explore why speed-first cultures create "human car wrecks," how leadership requires inner hygiene, and why the future demands a global redefinition of kindness—not as softness, but as sustainable architecture.

Connect with Meral!

• Results of Kindness (website): https://resultsofkindness.co.uk/

• Contact page: https://resultsofkindness.co.uk/contact-us/

• Contact email: Contact@resultsofkindness.com

• Amazon (paperback): https://www.amazon.com/KINDNESS-INFRASTRUCTURE-MANIFESTO-Meral-Alizada/dp/B0G1ZCL24V

Kindness challenge:

Pick one friction point (meeting). Make one "kindness-as-infrastructure" tweak that reduces stress for others (clear agenda, quieter setting). Test it for 7 days; ask one person what improved.

Stay Inspired so you can stay kind:

Inspiration comes from within: practice "self-mercy" daily.

• 60 seconds of honest mirror check-in

• Name one inner need (rest, clarity, courage)

• Do one small act to meet it—then serve from steadiness

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Lesa Edwards on Job Search, Leadership, and Building Kinder Workplaces

Michael G Neece — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:48:00 GMT

In this episode of Our Future Is Kind, Michael welcomes Lesa Edwards, certified executive coach, master resume writer, and host of The Exclusive Career Coach and The Exclusive Career Podcast. With warmth, clarity, and humor, Lesa shares her approach to transforming careers through intentionality, emotional intelligence, and setting healthy boundaries.

They unpack the pitfalls of promoting the wrong people into leadership, how gender dynamics play out in meetings, and why unkind management is often a reflection of deeper workplace trauma. Lesa also speaks about journaling, internal family systems, and what it means to coach leaders one kind conversation at a time.

Whether you're in career transition, a people leader, or an ally who wants to lift others, this episode offers powerful perspective.

⭐⭐⭐ Connect with Lesa ⭐⭐⭐

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Everyone Has Worth: Ethics, Empathy, and Kindness in Finance with Damion McCloud

Michael G Neece — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Everyone Has Worth: Ethics, Empathy, and Kindness in Finance with Damion McCloud

Michael welcomes Damion McCloud, a Senior Analysis Data Manager in the banking industry and a proud Wharton graduate, to discuss ethics, empathy, and building a more just and kind future. From navigating the high-stakes world of finance to caring for his mother with dignity, Damion shares insights on valuing others, resisting injustice, and living by your ethical code—even when it's inconvenient.

Tune in for real talk about racism, corporate culture, inclusive futures, and how leaders can foster workplaces where kindness is the standard, not the exception.

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The Klan Whisperer, Daryl Davis

Michael G Neece — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:27:00 GMT

Episode 003 ⭐HUMAN SUMMIT PANELIST⭐

Musician, actor, author, and lecturer Dr. Daryl Davis is often called The Rock'n'Roll Race Reconciliator. He's not white. He's not even light-skinned. Make no mistake about it, he's black. As a Black man he has come in closer contact with more members of the Ku Klux Klan than most White people and certainly most Blacks, short of being on the wrong side of a rope. He is the first Black author to write book on the KKK by conducting in person face-to-face interviews.

As a result of the way he conversed with White supremacists and other racists, Dr. Davis eventually became the recipient of numerous robes and hoods given to him by KKK members who rescinded their beliefs after coming to know him. He had inadvertently stumbled upon a successful method of forming friendships between sworn enemies. His methods have made him the center of controversy in some circles where he is considered "politically incorrect," but after proving his methods work, he has made supporters out of some of his detractors.

As an award-winning musician Davis has worked with Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley's Jordanaires, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Legendary Blues Band and many others. He is also an actor who starred in the award-winning documentary Accidental Courtesy detailing his real life encounters with KKK and neo-Nazi members and has appeared in HBO's award winning series The Wire. His first book Klan-Destine Relationships was critically acclaimed and his second book The Klan Whisperer is due out soon. Dr. Davis has received numerous awards for his work in race relations and is often sought out by CNN, C-SPAN, The Washington Post, New York Times, Time Magazine and other media outlets as a consultant for his views.

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Generate ideas about what the future *should* look like, and
Learn how to exercise our kindness to help build that better, kinder future.
Podcast Episode with Daryl Davis, release date: January 28, 2025.

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Seize the Day with a Smile Courage, Kindness, and Living a Life You Love with Beth Robins

Michael G Neece — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:55:00 GMT

Our Future is Kind Podcast Episode 061

Beth Robins — transformational speaker, certified life coach, and author — joins us to share how choosing gratitude, courage, and kindness each morning can completely transform your day and your life. From her days on Broadway to founding the Seize the Day with a Smile movement, Beth reveals how to stop carrying what isn't yours, befriend fear, let go of victim stories, and step into alignment with your truest self.

Whether you're stuck in a hamster wheel or ready to up-level, Beth's tools will help you notice what you're noticing — and take that next courageous step toward a life you're madly in love with.

⭐⭐⭐ Kindness challenge ⭐⭐⭐

Scroll through your phone contacts, pick 10 people, and send each a brief message: "I was thinking about you today — hope you're having a great day." Do this daily in under five minutes.

⭐⭐⭐ Stay Inspired ⭐⭐⭐

Turn off news that weighs you down and deliberately replace it with content that lifts you up:

• Switch to documentaries, nature programming, or educational channels

• Subscribe to podcasts that inspire and energize you

• Seek out trusted people who can share grounded, truthful perspectives

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Let Her Out: Natalie Siston on Living Authentically and Leading with Heart

Michael G Neece — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Natalie Siston is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and bestselling author of "Let Her Out: Reclaim Who You've Always Been," a heartfelt guide that blends life coaching and personal narrative to help people reconnect with their truest selves. In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Natalie joins Michael G. Neece not just as a guest—but as a returning friend—offering practical wisdom on silence, resilience, and the power of self-reflection. Whether you're an emerging leader, a curious coach, or someone craving reconnection, Natalie's message will resonate.

📬 How to Contact & Connect With Natalie Siston

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📘 https://letherout.com

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliesiston

Kindness challenge:

The next time you're tempted to fill every moment with pings, dings, and distractions, pause. Take three deep breaths. Then reach out to someone you care about with a voice message, a text, or a call—just to say you're thinking of them. Natalie reminds us that true connection starts with stillness and intention

Stay Inspired so you can Stay Kind:

Whether it's flipping the page on an inspirational desk calendar, taking your Bernese Mountain dog for a walk, or baking sourdough bread with a starter named Doline, Natalie surrounds herself with micro-moments of reflection and grounded joy. Her advice: create tiny, reliable rituals that remind you who you are, even on tough days—because inspiration is found in quiet repetition and slow, soulful work.

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Kindness, Change, and Curiosity in Tech--A Conversation with Amber Boaz

Michael G Neece — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

In this energizing episode of Our Future is Kind Podcast, Michael talks with 15+ Year Salesforce MVP Amber Boaz about navigating change, leading with kindness, and embracing curiosity—even in fast-paced, high-tech spaces.

🎧 Listen now and get ready for ideas that apply in the boardroom, the family room, and everywhere in between.

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Kindness challenge: Before your next conversation, ask yourself these 3 questions:

🔹 "What might this person be going through that I don't know?"

🔹 "Can I meet them with curiosity instead of correction?"

🔹 "How can I speak in a way that builds connection—not confusion?"

Inspiration and depictions of kindness in the world:

🔹 Go for a long walk—podcast or silence, just be outside.

🔹 Try a creative reset: play with LEGO, visit a scrap art store, or tinker with something you can build with your hands.

🔹 Watch furniture restoration videos on YouTube—Amber swears by the calm, satisfying transformation.

🔹 And always: hug the dog.

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Connect with Amber:

www.linkedin.com/in/amberboaz/

https://www.amber9904.com/

https://www.salesforce.com/trailblazer/amberboaz

Amber's dog, Ranger: https://www.instagram.com/rangerboaz/

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🔗 Check Out My Books Here!

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⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD

🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC

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Lighting Up the Next Generation--Children's Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, and Kindness with Author Margie Hamner.mp3

Michael G Neece — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:01:00 GMT

Our Future is Kind Podcast Episode 062

After 30 years empowering corporate leaders, author and speaker Margie Hamner had a vision that changed everything — and it led her straight to children. Now through her Magic Ball of Light book series, she's bringing the same emotional intelligence tools she taught executives directly to kids ages 7–11, helping them build confidence, manage their emotions, and choose kindness even when it's hard.

In this episode, Margie shares how a spontaneous vision sparked a new mission, how reflective questions in her books open doors for kids to share what they're going through, and why teaching children to pause before reacting may be the most important kindness skill of all.

Kindness challenge: Set a daily kindness intention before your feet hit the floor each morning. Decide: no matter what happens today, I will choose kindness. Then treat it like a game — notice your triggers and keep score.

