Kindness Matters

Hosted by Mari-Lyn Harris of Heartatwork LLC

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Jun 2026

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Kindness Matters is a podcast exploring the future of housing, climate, community, and belonging. Hosted by Mari-Lyn Harris, Advocate for Humanity, Catalyst for Kindness, and Ecosystem Builder, the show brings together thought leaders, community builders, innovators, advocates, and everyday people who are working to create stronger, more connected communities. Through meaningful conversations and “Pouring Ideas” discussions, we explore real-world challenges and practical solutions related to housing, community development, social connection, climate resilience, and human belonging.

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June 9, 2026Episode 116 min

Are beliefs holding you back?

Are your beliefs holding you back?Lion Goodman, has developed a way in which you can rid of those beliefs that no longer work for you. He shares what he offers and stories of success.Our goal is simple: to inspire ideas, spark conversations, and explore what becomes possible when people come together to create communities where everyone has the opportunity to belong.Through meaningful conversations and “Pouring Ideas” discussions, we explore real-world challenges and practical solutions related to housing, community development, social connection, climate resilience, and human belonging.This new series of Kindness Matters is a podcast exploring the future of housing, climate, community, and belonging.The series is hosted at https://kindnessatwork.us

August 24, 2025Episode 2001 hr 45 min

Desrie Campbell & Others Eps #200

Desrie, a Fremont District #2 City Council Member hosted a community conversation about the Fremont's Homeless Response plan. It was held on Aug 23, 2025. Guest panelists, Vivian Wan CEO of Abode Services, Anu Naturajan, former Fremont Vice Mayor and Professor on City Planning and David Bonaccorsi a Team leader for Fremont for Everyone and a former City Council member and Lawyer.*Recorded with permission.

August 19, 2025Episode 19931 min

Vivian Wan Measure W #199

Spoke to Vivian to day about Measure W and how she thinks it is going to work. It's more of a conversation of how and her biggest wish for the funds that are coming. https://http://abode.org

June 26, 2025Episode 19837 min

Mike O'Neil Esp #198

Mike O’Neil is the Founder of Integrated Alliances, a LinkedIn service provider. His 30,000 LinkedIn connections (since 2009), 5,000 Facebook Friends, Forbes Top 50 Social Media Influencer awards and LinkedIn books put him in an elite category. Find him on LinkedIn https://LinkedIn.com/in/mikeoneilYou can see more Mike on https://kindnessatwork.usFrom visionary entrepreneurs to social activists, philanthropists to artists, we uncover the driving forces behind their endeavors and the lessons they've learned along the way.

June 19, 2025Episode 19718 min

Navneet Sau Esp #197

Navneet Sau Esp #197 has helped 100+ businesses scale from 5-figure to 6-figure months. Meet Navneet Sau, a Facebook ads expert with 7+ years of experience and over $20 million in client revenue. Find him hanging out at: https://www.facebook.com/navneetkofficial/From visionary entrepreneurs to social activists, philanthropists to artists, we uncover the driving forces behind their endeavors and the lessons they've learned along the way.

March 18, 2025Episode 19528 min

Tim Collins is Creating an Impact #195

Tim Collins is Creating an Impact #195 He Considers himself:#HRPro #Fundraising #JusticeWarrior #PublicSpeaker #ServantLeader #Advocate #GlobalCitizen #ENTJ #DEIA #Episcopalian #BedrockValues #ExperiencedBoardMember #PhiKappaTauFoundation #BCPlanningBoard #Mentor #LGBTQPodcast post https://kindnessatwork.us

March 5, 2025Episode 19428 min

Kevin Smith Eps #194

Kevin Smith Eps #194 Began, on Good Friday morning 2023, fate and circumstances intervened when a lost wallet was returned to him by a Good Samaritan within moments after he discovered it was missing. Kevin’s desire to identify and thank the young woman in a more meaningful way soon became an unexpected adventure of a lifetime, causing a moment to turn into a movement and the catalyst to form the global nonprofit Kindness Worldwide. http://www.kindnessworldwide.org

February 24, 2025Episode 15118 min

Words are Powerful Esp #193

Words have power, let's not define people's situation of who they are. Words can diminish a person's humanity.Humanizing language, words like "homeless" reduce people to a single characteristic. By using better terms, center on ones humanity. Not just their housing status.Here is where you can find the White Paper to download. https://heartatworkonline.org/do-the-right-thing/. #humanity #socialchange

February 5, 2025Episode 13522 min

Your 5 Wishes Eps #192

Your 5 wishes is your living will. It's about expressing your wishes of how you want to be treated. I highly recommend listening and writing down them. More info: https://heartatworkonline.org/the-end-of-life-options/

November 28, 2024Episode 11921 min

See the light in you Esp #191

Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D. is the Father of “Soft Leadership” and the Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India. He is an International Leadership Guru with forty-three years of experience and the author of fifty-three books including the award-winning ‘See the Light in You’ Read more about Dr Rao..https://kindnessatwork.us