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We’re making Time to be Kind with Dr. Betsy Guerra again only this time, I'm a guest on her podcast! I'm sharing a clip of that interview where I share my experience with the loss of my first pregnancy in efforts to bring awareness to Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day on Oct 15th. Visit www.marlyQ.com/29 for this episode’s show notes and transcription. 

Today’s episode is a raw and vulnerable conversation with Dr. Betsy Guerra who has experienced the tragic loss of her daughter and now teaches others how to move from “Hurt 2 Hope”.   October has been declared National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and whether you’re 1 in 4 people who have experienced the excruciating loss of a child, or not, my hope is to inspire you to make Time to be Kind by remembering & honoring those who have lost a child during pregnancy or infancy.   Visit www.marlyq.com/28 for episode show notes and transcription. 

Woo-hoo! We're celebrating our FIRST International Podcast Day with the host of This Girl Podcast, Daisy Blanchard. Make Time to be Kind today to listen & learn how podcasting: Uses your voice to educate, inspire & connect Is a vehicle for positive growth & mental health Is a powerful community-building vehicle Is an easy & doable form of daily self-care Is the spark of kindness we need right now … and more! International Podcast Day is a global celebration of the power of podcasts and of our community of PARKers listening! Let’s turn up the volume of kindness together by sharing this episode using #wePARK #InternationalPodcastDay For this episode's show notes, transcription and photos you can share, visit www.marlyq.com/27 

How dare you ...   Have you ever let that voice get it the way of pursuing your dreams?   I sure have! That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to the PARKer that helped me reframe that question into a more empowering one. Luly B. is a speaker, consultant and author who believes everyone is born with a responsibility to share their gifts with the world.    This enlightening episode shines the light on how sometimes “tough love” can be the spark you need to get out of your own way, the power of asking for (and receiving) help from others, the work/life balance myth, what it means to “be the S.P.A.R.K.” and so many more gold nuggets that'll enrich your day with the currency of kindness. Enjoy!    Visit www.marlyq.com/26 for this episode’s show notes and transcription. 

Do you like to brag?    If you’re a PARKer (person who Performs Acts of Random Kindness) I bet the answer is a resounding NO!   Rachel Ramjattan doesn't normally "BRAG" about being a best-selling author, expert fundraising coach and master trainer with 25+ years of experience speaking with countless fundraising and social impact audiences nationwide.    Make Time to be Kind because this special PARKer will inspire and give you Permission to B.R.A.G. (Be Real And Grateful) about your own passion, expertise and the power of kindness in your life.   Visit www.marlyQ.com/24 for show notes and transcription.  

Are you juggling way too much and scared of what'll happen if you dropped the ball?    If so, you'll love making Time to be Kind today because you'll meet a professional (and highly successful) BALL DROPPER!    Tiffany Dufu is a mom, entrepreneur, philanthropist and author of the bestselling book "Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less”. She’s also the founder and CEO of The Cru, a nationwide network of women who collaborate to meet their personal and professional goals.    This episode will enlighten you with a new perspective on self-care and empower you to become a professional ball dropper too! For show notes and transcription, visit www.marlyQ.com/24 

“Didn’t you just have a baby Marly Q.? How are you still sharing new podcast episodes every Wednesday?!"    One of the nation’s go-to parenting experts, Lina Acosta Sandaal,  made Time to be Kind and reveals my secret! Listen and learn:   Why you should Stop Parenting Alone The #1 KEY most parents lack The #1 DECISION you should make as a parent The MAP for getting thru trials & tribulations in your parenting journey One of the top causes of parenting stress  The 3 Parenting MUSTS  The 70/30 Parenting Rule Why we should stop striving for or pretending to be perfect parents  Visit www.marlyQ.com/23 for this episode’s show notes and transcription

How many times have you felt or said “I don’t have time”?    The honest answer is “more times than I can count”, if you’re anything like who I was! I’ve worked to heal my once toxic relationship trying to “manage time” and have actually redefined T.I.M.E. in a way that’s allowed me to become way more present & productive professionally AND personally.    In today’s episode you get to meet one of my favorite PARKers, Romaine Brown Palmer, my Virtual Executive Admin. and secret weapon that has been instrumental behind the scenes in my business so that I have MORE TIME to do what I love - and shows you how you can too!     For show notes and transcription visit www.marlyQ.com/22

Humanitarian: a philanthropist or person who seeks to promote human welfare. In other words, a PARKer: a person who Performs Acts of Random Kindness - LIKE YOU!   Today is World Humanitarian Day and, to celebrate, we invited a very special PARKer from Atlanta, GA. to make Time to be Kind.    Jane Hopkins is the President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and, the way I see it, her job the past 20 years has been planting seeds of kindness that are blossoming into the next generation of humanitarians.   For this episode’s show notes and transcription visit marlyQ.com/21

It’s International Youth Day and, to celebrate, I invited Dr. Coach Cass to make Time to be Kind and share the story behind her bestselling children’s book; Princess Zara’s Birthday Tradition.   I’m a firm believer in the power of planting seeds of love and kindness in our youth so if you listen to this short episode today, you'll feel hopeful and inspired by her mission to be the spark of change we all wish to see in the world too!    For this episodes show notes and transcription visit www.marlyQ.com/20

