What is new? The podcasts have slowed down.. it’s really just because I got busy with advocating for unsheltered people. Putting a lot of time into Fremont’s Camping Ban.. you have likely heard of it. It was the most harsh rule ever. Even Newsom said they went too far. Recently, SB 634 was passed into law.. which means you can’t charge or fine people who want to help those in need. Many non-profits this is their mission/purpose. Before the city said no aiding and bedding..even their case workers did not go out and do outreach in fear of being fined and put into jail. The city council agreed to transfer $1 million dollars from their homeless plan to the police department to catch people sleeping in the parks, helping others, etc. They would have been ahead of the game if they put that money into housing. (the money as we know it, has not been returned to their homeless plan.) Their excuse now is, we don’t have any money for housing.. I’ve been a member of Fremont 4 Everyone since 2019, just been very active in the last year. Now it’s time to move on.. Joined a Climate and Sustainability group, a friend of mine invited me to check it out.. the next meeting will be in San Carlos, Tuesday 28th.. I will hopefully soon, create some networking events in San Jose and Fremont. if you want to know more go to: 4ward. It’s a global group on circle a membership platform. I am doing a newsletter called “Radical News “(kindness), it’s a monthly issue it comes out about the 15 – 20th each month. I found from posting events, the 21st was a little too late for people to get the information. If interested you can subscribe below. The first 5 issues you can find them on this page. https://kindnessatwork.us/radical-news/past-issues-of-radical-news/ What is Sustainability? noun The ability to sustain something. A means of configuring civilization and human activity so that society, its members and its economies are able to meet their needs and express their greatest potential in the present, while preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems, planning and acting for the ability to maintain these ideals for future generations. The property of being sustainable. Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License Wikipedia is having a fundraiser donate whatever you can…https://www.wikipedia.org/ I’ve used the site to confirm the information, do research etc.. What is next? Will continue doing podcasts and interviewing people who want to share their story.. If you are one of those people just book a call using this link https://fantastical.app/Mari-Lyn/talk-show-booking Any other questions or suggestions or comments you can reach out to me via contact form Kindness is not new.. people keep talks about Wellness of oneself, when if we all were a little more kind to ourselves, we wouldn’t be needing a national day for wellness. This was a topic on LinkedIn.. I’ve written a lot of about this topic under the tab of Living well there are more articles. I hope some of this information was helpful. Until next time, #bekind #kindnessmatters #youareworthit
Desrie Campbell Esp #200
Desrie Campbell Esp #200, monumental of hitting #200 Episodes about creating an impact in such an important topic. Housing. A housing crisis. It was recorded in auto only.. The Video would be the same… I hope you enjoy the community meeting that was held by Desrie Campbell in District #4 in Fremont, CA. About Desrie – Innovative, driven, and results-oriented leader with solid experience in general operations management, personnel training and development, staff management, and customer service in both public and private sectors. Eager to apply knowledge and skills in achieving aggressive goals and driving the evolution of concepts into achievable plans. Core competencies include: Resourcefulness, efficiency, organizational skills, flexibility; along with key talents in strategic planning and decision-making to effectively resolve problems and enhance productivity Strong reputation as an effective leader; with strong record of integrity, dependability, and exceptional client and customer service Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; complimented with expertise in establishing lifetime and top-producing relationships with clients and business partners She currently works with the Bay Are Community Health, otherwise known as BACH.. They offer mobile health care to the unsheltered. When it came to the Camping Ban that the Mayor and other council members voted YES on, she held steadfast a NO! Criminalizing people with no housing, will not solve the problem. I am sure you heard about it, as it made news all the way to the UK. Now the Mayor wants to deny that it never happened, because it was a failure. More of these community meetings need to happen, it goes back to serving the customer not what you think people should live in. I could go on.. hopefully from this meeting more solutions will be coming shortly. Learn more about her on Linkedin Other guests with similar topics like living unhoused over on heartatwork Enjoy!
