LKe 2.3: Love, Accountability, and Action – Dr. Nikki Jones (Atlanta Runoff for City Council pt.2)
Release Date: 11/30/2024
LKE 3.9 || Creating Through the Veil with Lillian Blades: An Audio Mosaic
Loving Kindness Everyday
In this episode of Loving Kindness Everyday, Kindness Calloway sits down with acclaimed Bahamian-born artist Lillian Blades for a calming and detailed conversation that feels like one of her assemblages—layered, reflective, and deeply personal. Born in Nassau, Bahamas in 1973 and now based in Atlanta, GA, Lillian Blades is celebrated for her large-scale mixed media assemblages inspired by her island upbringing, her West African ancestry, and the legacy of her late mother. She holds a BFA from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), an MFA from Georgia State University (GSU), and has...
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LKE 3.8 || Stuck Between the Cross & the Closet: The Coming Out Story of UGA’s Connor Lamb
Loving Kindness Everyday
🎯 Don't Miss This Game-Changing Episode Connor Lamb's story is already sparking important conversations about faith, authenticity, and courage in Christian communities nationwide. His honest account of life at UGA, his role in Athens Church, and the moment he chose truth over comfort is exactly the kind of raw, real conversation our world needs right now. Meet Connor Lamb Connor Lamb lived what many would consider an exemplary college life at the University of Georgia. As a member of the 2022 UGA Homecoming Court, College Outreach Director at Athens Church, Christian fraternity leader,...
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LKE: 3.7|| Life on Wheels: A Conversation with Rob Thompson
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Recorded early in the summer of 2025, this episode captures a poolside conversation between Rob Thompson (@simpleempire787, IG) and Kindness Calloway. Rob shares the journey that’s taken him from being a professional skater to working in finance, and ultimately choosing a new life path that reflects who he truly is. Together, Rob and Kindness reflect on the shaping forces of his story—movement, discipline, reflection, and resilience—while exploring what it means to keep rolling forward through life’s unexpected turns. Feel the summer vibes and join us for a good time as we discuss...
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LKE 3.6 || What the Rivian?! with Alan D. Jenkins
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Today’s episode of Loving Kindness Everyday was recorded at Rachell Tires & Wheels, right on the corner of Memorial and Boulevard in southeast Atlanta, Georgia. While I was there, I met Alan D. Jenkins, and we ended up talking about Rivian, water, and responsibility. I’m excited to share that conversation with you, and I believe you’ll find it just as thought-provoking as I did. If you missed yesterday’s episode, be sure to go back and listen. It was an exercise in Constructive Thought Redirection, blending music with uplifting audio in both English and Spanish. It’s designed to...
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MENTAL HEALTH RESET: Strong + Healthy • Afirmaciones de Bondad |Sana y Fuerza
Loving Kindness Everyday
Constructive Thought Direction Tool How to Use This Tool: When your mind is racing, when circumstances feel overwhelming, when you need to stop the mental chatter - press play. Let these declarations wash over you. Don't try to think or analyze, just listen, dance around, speak the words and absorb. Let the repetition do the work of rewiring your thoughts toward what you want to experience. You Must Stop Thinking and Start Declaring It's important not to let situations and circumstances dictate your thoughts and feelings. In order to maintain right thinking and...
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Mindfulness: Strong + Healthy • Afirmaciones de Bondad |Sana y Fuerza
Loving Kindness Everyday
Constructive Thought Direction Tool How to Use This Tool: When your mind is racing, when circumstances feel overwhelming, when you need to stop the mental chatter - press play. Let these declarations wash over you. Don't try to think or analyze, just listen, dance around, speak the words and absorb. Let the repetition do the work of rewiring your thoughts toward what you want to experience. You Must Stop Thinking and Start Declaring It's important not to let situations and circumstances dictate your thoughts and feelings. In order to maintain right thinking and...
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MINDSET: Strong + Healthy • Afirmaciones de Bondad |Sana y Fuerza
Loving Kindness Everyday
Constructive Thought Direction Tool How to Use This Tool: When your mind is racing, when circumstances feel overwhelming, when you need to stop the mental chatter - press play. Let these declarations wash over you. Don't try to think or analyze, just listen, dance around, speak the words and absorb. Let the repetition do the work of rewiring your thoughts toward what you want to experience. You Must Stop Thinking and Start Declaring It's important not to let situations and circumstances dictate your thoughts and feelings. In order to maintain right thinking and...
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LKE 3.5 || Street-Side Wisdom (Preseason Short: Weight, Wait & Waste)
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This week on Loving Kindness Everyday, Kindness Calloway is back with a preseason short—a little drop of wisdom before we kick things back into full swing in September. What happens when you set everything up for your “summer of success”… only to see it taken away overnight? In this shorter, street-side chat with Ken from Alpharetta, a conversation about shipping costs, packaging, and the wastefulness of consumer culture opened up into something deeper: What is the true weight of our choices, and how do they shape the future for all of us? From there, we reflect on another kind of...
