The Empire of Kindness
Welcome to The Empire of Kindness, where we explore the nature, value, and practice of kindness. Insight, interviews, and practice tips to make the world a better place. Let's put kindness in charge. Let's build an Empire.
Feeding Hope: World Central Kitchen's Mission in Lahaina
In the wake of the devastating August 2023 wildfire in Lahaina, Maui, World Central Kitchen, founded by chef Jose Andres, quickly mobilized to provide not just food, but hope and community. By using local ingredients and part...
Human Kindness in the Heart of a Storm
In February 2021, Texas faced a severe winter storm, leaving many without power and heat. In this crisis, Mattress Mack, the owner of Gallery Furniture in Houston, showcased incredible kindness by transforming his furniture s...
Amidst the Snow: A Beacon of Human Kindness
In the harsh 2022 Buffalo Blizzard, Shakira Autry heard a faint plea for help and took swift action, rescuing 64-year-old Joseph White, who was stranded and frostbitten near her home. With emergency services incapacitated, Sh...
Dine with Dignity: The Café Revolution
This podcast episode explores the innovative 'pay it forward' model implemented by Acorn Community Cafe in Eugene, Oregon. By allowing customers to buy meal vouchers for those in need, it creates an environment where generosi...
Smoke Signals: How One Driver's Attention Saved a Life
In a quiet Missouri neighborhood, a UPS driver named Clay turned an ordinary delivery route into a life-saving mission. When he noticed smoke coming from a house, he didn't hesitate to investigate. Inside, he found an elderly...
Kindness in the Big City: Finding Dave's Dog
In this episode of the Empire of Kindness, Matthew McInnis narrates a touching story about Dave, a man living in New York City whose dog went missing. The incident sparked a community-wide effort to find the lost pet, illustr...
A Classroom of Kindness: Bridging Generations
In 2018, a group of high school students in Brazil discovered that their beloved 80-year-old janitor, Jose, couldn't read or write despite having worked at the school for decades. Motivated by empathy, the students took it up...
Empathy in a Coffee Cup: A Tale of Unexpected Kindness
In this podcast episode, we hear the story of a Virginia Starbucks where a barista named Taylor noticed a grieving customer and chose to act with compassion. The woman, who had just lost her mother, received a coffee with a h...
Teachers United: A Story of Generosity
In 2018, Florida history teacher Robert Goodman faced a daunting diagnosis of stage three colon cancer. With limited sick days to cover his treatments, he turned to social media for help. His call was met with overwhelming ge...
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