Humankindness at Work

Can storytelling really make a difference?

In this episode, Jennifer Clark welcomes veteran voice actor Katie Leigh to share about her passion to help creatives learn to tell stories well. Katie has voiced memorable characters for the past three decades, including Connie Kendall in America’s favorite family radio drama Adventures in Odyssey, Baby Rowlf in the Emmy Award-Winning Jim Henson’s Muppet Babies cartoon series, Honker Muddlefoot in Darkwing Duck, and Sheila the Thief in Dungeons and Dragons.

You'll hear:

• How Katie got started in voice acting
• How Katie is making a difference through storytelling on shows like Adventures in Odyssey
• A unique opportunity for creatives who want to learn to make a difference through audio dramas

REGISTER FOR THE AUDIO DRAMA INSTITUTE'S COLORADO CAMP EXPERIENCE! (August 3-9, 2025)

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CONNECT WITH KATIE LEIGH

https://www.katieleigh.com/

https://www.instagram.com/katieleighvo/

HOST & PRODUCER: JENNIFER CLARK

https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

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

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

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

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Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

Want to learn recording and mixing from one of the best? Check out this online course from Jennifer’s production mentor, Tim Tippets:

Adobe Audition Ready Online

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In this moving episode of Humankindess at Work, Jennifer Clark talks with Adam Wright about his journey of grief, and how he is recycling his pain into making a difference in his world.

After the traumatic loss of his wife and son, Adam found ways to honor his late wife's passion for the planet and their dreams of raising their son to be a difference-maker in the world.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Adam and Kaitlyn's "sabbatical" exploring the world together
• The tragic story of losing Kaitlyn and Grady
• How Adam is recycling his pain with Kaitlyn's K&G Cleanup and Grady's Gifts
• What matters most about your "dash"

Don't miss this one! (But grab your Kleenex!)

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CONNECT WITH ADAM WRIGHT:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adubtogo/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamwright8789/

DONATE TO KAITLYN'S K&G CLEANUP OR GRADY'S GIFTS:

Venmo/PayPal: apwq44

https://www.kgconservation.org

HOST & PRODUCER: JENNIFER CLARK

https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

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

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

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

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Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

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What does a man in a superhero suit have to do with community transformation?

Everything.

Meet Dave Carroll — pastor, speaker, and the unexpected creator of "Captain Kindness" — who helped spark a 20-year kindness movement in Brantford, Ontario.

What started with $1 car washes and late-night hot dogs turned into school visits, national TV appearances, and a cultural shift in how an entire city saw itself.

In this inspiring episode of Humankindness at Work, host Jennifer Clark and Dave Carrol explore:

✔️ Why kindness is more than feelings — it's strategic action

✔️ How kindness can help communities heal from economic decline

✔️ The surprising power of showing up in a leotard (yes, really)

🔥 Don’t miss this one — hit play and be inspired.

🎧 LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE

CONNECT WITH DAVE CARROL:

Dave on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dkcarrol/

Dave on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/davecarrol/

Two Wise Fools Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5eRl0ErrfeXnkWOMXbsKHl?si=7dae2bf4b5724ab7

Freedom House www.freedomhouse.ca

HOST AND PRODUCER: Jennifer Clark

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

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

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

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Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

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#CaptainKindness #Podcast #CommunityLeadership #KindnessIsPower #CityTransformation #humankindnessatwork #ontario #canada

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In this moving episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, host Jennifer Clark sits down with her uncle, Dave Anderson, to share his powerful story of survival, gratitude, and second chances. After years of battling complications from diabetes, including the loss of his legs, Dave received a life-saving kidney and pancreas transplant thanks to the generosity of a young organ donor named Jesse. 💚

This inspiring organ donation story reminds us of the profound impact one selfless decision can make—not just on one life, but on many. Dave’s heartfelt reflections on hope, loss, and gratitude will challenge you to live more fully and consider how you, too, can make a lasting difference.

🎧 What you'll hear in this episode:

- Dave’s battle with diabetes and life on dialysis

- The emotional moment he got “the call” for a kidney and pancreas transplant

- The tragic but sacrificial story of his organ donor, Jesse

- How organ donation saves lives and how you can become a donor

- A powerful reminder to treat each day as a gift

🚨 Become an organ donor: It starts with checking a box on your driver’s license—but it’s also about having an honest conversation with your loved ones. Your decision could save up to seven lives. To learn more about becoming an organ donor, visit https://www.organdonor.gov/sign-up

✨ If you're looking for a real, heartfelt example of humankindness at work, this story will stay with you long after listening.

🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring interviews with everyday people making an extraordinary difference.

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CONNECT WITH JENNIFER CLARK:

Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story! Jennifer Clark is a professional female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more! Check out her work at https://www.jennifersvoice.com.

Follow Jennifer on socials:

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https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/

https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson. http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

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Do you know the most underserved population in blood cancer treatment?

It's children.

In this episode, you'll meet Travis Bourbon - a regional advancement director of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - who is trying to make it possible for kids to receive treatment created for them.

You'll hear:

- Why being a listener and learner is the best way to serve

- How the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is on a mission to cure all blood cancers

- The Dare to Dream Days challenge for our podcast listeners!

Listen to Travis! Get off the sidelines and onto the playing field!

FROM MAY 12-16, 2025, DONATE AT

https://events.lls.org/pages/home/D2D/HumankindnessatWorkPodcast

Any amount is welcome, and every gift will be matched up to our $1000 goal! One hundred percent of your gift will go toward the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Dare to Dream Days and is tax deductible.

Thank you for making a difference together! Let's gooooo, team!

For more info on the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:

https://lls.org/

Connect with Travis Bourbon:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/travis-bourbon-8b8b5823

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Host and Producer: Jennifer Clark

https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

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Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story!