Stay Inspired so you can stay kind: When you feel off or depleted, go outside and reconnect with what's real. Put your bare feet on the ground. Take a walk, swim laps, or find the physical practice that brings you back to center.

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Belonging Starts with Listening: Bernadette Smith on Inclusive Leadership & Courage

Michael G Neece — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Belonging Starts with Listening: Bernadette Smith on Inclusive Leadership & Courage | #leadership

What if creating a more inclusive workplace started with just listening? In this powerful episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael interviews Bernadette Smith—CEO of the Inclusive 360° consulting firm, TEDx speaker, and champion for inclusive leadership. Bernadette shares real stories, practical tools, and unshakable truths about what it means to foster true belonging, especially in times of tension or fear. From how to embrace mistakes without shame to what psychological safety really feels like, this episode offers both heart and strategy. Tune in to learn how to lead with courage, create more belonging, and be kind even when it's hard.

Kindness Challenge - Look into a hobby where a variety of people show up, like Pickleball! Make connections with the others in that club! It could be cooking classes, art classes, volunteering at an animal shelter, a sport, or something else that seems interesting and exciting to you. As you show up, be curious, be interested in others, and lift them with your kindness. What you'll find is that you are also being kind to yourself by signing up and having fun!

Inspiration/Depictions of Kindness in the world

🪐 Bernadette Smith's latest book: Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization

🪐 Bernadette's strategies for connecting www.theequalityinstitute.com/followthearc

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🪐 Find inspiration in helping others. Think holistically about what you do at work and how it helps people, then get excited about the ways you are helping others.

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Trans Parent: A Dad Talks About his Daughter and How Curiosity and Compassion Win Every Time

Michael G Neece — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 21:20:00 GMT

Trans Parent: A Dad Talks about his Daughter and how Curiosity & Compassion Win Every Time

Michael G. Neece speaks with Kevin Huntting--⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐--about being father to a transgender daughter, what he's learned, how **not** scary trans people are, and advice to other fathers.

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AI for Peaceful Co-Parenting: How Technology Can Foster Kindness and Reduce Conflict

Michael G Neece — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:48:00 GMT

Our Future Is Kind Episode 78

In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael Neece speaks with Sol Kennedy, founder of Best Interest, about how AI can reduce conflict in co-parenting relationships and help families focus on peace and connection. Sol shares his personal journey through divorce and how he developed a tool to filter communication, remove triggers, and empower parents to be more kind and intentional.

The conversation explores the broader impact of AI on human relationships, the importance of kindness in daily interactions, and how technology can create ripples of empathy and understanding across families and communities. Sol's insights show how small interventions can create meaningful change in high-stress situations.

Kindness Challenge: This week, practice kindness by responding with patience instead of frustration, setting a healthy boundary that protects your mental space while caring for others, and using technology or your daily tools to communicate with greater kindness.

Stay Inspired: Stay inspired by stepping away from stress and observing the world around you. Sol recommends spending time in nature, taking a reflective hike or walk, or enjoying a view that encourages perspective. Surround yourself with supportive people, envision the positive outcomes you want to create, and engage with tools like AI or apps that amplify kindness in everyday interactions.

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Kindness Saved My Life: Cindy Rowe on Grief, Gratitude, and Heart-Centered Leadership

Michael G Neece — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:58:00 GMT

Episode 068 ⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐

Cindy Rowe is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, kindness ambassador, and host of The Kindness Advantage podcast. Named a Top 50 Women's Speaker, Cindy has spent nearly 12 years on a mission to show the world that kindness isn't weakness it's a life-transforming practice rooted in courage, community, and personal ownership.

In this deeply moving conversation, Cindy shares how a friend's simple suggestion to try an act of kindness pulled her out of a prolonged dark period and how that practice became the foundation that carried her through the sudden loss of her husband in 2023. She and Michael explore forgiveness, gratitude journaling, psychological safety, and the radical idea that eight billion everyday people have more power to shape a kind future than any small group at the top.

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What Should Our Future Look like, Anyway?

Michael G Neece — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT

Episode 001

Our Future is Kind Podcast is a podcast in search of a kinder future. Here, we interview futurists, artists, politicians, ethicists, corporate leaders, politicians, and others that our audience suggests so that we can

Generate ideas about what the future should look like, and
Learn how to exercise our kindness to help build that better, kinder future.

In this episode, Michael is solo. This is a chance to set a benchmark of what a kinder future could look like. This gives our listeners and viewers a chance to agree, disagree, suggest guests for the podcast, and give *their* ideas of what the future should look like and how we can better approach making it so

Keywords kindness, community, podcast, Star Trek, writing, future, connection, compassion

Summary In this episode, Michael is solo, talking about what the future could be like, how we can know it when we see it, and why he prefers Star Trek as a starting point.

Don't keep us a secret! Share with a friend, give a positive rating, subscribe, thus helping us spread the empowerment of building a kinder future. And let's face it - who doesn't want a kinder future, right?

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Healing the Past to Lead With Kindness: How Somatic Resilience Creates Better Leaders

Michael G Neece — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:32:00 GMT

Our Future Is Kind Episode 79

In this episode of Our Future Is Kind, Michael Neece speaks with Nada Kanaan, somatic resilience trainer and creator of the What the Heart Remembers method, about healing emotional patterns, reducing burnout, and becoming more compassionate leaders. Nada shares how her years in corporate leadership inspired her to help people understand their nervous systems and respond with greater awareness.

The conversation explores how safety, self-kindness, and emotional awareness influence the way we show up for others. Nada shares practical tools like BAM (Breathe, Affirm, Move) and explains how small shifts in our internal state can create more kindness in our relationships, workplaces, and communities.

Kindness Challenge : Take a moment to notice when you feel stressed, frustrated, or overwhelmed, and pause before reacting. Use a simple practice like taking a breath, offering yourself a kind affirmation, and choosing a calmer response that creates more connection with others.

How to Stay Inspired : Reconnect with yourself through mindfulness, movement, journaling, and practices that help you feel grounded. Nada recommends exploring resources from Dr. Dan Siegel, Gabor Maté, and learning about nonviolent communication to better understand emotions, needs, and empathy.

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From Bullied Students to Burnt-Out Staff--How Kristi Trader Heals Communities

Michael G Neece — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:15:00 GMT

What happens when we treat people with true kindness—not as a buzzword, but as a measurable, actionable framework?

In this powerful episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael sits down with Kristi Trader, author, speaker, and founder of Embody Kind, who shares her deeply rooted wisdom from 20+ years working with teams, schools, and community leaders across North America.

Plus, Kristi unveils her newest platform: Kind Community Project—a positive news and networking site for changemakers who want to re-wire the world with connection and kindness. https://login.circle.so/sign_in?request_host=kind-community-project.circle.so

📘 Get a free copy of her eBook "Embody Kind" by messaging her on social media.

🎟️ Join her and Michael at http://TheHumanSummit.com on World Kindness Day – November 13th

🌟 This Week's Kindness Challenge – Inspired by Kristi Trader

• Before your next meeting or class, pause, breathe, and center yourself. You deserve your own attention first.

• Ask one person how they really are—and wait for the real answer. Then be their "you too?" moment.

• Do one act of kindness today and log it using the hashtag #KindnessCounts2025 – join the global movement toward 1 million acts of kindness.

💫 Stay Inspired – Kristi's Way

• Practice breathwork: Slow down and spin the ring before answering. Presence leads to better connection.

• Read: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni – her go-to for team trust and transformation.

• Explore: KindCommunityProject.com – Rewire your feed with uplifting news, events, and shared kindness missions.

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Jill Lublin on The Profit of Kindness and Building Meaningful Visibility

Michael G Neece — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:02:00 GMT

In this episode of Our Future Is Kind, Michael welcomes Jill Lublin, international speaker, media coach, and bestselling author of The Profit of Kindness. Together, they unpack what it means to consciously choose kindness every day—at home, in business, and in the broader world.

Jill shares the story behind her globally attended Kindness Circles, why kind companies get more publicity, and how she built a community of over 1,500 people simply by showing up and helping others shine. She also explores how to recharge when the world feels heavy, and how to give and receive with grace.

This episode is a heart-centered roadmap for anyone trying to do good, be seen, and stay grounded along the way.

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Why Rest Is a Business Strategy: Vanessa Emerson on Conscious Leadership, podcast w Vanessa Emerson

Michael G Neece — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Vanessa Emerson is a business strategist, wellness educator, and conscious leadership mentor who has guided hundreds of speakers and entrepreneurs to grow thriving, mission-aligned businesses. In this deeply inspiring episode, she joins host Michael G. Neece to explore what it means to build a life of kindness, inner purpose, and service to others—both in and beyond business.

