In this episode, Brooke Jones and I discuss her role at The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. We chat about the resources her organization provides to communities, workplaces, families, and children. We also talk about the science behind kindness. It’s interesting how kindness affects the human brain, whether we give, receive, or witness kind gestures. She provides examples…
Favorite Travel Accessories
At 6 am on December 22, I handed a large duffel bag to the airport ticket agent. As she checked my bag, stuffed with Christmas presents and ski helmets and clothing to combat the minus twenty-degree temps I headed into, I casually asked the agent, Will Denver airport employees work outside in this weather? I…
Podcast – Marci Houff – Ovarian Cancer Survivor
In this interview, ovarian cancer survivor Marci Houff and I discuss her surprising ovarian cancer diagnosis at a young age, the facts surrounding this sneaky and deadly disease, the steps she took to battle this cancer, the disease’s symptoms, and the non-profit she founded to spread information and awareness. The following episode was originally recorded…
How to Listen to a Podcast
Recently, I began to sheepishly tell friends about the project I’d been working on for the last several months. To supplement my blog, a podcast (also named Who I Met Today) launches on January 13. As I spread the word, I received a mixed bag of comments. Outstanding! Congratulations! I don’t listen to podcasts. And over and…
Podcast – Cindy Burnett – Book Recommendations
In this episode, Cindy Burnett and I discuss her bookish podcast, Thoughts From a Page, five outstanding first-quarter book recommendations, other novels we’ve enjoyed, and much more. Listen to the episode here or on Apple, Spotify, or another podcast app Cindy’s five book recommendations are: The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel Dust Child by Nyugen…