Humankindness at Work

What if your child created and consumed media that shaped their character?

In this episode of Humankindness at Work, you’ll meet Daniel Badi Rinaldi, a professional media producer and the founder and executive director of Shiny Gems, a media education organization helping students in grades four through eight navigate their digital lives with wisdom, creativity, and integrity.

Daniel's grandparents worked on beloved Disney films during the golden age like Cinderella, Peter Pan, and Dumbo. Growing up surrounded by storytelling, Daniel developed a deep love for media from an early age. Alongside that came another influence: his mother, who facilitated a virtues-based character development program in the neighborhoods of Cali, Colombia - teaching children values like kindness, generosity, patience, and humility.

Decades later, Daniel brought both worlds together. After a career spanning PBS Kids, NPR, iHeart Radio, documentary production, journalism, and podcasting, he founded Shiny Gems — a curriculum now reaching classrooms across the United States and Canada.

Shiny Gems uses media itself to teach media literacy and digital citizenship, weaving virtues into every module. Students learn practical skills that help them become active, thoughtful participants in their digital lives rather than passive consumers.

In this conversation, Daniel shares:

• How childhood media experiences shape identity and imagination, and why that matters for the content kids consume today
• What "better content" really means, and why it isn't about producing feel-good fluff
• How virtues like moderation, patience, and generosity apply directly to digital citizenship
• Why even posting a photo or an emoji is a creative act, and an opportunity to reflect your values
• A simple, powerful question every parent and educator can ask to spark media literacy at home
• Daniel's hopeful vision for a society built on trust, purposeful storytelling, and communities that look out for one another

Whether you're a parent trying to guide your child through the noise of screens and social media, an educator looking for character-based curriculum tools, or someone who simply believes that the stories we tell matter - this episode will leave you inspired and equipped to make a difference in your corner of the digital world.

🌟 Shiny Gems is currently in one of its pilot phases, and the pilot modules are available at no charge. Visit ShinyGems.com to learn more and get started.

HOST AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Jennifer Clark

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🎧 PRODUCER: Melanie Scroggins of Scroggins Creative

Scroggins Creative is a content studio run by husband-and-wife duo, Jeremy and Melanie Scroggins, helping founders and teams create thoughtful, high-quality podcasts and videos for heart-led brands.

🎵 Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

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When disaster strikes, hunger doesn’t wait.

In this episode of Humankindness at Work, you’ll meet Linda Roth - Emmy award-winning journalist and Chief of Communications & Strategy at World Central Kitchen - who shares how food becomes a lifeline, a symbol of hope, and a vehicle for community resilience in the face of crisis.

World Central Kitchen has served over 600 million meals in more than 50 countries. They show up within 24 hours of a crisis - through hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and war. What makes them different? They cook the food people actually grew up eating. Because when everything is gone, a taste of home feels like hope.

Linda put it beautifully: "We don't ask what religion you are, what political bent you have. We don't ask any questions. All we ask is, “How many meals do you need?"

After the LA wildfires, donors told them: "I've been giving to you for years, but I never thought I'd need you."

None of us do. That's exactly why this work matters.

🎧 Listen to the full episode and find out how YOU can get involved, even from your own kitchen table.

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What if success wasn't measured in net worth, but in kindness?

In this episode of Humankindness at Work, host Jennifer Clark sits down with Howard Pearl, CEO of Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS) — one of the largest vehicle donation organizations in North America. Howard has helped redistribute over $800 million to nearly 11,000 nonprofits, all while building a workplace culture grounded in gratitude, purpose, and service.

In this conversation, you'll hear:

✨ How gratitude transformed the culture at CARS

🚗 Why your donated car might become a family's lifeline

💛 What it really means to lead by serving others

"Who gets the most out of a gift? The giver or the receiver? I maintain it's the person who's given the gift." — Howard Pearl

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When Vanessa Rio became a mom, she expected the hard parts. She didn't expect to feel so completely alone.

No sleep. Little support. And a healthcare system that told her what she was feeling was "normal" - and to just enjoy every moment.

Sound familiar?

Instead of accepting this normalcy, Vanessa did something remarkable: she built the support system she needed, and then opened it up to parents everywhere.

She founded Mothering Minds - the United Kingdom's first platform offering online therapy and support groups for new and expectant parents. And then? She picked up her family and moved off-grid to the Philippines in search of the village of support she'd always wanted.