Together they discuss Vanessa's 25-year journey in the speaking industry, her deep dive into wellness practices through the Chopra Center, and how meditation, rest, and values-driven decision-making form the foundation of lasting success. From running a cat sanctuary to hosting transformational retreats, Vanessa models how to blend impact, spirituality, and business in ways that elevate humanity. Her vision for a kinder future is filled with personal responsibility, conscious self-leadership, and the joy of uplifting others.

Kindness Challenge:

Take 3 deep breaths before reacting to anything emotionally charged. Respond, don't react.
Meditate in the morning before your phone or coffee—just sit in quiet stillness.
When faced with a tough business decision, choose a conversation over a text.
Show someone kindness even if they can't repay it.

Stay Inspired so you can stay kind:

RPM: Rise, Pee, Meditate. Before your day begins, carve out space for stillness and reflection.
Read one of her go-tos: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra or anything by Eckhart Tolle or Abraham Hicks.
Sleep deeply—7–8 hours, during nighttime hours, with no food before bed.
Check out Go Suck a Lemon by Michael Cornwall, PhD

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✅ Email: info@vanessaemerson.com

✅ Retreat Info: https://www.betheexpansion.com (Expansion Retreat: January 8–10, Phoenix, AZ)

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From Near‑Death Experience to Discovering Purpose and Creating Stories That Heal With Kim Kleidon

Michael G Neece — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Episode 043

In this episode of Our Future is Kind Podcast, Kim and host Michael G. Neece dive into the importance of teaching children how to think—not just what to think—questioning information in a digital world, preserving creativity, and fostering deep human connection.

Kim Kleidon is an Australian broadcaster‑turned‑storyteller whose deep commitment to family, human connection, and values‑based education has shaped her life's work. After decades in media and education, Kim now writes early childhood storybooks and hosts the podcast What We Teach Our Children, exploring how curiosity, creativity, and mindful storytelling help nurture resilient, emotionally intelligent, and empowered young people. Her own near‑death experience transformed her outlook and ignited a mission to help children and adults alike feel less alone.

Kindness challenge: Teach With Curiosity, Not Assumption

Stay Inspired: Surround Yourself With Values‑Aligned Voices

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🔗 Check Out My Books Here!

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James Staton Saves Us From Hurricane Helene

Michael G Neece — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT

Episode 004

Our Future is Kind Podcast guest James Staton rescued 19 of us (including himself and me!) from the Hurricane Helene disaster zone after two days. This is our story.

He is originally from Charlotte, NC and currently lives in Orange County, NC. He graduated from West Charlotte High School and North Carolina A & T University. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, dining out, traveling, and playing golf. He spent 13 years working for the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, where he tutored and coached youth football and women's basketball. He is passionate about giving back to the community and working with youth. Currently, he works at North Carolina Central University as an Employee Relations Consultant in Human Resources. He's a people person who loves to help others whenever he can. Get in touch with James at [jimmy70411 at gmail.com].

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Our Future is Kind Podcast is a podcast in search of a kinder future. Here, we interview futurists, artists, politicians, ethicists, corporate leaders, politicians, and others that our audience suggests so that we can - Generate ideas about what the future *should* look like, and - Learn how to exercise our kindness to help build that better, kinder future. Podcast Episode with James Staton, release date: February 7, 2025.

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North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund

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Feeding the Carolinas

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Summary: A network of food banks addressing food insecurity in North and South Carolina, ensuring families have access to nutritious meals.

North Carolina Diaper Bank

https://ncdiaperbank.org/

Summary: Supplies diapers, hygiene products, and other essential items to families in need across North Carolina.

United Way of North Carolina

https://www.unitedwaync.org/

Summary: Supports a wide range of community-based programs, including disaster response, food assistance, and housing initiatives.

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue

https://www.bwar.org/

Summary: An Asheville-based organization providing shelter, adoption services, and disaster relief for pets and animals in need.

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Everyone is Needed | Dr. Alison Thompson on Volunteering Without Fear

Michael G Neece — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we feature Dr. Alison Thompson, a full-time global humanitarian and founder of Third Wave Volunteers. She shares her remarkable journey from Wall Street and filmmaking to disaster zones around the world.

What began as a response to 9/11 became a lifelong mission: to bring light—literally and figuratively—to areas affected by crisis. With warmth and urgency, Dr. Thompson urges listeners to take action, however small, to contribute to a kinder, more connected future. No skills required. Everyone's needed.

Join, follow, and connect with Dr. Thompson and Third Wave Volunteers:

https://www.instagram.com/thirdwavevolunteers/

https://msha.ke/twvolunteers

https://www.youtube.com/@ThirdWaveVolunteers

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Flipping the Box: Shari Leid on Friendship, Reinvention & Leading with Kindness

Michael G Neece — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:33:00 GMT

What happens when you take the box you were found in as an orphaned baby in South Korea, and flip it upside down to make it a table where we all meet for connection? In this episode of Our Future is Kind Podcast, Shari Leid, a former litigator turned reinvention coach and national speaker, shares her remarkable story of resilience, friendship, and purpose. From being adopted to sharing meals with strangers in all 50 states, Shari has transformed perceived isolation into deep belonging. Now based in Dallas, she helps others do the same—especially women stepping into their power through her keynotes and "Flip the Box" retreats.

In this episode, Shari discusses friendship as a practice of intentionality, the power of leading from the heart, and how kindness helped her navigate everything from travel mishaps to personal reinvention. She opens up about her cancer journey, parenting, moving to a new state with no safety net, and the importance of music, mantras, and meditation in keeping herself centered. Her story proves that kindness isn't weakness—it's the superpower that holds us together.

📬 How to Contact Shari Leid

🌐 Website: https://www.animperfectlyperfectlife.com

Kindness Challenge

In moments of conflict or challenge, pause and choose to respond with kindness rather than reactivity. Shari reminds us that we all have the power to assume good intent, lead with love, and create peace in our own "bubble"—and that calm response can ripple outward into real change.

Stay Inspired so you can Stay Kind

Shari finds inspiration by gently setting the tone for her day: repeating mantras like "Today will be easy," turning on calming music instead of the news, eating nourishing food, and allowing herself quiet time for reflection. These intentional shifts help create a soft landing place for both herself and others.

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Tracy Hooper on Transforming Leaders with Confidence, Courtesy, and Kindness

Michael G Neece — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Tracy Hooper, founder of The Confidence Project and former TV anchor, joins Our Future is Kind Podcast to reveal how confidence, courtesy, and kindness can elevate your leadership and personal connections.

From corporate clients like Nike and eBay to one-on-one coaching, Tracy helps professionals overcome self-doubt, build presence, and speak with impact. In this episode, she shares her 10-5 rule for interpersonal connection, explains how handwritten notes can change relationships, and even reveals her heartwarming project "Young People for Dinner" — an intergenerational gathering aimed at building real community.

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Mari Ribeiro: Protecting Brands, Building Bridges

Michael G Neece — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:01:00 GMT

Episode 002

Mari C. Ribeiro, Esq., Entrepreneur and Attorney is a trailblazing intellectual property lawyer, speaker, author, and mindset coach. Catering specifically to entrepreneurs with a lifestyle business, Mari brings her innovative legal expertise in intellectual property while redefining the traditional lawyer-client relationship.

Her mission? To educate, empower, and inspire clients to discover and embody their own sense of greatness through their intellectual assets while enjoying the ride of entrepreneurship along the way. As an intellectual property lawyer with over a decade of experience, Mari has successfully represented clients throughout the United States and internationally in registering, enforcing, and monetizing their intellectual property rights. Not one to be confined to a courtroom, Mari shines on international stages as a speaker on trademark law and empowering savvy business owners to use their brand as the foundation of their legacy.

On a personal note, Mari nurtures her soul through a deep-rooted love for yoga and immersing herself in books that feed her hunger for personal and spiritual growth. Through her work, the realms of law, entrepreneurship, and spirituality seamlessly intertwine - a true testament to the boundless potential of a millennial lawyer making waves in the world and inspiring others to do the same.

Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English

Links / Contact Information:

Instagram: @mari_trademarks

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mari-ribeiro-05258812/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mari_trademarks

Email: mari@ribeirolawfirm.com

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Our Future is Kind Podcast is a podcast in search of a kinder future. Here, we interview futurists, artists, politicians, ethicists, corporate leaders, politicians, and others that our audience suggests so that we can Generate ideas about what the future should look like, and Learn how to exercise our kindness to help build that better, kinder future.

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Build Human-Centered Workplaces: Dr. Edwin Mourino on Kind Leadership in the AI Era

Michael G Neece — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:32:00 GMT

Our Future Is Kind Episode 84

In this episode of Our Future Is Kind, Michael Neece speaks with Dr. Edwin Mourino, leadership coach, professor, podcaster, and founder of Human Intelligent Workplace, about why human connection, empathy, and kindness are more important than ever in the age of AI. Edwin shares how leaders can create workplaces where people feel trusted, valued, and psychologically safe. Pasted text

The conversation explores the difference between managers and true leaders, the importance of listening to understand, and how kindness can improve workplace culture and engagement. Edwin shares practical insights on creating human-centered organizations where people can collaborate, contribute, and thrive.

