In this episode of The Kindness Podcast, I’m talking with Thomas Hodson, director and general manager of the WOUB Center for Public Media at Ohio University. Hodson has led dual careers in law and journalism. Whether in the courtroom or the classroom, Tom shares the importance of mentoring in his life and the tools to make it work for you.

Sometimes something so small can bring us a sense of comfort. Sometimes magic can be found in something unexpected. Tway Huynh felt that exact magic when she found a heart shaped rock while running on the beach. Since then, she has found one almost everyday. People send in their short stories of kindness, and for every rock she finds, she associates one of their stories. She talks with me about how she is using that rock and the hundreds she found after it, to display people’s acts of kindness. You can submit your story of kindness to Tway at https://twayzzel.wixsite.com/heartrocks.

Brian Fleming was born into a lower-income family in a small factory town west of Detroit, Michigan. After joining the Army at 18 years old, he was blown up by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. Now, as an author, speaker, and resilience trainer, he has enjoyed speaking to nearly half-a-million people in live audiences teaching them how to “stand firm when everything around them is blowing up” in their lives and businesses. Today, Brian talks with me about the role kindness plays in resiliency. Find out more about Brian by visiting www.briancfleming.com.

Everyone we pass on the street has a story, but we don’t always get the chance to take a peek into their life. In this week’s episode of The Kindness Podcast, I’m talking with Eddie Luisi, who has been the stage manager to the stars on “Good Morning America” for the past 33 years. As a witness to decades of news events and celebrity sightings, Eddie talks about how kindness still reigns supreme. You can connect more with Eddie on www.facebook.com/EddieLuisi.

Boomer Perrault is a Connecticut resident who, with the help of a friend, started the 1 a Week Organization. 1 a Week promotes positivity and mental health awareness, through acts of kindness, giving out their own sponsored gifts along the way. In this week’s episode of The Kindness Podcast, Boomer talks with me about how the 1 a Week Organization encourages people to be kind. Get involved by visiting www.facebook.com/1aweekchallenge.

Like many of us, Dr. Peter Kapsner wears dozens of hats. As a business owner, professor, radio host and church leader, there is one thread that is a constant in his life: Kindness. Peter talks with me about his thoughts on kindness as a form of practical theology in this episode of The Kindness Podcast.

One act of kindness can start a domino effect. In celebration of her 40th birthday, Tamara Letter, an educator who specializes in kids and technology, decided to complete 40 random acts of kindness and share them with the world. Tamara joins me to talk about her adventure with kindness. Visit her website at TamaraLetter.com!

Being kind doesn’t cost a dime, but according to Darryl Lyons, there is a benefit to being kind with our finances. Darryl Lyons is ready to help people achieve the dream of financial freedom so they can enjoy life. Darryl’s San Antonio, Texas company PAX Financial Group is an Inc 5000 “Fastest Growing Company” and a “Best Place to Work.” He joins me to talk about being kind with your wallet. You can connect with Darryl on his website paxfinancialgroup.com.

His book is called “18 to 80: A Simple and Practical Guide to Money and Management for all Ages”.

Darlene Brock is the co-founder and president of The Grit and Grace Project, author and co-host of This Grit and Grace Life Podcast. Today, she talks to me about how in the midst of the busyness of producing award-winning music videos, managing music groups, promoting concerts, and serving as COO of ForeFront Records that she raised her two daughters, alongside her husband Dan.

Visit her website at DarleneBrock.com, and check out The Grit and Grace Life Podcast at https://thegritandgraceproject.org/

Voice actor, Daniel Ferguson, made millions laugh as a 2017 contestant in America’s Got Talent. He talks with The Kindness Podcast about life since AGT and teaches Nicole Phillips a few of his tricks. Get your daily laugh by subscribing to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXFzOJmXVaP1tMLiww4aQzg