humaneer

We’re pioneering a new era of HR - where professionals have the time, tools, and support to lead. 

Mak by Humaneer is your AI-powered productivity partner, purpose-built to reduce admin and unlock strategic impact. Built by HR, for HR, we combine intelligent automation with the power of a global community so no one has to go it alone. This is how we deliver on our promise: less admin, more impact.

CEO/Co-Founder

Quantum Brilliance

We build room temperature quantum computers, powered by diamond, which will provide ubiquitous quantum computing.

Founded in 2019, Quantum Brilliance is a venture-backed Australian-German quantum computing hardware company, providing diamond quantum accelerators supported by a full stack of software and application tools. Quantum Brilliance’s vision to enable mass deployment of quantum accelerators will propel industries to harness edge computing applications and next generation supercomputers. Quantum Brilliance’s international partnerships extend into North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific, working with governments, supercomputing centres, research organisations and industry leaders.

Global Head People Culture and Talent

Instaclustr

Instaclustr is the open source as-a-service company, delivering reliability at scale. We operate an automated, proven and trusted management environment, providing database, analytics, search and messaging. We enable companies to focus on building cutting edge applications, eliminating the need for costly operations teams and technology.

Our core technologies include Apache Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Elasticsearch, Kibana and Zeppelin. We deliver mission-critical, high performance and always-on data solutions for our customers - supported 24/7 by our Technical Operations team.

Instaclustr’s consulting expertize leverages the experience we have gained from almost 30+ million node-hours of managing Apache Cassandra and related technologies. Our staff includes experienced consultants with deep expertize in the technologies we support as well as extensive consulting experience.

Vice President - People

People Rock

People Rock is a Dynamic HR consultancy which focuses on results.

We help Start ups and SMEs get their HR sorted FAST! 

We specialise in putting your HR framework in place using the best technology in the market, while helping you build out an AWESOME employee experience. Our goal is to get your HR up and running quick smart, with a robust employee journey and superb employee experience. While saving you time and money from the outset!

As the creators of the “7 Points of Engagement Model” our unique approach allows for assessment, development and measurement throughout the process of developing a strong positive work culture. 

We believe that a highly engaged team equates to an AWESOME work culture, and we can help you do that! 

We are advocates for wellness in the workplace, work/life balance and using positive psychology principles to increase overall well being, productivity and resilience. 

We believe in equity and equality, strengths based development and increasing organisational culture and engagement through a shared value system. 

Most importantly… we get results!

Fractional HR/Senior People and Culture consultant

Sitback Solutions

Best Place to Work (Top 25) 2015
Best Place to Work (Top 20) 2016
Best Place to Work (Top 20) 2017
Employer of choice 2016 - City of Sydney Business Awards
Excellence in business 2016-City of Sydney Business Awards
Overall business of the year - City of Sydney Business Awards
NSW Employer Of Choice 2016 - Business Chamber Awards 

Sitback Solutions is a Human Centered Design and Development agency providing customised solutions, psychology-based Experience design, off and on-line, best practice web development and specialised UX training. 

Our Experience design team are registered psychologists and HCI Specialists who apply a depth of research to our work. Our Development team are highly experienced software developers specialising in PHP .NET and Front end development. 

We have been fortunate to work with a broad range of top brands across all sectors including: Finance, Retail, Charity, Entertainment, Government, Education and Corporate.

Working directly with our CEO and SMT team, I manage all things People and Culture within the business.

Head of People and Culture 

cre8 recruitment

... cre8ting opportunities
cre8 recruitment is a boutique Australian owned recruitment company that specialises in the recruitment of professionals within Digital, Creative and Media . We practice what we preach, embracing new technologies and taking recruitment to the next level. 
visit our website - www.cre8recruitment.com.au
We strike a balance between a unique and personalised service while working with some of the biggest players within the industry, both client and candidate side. With soft skilled and technical expertise, cre8 recruitment is "cre8ting opportunities" across the sector. 

We pride ourselves on our unique approach and welcome you to get in touch to find out more.

Founding Director

JMC Academy

JMC Academy is Australia’s leading private education and training provider for the Music, Film and Television and Digital Media fields. 

As a guest lecturer I am lucky to get to share my passion for the recruitment industry and help educate those who have never been active in the job market work effectively to secure their first role in industry. 