Kindness Challenge : This week, practice listening to someone with the goal of understanding rather than responding. Create one moment where someone feels heard, supported, and safe to share their ideas or perspective.

How to Stay Inspired : Take care of yourself through simple habits that restore your energy, such as walking, exercising, listening to music, getting enough sleep, and spending time with people who support you. When you care for yourself first, you are better able to show kindness to others.

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Build Sustainable Organizations: Ryan Dewey Smith on Mission, Leadership & Lasting Impact

Michael G Neece — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:26:00 GMT

Our Future Is Kind Episode 85

In this episode of Our Future Is Kind, Michael Neece speaks with Ryan Dewey Smith, founder of Inperium, founding Executive Chairman & CEO, and author of Sustaining the Mission, about building organizations that create lasting impact through service, partnership, and compassionate leadership. Ryan shares how his work supporting mission-driven nonprofits has helped strengthen communities and improve lives. Pasted text

Ryan discusses the importance of listening, feedback, humility, and moving from a mindset of being "the one" to being "one of" a larger community. He shares how kindness, collaboration, and understanding different perspectives can help leaders create stronger organizations and a better future.

Kindness Challenge : Practice listening without judgment by having one conversation where your goal is simply to understand another person's perspective. Ask questions, be open to feedback, and remember that every person's voice can contribute something valuable. Pasted text

How to Stay Inspired : Find inspiration through books and practices that build empathy, awareness, and better communication. Ryan recommends exploring nonviolent communication, learning from different perspectives, and reading resources like How to Win Friends and Influence People and I'm OK, You're OK

Website: https://ryandeweysmith.com
Inperium: https://inperium.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dewey-smith/

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Overcome Self-Criticism Through Self-Kindness: Sally Stockreisser on Emotional Empowerment and Transforming Your Brain

Michael G Neece — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:39:00 GMT

Our Future Is Kind Episode 81

In this episode of Our Future Is Kind, Michael Neece speaks with Sally Stockreisser, emotional empowerment coach and ⭐Our Future Is Kind CO-AUTHOR⭐, about transforming stress, self-criticism, and emotional patterns through neuroscience and self-kindness. Sally shares how retraining the brain can help people create healthier emotions, build resilience, and unlock their potential.

The conversation explores why kindness starts with how we treat ourselves, how curiosity can create compassion, and how small practices can lead to meaningful change. Sally also shares practical ways to become your own best friend, build emotional awareness, and create a kinder future for yourself and others.

Kindness Challenge: Take a moment to practice kindness toward yourself by asking, "How can I be my own best friend right now?" Choose one small action that supports your well-being, whether it is taking a break, offering yourself encouragement, or showing yourself the same compassion you would give someone else.

Stay Inspired : Find inspiration by surrounding yourself with stories and examples of kindness, whether through books, communities, or everyday acts of compassion. Sally recommends exploring the Ripplecore app, reading On Kindness by Linda Cohen, and noticing the simple kindness and openness often shown by children.

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Global Kindness Leaders Unite: Inside the k20 Summit with Alan Williams, Francesca Donlan, Maria Roca, and Jenny Haase

Michael G Neece — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

What happens when global kindness leaders converge in one room? Find out as k20 Kindness Summit co-founders Alan Williams (SERVICEBRAND GLOBAL), Francesca Donlan (The Kindness Effect), Dr. Maria Roca (FGCU's ROCK Center), and Jenny Haase (Kindness from the Heart and ⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐) pull back the curtain on the inaugural k20 Kindness Summit — coming to Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, May 14–17, 2026.

Together they explore why kindness is a superpower, why now is a critical moment for compassion, and how one candle — one act, one person — can ripple across generations. Don't miss this conversation about the summit changing the world one kindversation at a time.

K20 Kindness Summit (register & attend):

• https://www.k20kindness.com

• https://www.fgcu.edu/cas/centers/rockcenter/

ROCK Center at FGCU (Dr. Maria Roca):

• https://www.fgcu.edu/cas/centers/rockcenter/

• rock@fgcu.edu

Francesca Donlan:

• https://www.francescadonlan.com

• https://www.kindnesseffects.com

Jenny Haase – Kindness from the Heart:

• https://www.kindnessfromtheheart.com

Alan Williams – SERVICEBRAND GLOBAL:

• http://www.servicebrandglobal.com

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The Kindness Challenge: Carry a small physical object — a coin, a stone, a piece of jewelry — in your pocket. Each time you touch it, pause and perform one deliberate act of kindness.

Stay Inspired...by attending the k20 Summit! Learn from kindness experts and teach others what you know about kindness so we can all combine our efforts to build a kinder future. We will see you there!! https://www.k20kindness.com

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Moral Intelligence at Work--Building Trust, Reducing Friction & Leading Under Pressure w Neeta Jain

Michael G Neece — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

How do teams hit peak performance and feel peace? Leadership advisor and keynote speaker Neeta Jain joins Michael G. Neece to unpack why EQ alone isn't enough—and how moral intelligence (MQ) helps leaders make ethical decisions under pressure, rebuild trust, and reduce team friction in fast-paced tech environments.

They explore scarcity mindset, performative empathy, and the difference between niceness vs kindness—plus practical ways to speak up, support the "second courageous person," and make invisible helpers visible. A grounded conversation on human-centered leadership in the age of AI.

Kindness challenge: Make the invisibles visible: today, thank someone whose work usually goes unnoticed (custodian, airport staff, hotel team). Ask their name, repeat it, and use it in your thank-you—no posting, no credit, just sincerity.

Stay Inspired so you can Stay Kind: Collect glimmers: pause twice today and name one tiny bright spot (warm drink, your child's note, a kind gesture). Write it down. When you feel low, reread your glimmer list before responding to anyone

Contact Neeta

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jain-neeta

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamneetajain

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Space Kindness: Exploring the American Space Program w/Emily Carney & Bruce McCandless III

Michael G Neece — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:09:00 GMT

Join host Michael G. Neece for a fascinating conversation with space historians and authors Emily Carney and Bruce McCandless III about their new book Starbound: A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program. Dive into stories from early rocketry to bold future predictions, including insights on the "overview effect" astronauts experience and how kindness and cooperation shape our shared cosmic future. Whether you're a space nerd or curious about how human values impact exploration, this episode inspires us to build a kinder, more collaborative future—on Earth and beyond. Get your copy of Starbound on Amazon today and learn more at Space Hipsters on Facebook.

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From Higher Ed to Global Nomad: Jenn Johnson's Story

Michael G Neece — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:08:00 GMT

Michael speaks with the extraordinary Jenn Johnson — also known as Jenn With 2 Ns — a podcaster, recruiter, scuba enthusiast, and global citizen on a mission to live a life of purpose and service.

Jenn shares how she went from working in higher education to recruiting for major tech companies, always staying rooted in a desire to help others succeed. She opens up about the loss of both parents in a single year, her bold leap into global travel, the start of her podcast Wise and Wine, and how kindness shows up in every country she visits.

Kindness challenge:

• Be someone's connector. Recommend a student, job seeker, or friend for a role or opportunity today — especially someone who may not know what's possible yet.

• Say yes to a curious question. If someone asks about your work or life path, take time to answer kindly. Your story might shape their future.

• Uplift someone overlooked. Jenn reminded us that many people just need a nudge or bit of info. Today, be the nudge.

Inspiration and depictions of kindness in the world:

• Follow Jenn's global journey on Instagram & YouTube: @jns.adventures

• Listen to her Wise and Wine podcast — stories from people redefining purpose and joy in work and life.

• When life feels hard, remember Jenn's lesson: Stay connected to community — old friends, new cultures, curious kids — and kindness will find you.

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From Fortune 500 to Kindness Summit: Kevin Huntting's Vision for a Kinder Future

Michael G Neece — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Our Future is Kind® Podcast, host Michael G. Neece interviews Kevin Huntting, a transition expert with over 20 years of corporate marketing experience who is also an ⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐.

Links below for the full podcast. Please visit our website to get more information: http://ourfutureiskind.com/

💬 We dive deep into:

✔️ The importance of kindness as an intentional practice

✔️ The importance of overcoming the ego-driven need to be right

✔️ The challenges of navigating personal and professional transitions

✔️ The significance of self-reflection and emotional awareness

✔️ How to create a personal dashboard for kindness

Kindness challenge

✔️ Reach out to Kevin and Michael about "UnityCon" a Human Summit that brings people together to inject more kindness into the world! khuntting@gmail.com and michael@michaelgneece.com

Inspiration and depictions of kindness in the world

✔️ Get involved with Baby2Baby, a charitable organization focused on providing children living in poverty with necessities. This is inspirational work!

✔️ Get out in nature. The interconnectedness of us with our environment is indisputable, so go experience it for yourself.

