For Kindness Sake

For Kindness Sake

by Geneve Chalonne
Personal Journals
Season 2
Beauty with a Purpose and ADHD Advocacy with Lauren Jennings
Do you feel that modern-day pageants are embracing diversity and social change more than ever? In this episode, we catch up with beauty queen Lauren Jennings, who has been competing in various pageants for three years. From receiving BBC press coverage to meeting singer Gareth Gates, her success in pageantry led to an array of exciting experiences and opportunities. We also explore the misconceptions surrounding pageantry and what really goes on behind the scenes. Lauren is a proud ambassador for the charity ADHD UK and uses her platform to raise awareness of ADHD and support the neurodiverse community through her inspiring initiatives. She also speaks candidly about her experience of living with ADHD, including how she felt after receiving her diagnosis in her mid-twenties. Follow Lauren on Instagram: @the_adhd_queen_
S2 · E3
Jun 1, 2026
43:11
Women in gaming and tackling toxicity with MiyukiPanda
Do you feel like the future of diversity and inclusion in gaming is bright? Join us as we catch up with Twitch streamer, Sim racer and F1 content creator MiyukiPanda on tackling toxicity within gaming culture and how to create more inclusive spaces for all types of players. This episode discusses how female gamers face online harassment by looking at statistics and MiyukiPanda sharing her own experience with receiving negative comments on platforms. We also look at the fun side of gaming with some Pokémon nostalgia and how playing video games should simply just be about having fun. Our host and guest also bond over their shared Filipino heritage and talk about representation within the world of F1, how seeing the trailer for Forgotten Island made them emotional, and their thoughts on the recent popularity of ube. Follow MiyukiPanda on Instagram: @miyukipanda_ Check out her Twitch page: twitch.tv/miyukipanda
S2 · E2
Apr 27, 2026
35:01
Racing Awareness with Josh Hill, Miyuki Panda and James Montgomery
What happens when motorsport, charity, and personal stories of resilience come together? In this episode, we dive into the story behind Racing Awareness For — a charity endurance karting series created to bring the motorsport community and corporate teams together to raise meaningful funds for important causes. Our host is joined by James, or “Monty” (founder of Racing Awareness For), alongside Josh Hill and Miyukipanda, who are championing different rounds of the 2026 championship in support of charities including ADHD UK, Cancer Research UK, and the National Autistic Society. The discussion also touches on the concept of intersectionality, how identities and experiences can overlap, and why understanding these perspectives is key to creating more inclusive environments — both in sport and in everyday life. Along the way, the conversation highlights how events like Racing Awareness aren’t just about racing for a trophy — they’re about building communities, raising awareness, and creating real impact through shared passions. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:00 Racing Awareness For 2026 Championship 07:43 Josh championing ADHD UK 09:15 Assessments and waiting for ADHD diagnosis 14:29 Understanding ADHD 17:59 Josh wanting to get diagnosed 23:00 Motorsports through a neurodiverse lens 33:00 Miyuki Panda Raising money for Cancer Research UK 39:00 Cancer research breakthroughs 41:00 Living at intersections 45:10 Neurodiversity umbrella 51:08 James on intersectionality 56:00 Formula 1 and media representation 01:00:10 Women in racing 01:10:16 Kindness in one word outro Racing Awareness For 2026 dates: Round 1: 4th April at Daytona Motorsport Sandown Round 2: 15th August at Silverstone Round 3: 17th October at Rye House For more information on Racing Awareness For, follow @racingmont on Instagram. Instagram guest handles: Josh @joshhillracing, James @jjmonty91and Sheryl @miyukipanda_
S2 · E1
Mar 10, 2026
1:12:26
Season 1
Respecting Mother Nature and kindness to the planet with Marion Atieno Osieyo
What’s your relationship like with nature? This is a question podcast host Marion always asks her guests on her award-winning show, Black Earth Podcast. She also does some amazing work in earth care and is a board member of Global Greengrants Fund UK. We talked about our beautiful planet and some of the things we could all do to help make it a better place. Some deep dives include the aftermath of natural disasters and how reparations could attain climate justice for poor nations, particularly for those living in the global south. Our host also finds out about an act of kindness one can do for the planet, which involves a sharing economy concept to help minimise mass consumption. Follow Black Earth Podcast on Instagram: @blackearthpodcast Black Earth Podcast is available on all podcast platforms Check out: https://www.blackearthpodcast.com
S1 · E4
Oct 28, 2025
51:10
Grace under pressure and cultural identity with Filipino nurses
What are some of the cultural values you bring into your profession? Eiji and Charisse are nurses who work in the UK but are originally from the Philippines. We chatted about their journeys on what made them decide to move away from home and some of the joys and challenges they each experienced. Besides asking what kindness means to them, other discussion points include societal stigmas for male nurses, cultural identity and the mass recognition Filipino nurses received during COVID. Our host also looks back at how she was once looked after by a Filipina nurse on a family trip and reminisces of a Filipino dish that she associates with comfort.
S1 · E3
Oct 13, 2025
54:41
Good vibes, attracting energy and going HIGHA with Claire Squires
What are some of the things you do to spread good vibes? Whether she’s having inspiring conversations as a podcast host or creating feel-good beats from her DJ decks, Claire Squires is all about channelling positive vibes as the founder of HIGHA. During our very wholesome chat, we discuss the concept of “going higher” and how to achieve your fullest potential through personal practices and mindset shifts. Manifestation is something we look into as well and how it’s become quite the buzzword in recent years. Claire also explains the difference between chasing and attracting energy and why “energy auditing” can be a good idea. We also find out what kindness means to her. Follow HIGHA on Instagram: @higha__ HIGHA Podcast is available on all podcast platforms HIGHA tracks and mixes available on SoundCloud
S1 · E2
Sep 29, 2025
48:17
Autism awareness, workplace inclusion and race cars with James Montgomery
What makes you feel accepted or understood by new people that you meet? Born and bred Jersey Channel Islander James was diagnosed with autism over 25 years ago. During our chat, he reveals how people have had misconceptions of him by implying that “he doesn’t look autistic” and how it’s better just to simply take him at face value as “Monty”, how he’s often referred to by friends and family. We also talk about how he was once followed around by an ITV camera crew, how labels have evolved over the years and why demonstrating empathy at workplaces can help people with neurodiverse needs thrive in their job. Oh, and Nicolas Hamilton (yes, brother of Lewis) once showed up to an exciting racing charity event that he hosted in aid of the National Autistic Society. Follow James on Instagram: @jjmonty91 and @racingmont *Please note that James is not employed by the National Autistic Society*
S1 · E1
Sep 14, 2025
1:04:09
Feeling grateful and wrapping up our first season
Bonus
It’s our final mini episode of the season! We look back on some of the discussion points from last week’s chat with Marion about earth care, including how humans should be showing kindness to other species around them. Our host also expresses her gratitude to every guest and supporter of the show.
S1
Nov 4, 2025
6:22
Fond memories and sticking together as pinoys
Bonus
This short but sweet mini episode is a homage to the Filipino community. We look back at some of the highlights from last week’s chat with Eiji and Charisse and what their experiences were like when they first left the Philippines. Our “half pinoy” host reminisces and shares her thoughts on how a particular music video represented a culture she grew up in.
S1
Oct 20, 2025
8:30
Accepting compliments, feeling good and having the perfect day
Bonus
In this bite-sized episode, our host looks back at some of the highlights from last week’s chat with Claire and takes a deep dive as to why some people have difficulty in accepting genuine compliments they receive from other people. She also talks about the great day she had after podcast filming.
S1
Oct 6, 2025
6:21
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