Clare Kindness Podcast

New York Times Bestselling and award winning author and illustrator Todd Parr has created a bright and beautiful world with his art and books with kindness and empathy at the forefront. He makes the world a kinder place with the words he writes in his books and the way he shares his writing and brings his cheerful art into the world. His books send reassuring messages to readers include love, acceptance, individuality, inclusivity, helping others, and celebrating the differences that makes each unique. Children and their families will leave his books feeling they never need to feel unlovable or alone. He’s written over 50 children’s books including the "I Love You Book" and "The Earth Book". His books have been translated in eighteen languages and are available all over the world. His animations have also appeared on Sesame Street. See the full article on www.clarekindness.com or visit Todd's website. www.toddparr.com. This episode is sponsored by Volumes of Pleasure Book Shoppe. http://www.volumesofpleasurebookshoppe.com/

Executive Amy Giddon has created a simple, yet powerful wellness app by the namesake Daily Haloa. She believes that technology can be a humanizing force connecting us. The purpose is really big – the purpose is to rekindle a sense of shared humanity and empathy. The delightful app prompts simultaneous reflection and sharing. Amy values empathy and belonging and believes we all matter. This app is rare in that it doesn’t intend to suck you in for hours, but bring good feelings in just a few minutes. Get the details on how the app was created and how it can help you in your daily life. See the blog post at www.clarekindness.com and download the app in the App stores or visit www.dailyhaloha.com. This episode was sponsored by Jonathan Beller Design. www.bellerdesignbuild.com

Do you live in your values? In this podcast, we learn how Hal Elrod has over come extraordinary obstacles in life to become an international speaker and best-selling author; one that's schedule is aligned with his values of being dedicated to his family.  After barely surviving a head-on collision with a drunk driver, Hal saw boundless opportunity and created a path for himself to walk again before learning to fly as a best-selling author and entrepreneur. For over two decades Hal learned to craft his world but his focus became less and less about business and more about family. In part 1, he describes being inspired by mentors to eventually develop his "miracle equation" of combining extraordinary effort with extraordinary faith to reach successful outcomes, while fully embracing alternate outcomes such as failure or setback. In Part 2 Hal shares his take on how to arrive at a place of deep fulfillment by aligning your schedule and goals with your values. Hal often poses the question to an audience "How many people would agree your family is the most important in your life?", where most people raise their hands, until he goes onto to wonder, "If I looked at your schedule, would it be obvious to me? Visit Hal's website at www.halelrod.com

In this podcast, we learn how Dr. Ronda's divine spark birthed the Dream Maker's project to grant wishes to terminally ill adults in San Luis Obispo county. Hear about how the incredible support of local business owners and volunteers has made an impact, and the one sweet as heck ritual she has for connecting with each of her students at the start of her teaching quarter. Visit our podcast sponsor at www.stfrancislandscape.com and hear more podcasts at www.clarekindness.com

In the fall of 2019, I had a heart-warming interview with one of my very first sponsors of the Podcast and my amazing dentist Dr. Dan Copp in San Luis Obispo. In this episode we chat it up about other doctors, friends, and family who have mentored and supported him with kindness throughout his dentist career. Hear his story about an organization he works with called "Give kids a smile" to help students who can't afford dental care. This episode was sponsored by Paso Robles pediatric dentist Dr. Vik Tiku. https://www.slopediatricdental.com/dr-vikram-tiku See more at www.clarekindness.com