✔️ Practice gratitudes. If you want to be truly inspired, remembering what you have to be thankful for is a great place to start.

Learn more about Kevin!

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhuntting/

Website: http://www.2stepsforwardcoaching.com/

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✅ About Michael G Neece.

Michael G. Neece – Build the Future You Want to Live in®

Welcome to Our Future is Kind®, where I explore how kindness creates stronger teams, better leadership, and a thriving world. As a keynote speaker and visionary leader, I share kindness-driven strategies through speeches, expert interviews, and my podcast, "Our Future is Kind." From corporate culture to personal growth, I uncover how kindness shapes success.

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Business with Heart - Angus Pryor on Marketing and Philanthropy

Michael G Neece — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Our Future is Kind Podcast, Michael speaks with Angus Pryor, founder of Dental Marketing Solutions, international speaker, and philanthropist.

Angus takes us through his multifaceted career—from drumming and diplomacy to pharmaceutical sales and digital marketing—and shares the deeper motivation behind it all: serving others with kindness.

💡 Angus challenges listeners to build for-purpose businesses and stay inspired by choosing their inputs, building strong communities, and staying kind—even under pressure.

REACH OUT to Angus Pryor

www.youtube.com/@AngusPryor

www.anguspryor.com

EPISODE KINDNESS CHALLENGE:

Reflect on your business model. Is there a way to automate doing good within your profit stream—like a built-in donation system or quarterly service project?
Make kindness visible. Create a team ritual (like voting on values lived each week) to keep kindness embedded in your culture.
Support education where it's needed most. Consider donating to rural schools or becoming a sponsor for a student who wouldn't otherwise have access to school supplies, transportation, or meals.

STAY INSPIRED:

Take Angus's advice: you can't pour from an empty cup. Protect your sleep, your mental clarity, and your inputs.
Choose what you consume—news, people, media—like your kindness depends on it. Because it does.
Want to be reminded of your impact? Visit the communities your business serves. Bring toothbrushes. Bring a check. Bring yourself.

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Michael is co-founder of The Human Summit, Learn about The Human Summit: www.thehumansummit.com/home

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🔗 Check Out My Books Here!

- Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer Book https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921

- In Kind Book

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Nicole J. Phillips: Why Kindness is Contagious

Michael G Neece — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:07:00 GMT

Meet Nicole J. Phillips. She is a speaker, author, chaplain, and host of The Kindness Podcast. She joins host Michael G. Neece to talk about the power of reframing your thoughts, practicing kindness during crisis, and her move from North Dakota to North Carolina after a major life shake-up.

Nicole opens up about her early battles with depression, her husband's near-death car crash, the joy of rediscovering life, and how she believes kindness saved her. They also discuss what it means to tether your mind like a leash, how kindness doesn't mean ignoring pain, and why joy, laughter, and The Amazing Race matter more than ever.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ How to connect with Nicole ⭐⭐⭐⭐

https://nicolejphillips.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipsnicolej/

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🧠 Nicole's Mind Leash Kindness Challenge

Practice thinking about what you're thinking about. Set a timer to check in with yourself 2–3 times during the day. If your thoughts wander to fear, self-criticism, or judgment, gently "click the leash" and redirect them to kindness, gratitude, or curiosity.

⭐Inspiration and depictions of kindness in the world:

○ Read Workplace Positivity by Nicole J. Phillips: Available on Amazon

○ Explore more of Nicole's story at https://nicolejphillips.com

○ Enjoy Oprah Magazine's top-rated "The Kindness Podcast" with Nicole J Phillips hosting: https://open.spotify.com/show/3is1LusLtuxxLYUqPjv3Ft?si=9aadcb34ee784c34

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Michael is co-founder of The Human Summit, Learn about The Human Summit:

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🔗 Check Out My Books Here!

- Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer Book https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921

- In Kind Book https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD

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✅ About Michael G Neece.

Michael G. Neece – Building a Kinder Future, One Act at a Time

Welcome to Our Future is Kind, where I explore how kindness creates stronger teams, better leadership, and a thriving world. As a keynote speaker, I share kindness-driven strategies through speeches and my podcast, "Our Future is Kind." From corporate culture to personal growth, I uncover how kindness shapes success.

For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:

📩 Email: michael@michaelgneece.com

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The ROI of Kindness Brian Biro on Leadership and Breakthroughs

Michael G Neece — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:42:00 GMT

Michael sits down with America's Breakthrough Speaker and ⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐, Brian Biro for a high-energy conversation on transformational leadership, the science and strategy behind kindness, and how humility and gratitude can elevate individuals and organizations alike.

Brian shares the four W's that turned a struggling hospital unit into a model of excellence, his vision for a future led by Chief Kindness Officers, and how to thrive—even in moments of profound personal challenge. He also reveals how kindness, presence, and valuing differences can spark extraordinary results in life and work.

⭐⭐⭐Find and connect with Brian! ⭐⭐⭐

https://www.brianbiro.com/

Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brian.biro/

Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbiro/

Subscribe to his YouTube Channel @BrianBiroSpeaker

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

💖 Kindness Challenge

Become the Chief Kindness Officer in every interaction today.

☑ Offer warmth to someone having a rough day

☑ Genuinely welcome a colleague or neighbor

☑ Build "we" by strengthening connection in your team

🌅 Staying Inspired

• Start each day by asking: What am I truly grateful for today?

• Pick 3 words you want to be remembered by—live them daily

• Choose energy and focus: what you focus on is what you create

• Value differences as strengths, not obstacles

• When things are hard, be the igniter—start the kindness ripple

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Michael is co-founder of The Human Summit, Learn about The Human Summit: www.thehumansummit.com/home

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumansummit

🔗 Check Out My Books Here!

- Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer Book https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921

- In Kind Book

https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD

🔗 Stay Connected With Me.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelGNeeceAuthor

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✅ About Michael G Neece.

Michael G. Neece – Building a Kinder Future, One Act at a Time

For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below:

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Grand Giving--Marketing Strategist Susan Jarema on Collaboration, & Building a Kinder Business World

Michael G Neece — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Episode 064 ⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐

Susan Jarema has been an entrepreneur her whole life — and when COVID shuttered a conference and stranded her at the Grand Canyon, she and a colleague turned the moment into a movement. Today, as founder of New Earth Marketing and co-founder of The Grand Connection, she helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs grow through collaboration, strategic partnerships, and what she calls "grand giving."

In this conversation, Susan and Michael explore why the most generous people can end up at the bottom of the pile without the right boundaries and strategy, how community outperforms paid ads every time, and what a world built on collaboration over competition might actually look like 100 years from now.

Kindness challenge: Giving without strategy leads to burnout. This week, before saying yes to a request for your time or expertise, pause and ask: Does this serve us both? Practice one act of grand giving — generous, intentional, and sustainable.

Stay inspired so you can stay kind: Susan stays inspired by layering learning into movement — pairing audiobooks with exercise so neither feels like a chore. Try these:

Queue an audiobook specifically for walks, gym sessions, or any movement you already do daily.
Revisit a book that shifted your thinking before — Susan recommends 4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman for a fresh perspective on time and priorities.
When the to-do list feels crushing, shrink it — and let a few already-done items remind you that progress is real.

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Jeff Harmon: My Impossible Journey, Values-Based Leadership, and Building a Kinder Future

Michael G Neece — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:33:00 GMT

On this Our Future is Kind Podcast episode, guest Jeff Harmon speaks about his inspiring journey. Diagnosed with a neurological condition that has reshaped his life, Jeff has embraced his own "impossible" by using a wheelchair and setting out to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro—a testament to his message that what seems impossible is often the starting line for extraordinary transformation. This mission is at the heart of My Impossible, Jeff's initiative to inspire others to redefine their limits and pursue bold, meaningful goals.

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This episode's kindness challenge: Look into joining a community or redoubling your commitment to a community you already belong to. As Jeff found community in a group of men doing challenging workouts, rain or shine, perhaps your community is more spiritual, or it's a political organization, a charitable one, or perhaps one focused on fun activities such as knitting, playing board games, or looking for treasures in the wild, like geocaching. By investing in bonding with others who care about similar things, but who might come from very different backgrounds, you expose yourself to different kinds of people and allow yourself to bond outside of your typical communities!

This episode's Inspiration and depictions of kindness in the world:

Podcast: My Impossible Podcast with Jeff Harmon
Movie: Rudy, a great sports story about not giving up
Movie: Remember the Titans, another great sports story about overcoming adversity
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A Trans Leader's Vision for a Kinder World The Future of Belonging | Liam Paschall

Michael G Neece — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

What if the future isn't about tolerating people — but celebrating them?

In this deeply moving conversation, Michael Neece sits down with trans inclusion leader, speaker, and beloved LinkedIn voice Liam Paschall to talk about kindness, belonging, identity, courage, and what it really means to be human.