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

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

Follow Jennifer on socials:

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Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

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How do you make a difference in the world when you face unexpected challenges?

Sarah Kovac is proof that even challenges out of your control can be used for the good of others.

Sarah was born with Arthrogryposis, which limits the use of her hands and arms. After recently losing her job, she created Five Star Adaptive (formerly Adapting Every Day) - a website dedicated to providing vetted products for individuals with disabilities that make their lives easier.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Sarah’s story of starting Five Star Adaptive (formerly Adapting Every Day)
• Why having vetted products is important for the disabled community
• How she is giving the disabled community a voice through her website

For more information, check out:

https://fivestaradaptive.com/

https://adaptingeveryday.com/

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

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

Substack: https://fivestaradaptive.substack.com/

Host and Producer: Jennifer Clark

https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story!

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

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

Follow Jennifer on socials:

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

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/

https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/

https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

Need audio engineering services or want to learn recording, mixing and mastering, and multimedia production from one of the best? Check out these online courses from Jennifer’s production mentor, Tim Tippets:

Adobe Audition Ready Online

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/audition-ready-audio-course?ref=50563b

Sound 2 Motion

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/media-labs?ref=50563b

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Did you know that half of foster parents quit within the first year?

Katie Welch is trying to change that reality in Kansas City through Foster Light - a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster families.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

- Why Katie started Foster Light

- The importance of “wraparound services” for foster families

- Staggering statistics on foster youth

- Easy ways for the community to be part of the solution

Katie encourages us that making a difference in foster care takes a community, and everyone can play a part.

Check out Foster Light:

https://www.fosterlight.co

https://www.instagram.com/fosterlight.co/

https://www.facebook.com/FosterLight.co

Buy Tickets to the Golden Gala and support Foster Light!

https://www.fosterlight.co/goldengala

Follow Katie Welch:

https://www.instagram.com/helloitskatiewelch/

Host and Producer: Jennifer Clark

https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story!

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

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

Follow Jennifer on socials:

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

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/

https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/

https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

Need audio engineering services or want to learn recording, mixing and mastering, and multimedia production from one of the best? Check out these online courses from Jennifer’s production mentor, Tim Tippets:

Adobe Audition Ready Online

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/audition-ready-audio-course?ref=50563b

Sound 2 Motion

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/media-labs?ref=50563b

Got something to say about this podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a message here!

Making a difference usually feels very ordinary. So how do you stay motivated to do the good work you want to do?

In this episode, you'll meet Chris Chandler, Director of The Gathering KC, a beautiful revitalized space for community use on the east side of Kansas City. This space is the newest branch of The Hope Center - a non-profit which focuses on community development and youth programs.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How The Hope Center is bringing renewal to the east side of Kansas City
• The importance of community when we're trying to make a difference
• Why perspective is important in seeing humankindness at work

Check out The Hope Center:

https://www.hopecenterkc.org/

https://www.facebook.com/hopecenterkc

Check out The Gathering KC:

https://thegatheringkc.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thegatheringkansascity

https://www.instagram.com/thegathering.kc/

Host and Producer: Jennifer Clark

https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story!

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

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

Follow Jennifer on socials:

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

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/

https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/

https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

Need audio engineering services or want to learn recording, mixing and mastering, and multimedia production from one of the best? Check out these online courses from Jennifer’s friend and mentor, Tim Tippets:

Adobe Audition Ready Online

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/audition-ready-audio-course?ref=50563b

Sound 2 Motion

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/media-labs?ref=50563b

Got something to say about this podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a message here!

The grass is always greener somewhere else. But what if you made an effort to bring the change you want to see in your community?

In this episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, you'll meet Wes Simmons, the president and CEO of the 3D Institute and founder of The Joseph Company. In this episode, you'll hear:

• Wes' journey of choosing to stay in St. Joseph, Missouri, despite challenges
• The leadership framework The Joseph Company is using to reach the major sectors of his community
• How common language and shared vision are keys to changing a city

If you love leadership training, get ready to take notes!

For more information on The Joseph Company or 3D Institute, check out these links:

https://3dinstitute.com

https://thejosephcompany.com

X: @3dcoaches

Facebook: facebook.com/3dcoaches

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dcoaches/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3d-institute/

Host and Producer: Jennifer Clark

https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story!

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

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

Follow Jennifer on socials:

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

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/

https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/

https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

Need audio engineering services or want to learn recording, mixing and mastering, and multimedia production from one of the best? Check out these online courses from Jennifer’s friend and mentor, Tim Tippets:

Adobe Audition Ready Online

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/audition-ready-audio-course?ref=50563b

Sound 2 Motion

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/media-labs?ref=50563b

Got something to say about this podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a message here!

In this episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, Jennifer Clark speaks with Samantha Compton, a financial advisor and president of Insight Wealth. She shares about her story of loneliness and how a single act of kindness from another woman led to the creation of Wise Women.

In this episode, you'll hear:

- A pivotal moment when a stranger's kindness changed Samantha's path

- The creation of Wise Women, a community that supports and empowers women in financial literacy and personal growth

- About the ripple effect of humankindness at work

To learn more about Wise Women and Samantha Compton, visit:

https://wisewomen.education/ https://insightwealthkc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wise_women_education/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wise-women-education/posts/?feedView=all

Host and Producer: Jennifer Clark https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story! Jennifer Clark is a professional female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more!

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

Follow Jennifer on socials:

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

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/

https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/

https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

Need audio engineering services or want to learn recording, mixing and mastering, and multimedia production from one of the best? Check out these online courses from Jennifer’s production mentor, Tim Tippets:

Adobe Audition Ready Online

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/audition-ready-audio-course?ref=50563b

Sound 2 Motion

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/media-labs?ref=50563b

Got something to say about this podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a message here!