Be Brave Enough to Be Kind
Guests: Mindy Corporon and Maeve Riley | Season 12, Ep. 510
This episode of Small Changes, Big Shifts delivers a heart-stirring exploration of the transformative power of kindness. With guests Mindy Corporon, founder of the “Seven Days” initiative, and Maeve Riley, a passionate youth leader, the conversation delves into the ripple effects of empathy and small acts of goodwill. Together, they share personal stories of triumph over tragedy, the importance of cultivating kindness from a young age, and the profound ways it can heal individuals and communities alike. You’ll walk away inspired to lead with kindness, knowing that even the smallest gestures can create lasting change.
Key Takeaways:
- Kindness often requires bravery, especially when confronting adversity or standing up in challenging situations. Maeve’s slogan, “Be brave enough to be kind,” highlights how compassion combined with courage can change lives.
- Simple acts like writing notes, using someone’s name, or offering a kind word can significantly impact others, creating a ripple effect that fosters community healing and connection.
- Programs like the Kindness Youth Leadership Team empower young leaders to take action, driving impactful initiatives in schools and communities that nurture empathy and understanding.
- From suicide prevention to supporting families through tragedy, kindness offers a powerful path to resilience and hope, showing how compassion can rebuild lives.
- Events like the Cultivate Kindness Breakfast provide a space to honor those making a difference and inspire collective action, proving that kindness truly has the power to transform communities.
About Maeve Riley:
Maeve Riley is a Junior at Notre Dame de Sion High School. She has been a part of the Kindness Youth Leadership Team for 2 years. As part of KYLT she speaks at schools about spreading kindness, she helped organize a kindness week at her school, she participated in the Kindness Festival at the Jewish Community Center, and she designed one of the 7 promotional 7 days of kindness buttons. She works at an ice cream shop and an art studio. She plays tennis at her high school. She honors her brother Aidan who passed away in 2021, by encouraging people to Be Brave Enough to Be Kind.
About Mindy Corporon:
Mindy Corporon is the Vice President of Strategy and Engagement at Global Care Force, where she furthers her dedication to service and transformational leadership. In her role with Global Care Force, Mindy drives organizational growth and sustainability by developing strategies that connect skilled volunteers with organizations serving communities in need. Her work ensures continuity of compassionate care in areas with limited medical access, emphasizing respect for
cultural diversity and the dignity of all people.
Previously, as Co-Founder of Workplace Healing, Mindy pioneered the Human Recovery Platform™ to help corporate leaders support employees through life and loss transitions. Her vision helps leaders blend strategic goals with empathetic support, cultivating trust, morale, and long-term engagement.
Mindy’s commitment to compassion was born from personal tragedy, reshaping her purpose from guiding others financially as a former CEO to fostering empathy and resilience in both professional and community settings. An inspirational speaker and author of Healing a Shattered Soul (2021), she shares her story of resilience and courageous kindness. Mindy and her family founded SevenDays® Inc., a foundation dedicated to promoting kindness and understanding through education and dialogue, inspiring communities to Make a Ripple, Change the World.
Connect with Mindy Corporon and Seven Days:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindycorporon/
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