The Kindness Factor Podcast

Yeeah Samake - Yeah Sámake: To Lead is to Serve How One Mans Love is Transforming a Nation

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2179958/open_sms] Join Captain Kindman, Randy McNeely, and The Happiness Doctor, Elia Gourgouris, for an inspiring conversation with the Honorable Yeah Samake—former Malian Ambassador and a man shaped by a powerful legacy. Discover how his father’s dream of educating all 23 of his children changed his life, why he gave up his Ambassadorship to serve his people, how he is working to take his positive influence to an even bigger stage as President of Mali, and how his powerful, love-driven journey can inspire yours. Connect with Yeah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambassador-yeah-samake-19a0792/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambassador-yeah-samake-19a0792/] Website: https://yeahsmake.com [https://yeahsmake.com] Empower Mali https://empowermali.org [https://empowermali.org] #kindness #leadership #personaldevelopment #courate #education #hope #encouragement #motivation #service #transformation Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179958/subscribe] Did you appreciate the show? Show your appreciation by JOINING OUR EFFORTS TO PAY IT FORWARD AND RAISE OUR VOICE FOR KINDNESS ON A LARGER SCALE! JOIN US TODAY! Here's how. 1. Subscribe to this podcast [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179958/support]. You can pay as little as $3.00 per month. Your support will enable us to continue to bring you great content and take our message to a much broader audience. 2. Email 5 people you believe our efforts will resonate with and invite them to listen and do the same thing. 3. Like or subscribe to our social media channels listed below. LinkedIn.com - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekindnessfactor [%20https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekindnessfactor] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thekindnessfactorpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@thekindnessfactorpodcast] Instagram - https://instagram.com/tkfactorshow [https://instagram.com/tkfactorshow] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekindnessfactor [https://www.facebook.com/thekindnessfactor] X - https://twitter.com/tkfactorshow [https://twitter.com/tkfactorshow] Thank you for your support!

Valerie Probstfeld - To Mom is to Love: The Power of Generational Kindness

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2179958/open_sms] Imagine, planning out how everything is going to be when your new child is born. You study and prepare for that. You have a picture-perfect image in your mind of how everything is going to be. Then, the baby is born, and within 10 minutes, your world is completely turned upside down. That's the experience Valerie Probstfeld had. Join this conversation with Dr. Elia Gourgouris (The Happiness Doctor) and Randy McNeely (Captain Kindman), to get the full scoop on what happened next and learn about  Valerie's passion for motherhood and the kindness that inspires that passion. Listen on any of your favorite podcast platforms here [https://podcast.thekindnessfactor.com/2179958/follow], or watch on Youtube [https://youtu.be/gpYihXkfST8?si=WYdH4XUfAIH5wqnt]. Connect with Valerie: Website [https://tomomistolove.com] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-probstfeld-23022448/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/valerie_probstfeld/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQhKAdlZP8_tq2-zv3CqhrQ] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090022943012] Podcast [https://www.tomomistolove.com/podcast] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179958/subscribe] Did you appreciate the show? Show your appreciation by JOINING OUR EFFORTS TO PAY IT FORWARD AND RAISE OUR VOICE FOR KINDNESS ON A LARGER SCALE! JOIN US TODAY! Here's how. 1. Subscribe to this podcast [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179958/support]. You can pay as little as $3.00 per month. Your support will enable us to continue to bring you great content and take our message to a much broader audience. 2. Email 5 people you believe our efforts will resonate with and invite them to listen and do the same thing. 3. Like or subscribe to our social media channels listed below. LinkedIn.com - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekindnessfactor [%20https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekindnessfactor] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thekindnessfactorpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@thekindnessfactorpodcast] Instagram - https://instagram.com/tkfactorshow [https://instagram.com/tkfactorshow] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekindnessfactor [https://www.facebook.com/thekindnessfactor] X - https://twitter.com/tkfactorshow [https://twitter.com/tkfactorshow] Thank you for your support!

Justin Pickins - Pushing Through - The Power of Resilience, Courage, and Determination to Unleash Positive Impact

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2179958/open_sms] Imagine growing up in a home where both parents struggle with mental illness, addiction, and other challenges. What would that feel like? Justin Pickens doesn’t have to imagine—he lived it. But instead of letting those hardships define him, he turned them into stepping stones to success. Join Randy McNeely - Captain Kindman and Justin Pickens as  shares how a "village" of friends, teachers, and mentors helped him push through—and how he’s now paying that kindness forward, empowering others to rise above their challenges. Listen now on your favorite podcast [https://podcast.thekindnessfactor.com/2179958/follow] platform or watch on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@thekindnessfactorpodcast]! ______________ Connect with Justin: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-pickens/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-pickens/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179958/subscribe] Did you appreciate the show? Show your appreciation by JOINING OUR EFFORTS TO PAY IT FORWARD AND RAISE OUR VOICE FOR KINDNESS ON A LARGER SCALE! JOIN US TODAY! Here's how. 1. Subscribe to this podcast [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179958/support]. You can pay as little as $3.00 per month. Your support will enable us to continue to bring you great content and take our message to a much broader audience. 2. Email 5 people you believe our efforts will resonate with and invite them to listen and do the same thing. 3. Like or subscribe to our social media channels listed below. LinkedIn.com - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekindnessfactor [%20https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekindnessfactor] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thekindnessfactorpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@thekindnessfactorpodcast] Instagram - https://instagram.com/tkfactorshow [https://instagram.com/tkfactorshow] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekindnessfactor [https://www.facebook.com/thekindnessfactor] X - https://twitter.com/tkfactorshow [https://twitter.com/tkfactorshow] Thank you for your support!