In this episode of the Humankindness at Work Podcast, Vanessa shares about:

✨ The mental health crisis hiding inside new parenthood

✨ Why modern society has "de-centered" the mother

✨ How to build your own village, even in an individualistic culture

✨ Simple ways all of us can show up for the parents in our lives

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How long could you go without a shower? A week? Three months? For thousands of people experiencing homelessness and hygiene insecurity across Oklahoma, it's not a hypothetical - it's everyday life. And the impact goes far deeper than physical hygiene. Without consistent access to a shower, people lose confidence, dignity, and the sense that they matter to the world around them.

In this episode of Humankindness at Work, you'll meet Evan Dougood, founder of the Be Heard Movement, a unique mobile outreach organization serving people experiencing homelessness and hygiene insecurity in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Evan's story includes couch-surfing and navigating the kind of instability that most teenagers never face. While playing college basketball in Pennsylvania, his father fell ill in Tulsa, and Evan left everything behind. What he found there changed the course of his life.

Be Heard started with a camera and Evan’s desire to tell the stories of Tulsa’s homeless youth. It has become a story of empathetic ingenuity at its finest.

Be Heard brings shower and laundry trailers, a clothing trailer and more directly to those who need it.

In this conversation, you'll hear:

• Why hygiene access is a human dignity issue

• How Be Heard serves those experiencing homelessness and hygiene insecurity

• The partnership model that brings together churches, city government, and businesses

• The world's first virtual volunteer vending machine

• What it looks like to truly see and honor your neighbor

This episode will challenge the way you think about homelessness, hygiene, and what it means to be a good neighbor.

ABOUT BE HEARD

Be Heard is a mobile outreach nonprofit based in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, providing hygiene access, clothing, haircuts, and community connection to people experiencing homelessness and hygiene insecurity. Learn more at https://beheardmovement.org/. Join the $2 movement, volunteer virtually, or sponsor a shower for just $10/month.

💛 Want to get involved with Be Heard?

👉 Visit: beheardinc.org

ABOUT HUMANKINDNESS AT WORK

Humankindness at Work is a podcast hosted by Jennifer Clark, featuring inspiring stories of everyday people making a difference in their corner of the world. New episodes explore what it looks like when humankindness shows up — at work, in communities, and in the moments that matter most.

HOST AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Jennifer Clark

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🎤 NEED PROFESSIONAL VOICE OVER FOR YOUR MEDIA PROJECTS? Let the sound of humankindness share your story!

Jennifer Clark is a multi-award nominated female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more!

Check out her work at https://jennifersvoice.com.

🎧 PRODUCER: Melanie Scroggins of Scroggins Creative

Scroggins Creative is a content studio run by husband-and-wife duo, Jeremy and Melanie Scroggins, helping founders and teams create thoughtful, high-quality podcasts and videos for heart-led brands.

🎵 Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

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Did you know 40% of all the food we produce in North America gets thrown away, while 1 in 7 people face food insecurity in the United States?

In this episode of the Humankindness at Work Podcast, you'll meet Esther Cohn, VP of Communications at Flashfood, who is quietly changing the way we think about groceries, dignity, and community through a single app.

Flashfood partners with grocery stores to discount fresh, surplus food before it goes to waste. Shoppers get great deals on the items they already buy, and grocers reduce their environmental footprint. Everyone wins.

Since 2020, grocery prices have risen nearly 30%. In the US, 1 in 7 people face food insecurity. And yet, $370 billion in edible food is thrown away in North America every year. FlashFood is one creative solution working to change that.

If you've ever wanted to do something about hunger or food waste but didn't know where to start, this episode is for you.

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🎵 Original music written and produced byBrent Johnson.

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What do chicken wings, a Kansas City attorney, and clean water have in common?

More than you'd ever guess. 🐔💧

In this episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, host Jennifer Clark sits down with Chris Turney — litigation attorney and founder of Wings for Water, a nonprofit chicken wing competition that is 10 times larger than the current world record holder. Every vote cast at the event goes 100% to clean water projects around the world.

Chris shares the unlikely story of how a church silent auction, a Royals game, and one boastful friend sparked a mission that has now funded clean water filtration systems in villages across the globe.

