How do you make a difference in the world when you face unexpected challenges?

Sarah Kovac is proof that even challenges out of your control can be used for the good of others.

Sarah was born with Arthrogryposis, which limits the use of her hands and arms. After recently losing her job, she created Five Star Adaptive (formerly Adapting Every Day) - a website dedicated to providing vetted products for individuals with disabilities that make their lives easier.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Sarah’s story of starting Five Star Adaptive (formerly Adapting Every Day)
• Why having vetted products is important for the disabled community
• How she is giving the disabled community a voice through her website

For more information, check out:

https://fivestaradaptive.com/

https://adaptingeveryday.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fivestaradaptive

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FiveStarAdaptive

Substack: https://fivestaradaptive.substack.com/

Host and Producer: Jennifer Clark

https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story!

Jennifer Clark is a professional female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more!

Check out her work at https://www.jennifersvoice.com.

Follow Jennifer on socials:

https://www.youtube.com/@jennifersvoice

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/

https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/

https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

Need audio engineering services or want to learn recording, mixing and mastering, and multimedia production from one of the best? Check out these online courses from Jennifer’s production mentor, Tim Tippets:

Adobe Audition Ready Online

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/audition-ready-audio-course?ref=50563b

Sound 2 Motion

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/media-labs?ref=50563b

Did you know that half of foster parents quit within the first year?

Katie Welch is trying to change that reality in Kansas City through Foster Light - a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster families.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

- Why Katie started Foster Light

- The importance of “wraparound services” for foster families

- Staggering statistics on foster youth

- Easy ways for the community to be part of the solution

Katie encourages us that making a difference in foster care takes a community, and everyone can play a part.

Check out Foster Light:

https://www.fosterlight.co

https://www.instagram.com/fosterlight.co/

https://www.facebook.com/FosterLight.co

Buy Tickets to the Golden Gala and support Foster Light!

https://www.fosterlight.co/goldengala

Follow Katie Welch:

https://www.instagram.com/helloitskatiewelch/

Host and Producer: Jennifer Clark

https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story!

Jennifer Clark is a professional female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more!

Check out her work at https://www.jennifersvoice.com.

Follow Jennifer on socials:

https://www.youtube.com/@jennifersvoice

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/

https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/

https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

Need audio engineering services or want to learn recording, mixing and mastering, and multimedia production from one of the best? Check out these online courses from Jennifer’s production mentor, Tim Tippets:

Adobe Audition Ready Online

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/audition-ready-audio-course?ref=50563b

Sound 2 Motion

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/media-labs?ref=50563b

Making a difference usually feels very ordinary. So how do you stay motivated to do the good work you want to do?

In this episode, you'll meet Chris Chandler, Director of The Gathering KC, a beautiful revitalized space for community use on the east side of Kansas City. This space is the newest branch of The Hope Center - a non-profit which focuses on community development and youth programs.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How The Hope Center is bringing renewal to the east side of Kansas City
• The importance of community when we're trying to make a difference
• Why perspective is important in seeing humankindness at work

Check out The Hope Center:

https://www.hopecenterkc.org/

https://www.facebook.com/hopecenterkc

Check out The Gathering KC:

https://thegatheringkc.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thegatheringkansascity

https://www.instagram.com/thegathering.kc/

Host and Producer: Jennifer Clark

https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story!

Jennifer Clark is a professional female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more!

Check out her work at https://www.jennifersvoice.com.

Follow Jennifer on socials:

https://www.youtube.com/@jennifersvoice

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/

https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/

https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

Need audio engineering services or want to learn recording, mixing and mastering, and multimedia production from one of the best? Check out these online courses from Jennifer’s friend and mentor, Tim Tippets:

Adobe Audition Ready Online

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/audition-ready-audio-course?ref=50563b

Sound 2 Motion

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/media-labs?ref=50563b

The grass is always greener somewhere else. But what if you made an effort to bring the change you want to see in your community?

In this episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, you'll meet Wes Simmons, the president and CEO of the 3D Institute and founder of The Joseph Company. In this episode, you'll hear:

• Wes' journey of choosing to stay in St. Joseph, Missouri, despite challenges
• The leadership framework The Joseph Company is using to reach the major sectors of his community
• How common language and shared vision are keys to changing a city

If you love leadership training, get ready to take notes!

For more information on The Joseph Company or 3D Institute, check out these links:

https://3dinstitute.com

https://thejosephcompany.com

X: @3dcoaches

Facebook: facebook.com/3dcoaches

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dcoaches/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3d-institute/

Host and Producer: Jennifer Clark

https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story!

Jennifer Clark is a professional female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more!

Check out her work at https://www.jennifersvoice.com.