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LKE 3.4 || Everyday Healing: Ms. Sandra Rachell on Struggle, Strength, and Self-Kindness
Loving Kindness Everyday
LKE 3.4 || Healing in the Everyday: A Tire Shop Conversation with Ms. Sandra Rachell In this special episode, Kindness Calloway sits down with Ms. Sandra Rachell at Rachell Tires & Wheels, a family-run, community-rooted tire shop in the heart of Atlanta. This conversation, recorded nearly a year ago in June 2024, captures a real and grounded moment in time, just before Kindness' self-led healing road trip to Miami, explored in the such episodes as and from Seasons 1 and 2 of the show. This show, Loving Kindness Everyday, often moves back and forth through time, weaving...
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LKE 3.3 || Herbs, Hormones & Healing: Ryan Dunn’s Basil Me Journey
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🎙️ LKE 3.3 || Herbs, Hormones & Healing: Ryan Dunn’s Basil Me Journey ✨ “What if your greatest failure was just the seed of your deepest purpose?” This week on Loving Kindness Everyday, Kindness Calloway sits down with , the visionary behind Basil Me, a basil-infused lemonade brand born from frustration, ingenuity, and a greenhouse on Atlanta’s Campbellton Road. Before we dive in, you’ll hear a short clip from Ryan, a taste of the conversation to come, followed by a brief language disclaimer. Then we jump straight into a rich and raw conversation about...
info_outlineLoving Kindness Everyday: Episode 2.3 Highlights
🎙️ Episode Summary (90-Second Read):
In this episode of Loving Kindness Everyday, host Kindness Calloway sits down with Dr. Nikki Jones for a conversation recorded October 9th, ahead of the November elections that ultimately led to a December 3rd runoff against Eshé Collins (featured in our last episode - click here to listen back).
The episode also previews the upcoming content for Season 2 of the show, quickly featuring State Representative Sam Park of Georgia's District 107.
Dr. Nikki Jones shares her vision for revitalizing Atlanta by addressing pressing issues like public trust in MARTA, improving biking infrastructure, her thoughts on advancing the Beltline rail project, and her views on repairing the city’s sidewalks. Her movement, “Spread Love Instead,” and her focus on accountability underscore a message of hope, community and family-driven progress.
Whether you’re a resident of Atlanta or a champion for positive change, this episode offers valuable insights into Dr. Nikki’s compassionate leadership. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation—and remember if you are registered in DeKalb or Fulton County go out and vote on December 3rd!
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🎧 Full Description (4-Minute Read):
This episode of Loving Kindness Everyday dives deep into Dr. Nicole "Nikki" Evans Jones's campaign for the Post Three At-Large seat on the Atlanta City Council. Host Kindness Calloway also teases Season 2 content, including insights from State Representative Sam Park.
🌟 About Dr. Nikki Jones:
A lifelong Atlantan and retired educator, Dr. Nikki Jones is a third-generation community advocate with 30 years of experience in Atlanta Public Schools. From counselor to principal, she has led four turnaround efforts, focusing on uplifting families and neighborhoods. She’s also a small business owner and a proud alumna of Benjamin E. Mays High School, Howard University, and Clark Atlanta University.
Dr. Nikki’s campaign slogan, “Putting Neighborhoods First,” highlights her dedication to ensuring every Atlanta neighborhood thrives. She plans to foster transparency, access, and inclusion on the City Council.
🚇 Improving Atlanta’s Infrastructure:
Dr. Nikki discusses her vision for bridging the trust gap between MARTA and Atlanta residents, enhancing biking paths, prioritizing Beltline completion ahead of the Beltline Rail project, and addressing the city’s sidewalk crisis. Her ideas are rooted in fostering accountability and compassion through her “Spread Love Instead” movement.
🗳️ Get Out the Vote!
Make your voice heard in Atlanta’s December 3rd City Council Runoff Election. This is your chance to shape Atlanta’s future!
- Fulton County: Polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. (City of Atlanta)
- DeKalb County: Eligible voters include those in Atlanta, Doraville, and the 3rd or 7th Commission Districts.
- For more information, visit your local elections office: Fulton County Elections or DeKalb County Elections.
🎙️ Current Council Open Seat:
- Post 3 At-Large (Vacant): Formerly held by Keisha Sean Waites (resigned earlier this year).
🎧 Stay Connected:
Catch this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Each episode brings thoughtful conversations and highlights leaders like Dr. Nikki Jones, who are passionate about creating meaningful change.
Tune in next time for more interesting and inspiring conversations, and let’s keep spreading kindness - or Love as Dr Nikki says - let's Spread Love Instead!