It takes great courage to rise and be of service during difficult times.    The current health, financial and humanitarian crisis we’re experiencing on a global level requires that we tap into that courage to face our own fears, struggles and pain in order to transform those emotions into fuel that empower us to take service-driven action.    To shine the light on this important topic, I invited last week’s guest, Kemy Joseph, back with us (two months after his first interview) for an update on how he’s had to face his own fears and use them to his advantage in order to be of service to others.   For this episode’s show notes and transcription visit www.marlyq.com/19

What if you learned how to use your fears to your advantage?   Today’s guest, Kemy Joseph, is a long time PARKer, international speaker and founder of FEARS Advantage, where he helps entrepreneurs harness their FEARS to generate Infinite Wealth™ in life and business.   Kemy joins us to share a bit of his inspirational story and enlighten us all on how we can use our FEARS as fuel to be kinder to ourselves, each other and be the spark of change we wish to see in the world.   For this episode's show notes and transcription visit marlyQ.com/18

Are you kind to your skin?    I’ll be honest, I've been (super) unkind to my skin for most of my life. That is, until today's Featured Guest, Beatriz “Betty” Newborn, inspired me to add skin-care to my self-care practice and taught me some valuable tips like the ones she shares in this episode.    If you want to achieve healthy glowing skin, then pay close attention and stay till the end for your chance to win free give-a-ways from our awesome PARKner today!   For show notes with direct links, a recap of Betty’s Skin-Care Tips and interview transcription visit www.marlyQ.com/17

I believe KINDNESS is the #1 SKILL we can teach, nurture and celebrate in our youth in order to raise a generation who believes they have the power to create the change we all wish to see in the world.    In celebration of World Youth Skills Day, today’s podcast episode is extra special because ... I didn’t interview anyone! I was the one interviewed by 10 year old “Kindness Detectives” at SPIRIT Cheer Camp and they asked me some GREAT QUESTIONS. Enjoy! 

One of the most understated forms of power we have is our ability to plant seeds of kindness; at home, at work, in our community, and in the world.    Today we shine the light on Marlon Hill, a long time PARKner, who is passionate about Performing Acts of Random Kindness & is a great example of our kind of servant leadership.    For this episode’s show notes & transcription visit marlyQ.com/15

Joining us today all the way from Brisbane, Queensland is Murray Jones, a successful Australian businessman & self-published author who has written a rhyming illustrated book for kids called WHAT IF THE WORLD RUNS OUT OF MONEY?    This book is meant to resonate with 8 year olds to 80+ year olds because it's all about valuing the important things in life, or what I call "the currency of kindness".   Not only did he make the Time to be Kind & write this book, but he also made it available for FREE in exchange for making an honorary pledge to do something kind for someone. That makes Murray our new Aussie PARKer & superhero in our book!   Visit marlyQ.com/14 for show notes with direct links & episode transcription.

There’s a big difference between having “an attitude of gratitude” & living in gratitude.   Today’s episode shines the light on this distinction thanks to Vismaya Rubin, Founder of Living in GRATITUDE Today.    This PARKer & "Gratitude Gangsta” is on a mission to strengthen people's gratitude muscle so we can all experience more love, joy & prosperity in our lives.   Visit www.marlyQ.com/13 for show notes with direct links & transcription.

I’m not exaggerating. Today’s guest from Philadelphia has personally hugged & high fived over half a million people - from newborns to 100 year olds - in 50 states and 42 countries since the 9/11 tragedy in 2001.   This interview was recorded before COVID-19 and the tragic deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. Even though it may not seem like the right time to be promoting hugs … we believe the Time to be Kind to all manKIND is NOW!   So let's listen to Big Dave's inspirational story & virtually embrace all black lives around the world who - not only matter - but deserve to be seen, heard, understood, valued, respected and have the light shine on them in positive ways. #wePARK    For show notes visit www.marlyQ.com/12

Today’s interview spotlights Andi Constantine, Founder of Going for Smiles; a movement to encourage kind connections between friends & strangers alike through SMILES.    Andi strongly believes kindness is collaborative & the Time to be Kind is NOW to turn up the volume on kindness - TOGETHER!    Get ready to smile, be inspired & enlightened by this conversation! For show notes & transcription visit marlyQ.com/11

Today, our guest is Caroline de Posada. She’s a professional speaker, writer, attorney, wife, mom of 3 boys and the author of Looking Over the Edge; a True Story about Facing Fear, Finding Your way and all the Lessons in Between.  ⁣ This episode is filled with gold nuggets of wisdom to enrich your day with the currency of kindness. In addition to her story, we talk about:⁣ ⁣ Why do we feel guilty when we don't make being kind a priority?⁣ ⁣ The courage & kindness it takes to put our ego aside to listen to our inner calling.⁣ ⁣ How we’re always in training for something bigger if we choose to find the lesson. ⁣ ⁣ PLUS, I’ve even got a copy of Caroline’s book to give-a-way! Wanna win? Just tune in and visit marlyQ.com/10 for show notes.