Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies

You and your team are invited to join us for a free powerful and interactive webinar called, "Leading with Self-Compassion: Creating a Culture of Care & Community" on Thursday, June 19 from 11:00-11:45am PST with Devin C. Hughes (Thought Leader and Motivational Speaker) and Sara Schairer (TedX Speaker and Leadership Coach). In today’s uncertain and high-pressure world, stress is at an all-time high. The political climate, economic shifts, and workplace demands can leave us feeling stretched thin—impacting our well-being, relationships, and ability to work effectively. This highly engaging and interactive webinar with explores how self-compassion isn’t just a personal practice but a powerful tool for navigating uncertainty, reducing stress, and fostering resilience. Through dynamic discussions and practical exercises, we’ll uncover how: *Self-compassion can enhance individual and team effectiveness *Strengthen emotional intelligence to create psychologically safe workplaces where trust and belonging thrive Join us to discover simple yet impactful tools to support yourself and others —because when we care for ourselves, we’re better equipped to build stronger, more compassionate communities at work and beyond. Click here to reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gnVXAKY3 Andrew Lippman, CFP®, AIF® Naila Sfeir Carol Pankiw Karly Zrake Jenna Dotson Steven Waddell Glenn Domingo Jill McManigal Lori Wallace Erin Anderson Carrie Farrell, MPA, PMP

🌟 Please join us in giving a heartfelt welcome to Microscope World to our Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies family! 🌟 Charisa leads with heart, and her team at Microscope World exemplifies kindness through their commitment to exceptional customer service and quality products that help people explore the wonders of the world up close. 🔬💛 If you're looking for high-quality microscopes—whether for education, research, or discovery—we invite you to check out their offerings at 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJ58Zi5P Welcome, Charisa and Microscope World! We’re so glad you’re here. Together, we’re making the world a kinder, more curious place. 💫 Bret Schanzenbach, IOM Carol Pankiw Devin C. Hughes Andrew Lippman, CFP®, AIF® Lori Wallace Steven Waddell Erin Anderson Naila Sfeir Karly Zrake Glenn Domingo Kirsten Kinney #KindnessCertifiedCompany #KidsForPeace #MicroscopeWorld #WelcomeWithKindness #CuriosityAndCompassion

🌟 A Warm Welcome to Heidi Slack and Heart Shine Brand Design! 🌟 We are overjoyed to welcome Heidi Slack and Heart Shine Brand Design to our Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies family! At Heart Shine Brand Design, Heidi’s joy lies in helping small businesses attract and serve the people who need them most. Through custom branding, she empowers entrepreneurs to connect with their audience, uncover what makes their business unique, and confidently shine with a look and vibe all their own. If you're ready to elevate your brand and shine with authenticity, creativity, and purpose—don’t miss the magic Heidi is creating. Visit her website to see how Heart Shine Brand Design can help you stand out and serve those who need you most: https://lnkd.in/gd_vyy3P✨ Heidi, your heartfelt mission to help others “show up in their own unique power” is a beautiful reflection of what it means to lead with kindness. We are honored to stand alongside you as you continue to use your gifts to change the world. Welcome to the family—we’re so glad you’re here! 💛 Devin C. Hughes Andrew Lippman, CFP®, AIF® Naila Sfeir Tamina Madsen Jenna Dotson Glenn Domingo Carol Pankiw Lori Wallace Karly Zrake Steven Waddell Jill McManigal Kirsten Kinney Erin Anderson #KindnessCertified #HeartShineBrandDesign #KidsForPeace #BrandingWithHeart #ShineYourLight #KindnessInBusiness #WelcomeToTheFamily