Mike O’Niel Esp #198
Mike O’Neil Esp #198 is the Founder of Integrated Alliances, a LinkedIn service provider. He has always been at the very leading edge of technology, but that doesn’t make him a nerd. https://youtu.be/IthUC_qCEIM 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. He has always been at the very leading edge of technology, but that doesn’t make him a nerd. It began when he purchased an IBM PC during his college years in the early 1980s, and it changed him forever. Mike’s early professional life went from Industrial Engineer to Network Engineer to Technology Sales Engineer. Then came LinkedIn, and everything changed again. Since 2004, Mike has been coaching, training, and speaking on LinkedIn, with a primary focus on business development and growth. Mike isn’t all business by any means. He has loved music since childhood. He has attended over 1,000 concerts, beginning with Elvis Presley, Bob Marley, and Led Zeppelin. He performed at the infamous Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. In the 2000s, Mike would purchase large blocks of concert tickets so his coworkers and friends could enjoy the show together, featuring artists such as The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, and Phil Collins. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mike hosted business gatherings in Costa Rica for business partners and friends. They lasted for months. Mike now continues his LinkedIn work from Spain. He recently moved to Madrid and got married to a Spanish woman he met 16 years ago through LinkedIn. They are both 65. Learn more Mike O’Niel Esp #198, listen to our call together. Mike suffers from Prostate Cancer and feels as good as ever, thanks to surgeries, treatments, a healthy lifestyle and the Spanish health care system. Mike enjoys meeting and helping interesting people for both business and personal exploration, particularly those with a passion for music and a love for traveling the world. LinkedIn – http://LinkedIn.com/in/mikeoneil Facebook – http://facebook.com/mikeoneil Find Mike O’Niel on Spotify Check out or our other guests..
Navneet Sau Eps #197
Navneet Sau Eps #197 he has helped 100+ businesses scale from 5-figure to 6-figure. Facebook ads expert with 7+ years of experience with over $20 million in client revenue. From eCommerce brands to coaches and consultants, Navneet Sau Eps#197 specializes in crafting offers that convert, building funnels that sell, and launching ad campaigns that deliver real ROI. Navneet Sau, is also a ClickFunnels Ambassador, guiding entrepreneurs inside one of the world’s top marketing communities. He escaped the 9 -5 world and started with his own agency. You can follow him: https://www.facebook.com/navneetkofficial/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/navneetadsguy/ The podcast gives you the opportunity to share your story, of how you got started and where you now. What is your ask? 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. Thank you, Naveet for sharing your story… Check out other guests
Engagement Leadership #196
Engagement Leadership #196 by Nadine Hack Thought Leader of “beCause Global Consulting.” She’s named Best Stakeholder Engagement Consulting Firm, for bettering connections across the corporate world.’ Written by Nadine Hack Hack and beCause aid individuals and organizations to connect to core purpose, across silos within enterprises, with external stakeholders friendly and even adversarial, as described in her ‘Adversaries to Allies’ with 15,000+ views. Her newest project is her upcoming book ‘The Power of Connectedness’ with by Desmond Tutu. CEO beCause Global Consulting; senior board advisor to its sister nonprofit Global Citizens Circle. First female Executive-in-Residence at IMD Business School and first to focus on ethical leadership. Advances global citizenship, diversity, inclusion, sustainability, human rights and other social justice issues. A by-invitation Forbes Councils , non-executive director, on for- and not-for profit boards often as chair. Articles written by or about her published include Financial Times, Forbes, Huffington Post, New York Times, UN Chronicle. Appears on television, radio, podcasts, SheSource online database of women experts. Nelson Mandela said of her, “When I was in prison, it was good to know I had powerful people like Nadine working on my behalf.” Featured on Atlantic Speakers Bureau, a at Salzburg Global Seminar and a Fellow New Westminster College of Caucasus University with Master’s degrees from Harvard University and The New School, Hack created and taught graduate courses at NYU and SNHU; lectured at other universities globally. She continues to lead sessions at IMD executive education programs, including one-on-one coaching intensives with senior executives and deep dives for top-level business teams, often as a ‘designated challenger’ to help them work through problems and chart successful futures. As IMD Executive-in-Residence, she distilled her pioneering work on engagement leadership and its proprietary framework Strategic Relational Engagement into lessons on improving stakeholder engagement to increase productivity, profitability, sustainability through ‘bridging leadership’ (see two of four-part series: 1st; 4th). She offers personalized coaching for top-tier executives; develops stakeholder engagement systems; generates multi-sector, cross-border alliances; integrates CSR with core business; helps organizations align with UN Sustainable Development Goals; bolsters trust; institutes governance structures to achieve these and other goals. Clients include: in private sector, Unilever, Omnicom Group, Coca-Cola; in non-profit sector, Ford Foundation, Renewable Resource Institute, Robert Kennedy Human Rights Center; in government Presidents Nelson Mandela, Corazon Aquino; in international public sector, UN specialized agencies in New York, Geneva, Nairobi; Association of German Public Banking Institutions; Shanghai Stock Exchange. Fuller list on website. Its sister nonprofit Global Citizens Circle works on world problems that transcend nations and sectors. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, it features highly interactive dialogues among world leaders -including heads of state and Nobel Peace Prize Laureates – and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. It hosts bold conversations that lead to sustainable change and generates action through dialogue. This continues her work in Engagement Leadership. Awards include: named Top Thought Leader in Trust so often earned Lifetime Achievement honor; Responsible CEO Shortlist with CEOs of Patagonia, Danone, Accenture, Yes Bank, Globe Telecom; Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Leaders; Top Global Sustainability Influencers; Enterprising Woman of Year; International Outstanding Achievement; Inspiration award presented at Säid Business School Oxford. You can reach out to her on LinkedIn, watch for her upcoming book. If you liked this show please check out some my other shows Kind regards, Mari-Lyn
Tim Collins Esp #195
Tim Collins Esp #195 on creating an impact in his community. He enjoys sitting os boards, fundraising and being an advocate for those who have similar values as he has. Tim Considers himself: #HRPro #Fundraising #JusticeWarrior #PublicSpeaker #ServantLeader #Advocate #GlobalCitizen #ENTJ #DEIA #Episcopalian #BedrockValues #ExperiencedBoardMember #PhiKappaTauFoundation #BCPlanningBoard #Mentor #LGBTQ Look him upRetired yet still very active, fundraising and sitting on boards. Look him up at: http://about.me/collinstw https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothycollins/ https://bsky.app/profile/timcollinsavl.bsky.social Creating an Impact Talk Show is about learning what other Social Entrepreneurs are doing. Sharing their stories. How they are M.A.D. Making a Difference in their business or their community. Enjoy his talk and what he’s up to? Look him up and enjoy other guests.
