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What does it look like to practice kindness when you're in desperate need of it?
In this solo episode of Humankindness at Work, host Jennifer Clark shares a personal story from the summer of 2003 - a July 4th spent thousands of miles from home in Bamako, Mali.
Recovering from a serious illness and struggling with homesickness, Jennifer made a choice: instead of focusing on herself, she would extend kindness to the people around her. What followed was an unexpected and beautiful exchange - and a lesson she still carries with her.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- How one simple act of kindness shifted Jennifer's perspective during one of her lowest moments
- What her host families in Mali taught her about seeing, celebrating, and caring for others
- A practical challenge to help you make a difference this week right where you are
- Why humankindness benefits both the giver and the receiver
Key Takeaway: Making a difference doesn't have to be complicated. Kindness starts with lifting your eyes off your own problems long enough to see the people around you.
This week's challenge: Find one person and take a genuine interest in them. You don't have to cross an ocean to make someone feel seen.
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HOST AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Jennifer Clark
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Jennifer Clark is a multi-award nominated female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more!
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🎧 PRODUCER: Melanie Scroggins of Scroggins Creative
Scroggins Creative is a content studio run by husband-and-wife duo, Jeremy and Melanie Scroggins, helping founders and teams create thoughtful, high-quality podcasts and videos for heart-led brands.
🎵 Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.