From Liam's upbringing in rural North Carolina to his humanitarian work in Haiti, from jumping out of airplanes to navigating public life as a trans man in America, this episode explores the simple truth that could change everything:

*People are not meant to be tolerated. They are meant to be treasured.*

You'll walk away inspired, challenged, and reminded that the future we build begins with how we treat the human beings standing right in front of us.

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The Bullied Brain: How Kindness, Neuroscience, and Courage Can Change Our Future

Michael G Neece — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:37:00 GMT

Episode 069 ⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐

What if kindness isn't just a moral choice, but a brain changing force? In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael Neece talks with educator, researcher, and author Dr. Jennifer Fraser about the neuroscience behind kindness, bullying, trauma, and resilience.

Drawing from her books The Bullied Brain and The Gaslit Brain, Jennifer explains how abuse impacts the brain, why empathy matters, and how we can create a kinder future through education, awareness, and human connection.

Kindness Challenge: This week, replace one moment of stress or frustration with a pause, a deep breath, and a deliberate act of kindness toward yourself or someone else.

Stay Inspired: Jennifer recommends taking regular walks, spending time away from screens, and surrounding yourself with uplifting ideas. Reading books, learning new perspectives, and focusing on solutions instead of problems can help you stay hopeful. Most importantly, remember that your brain can change and grow throughout your life, giving you the power to build a kinder future every day.

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Improve Relationships through Self-Compassion: Dr. Brad Reedy on Kindness and Living With Courage

Michael G Neece — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Dr. Brad Reedy, psychotherapist, author, and longtime host of the Finding You podcast, joins Michael G. Neece to explore how deep self‑knowledge, compassion, and authenticity transform how we live and relate to others. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Reedy unpacks how kindness begins with self‑care and self‑compassion, why forgiveness must be grounded in boundaries, and how understanding our unconscious responses frees us to love more deeply.

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Podcast: Finding You with Dr. Brad Reedy

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Books: The Audacity to Be You: Learning to Love Your Horrible, Rotten Self https://www.amazon.com/Audacity-Be-You-Learning-Horrible/dp/057865444X

The Journey of the Heroic Parent: Your Child's Struggle & The Road https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Heroic-Parent-Childs-Struggle-ebook/dp/B00T0GIB0Q

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Kindness at Work Isn't Fluff | Charlie Saffro on Leadership, Empathy, and Brave Culture

Michael G Neece — Fri, 09 May 2025 10:10:00 GMT

Kindness at Work Isn't Fluff | Charlie Saffro on Leadership, Empathy, and Brave Culture | #inspiration

Join Michael as he sits down with Charlie Saffro—CEO of CS Recruiting, TEDx speaker, and leadership visionary—for a powerful conversation about building workplace cultures rooted in kindness, empathy, and authenticity. In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Charlie shares real-world stories and insights on balancing people and profit, creating space for honest conversations, and why self-care is a non-negotiable for impactful leadership.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliesaffro

Her TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlV4bgNv6k8

Contact: charlie@cs-recruiting.com

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🎯 Kindness Challenge: Be the leader who makes space for brave honesty.

This week, check in—genuinely—with a colleague or friend. Ask how they really are. Listen without fixing. Kindness doesn't need a program—it just needs presence.

🌟 Where to Find Inspiration: Charlie reminds us that kindness starts with caring for ourselves.

🌿 Take a walk.

🧘 Practice yoga or stretch in silence.

🐾 Cuddle a pet.

Whether it's a solo retreat or a few quiet moments, filling your own cup lets you pour kindness into the world.

Charlie Saffro is now serving on the Advisory Board for The Human Summit, a global gathering of kind-hearted changemakers committed to building a more connected, compassionate future.

📅 The Human Summit will take place virtually on November 13, 2025—World Kindness Day.

🌍 The event brings together thought leaders, corporate innovators, educators, activists, and everyday heroes to explore how empathy, courage, and intentional kindness can transform our workplaces and our world.

Charlie's voice—grounded in leadership, authenticity, and care—makes her a perfect guide for this journey.

Stay tuned for more details, and we hope you'll join us in shaping a more human future.

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Lead With Love at Work: Marc Haine on Service-First Leadership, Culture Fixes, and Caring Communities

Michael G Neece — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:09:00 GMT

Marc Haine (service expert, "master of experiences," and author of Lights! Camera! Action!) joins Michael Neece to unpack what it really takes to build great customer experiences—and why the fastest path there is culture first. Marc shares how he went from shy and withdrawn to a professional speaker, why "kindness" shows up for him as service, and what he learned running restaurants, hotels, and casinos while rebuilding struggling organizations from the inside out.

You'll hear practical leadership tools you can use immediately: how to stop finger-pointing, how to reduce fear during change by asking "what's the worst-case scenario?", why scapegoating kills trust, and Marc's favorite shift—replacing "we're a family" with "we're a caring community." Plus: a simple thought model to regain perspective on hard days, and a powerful reminder that long-term success and profitability are built by leading with love and kindness first.

Kindness challenge:

The "Serve the Need" Challenge

For the next 7 days, make kindness automatic by replacing "How do I look/what do I get?" with "What's the need—and how can I serve it?"

Once per day, pause in a real interaction (work or personal) and ask: "What's the need here?"
Choose one small service action (clarify, unblock, encourage, simplify, or help someone succeed).
Name the need out loud when appropriate: "Sounds like you need support/clarity/time—how can I help?"
End the day with a 30-second reflection: "Where did service make things lighter today?"

Inspiration and depictions of kindness in the world:

Use Marc's Thought Model to Reset Your Mood

When you feel angry, discouraged, or "off," run Marc's quick reset: Circumstance → Thoughts → Feelings → Actions → Results. Identify what's fixed (circumstance), then rewrite the thought you're attaching to it so your feelings and actions shift toward the result you actually want.

Write the circumstance in one neutral sentence (no blame).
List your thought, then ask: "Is there a more useful thought that's also true?"
Pick the result you want (calm leadership, better service, connection) and choose the next action that matches it.

Contact Marc!

• https://marchaine.com

• mailto:marc@marchaine.com

• https://marchaine.com/lights-camera-action/

• https://read.amazon.ca/kp/card?asin=B08KSHT876

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🔗 Check Out My Books Here!

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⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD

🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC

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Healing Trauma, Unleashing Your True Self, and Building a Kinder Future with Julie Goldberg, Energy Healer

Michael G Neece — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Energy healer and trauma-informed coach Julie Goldberg, ⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐, returns to share how healing your inner child is the foundation for both personal freedom and a better world.

Julie discusses her chapter in Joy Unleashed and her new lead-authored book, Unleash Yourself: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming You, launching September 2026. She and host Michael Neece explore how shame is created — and undone — why kindness requires boundaries, and what a healed, thriving humanity could look like 100 years from now. If you're ready to stop letting what's stopping you actually stop you, this conversation is for you.

Contact Julie!

• Calendar/booking link: https://calendly.com/juliecandace/30-minute-call-exploration

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-goldberg-8b968243

• Email: juliecandace@gmail.com

Kindness Challenge!

This week, when someone cuts you off, posts something angry, or seems unkind — pause, take a breath, and silently wish them healing. Repeat this practice each time you feel reactive. Notice the shift in your own energy.

Stay Inspired so you can Stay Kind!

Julie stays inspired by actively seeking out the people doing good in the world — especially through unexpected connections:

• Reach out to one new person doing meaningful work in your field or community.

• Follow healers, coaches, or heart-led professionals on LinkedIn who energize you.

• Say yes to conversations with people who may not be a perfect fit — the connection itself is the gift.

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Michael is co-founder of The Human Summit, Learn about The Human Summit: www.thehumansummit.com/home

🔗 Check Out My Books Here!

🚀 "Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer" https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921

⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD

🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC

🔗 Stay Connected With Me.

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Kindness Is a Leadership Strength: Hardeep Kaur on Emotional Intelligence & Leading Change

Michael G Neece — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:22:00 GMT

In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael sits down with Hardeep Kaur, a global change manager, leadership expert, and communications strategist with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Hardeep shares transformative insights on how kindness, emotional intelligence, and cultural empathy are essential tools for leading organizational change.

🚀 Kindness Challenge! Reflect on who you are and how you can bring more of that self to work. Reflect on how you can create moments for others to share more about who they are and build in time for people to truly listen to each other.

🚀 Here are the suggested resources (depictions of kindness in the world) below.

Book: Emotional Intelligence (Why It Can Matter More than IQ) by Daniel Goleman. (He also has YouTube videos and Podcasts.)

Book: Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace - Mark Craemer

Book: The Values Compass by Dr. Mandeep Rai. This discusses cultural values across many countries worldwide.

YoutTube: Brene Brown's video on empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw

Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves is a great resource.