Kevin Smith Esp #194
Kevin Smith Esp #194 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. Launched November 9, 2023, Kindness Worldwide’s vision “to create a culture of kindness in communities throughout the world”, and the story that inspired it, has attracted the attention of prominent leaders and influencers at the national and global level including the World Kindness Movement. He recently delivered keynote remarks at its 11th General Assembly in Palermo, Italy and called on leaders at all levels in all communities including every member nation of the United Nations to elevate kindness to the global shared value that represents all of humanity. Kevin Smith Esp #194 commitment for this call to action to be heeded and passion for the vision of Kindness Worldwide to be achieved has rejuvenated his purpose and brought new life to his belief that “the meaning of life is to live it in a way to make a meaningful difference.” Changing the world through kindness is by far his most meaningful pursuit yet. Instead, he found greater meaning and purpose by founding what is now Smith Wealth Advisory Group in 2001, with a team of advisors dedicated to helping others translate their monetary resources into meaningful life experiences by experiencing the riches of life itself. Kevin Smith Esp #194 He has been recognized by Barron’s, Forbes, and the Financial Times as one of the top wealth advisors in the country, and his attainment of 14 professional designations is unparalleled in the financial services industry. Shaped by the values of his upbringing, Kevin Smith’s guiding principle is his conviction that “the meaning of life is to live it in a way to make a meaningful difference.” Upon graduating Phi Beta Kappa as Class Salutatorian from Gettysburg College in 1989, Kevin joined a Fortune 500 company where he quickly rose the corporate ranks to become Director of its largest business unit. Soon after this promotion, he walked away and left a promising 12 year-corporate career behind. Kevin Smith and his wife Anne of 30+ years live in York, PA and are the proud “pet parents” of their 10 year old Bichon Frise “Bella,” an adorable lapful of charm in puffy white clouds of cotton ball hair. Discover Kevin and his organization below: Organization Kindness Worldwide Inc Website http://www.kindnessworldwide.org LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/kevin-smith-a0040a19 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kindnessweekofficial Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kindnessweekofficial Twitter http://www.twitter.com/@KindnessWeekWW More topics around kindness are found here.
Words have Power Eps #193
Words have Power Eps #193, let’s not define people’s situation of where they are, show your humanity. Where’s your compassion? The White paper is about changing our language and words, focusing on their experiences rather than who they are. Our vocabulary of naming people needs to change to foster empathy and compassion. You wouldn’t call a person by their “cancer” or a “heart attack,” you would call them by their name. The same if a person is experiencing being unhoused or is needing housing. NOT “Homeless.” It’s not a crime to be unhoused. This is my intro for the paper, you can download it here. Dehumanizing language leads to dehumanizing treatment, words carry implicit meanings. When people are labeled as “homeless.” it can make it easier to discriminate, distance yourself from them. They tend to be excluded from public places or services. An intolerance for policies that would be unacceptable if they are applied to housed individuals. Much to do, use your words powerfully positive. Be Kind! Be a blessing, check out other guests on this channel. Mari-Lyn
5 Wishes Eps #192
5 Wishes a living will, its importance that you have a way to tell your family and friends how you want to be taken care of at the end of your life. When I was interviewed by Pat for the Women’s Channel we talked about why it’s important, this presentation is what you need to write down. My interview with Pat at the Women’s Radio Station, their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/womensradio If you have any questions just reach out to me. I am available to give classes on zoom for your group and also in person at work.