New York Times Bestselling and award winning author and illustrator Todd Parr has created a bright and beautiful world with his art and books with kindness and empathy at the forefront. He makes the world a kinder place with the words he writes in his books and the way he shares his writing and brings his cheerful art into the world. His books send reassuring messages to readers include love, acceptance, individuality, inclusivity, helping others, and celebrating the differences that makes each unique. Children and their families will leave his books feeling they never need to feel unlovable or alone. He’s written over 50 children’s books including the "I Love You Book" and "The Earth Book". His books have been translated in eighteen languages and are available all over the world. His animations have also appeared on Sesame Street. See the full article on www.clarekindness.com or visit Todd's website. www.toddparr.com. This episode is sponsored by Volumes of Pleasure Book Shoppe. http://www.volumesofpleasurebookshoppe.com/

Executive Amy Giddon has created a simple, yet powerful wellness app by the namesake Daily Haloa. She believes that technology can be a humanizing force connecting us. The purpose is really big – the purpose is to rekindle a sense of shared humanity and empathy. The delightful app prompts simultaneous reflection and sharing. Amy values empathy and belonging and believes we all matter. This app is rare in that it doesn’t intend to suck you in for hours, but bring good feelings in just a few minutes. Get the details on how the app was created and how it can help you in your daily life.

See the blog post at www.clarekindness.com and download the app in the App stores or visit www.dailyhaloha.com. This episode was sponsored by Jonathan Beller Design. www.bellerdesignbuild.com

Do you live in your values? In this podcast, we learn how Hal Elrod has over come extraordinary obstacles in life to become an international speaker and best-selling author; one that's schedule is aligned with his values of being dedicated to his family. 

After barely surviving a head-on collision with a drunk driver, Hal saw boundless opportunity and created a path for himself to walk again before learning to fly as a best-selling author and entrepreneur. For over two decades Hal learned to craft his world but his focus became less and less about business and more about family.

In part 1, he describes being inspired by mentors to eventually develop his "miracle equation" of combining extraordinary effort with extraordinary faith to reach successful outcomes, while fully embracing alternate outcomes such as failure or setback.

In Part 2 Hal shares his take on how to arrive at a place of deep fulfillment by aligning your schedule and goals with your values. Hal often poses the question to an audience "How many people would agree your family is the most important in your life?", where most people raise their hands, until he goes onto to wonder, "If I looked at your schedule, would it be obvious to me? Visit Hal's website at www.halelrod.com

In this podcast, we learn how Dr. Ronda's divine spark birthed the Dream Maker's project to grant wishes to terminally ill adults in San Luis Obispo county. Hear about how the incredible support of local business owners and volunteers has made an impact, and the one sweet as heck ritual she has for connecting with each of her students at the start of her teaching quarter. Visit our podcast sponsor at www.stfrancislandscape.com and hear more podcasts at www.clarekindness.com

In the fall of 2019, I had a heart-warming interview with one of my very first sponsors of the Podcast and my amazing dentist Dr. Dan Copp in San Luis Obispo. In this episode we chat it up about other doctors, friends, and family who have mentored and supported him with kindness throughout his dentist career. Hear his story about an organization he works with called "Give kids a smile" to help students who can't afford dental care. This episode was sponsored by Paso Robles pediatric dentist Dr. Vik Tiku. https://www.slopediatricdental.com/dr-vikram-tiku

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So excited to share this podcast episode with my friend and yoga instructor, Tawny Sterios. In this podcast we learn what it is like to support women through childbirth as a Doula and what goes on at a Women's Circle. "Being a Doula has been soul fulfilling...helping women thrive." Also learn how her family approaches kindness during challenging times working together. This episode is sponsored by Hand In Hand Preschool and Infant Care Center. Visit Tawny's website for more info. www.tawnysterios.com Visit Hand In Hand Preschool and Infant Care's Facebook here. http://facebook.com/handinhandPSIC/ For information about the Men's Circle visit this link. https://ncal.mkpusa.org/mkp-local/san-luis-obispo/

Aaron Steed talks about his new favorite self-care routine and how Meathead Movers got started. Learn their philosophy for how they treat customers and giving back to the local community suffering from domestic violence.

Visit their website at www.meatheadmovers.com Our sponsor for this podcast episode is Ted from Hayseed & Houston wines. Visit their website at www.hayseedandhousdon.com

Do you have a passion for animals? Meet the lovable and caring Steve Kragenbrink who went from being a music promoter to a companion animal promoter for Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obispo. Learn about how to get involved with pet adoption and how bonding with animals can benefit kids. Visit the Woods Humane Society on Facebook and their website. www.woodshumanesociety.org This episode is sponsored by the pet boutique "Tails" in San Luis Obispo. www.TailsinSlo.com. Go there for their bakery goods and accessories.

Hometown shero Elizabeth Denny discusses the spirit and the services of the Positive Change Movement, the incredible adult prom she threw this summer with the help of local businesses and volunteers, and shares a special story of how an airport came together to honor a pilot on his last flight before retirement. See more podcasts at www.clarekindness.com

Check out my new podcast with San Luis Obispo Realtor April Smith and learn who inspired her most to be kind. See how it has impacted her life over the years to create the "Home Town Warriors" project that benefits local first responders, teachers, law enforcement, and military. Get inspired to "Just be you, no matter who that is" and hear how a man at the tire store showed her a random act of kindness that she never forgot. Learn more about April at her website. www.aprilc21home.com. See more podcasts at www.clarekindness.com.