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- Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer Book https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921

- In Kind Book

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How to Train Confidence: The Science of Self-Compassion and Leadership

Michael G Neece — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:44:00 GMT

Our Future is Kind Episode 72

What if confidence, courage, and leadership were skills you could train?

In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael Neece speaks with civic leader and founder Sarah Jakle, creator of Democracy Since 2020, about how neuroscience, self-compassion, and nervous system tools can empower the next generation of leaders.

Sarah shares her personal journey through chronic illness, adversity, and resilience, and how it led her to build programs that teach high school girls how to move from an inner critic to an "inner best friend" and "inner champion." The conversation explores emotional regulation, allyship, civic engagement, and why building confidence early can reshape leadership pipelines for generations to come.

This week, when self-doubt shows up, pause and respond to yourself with the same encouragement you would give a close friend or someone you deeply care about.

When things feel overwhelming, Sarah recommends using simple nervous system resets: notice your thoughts, pause, and shift toward something grounding or beautiful like nature, humor, or a calming activity. Practicing self-compassion, gratitude, and moving between hard and restful moments helps rebuild emotional balance. Staying inspired comes from learning to treat yourself with the same kindness you hope to give others.

Website: https://www.democrashe.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-jakle-535617240/?skipRedirect=true
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjakle/

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Michael is co-founder of The Human Summit, Learn about The Human Summit: www.thehumansummit.com/home
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumansummit

🔗 Check Out My Books Here!
🔗 Check Out My Books Here!
🚀 "Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer" https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921
⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD
🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC

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Dina Meyers Explores Justice, Equity, and Kindness in Live Entertainment

Michael G Neece — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Dina Meyers Explores Justice, Equity, and Kindness in Live Entertainment | #LiveEntertainment

In this episode, Michael Neece welcomes Dina Meyers, a live entertainment expert who shares insights on kindness and respect in a challenging industry. She highlights honoring all roles and building trust through kindness.

Dina discusses advocating for herself in a male-dominated field, equity, and allyship. She offers tips on handling conflict with kindness, mindfulness, and the impact of a smile.

They envision a just future addressing wealth disparity, child safety, and respect for people and the planet. Dina's stories offer valuable lessons for leaders and changemakers.

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🔗 Check Out My Books Here!

- Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer Book https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921

- In Kind Book

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The Antidote to Bullying? Kindness! with Mark Melton

Michael G Neece — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:49:00 GMT

Combat Bullying with Kindness | Mark Melton's Expertise in the Corporate Space and as a Family Man #Bullying #kindness #Leadership

Do your children face bullying at school? Have a friend who feels bullied at work? In this episode, we sit down with Mark Melton, pharmaceutical vice president and father of three boys, one with neurodiversity that has led to bullying by classmates.

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💬 We dive deep into:

✔️ How leaders set the tone for supporting colleagues as teammates

✔️ How to hear each other at work so bullying doesn't develop

✔️ How to support our children who are targeted by bullies

✔️ How neurodiverse youth need to see their parents advocate for them

From entrepreneurship to executive work in the pharmaceutical industry, Mark has learned to balance work and home life, helping his employees thrive and his sons, too!

Learn more!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-melton-407b8a130/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/biospecimen-consortium/

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Kelly Hall on Loving Leadership, Beating Cancer & Why Kindness is Good for Business

Michael G Neece — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Episode 065 ⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐

Kelly Winegarden Hall — leadership strategist, CEO, and author of Love Works — shares how a cancer diagnosis transformed her approach to work, health, and leadership. She breaks down why eliminating "dis-ease" in organizations unlocks performance, why intentional pauses outperform grinding, and how Europe's work culture gets more done with six weeks of vacation.

Kelly also previews her chapter in the upcoming book Our Future is Kind, making the case that kindness, connection, and shared communities are the blueprint for a thriving future — for individuals, businesses, and society alike.

Kindness challenge: Keep bags in your car, each with a blanket, $20, snacks, and an encouraging note. When you spot someone in need, give them a bag — letting them know they matter.

Stay inspired so you can stay kind: Kelly stays inspired through philanthropy — supporting causes she loves in ways that fit her life. To do the same:

• Find a cause connected to something you already enjoy

• Give in a way that multiplies impact (host a dinner, buy the cookies)

• Let your abundance stretch farther by enabling organizations doing daily good

Links mentioned/ How to get in touch

• kellywinegardenhall.com — contact/connect with Kelly Hall

• Kelly Hall on LinkedIn (active — search Kelly Winegarden Hall)

• The Four Agreements / The Fifth Agreement — Don Miguel Ruiz / Ruiz family (books)

• Dr. Joe Dispenza — drjoedispenza.com (meditation practice Kelly follows)

• Shrinking — Apple TV+ series (mentioned by Kelly)

• The Good Place — Peacock/Netflix (mentioned by host)

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Andrea Locsin From Architect to Founder - Kindness, Boundaries, and Building Opportunity in the Philippines

Michael G Neece — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:06:00 GMT

Andrea Locsin—licensed architect turned global entrepreneur, and ⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐—built a virtual-services business during the pandemic by saying "yes," learning fast, and leading with integrity. She now creates paid opportunities for seniors and adults with special needs through a restaurant that doubles as a place of purpose and belonging.

In this episode, Andrea shares why "starting small" changes lives, how faith and reflection keep her grounded, and why kindness sometimes requires firm boundaries. You'll also hear a powerful story about mentoring street teens, plus the simple pause-practice that helps Andrea respond with care instead of reaction.

Connect with Andrea: https://www.ourremoteoffice.com/

Kindness challenge: The 5-Second Pause Challenge: For one week, practice one tiny pause before you react—especially in stressful moments.

• Take one slow breath before responding (even on email/text)

• Ask yourself: "What would the kind version of my truth sound like?"

• If you're heated, say: "Give me one minute—I want to say this right."

• Notice what changes in your tone, your body, and the other person's response.

Inspiration: Borrow calm from role models—then practice it in real life. Andrea points to leaders who hold boundaries with compassion (like Judge Frank Caprio) and to stories that rekindle hope when life isn't fair.

• Watch a few clips from Judge Frank Caprio to study calm + fairness under pressure.

• Add one "kindness-under-stress" movie night: The Bucket List or John Q (Andrea's picks).

• If you want a practical communication tool Michael references: explore Never Split the Difference (Chris Voss / Black Swan Group).

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Lead with Kindness Live with Purpose: John Neral on Owning Your Career Journey

Michael G Neece — Fri, 23 May 2025 04:01:00 GMT

Lead with Kindness Live with Purpose: John Neral on Owning Your Career Journey | #Career

What if the kindest thing we can do in today's fast-paced world is to simply pause? In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael welcomes John Neral—career coach, podcast host, and advocate for mid-career professionals navigating change. John shares powerful insights on how to lead with non-judgment, embrace curiosity, and show up with intention. Together, they explore how pausing, listening, and letting go of judgment can transform how we work, lead, and connect.

🌟 Kindness Challenge of the Week 🌟

In today's fast-paced world, the kindest thing you can do might simply be to pause, to listen with curiosity, to see without judgment, and to engage with intention.

This week, give yourself and others the gift of the pause. Ask yourself:

What am I really hearing?

Do I align with this, or am I just reacting?

How can I bring grace into this moment?

🌱 Small questions, big kindness.

🎶 Inspiration Corner 🎶

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John finds inspiration in a powerful song: "We Can Be Kind" by Nancy Lamott, written by David Friedman. Amid chaos, confusion, and division, this song is a beautiful reminder that kindness is a daily choice.

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Building a Kinder World Through Lip Balm. Josh Newman Builds Kindness in Classrooms in Unusual Ways

Michael G Neece — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:43:00 GMT

Our Future Is Kind Episode 75

What if a simple lip balm could teach self-kindness, kindness to others, and even transform a classroom?

In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael Neece talks with Joshua Newman, founder of Kind Lips and Kind Lips Classroom, about how small, intentional acts of kindness can ripple out to create a kinder world. Joshua shares his personal journey of learning to love himself, the inspiration behind Kind Lips, and how the classroom program is helping students build self-awareness, confidence, and empathy.

From high school students to adults, Joshua explains how self-kindness and daily reminders to be kind can fundamentally change behavior and community culture. This episode is full of practical examples, inspiration, and tools for creating real-world impact in schools, workplaces, and daily life.

Kindness Challenge: This week, practice kindness by speaking one intentional, positive message to someone else each day and pair it with a small reminder for yourself to be kind, like a sticky note or a gesture of self-care.

Stay Inspired : Stay inspired by connecting with others and noticing opportunities for small acts of kindness. Joshua recommends journaling, observing moments of beauty, helping someone without expectation, or using playful rituals like a lip balm reminder to integrate kindness into daily life. These small, repeated actions reinforce compassion both inward and outward.