💙 A Heartfelt Welcome to Risa Luksa and Goldman Marketing Group! 💙 We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Risa Luksa and Goldman Marketing Group to our Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies family! Exclusively serving the healthcare industry, your team exemplifies what it means to lead with heart—bringing innovation, elite service, and rockstar people to every project. Your dedication to creating thoughtful and consistent marketing strategies for guaranteed long-term success reflects a deep commitment to helping others thrive. If you are looking for a holistic and ROI-driven approach to drive new leads, retain existing clients, and increase brand equity, check out their website: https://lnkd.in/gKp8pDDi Thank you for joining our growing community of businesses who are choosing kindness as a core value. We’re so excited to partner with you in spreading more good in the world! Devin C. Hughes Andrew Lippman, CFP®, AIF® Carol Pankiw Lori Wallace Steven Waddell Glenn Domingo Jenna Dotson Erin Anderson Karly Zrake Jill McManigal Kirsten Kinney Naila Sfeir #KindnessCertified #GoldmanMarketingGroup #KidsForPeace #KindnessInBusiness #HealthcareMarketingWithHeart #WelcomeToTheFamily

🏡✨ A Warm Welcome to Alena Blasio . B-Licensed Contractor, NCIDQ, ASID and B.A. Worthing, Inc.! ✨🏡 We’re delighted to welcome Alena Blasio . B-Licensed Contractor, NCIDQ, ASID and B.A. Worthing, Inc. to our Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies family! With over 45 years of experience designing custom homes, renovating beloved spaces, and building dreams from the ground up, your team brings unmatched craftsmanship, heart, and dedication to every project. Serving the North San Diego County area, you’ve not only built homes—you’ve built trust, connection, and community. If you are looking for a dream team to build your dream home, check them out here: https://lnkd.in/g_Hrb4Fx Thank you for bringing your legacy of excellence and now your commitment to kindness into our family of purpose-driven businesses. We’re honored to have you with us as we continue building a brighter, kinder world—together. 💙🔨 Devin C. Hughes Andrew Lippman, CFP®, AIF® Bret Schanzenbach, IOM Chris Cochran Jenna Dotson Lori Wallace Glenn Domingo Steven Waddell Kirsten Kinney Erin Anderson Karly Zrake Jill McManigal Jennifer Moller Hardy #KindnessCertified #BAWorthing #BuiltWithHeart #KidsForPeace #KindnessInBusiness #BetterTogether

🌟 A Heartfelt Welcome to Avery Edwards and Interfaith Community Services! 🌟 We are honored to welcome Interfaith Community Services to our Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies family! With your powerful commitment to providing a continuum of care—offering the essential resources to stabilize and rebuild the lives of local people in crisis—you are a beacon of hope and compassion in our community. Your work is the very essence of kindness in action, and we are so grateful to stand alongside you in our shared mission of uplifting others. If you know anyone in need, please check out their website at https://lnkd.in/gQmtCczJ. Thank you for all that you do to create a world where dignity, care, and kindness lead the way. We are truly inspired and excited to grow in kindness together! 💙✨ Devin C. Hughes Andrew Lippman, CFP®, AIF® Carol Pankiw Glenn Domingo Lori Wallace Erin Anderson Jenna Dotson Kirsten Kinney Jennifer Moller Hardy Karly Zrake Jill McManigal Bret Schanzenbach, IOM Chris Cochran #KindnessCertified #InterfaithCommunityServices #CompassionInAction #KidsForPeace #KindnessMatters #BetterTogether

🌟 A Warm Welcome to Tara Norton and RBN Design – Our Newest Kindness Certified Company! 🌟 We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Tara Norton and RBN Design to the Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies family! As artists, dreamers, challenge-seekers, problem-solvers, and hurdle-clearers, you bring more than just commercial design expertise—you bring heart, creativity, and a true commitment to transforming spaces into places where anything can happen. Your passion for turning preferences and needs into beautiful, workable environments is a perfect match for our mission to create a kinder, more inspired world. If you are looking to reimagine your commercial space, please reach out to RBN Design https://rbn-design.com/. Thank you for joining our community of purpose-driven businesses. We are so excited to grow in kindness together! 💙✨ Melisa Korry Laura Rocha Breeann Ray-Schwarz Tina Yarmy, LEED Green Associate Devin C. Hughes Andrew Lippman, CFP®, AIF® Carol Pankiw Lori Wallace Steven Waddell Glenn Domingo Jenna Dotson Erin Anderson Jill McManigal Karly Zrake #KindnessCertified #RBNDesign #DesignWithHeart #KidsForPeace #KindnessInBusiness #BetterTogether

