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Cultivating a Culture of Empathy and Kindness with Brandy Jemczura

In this episode of Tell Me It Will Be Okay, I interview Brandy Jemczura of Columbus, Ohio, founder of ‪@seedsofcaring5744‬ a nonprofit that connects children ages 2–12 (and some middle schoolers) with volunteer and activism opportunities to build empathy, kindness, and agency. We links service to anxiety support and resiliency, emphasizing four cornerstones: feeling lovable, capable, able to handle emotions, and developing a resilient self-concept. Brandy shares how Seeds of Caring grew from 285 child volunteer experiences in its first year to over 57,000 annually, now operating in Columbus and Indianapolis, and explains how programs use children’s literature, reflection, and hands-on projects to address tough topics without “othering,” using asset-framing language and reinforcing that everyone needs help sometimes. We discuss parent concerns, privilege, and how small actions can create hope and community impact. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:30 Action as Anxiety Relief 00:55 Resiliency Cornerstones 02:33 Volunteering Builds Regulation 04:38 Meet Brandy Gemchura 05:19 Seeds of Caring Origin Story 08:22 Scaling Up and Facing Fear 10:45 Why Ages Two to Twelve 14:00 What Two Year Olds Do 17:32 Culture of Caring Ripple Effects 19:37 Winning Over Nonprofit Partners 21:56 Talking Tough Topics With Kids 24:02 Hope for Overwhelmed Parents 25:22 Favorite Family Activities 25:44 Goldfish Fairness Lesson 27:43 From Empathy to Action 29:11 Avoiding Othering Language 32:07 Kids Growing With Service 35:09 Kindness Versus Nice 37:54 Privilege Into Next Steps 41:02 Helpers and Mental Health 43:56 Scaling to New Cities 45:17 Start Small Anywhere 46:58 Parents Modeling Kindness 49:24 Final Wrap and Resources Want to know more about Seeds of Caring? Of course you do! Who wouldn't?!? Check out their website here: SeedsofCaring.org