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Melody Ann Owen on Publishing for a Kinder Future

Michael G Neece — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:31:00 GMT

Melody Ann Owen, founder of Author Nation, joins Michael to discuss storytelling, kindness, and helping nonfiction authors create a lasting legacy. From surviving a traumatic childhood to helping experts publish books with heart, Melody shares how curiosity, mercy, and courage shape her life and work.

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The Future of Work Is Kind--Nicole Yelsey and KindWorks AI

Michael G Neece — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The Future of Work Is Kind--Nicole Yelsey and KindWorks AI

Can kindness be your company's secret weapon? Nicole Yelsey, COO and Co-Founder of KindWorks AI, joins Our Future is Kind to share how AI can make teams more collaborative, connected, and kind.

Nicole breaks down how their AI agent Beni helps teams practice micro-kindnesses throughout the workday, explains why kindness is a power skill—not a soft one—and shares how companies that embed kindness see better retention, increased sales, and less burnout.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Connect with Nicole⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Join us November 13, 2025 at https://thehumansummit.com !

💼 Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleyoderyelsey/

💡 Learn more about KindWorks AI → https://kindworks.ai

👉 Book a demo → https://kindworks.ai/demo

🎧 Their podcast → https://kindworks.ai/podcast

📄 Read their white paper → https://kindworks.ai/power-skills-era

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Human Summit Advisor Jon Pinney on Radical Authenticity and Spreading Messages of Kindness

Michael G Neece — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:23:00 GMT

In this episode of Our Future is Kind Podcast, Michael sits down with Jon Pinney, a life coach, identity architect, and the founder of Valltees--a positive apparel brand that helps people spread joy and connection through simple, powerful messages. He is also an ⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐!

Jon shares his moving journey of spending 20 years in the closet, learning to love himself, and creating businesses that help others do the same.

Jon also shares practical advice for anyone feeling stuck, scared, or silenced—and a cosmic reminder that we all have power and value, right now.

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Kindness Worldwide: How One Act Sparked a Global Movement

Michael G Neece — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:48:00 GMT

Our Future is Kind Episode 077

How can one small act of kindness transform lives and communities? In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael Neece speaks with Kevin Smith, founder of Kindness Worldwide, about how a simple gesture inspired a global nonprofit and the ripple effect of positive actions.

Kevin shares how kindness can be institutionalized, celebrated, and tracked from school programs to Kindness Week worldwide. Learn how everyday acts of empathy, generosity, and connection can create a culture where kindness is the norm and inspire others to do the same.

Kindness Challenge : This week, practice three small acts of kindness: give a genuine compliment or help someone in need, take a moment to show kindness to yourself, and look for opportunities to support and uplift others in your community.

Stay Inspired : Stay inspired by noticing the good around you, celebrating small acts of kindness, and engaging in community projects. Kevin recommends volunteering, reflecting on positive role models, and connecting with others who share your values to fuel consistent kindness.

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From Burnout to Burning Bright--Energy Healer R. Scott Holmes on Living with Compassion

Michael G Neece — Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

R. Scott Holmes — intuitive energy practitioner, transformational coach, and lead author of the anthology From Burnout to Burning Bright — joins Michael G. Neece to explore how loss, caregiving, and burnout can become a doorway to radical self-discovery. Scott shares how Reiki, travel, and writing helped him rebuild his identity after decades as a caregiver.

Together, Scott and Michael unpack the difference between being nice and being truly kind, how perspective-shifting travel reveals our shared humanity, and why giving yourself the first ten minutes of the day may be the most important thing you do. A wise, warm conversation about joy, authenticity, and building a kinder future.

Kindness challenge: True kindness runs deeper than being nice — it's authentic human connection. This week, pause before one interaction and ask: If I were in their shoes, what would I need most right now? Then respond from that place.

Stay Inspired: Scott reconnects with inspiration by deliberately slowing his pace to notice what speed hides. Try walking a familiar route instead of driving it — notice what you've been passing by unseen.

Connect with Scott!

https://rscottholmes.com (contact the guest via this site)

https://www.facebook.com/rscott.holmes

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"From Burnout to Burning Bright" — available on Amazon on May 19th; search the title directly at https://www.amazon.com

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⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD

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Break Through Fear to Love with Brian Biro. Using Kindness, Presence, Humility, and Gratitude to Build Strong Teams

Michael G Neece — Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Brian Biro—America's Breakthrough Speaker and ⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐—joins Michael Neece to explore how we create a kinder future instead of waiting for it. Brian shares his "3 controllables" (vision, energy, and building people) and why the real breakthrough is always from fear to love.

They talk "WOOs" (windows of opportunity), the ripple effect of presence, and how humility keeps us learning. You'll also hear a powerful story about belief, the Pygmalion effect, and what happens when we see possibility instead of limits—plus simple ways to spark gratitude and stronger relationships.

Contact Brian at: https://brianbiro.com

Kindness challenge: Be a "positive Pygmalion" today: pick one person and send a specific note naming a strength you see in them and one way you believe they'll succeed. Don't advise—just believe, clearly.

Stay Inspired so you can Stay Kind! Hunt for "WOOs" daily: each morning, choose to notice one window of opportunity—someone to encourage, help, or learn from. Write it down at night: "What WOO did I catch today?"

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🔗 Check Out My Books Here!

🚀 "Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer" https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921

⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD

🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC

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One Move Makes All the Difference: Mastering Mindset, Teams, and Kind Leadership

Michael G Neece — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:18:00 GMT

Our Future is Kind Episode 076

How can your mindset shape your impact as a leader?

In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael Neece speaks with executive coach, speaker, author, and ⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐, Martin Mendelson Our Future is Kind Episode 073 about mastering mindset, neuroscience, and team dynamics. Martin shares his journey from clinical dentistry to coaching and helping leaders navigate pressure, uncertainty, and overwhelm with intentionality and grace.

The conversation explores his team framework, the importance of thoughts driving emotions and actions, and how structured alignment and accountability can create cultures of kindness. Martin also highlights how understanding yourself and your team can ripple into broader positive impacts in business and life.

Verified Links

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Adventures to Antarctica and the Sea Floor with Science Communicator Marley Parker

Michael G Neece — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:59:00 GMT

What does it really look like to live a life of adventure, curiosity, and kindness at sea, on the ocean floor, and Antarctica?

In this episode of Our Future is Kind, host Michael G. Neece talks with ocean science photographer, videographer, and storyteller Marley Parker about what it's like to work on research vessels in some of the most remote parts of the planet.

Marley shares how curiosity led her from journalism school to documenting deep-sea expeditions, the Ocean Twilight Zone, and submersible missions — and why the people she sails with matter just as much as the places she goes.

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⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD

🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC

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Stop Abandoning Yourself--Lolita Guarin on Healing Childhood Trauma and Self-Care Without Guilt

Michael G Neece — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

What if the stress you manage isn't really about your calendar—it's about old survival patterns that taught you to abandon yourself? In this episode of Our Future is Kind, Michael sits down with Lolita Guarin, a stress management expert, coach, speaker, podcaster, and bestselling author. They discuss how childhood wounds—especially growing up around addiction, emotional abandonment, or chronic instability—can shape our nervous system, our productivity drive, and even our ability to receive love.

Lolita shares her CALM Process (Control, Acceptance/Appreciation, List actions, Limit what doesn't work + Multiply what does), plus a refreshingly simple self-care practice that reveals exactly how your stress patterns operate.

Kindness challenge: The "One-Minute Kindness to Self" challenge (for 7 days):

• Set a phone alarm to go off once per hour during your waking day.

• When it rings, pause for one full minute and do nothing except notice your body (breath, tension, emotions, posture).

• If you feel guilty, annoyed, or "too busy," don't fight it—just note it. That reaction is the data.

• Once per day, do one tiny thing your inner child would call "kind" (tea on the porch, 5 pages of a book, a short walk, a hug, a nap).

How to stay inspired so you can do kind things:

Lolita's inspiration stack is wonderfully practical: change the input, change the inner weather. Try an "inspiration reset" day where you swap lyrical music for instrumental, upbeat tracks (while driving, cooking, or working), then add one mind-expanding listen/read that pulls you out of survival thinking.

Lolita mentions The Convoluted Universe, Book 3 by Dolores Cannon, content related to Bashar (channeled by Darryl Anka), and the Conversations between I and AM series by Matías De Stefano—all great options if you like big-picture perspectives that loosen the grip of fear.

Where to Find Lolita:

https://www.youtube.com/⁨@BeAmazingYou⁩

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolita-guarin-a069a811a/

Resources

• Be Amazing You: Lolita on The Wellness Universe / Learn It Live

• "Life Without Limits with WU Expert Lolita Guarin"

• "25 Tools for Life: A Magical Journey" bundle page (mentions CALM Process):

• The Convoluted Universe, Book 3 (Dolores Cannon)

• Bashar (YouTube channel: "Bashar Channeled by Darryl Anka")

• Conversations between I and AM series (Matías De Stefano)

• Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA)

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⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD

🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC

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