This is a conversation about community, purpose, saying yes to weird ideas, and discovering the "hidden skill" you didn't know you had. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, a small business owner, or someone who simply wants to make a difference where you live — this episode will inspire you to take the first step.

LEARN MORE, SPONSOR THE EVENT, OR VOLUNTEER: WINGS4WATER

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Scroggins Creative is a content studio run by husband-and-wife duo, Jeremy and Melanie Scroggins, helping founders and teams create thoughtful, high-quality podcasts and videos for heart-led brands.

🎵 Original music written and produced byBrent Johnson.

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What does humankindness look like in an everyday business?

In this episode of Humankindness at Work, you'll meet Jake Kramer — co-owner and director of Artillery Media — a web design agency based in Lincoln, Nebraska, that has helped launch hundreds of websites for businesses and nonprofits across the country.

Jake shares that as he grew up watching his hard working parents, he absorbed a truth that would shape his entire career: great service isn't a strategy, it's a way of being.

But this conversation is about so much more than websites.

You'll learn:

✅ Why "to be clear is to be kind" is the business principle Jake lives by

✅ The two questions every business owner should ask their clients

✅ What a culture of selflessness looks like on a team

✅ Jake's thoughts on legacy, leadership, and leaving people better than he found them

Whether you're a small business owner, creative entrepreneur, or someone who simply wants to bring more heart to your work — this episode will inspire you.

🌐 Learn more about Artillery Media

🎁 Special offer for new customers: Mention "Jennifer's Voice" on Artillery's contact form for $200 off web design!

🎧 Listen to Artillery's podcast Slow & Steady

🎵 Book The Colten Wyatt Band (Jake plays the fiddle!)

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Check out her work at https://jennifersvoice.com.

🎧 PRODUCER: Melanie Scroggins of Scroggins Creative

Scroggins Creative is a content studio run by husband-and-wife duo, Jeremy and Melanie Scroggins, helping founders and teams create thoughtful, high-quality podcasts and videos for heart-led brands.

🎵 Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

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In this inspiring episode of Humankindness at Work, Jennifer sits down with Jody Luke, President of Love Does, the global nonprofit founded by best selling author, Bob Goff.

Love Does operates in 15 countries around the world, building schools in conflict zones, supporting refugees, and advocating for human rights. In this conversation, Jody shares how sustainable nonprofit leadership, radical dignity, and everyday love in action can create measurable global impact.

You’ll hear about:

✨ Building and reopening schools in Afghanistan and Northern Uganda

✨ Supporting refugees in some of the world’s largest displacement camps

✨ Transformational stories of their educational programs in prisons

✨ How ordinary people can participate in extraordinary change

If you care about nonprofit leadership, humanitarian work, global education, refugee support, social impact strategy, or faith-driven service, this episode offers both practical insight and heartfelt inspiration.

Because humankindness isn’t passive. Love does.

🔗 CONNECT WITH LOVES DOES:

Love Does website

Purchase Bob Goff's best selling book Love Does

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🎵 Original music written and produced byBrent Johnson.

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⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide.

Suicide prevention advocate Leslie Weirich shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 20-year-old son, Austin, and how she turned unimaginable grief into a mission to save lives.

When Leslie’s doorbell rang at 2:30am on World Suicide Prevention Day, her life changed forever. In this deeply moving episode, Leslie shares:

🎓 Why even the brightest, highest-achieving teens can silently struggle

🚩 The quiet warning signs parents and loved ones sometimes miss

🧠 How brain development shapes impulse control in young adults

💔 How unhealthy relationships can intensify mental health challenges

📱 The 3–3 Challenge: Three People. Three Places. A simple practice that saves lives

🛟 How QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) empowers everyday people to step in with courage

❤️ How compassion, empathy, and truly listening can make the difference between despair and hope

This is an episode every parent, coach, teacher, leader, and friend needs to hear.

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

Leslie’s Hope website

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255

QPR Training

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone.

If this episode moved you, please like, subscribe, and share. One share could save a life.

HOST AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Jennifer Clark

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PRODUCER: Melanie Scroggins of Scroggins Creative

Scroggins Creative is a content studio run by husband-and-wife duo, Jeremy and Melanie Scroggins, helping founders and teams create thoughtful, high-quality podcasts and videos for heart-led brands.

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

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