What does it mean to redefine kindness in a fast-paced, performance-driven world?
In this episode of On Kindness, Alessandro, serial impact entrepreneur and founder of Wholegrain Wisdom, joins Nicole to explore the evolving definition of kindness, shifting from a logical, mind-centered approach to one rooted in the heart, love, and compassion. Alessandro shares his personal journey from the "hustle culture" mentality and severe breakdowns to embracing meditation, biohacking, and spirituality, highlighting the profound realization that true kindness begins with oneself.
They delve into how acknowledging our shared humanity and focusing on self-kindness builds resiliency, the power of rewiring our brains through habit, and why finding one's purpose is a unique journey that shouldn't be pressured by external expectations. Alessandro also offers a compelling vision for the future of work, emphasizing a shift towards more human-centered, intuitive approaches enabled by technology, where individuals collaborate on shared visions with fluidity and understanding. This conversation is an inspiring call to embrace tiny, consistent acts of kindness to create profound, lasting change within ourselves and the world.
On Kindness is an original podcast hosted by Nicole Yelsey, co-founder of KindWorks.AI. Follow for weekly episodes filled with inspiration, stories, and ideas.