Welcome, Melisa Korry and Peak to Shore Sign Company, to our Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies family! We are thrilled to welcome Peak to Shore Sign Company to our growing community of businesses that believe in the power of kindness! Your commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer care reflects the values that make workplaces and communities stronger. When businesses are searching for a sign company who develops visual solutions that help your business thrive, check out Peak to Shore Sign Company by clicking here: www.peaktoshoresignco.com. Thank you for using your creativity and expertise to make the world a brighter, more connected place. We can’t wait to collaborate and celebrate the impact of kindness together! 💙✨ Devin C. Hughes Andrew Lippman, CFP®, AIF® Naila Sfeir Erin Anderson Karly Zrake Lori Wallace Steven Waddell Glenn Domingo Kirsten Kinney Jill McManigal Tamina Madsen Lisane Basquiat Carol Pankiw Jenna Dotson Carrie Farrell, MPA, PMP #KindnessCertified #BetterTogether #SignCompany

We are thrilled to welcome Peggy Lebo and #TrueVoiceCoaching to our Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies family! Your commitment to helping individuals discover and amplify their authentic voice is truly inspiring. #TrueVoiceCoaching empowers clients to overcome personal barriers and step into their full potential by unlocking the power of their voice, both literally and figuratively. Through personalized coaching, Peggy guides individuals in building confidence, improving communication skills, and achieving personal growth. Schedule a breakthrough session with her at https://www.peggylebo.com/. We are so excited to work alongside a company that is making a real difference in the lives of others. Welcome to the family — we can't wait to see the amazing impact we'll create together! #KindnessCertified #TrueVoiceCoaching #EmpowerThroughVoice #PersonalGrowth #WelcomeToTheFamily #BetterTogether Devin C. Hughes Andrew Lippman, CFP®, AIF® Naila Sfeir Carol Pankiw Erin Anderson Lori Wallace Steven Waddell Karly Zrake Jill McManigal Jenna Dotson Glenn Domingo Kirsten Kinney

A HUGE Heartfelt Thank You to Tamina Madsen and Lisane Basquiat of Hera Hub Carlsbad ! We are beyond grateful to Hera Hub Carlsbad for co-hosting our Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies Kindness Unites: A Networking Experience, in their beautiful and welcoming space. Your generosity and commitment to connection helped bring together nearly 60 kind-curious businesses, fostering meaningful new relationships that will help kindness—and business—flourish. A special shout out to Bret Schanzenbach, IOM and Chris Cochran for being co-founders of our Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies program and for passionately supporting our global kindness movement! Thank you for sharing the mini Kindness Matters replica sign at our networking event!! A huge round of applause to Dawn Herscher, who knocked it out of the park with her incredible storytelling techniques to elevate networking. Your wisdom and energy were truly inspiring! We also honor Devin C. Hughes, our dynamic MC, for guiding an unforgettable "Women in North County History" panel. Our deepest appreciation to Jill McManigal, Raye Clendening, and Lisane Basquiat for sharing their powerful insights and leadership. And to each and every guest who attended—thank you! Your kindness, enthusiasm, and willingness to connect filled the room with an incredible energy that made this gathering so special. The conversations, collaborations, and shared moments of inspiration are exactly what makes this community thrive. We are so grateful for you! Together, we are building something truly special—a community where kindness and business grow hand in hand. Thank you all for making this event such a success! 💙✨ Sharla Fagan Donna Weber Raye Clendening Janetha Bailey-Long Bret Schanzenbach, IOM Chris Cochran Erin Anderson Carol Pankiw Sarah Tenisi Andrew Lippman, CFP®, AIF® Kirsten Kinney Naila Sfeir Barbara Guillen @ Asal Azizi Susan Berson Lori Boody Marcy Browe Melanie Robertson Jennifer Dettloff-Carter Jamie Jacobs Melisa Korry Kati Mendoza Dana Rogers Sharon M. Debbie Medrano Dr. Yvonne K Scarlett, DACM, Dipl. OM., L.Ac Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Bret Schanzenbach, IOM