Why Kindness?

Small acts of kindness matter. Tiny Jars of Stars founder Cynthia Yip joins host Jaclyn Lindsey this Random Acts of Kindness month to share her inspiring journey of turning personal grief into a global kindness initiative. From heartfelt stories of her mother's influence to the project's major impact, Cynthia reveals how small acts of kindness can connect and heal people.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

• Why kindness bridges people together, even strangers.
• How Cynthia turned grief into action after her mother's passing.
• How famous figures like Katy Perry have been impacted by her work.
• A beautiful birthday surprise and more.

Cynthia Yip is a product designer and founder of Tiny Jars of Stars, a kindness-through-art initiative that spreads hope through handmade paper star jars and heartfelt kindness notes. Born and raised in New York City, she brings creativity, empathy, and intention to everything she does. She balances her career designing thoughtful, user-focused digital experiences with her passion for building a movement rooted in small acts of kindness. Through her work, she hopes to remind people that even the smallest gesture can spark meaningful changes in the world.

Explore more about Cynthia's journey and how to mobilize kindness alongside her at tinyjarsofstars.com.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at [email protected] or on social at @kindnessorg.

Film Producer and Director Steven Sawalich (A Case for Kindness) joins host and kindness.org CEO Jaclyn Lindsey to explore his journey from small-town roots to global storytelling. Featuring encounters with powerhouse figures like the Dalai Lama and Lady Gaga, Steven uncovers how kindness is the thread to connecting us all.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

A CASE FOR KINDNESS is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at [email protected] or on social at @kindnessorg.

Marion Jones now is different than Olympian Marion Jones - the fastest woman on earth. The powerhouse athlete joins host and kindness.org CEO Jaclyn Lindsey to map her journey from medals and glory to a public fall from grace, and how kindness is redefining everything in between.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

• Healing after making mistakes.
• How kindness from strangers to prison guards helped her propel forward.
• The courage it takes to live in full alignment with who you are.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at [email protected] or on social at @kindnessorg.

Dr. Suraj Samtani (National Geographic's Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember) joins host Jaclyn Lindsey for a transformation conversation. The Clinical Psychologist and Postdoctoral Researcher explores the role of kindness in health and its surprising benefits for mental well-being.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

• Ways to combat dementia and make life better for those who are experiencing it.
• Reminiscence therapy and its impact on memory retrieval.
• How his path led him to a shocking email from Chris Hemsworth and National Geographic
• CHRIS HEMSWORTH: A ROAD TRIP TO REMEMBER is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at [email protected] or on social at @kindnessorg.

Jimmy Darts, a beloved social media creator who uses his following to spread kindness, joins host Jaclyn Lindsey for an inspiring conversation. Known for his heartwarming acts of generosity, Jimmy shares his journey from everyday acts of kindness to becoming a social media influencer and the best-selling author of Undercover Kindness: Saying Yes to Love, No to Fear, and Embracing the Life-Changing Power of Ordinary Generosity. 

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

• The transformative power of smalls acts of kindness.
• How generosity can ripple through communities.
• His new book Undercover Kindness.

Plus, we reveal our book giveaway winner!

Follow Jimmy Darts -
IG: @jimmydarts

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at [email protected] or on social at @kindnessorg.

Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, a trailblazing physicist and founder of the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation, joins host Jaclyn Lindsey for a powerful conversation. Known for her innovative approach to cancer treatment, Dr. Green shares her groundbreaking journey from physics to pioneering cancer research, driven by personal loss.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

• The role kindness plays in scientific breakthroughs
• How community support champions innovative thinkers.
• Leading with gratitude for those who came before us and more.

Follow Dr. Green:
oralee.org
IG: @drhadiyahgreen

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at [email protected] or on social at @kindnessorg.

New York Times bestselling author and executive coach Chester Elton joins Jaclyn Lindsey for the season 3 premiere of Why Kindness? podcast. Often referred to as the "apostle of appreciation," Chester shares insights on the transformative power of kindness in both personal and professional settings.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

• How simple acts of kindness can have a significant impact on workplace culture.
• Why kindness is not a soft skill but a necessary leadership quality.
• Practical ways you can incorporate kindness in your daily life and more.

Follow Chester:
Website: chesterelton.com
IG: @chester.elton

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at [email protected] or on social at @kindnessorg.

Why Kindness? is a podcast uncovering the transformative power of humanity’s most underestimated force. Hosted by kindness.org CEO & Co-Founder Jaclyn Lindsey, each episode invites you into intimate conversations with visionaries, creators, entertainers, scientists, and everyday Kindmakers who reveal how kindness shapes culture, nurtures well-being and deepens human connection. Thought-provoking and heart-opening, Why Kindness? challenges us to see kindness not only as a soft virtue, but as a radical, practical, and essential force that we can activate to build a better world.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at [email protected] or on social at @kindnessorg.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at [email protected] or on social at @kindnessorg.  Do you know your KQ? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Credits

• Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
• Guest: David Friedman
• Producer: Melissa Malone
• Music Composition: Chris Christiana
• Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at [email protected] or on social at @kindnessorg.

With the help of a broken film camera, an eccentric repairman (Beau Bridges) helps a boy who cannot speak (Miguel Gabriel) find his voice through photography, forming an unlikely friendship. Camera is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Miguel Gabriel has been captivating audiences since he began his career in theater at the tender age of five. After a series of successful appearances in popular shows like "How to Get Away with Murder" and lending his voice to animated films like "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish," Miguel has made an exciting leap into his first feature film, "Camera." In this pivotal role as Oscar, he stars alongside Hollywood royalty, Beau Bridges, marking a significant milestone in his acting journey. Beyond his acting talents, Miguel is a passionate film enthusiast.

For over 35 years, Jay Silverman has excelled as a leading Director, Producer, and Photographer specializing in award-winning films, television, digital, and print campaigns; having worked with renowned celebrities such as Denzel Washington, Beyonce, Quentin Tarantino, Jamie Foxx, and Ray Charles.

Some of his early directorial work was for the original launches of the smash hit TV series "American Idol", "Desperate Housewives", "NYPD Blue", "The Drew Carey Show", and many more. Jay Co-Created and Executive Produced "The Cleaner", an hour-long drama for Paramount Pictures, which aired on A & E. Additionally, he produced and directed 40 episodes of "One on One" for TV One featuring many stars like Beyonce, Denzel Washington, Usher, Jamie Foxx, and Terrence Howard. Jay also produced and directed a one-hour special titled "Inside the Rings with Troy Aikman" airing on Fox before the 2011 Super Bowl to much success.

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together. Contact us at [email protected] or on social at @kindnessorg.  Do you know your KQ? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Important links from this week's episode:
kindness.org
jaysilvermanproductions.com
linktr.ee/camerathemovie

Follow on Social

IG: @camerathemovie, @silverman_jay, @officialmiguelgabriel

Credits

• Host: Jaclyn Lindsey
• Guest: Jay Silverman & Miguel Gabriel
• Producer: Melissa Malone
• Music Composition: Chris Christiana
• Design: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield Studio

Transcript available at this link. https://why-kindness.simplecast.com/episodes/camera/transcript

This podcast is one of the many ways we live out our organization's mission to educate and inspire people to choose kindness. Visit our site kindness.org and sign up to become a part of our global Kindmaker community which spans more than 100 countries. It's free to join and when you do you'll be the first to get access to our latest research, tools, and even episodes of this podcast. Let's build a kinder world, together.

How kind are you? Visit kindness.org/KQ to get your KQ today!

Contact us at [email protected] or on social at @kindnessorg.