Follow Jennifer on socials:

https://www.youtube.com/@jennifersvoice

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/

https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/

https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

Need audio engineering services or want to learn recording, mixing and mastering, and multimedia production from one of the best? Check out these online courses from Jennifer’s friend and mentor, Tim Tippets:

Adobe Audition Ready Online

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/audition-ready-audio-course?ref=50563b

Sound 2 Motion

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/media-labs?ref=50563b

In this episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, Jennifer Clark speaks with Samantha Compton, a financial advisor and president of Insight Wealth. She shares about her story of loneliness and how a single act of kindness from another woman led to the creation of Wise Women.

In this episode, you'll hear:

- A pivotal moment when a stranger's kindness changed Samantha's path

- The creation of Wise Women, a community that supports and empowers women in financial literacy and personal growth

- About the ripple effect of humankindness at work

To learn more about Wise Women and Samantha Compton, visit:

https://wisewomen.education/ https://insightwealthkc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wise_women_education/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wise-women-education/posts/?feedView=all

Host and Producer: Jennifer Clark https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story! Jennifer Clark is a professional female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more!

Check out her work at https://www.jennifersvoice.com.

Follow Jennifer on socials:

https://www.youtube.com/@jennifersvoice

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/

https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/

https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

Need audio engineering services or want to learn recording, mixing and mastering, and multimedia production from one of the best? Check out these online courses from Jennifer’s production mentor, Tim Tippets:

Adobe Audition Ready Online

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/audition-ready-audio-course?ref=50563b

Sound 2 Motion

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/media-labs?ref=50563b

In this episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, Jennifer Clark speaks with Jacob Taylor about the housing challenges in St. Joseph, Missouri, and how he and his wife, Megan, are addressing these issues through their initiative, Cedar Bridge Company.

In this episode, you’ll hear an inspiring conversation on:

• The personal journey that led Jacob to develop skills in home renovation
• The balance between profit and purpose
• Their mantra of 'Flip the City' that drives their mission to change the mentality of their community while providing quality housing.
• Maintaining integrity in business practices while making a positive impact

To learn more about Cedar Bridge Co., check out their info:

https://cedarbridgeco.com

https://www.instagram.com/cedar_bridge_co/

Host and Producer: Jennifer Clark

https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story!

Jennifer Clark is a professional female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more!

Check out her work at https://www.jennifersvoice.com.

Follow Jennifer on socials:

https://www.youtube.com/@jennifersvoice

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/

https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/

https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

Need audio engineering services or want to learn recording, mixing and mastering, and multimedia production from one of the best? Check out these online courses from Jennifer’s production mentor, Tim Tippets:

Audition Ready Online

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/audition-ready-audio-course?ref=50563b

Sound 2 Motion

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/media-labs?ref=50563b

In this episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, Jennifer Clark reconnects with her former vocal instructor, Karla Goettel, who played a pivotal role in her vocal development during high school.

They discuss the profound impact of kindness in teaching, the importance of personal connections, and the legacy that educators leave on their students. Karla shares her motivations for offering scholarships to students in need and reflects on her career as a performer and teacher, emphasizing the significance of humankindness in both her personal and professional life.

To connect with Karla Goettel, please email karlagoettel@gmail.com.

Host and Producer: Jennifer Clark

https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story!

Jennifer Clark is a professional female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more!

Check out her work at https://www.jennifersvoice.com.

Follow Jennifer on socials:

https://www.youtube.com/@jennifersvoice

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/

https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/

https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

Need audio engineering services or want to learn recording, mixing and mastering, and multimedia production from one of the best? Check out these online courses from Jennifer’s production mentor, Tim Tippets:

Audition Ready Online

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/audition-ready-audio-course?ref=50563b

Sound 2 Motion

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/media-labs?ref=50563b

In this episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, you’ll meet Kelly Lightfoot, a creative entrepreneur from Kansas City. Kelly shares her journey of starting the Lightfoot Collection, a jewelry business that donates all profits to nonprofits.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How you can use your gifts to benefit others
• About outside-of-the-box generosity
• A business model that can be replicated to contribute to your world

To learn more about The Lightfoot Collection, check out their info:

https://thelightfootcollection.com

Or Kelly's other website business:

https://matchstickwebsites.com/

Host and Producer: Jennifer Clark

https://jennifersvoice.com/podcast-home

Need professional voiceover for your media projects? Let the sound of humankindness share your story!

Jennifer Clark is a professional female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more!

Check out her work at https://www.jennifersvoice.com.

Follow Jennifer on socials:

https://www.youtube.com/@jennifersvoice

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-clark-vo/

https://www.instagram.com/jennifers.voice/

https://www.facebook.com/jennifers.voiceVO

Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.

http://www.brentjohnsonmusic.com/

Need audio engineering services or want to learn recording, mixing and mastering, and multimedia production from one of the best? Check out these online courses from Jennifer’s production mentor, Tim Tippets:

Audition Ready Online

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/audition-ready-audio-course?ref=50563b

Sound 2 Motion

https://votechguru.thinkific.com/courses/media-labs?ref=50563b