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#3. Tamara Letter: Inspired By Kindness

42m · Inspiration, Influence and Impact · 21 Oct 10:30

Our guest this episode, Tamara Letter, shares where she finds inspiration to be a Kindness Cultivator, and how she aims to never miss an opportunity to show compassion, empathy and gratitude, intentionally starting each day with a kindness mindset. Tamara’s passion for kindness is inspiring. Her gift for showing love, compassion and gratitude is a lesson to us all. Just like the ripples in a pond, or the seeds of a dandelion, her influence and positive impact on the world will continue to spread for many years to come. Tamara's Inspirational, Influential and Impactful recommendations:  People - Akilah Ellison, Roman Nowak, Barbara Gruener, Cathy O’Grady,  Laurie McIntosh, Kate Lapetino, Kelly Pace, Melanie Korach, Melinda Forward Book - The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, The Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath, Dare to Lead by Brené Brown Podcast - Ted Talks Daily and KindSight 101 with  Cause - Random Acts of Kindness Foundation Travel Destination - Australia Connect with Tamara: Website or Blog - tamaraletter.com Twitter - @tamaraletter Instagram - @tamaraletter Facebook Page - Group: “A Passion for Kindness” TikTok - @tamaraletter Tamara Letter is an enthusiastic presenter, writer, and kindness cultivator who strives each day to add a little good to the world. She is a passionate educator with more than two decades of  experience as an elementary teacher, differentiation specialist,  technology integrator, and instructional coach. Her messages of positivity and joy inspire educators in all levels of  service to create a culture of kindness through social-emotional  learning and character education. 

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