Kevin Monroe - The Gratitude Boost: Where Gratitude, Kindness, and Happiness Meet

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2179958/open_sms] What happens when gratitude, happiness, and kindness come together? They bring along some incredible friends—love, joy, hope, resilience, and more. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that celebration? Join co-hosts Elia Gourgouris, PhD (The Happiness Doctor) and Randy McNeely (Captain Kindman) as they chat with the Gratitude Guru, Kevin D. Monroe, about how gratitude and kindness can ignite a life filled with hope and happiness. Picture this: gratitude rolls in, and suddenly, it's like a circus clown car—one moment, it’s just gratitude, and the next, it’s overflowing with a whole crew of cheerful, hopeful friends. Tune in to hear insightful stories, uplifting moments, and learn how embracing the power of “and yet” can bring light even on the darkest days. If you're in need of a boost to brighten your day, this episode is just what you need. Listen (https://podcast.thekindnessfactor.com/2179958/follow) or Watch—you’ll be glad you did! About Kevin: I am a 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 who 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 both online and in-person that allow people to embrace an extraordinary life and lead in extraordinary ways. Connect with Kevin: If you are interested in how we might work together, please contact me. You can email me at kevin@kevindmonroe.com [kevin@kevindmonroe.com]. Better yet, why not call or text right now? Here's my personal cell +1-404-713-0713. Let's co-create something awesome! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmonroe/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmonroe/] Website: https://www.kevindmonroe.com [https://www.kevindmonroe.com] _____ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179958/subscribe] Did you appreciate the show? Show your appreciation by JOINING OUR EFFORTS TO PAY IT FORWARD AND RAISE OUR VOICE FOR KINDNESS ON A LARGER SCALE! JOIN US TODAY! Here's how. 1. Subscribe to this podcast [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179958/support]. You can pay as little as $3.00 per month. Your support will enable us to continue to bring you great content and take our message to a much broader audience. 2. Email 5 people you believe our efforts will resonate with and invite them to listen and do the same thing. 3. Like or subscribe to our social media channels listed below. LinkedIn.com - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekindnessfactor [%20https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekindnessfactor] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thekindnessfactorpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@thekindnessfactorpodcast] Instagram - https://instagram.com/tkfactorshow [https://instagram.com/tkfactorshow] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekindnessfactor [https://www.facebook.com/thekindnessfactor] X - https://twitter.com/tkfactorshow [https://twitter.com/tkfactorshow] Thank you for your support!

Jeff Downs Streaking The Laughingly Simple Strategy for Success Every Day

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2179958/open_sms] Can you imagine making your personal and professional life better by streaking every day? No we're not talking about running around naked. What we are talking about is creating the consistency that leads to daily success. Here to share his wonderful expertise in this area is none other than the Streaking Master himself Mr. Jeffery Downs. Join Dr. Elia Gourgouris, The Happiness Doctor, and Randy McNeely - Captain Kindman for an enlightening conversation with Mr. Downs! Discussion Points: * What are the three laws of streaking and how can they positively impact my personal and professional success strategy. * What on earth would be considered a laughingly simple streak and why does it matter? How do streaks differ from habits? How can creating streaks be helpful in creating kindness? HERO STORY: Learn about Jeff's Kindness hero and the story of how one kind man who saw the possible in a rowdy high school kid changed Jeff's life trajectory forever. Get the weekly wisdom nuggets and find out how they can help you grow. Listen her or watch on Youtube at https://youtube.com/@thekindnessfactorpodcast [https://youtube.com/@thekindnessfactorpodcast] About Jeff: Jeffery J. Downs is a dynamic keynote speaker individuals and executive teams in both private and public organizations. Jeff draws on a vast array of experiences from corporate, public, and private life to relate timeless principles leadership and productivity. His book, !Streaking" (https://tinyurl.com/367j9xdt [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2F5blc0X2RWdmVGckFXNktzOU5TQWJ0YnpTUXxBQ3Jtc0tucHU3OHExOTZwVUt3UnZpUVJHRHRibndxUnhXX1RMS0J6WHZMQ1o3RDRVc1NxMDc4LWRWZ2RLa09uTy1xUUk1Z1NyUi1xMHBmZi1fSmF5cUVLTzdsVVZoSDBITTBjWjNQSVRQQkZDWU1tLTdVN2JqSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F367j9xdt&v=N_xGvmKTSbw]) is a powerful framework that unlocks the door of compound results. Learn more about Jeff and connect with him on: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefferyjdowns/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefferyjdowns/] Website https://www.mystreaksapp.com/ [https://www.mystreaksapp.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179958/subscribe] Did you appreciate the show? Show your appreciation by JOINING OUR EFFORTS TO PAY IT FORWARD AND RAISE OUR VOICE FOR KINDNESS ON A LARGER SCALE! JOIN US TODAY! Here's how. 1. Subscribe to this podcast [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179958/support]. You can pay as little as $3.00 per month. Your support will enable us to continue to bring you great content and take our message to a much broader audience. 2. Email 5 people you believe our efforts will resonate with and invite them to listen and do the same thing. 3. Like or subscribe to our social media channels listed below. LinkedIn.com - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekindnessfactor [%20https://www.linkedin.com/company/thekindnessfactor] YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thekindnessfactorpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@thekindnessfactorpodcast] Instagram - https://instagram.com/tkfactorshow [https://instagram.com/tkfactorshow] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thekindnessfactor [https://www.facebook.com/thekindnessfactor] X - https://twitter.com/tkfactorshow [https://twitter.com/tkfactorshow] Thank you for your support!