My lectures cover the following topics 
- Resume writing - (how to stand out from the crowd)
- Personal online branding through social media (the effects and benefits of online profiles)
- Utilizing different mediums throughout your job search (and how to track these)
- interview preparation and techniques (including those killer questions, competency based interviewing etc.)
- following up after interviews- the next step

Guest Lecturer

TPP Recruitment

Working within the Not for Profit Sector specializing in providing Recruitment and HR Solutions for N-F-P clients and Government Organizations. I was responsible for setting up the new PR and Communications division. Areas of specialism were PR, Communications, Sales and Marketing. Responsible for growing the division for the organization.

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Head of Commercial temps – JPA Graduate (London)
Was relocated to the London office to build the graduate commercial temps division. Focusing on starting up this new area for the organization. Concentrated on Business development and setting up systems for the temporary market. 

Manager – JPA Scotland 
Leading the Scottish team based in the Edinburgh Office. Attending monthly Manager meetings in London do discuss progress and strategy within the organization, Was responsible for the attraction, retention and development of new employees within the office. Also conducting one-2-ones and setting KPIs and Targets. 

Consultant – JPA Scotland 
Managing the careers of recruitment professionals within Scotland. Developing strong client relationships while helping with workforce planning and recruitment for growing areas within their business. Specializing in Headhunting and networking within professional service recruitment.

Manager - Graduate (Temporary Appointments)

I see a bright future for HR. As Co-Founder and CEO of Humaneer, our team are leading the charge in transforming HR through AI, making HR faster, smarter, and more human.

With over 20 years of experience in the people space including building and leading global HR teams, I know first hand the challenges HR teams face - buried in admin, navigating complex compliance, and constantly firefighting. That’s why we have built Humaneer.

Humaneer is on a mission to give HR teams back time to focus on people, not paperwork, so they can be more strategic, more proactive, and more human. Built alongside a thriving global HR community, Humaneer's AI powered platform, Mak, is not just software; it’s a movement toward a smarter, more strategic HR function.

I also sit on the UNSW HR Advisory Board, helping shape the future of HR education.

Careen Redman-Matthews

This week I hit 10K followers and I thought this is a great time to reintroduce myself. Its Friday, I'm in a great mood and so coming in with 10 quick facts. 

1 - I'm proud, super proud of what we have built over at humaneer where I work as both Co founder and CEO. Tech start ups run through my viens and building  with Kimberly Burns and Annie Johnson is the role of a lifetime. Its not often you get the opportunity to reshape the industry you love from the inside out, and it is not a role I take lightly. The same way I felt responsibility to the organisations and people while leading HR teams, I feel that same responsibility now, to our industry. 

2- My son is the beat of my heart. Smart, inquisitive, stubborn and so very very kind. I give thanks every day that we have our little miracle boy and being his mum is the greatest privilege.  

3- I have some really questionable tattoos.... I got my first one at 16 (used my friends licence as ID 😜) Pop culture and life events informed my choices... for better or worse 😂

4- Studying positive psychology in 2016 literally changed my life and how I worked in HR. If you ever get the opportunity to study it, do it! It led me to becoming a certified strengths coach with the Centre for Applied positive psychology, changed the way I thought, worked and look after my brain and body. It also brought me to setting up the "Advent kindness challenge" on instagram - check it out if you fancy swapping chocolate for kindness in the run up to Christmas. 

5- I LOVE being out at my veggie patch, it is a source of such joy in our household. Planting, growing and eating your own food is someone quite special and I feel very grateful to have the opportunity to do that with my hubby and son. 

6- Cooking keeps me sane. Entertaining keeps my cup full. Whether it is a BBQ, dinner, lunch, brunch or anything in between, sharing food, conversation and laughs with friends and our community lights me up from within. 

7- I've just started a substack account (and literally have no idea what Im doing)if anyone has any tips, please let me know. Its called "don't forget the humans" and is a place for  curiosity-driven exploration of how work, technology, and life are changing, and what it means for us humans at the centre of it all. 

8- I wake up at 5.30am every morning, even weekends. Not to be part of some club, but to get that first morning cup of tea in beautiful silence. (Not so silent recently with the neighbours rooster, but thats another story 🐔) 

9 - I feel such gratitude for the people who have connected with me here - there is something quite special about finding people that you can learn from, share ideas, support each other and cheer on from across the world. (Thank you 🙌)

10- I love to learn, curiosity is how I spend my down time. It is my ultimate way to relax. Power Plate coach, Zumbini instructor, The newest AI tools and models, if Im learning Im happy. 

Thanks for reading, have an AWESOME day 😀

Careen Matthews

Your AI HR Assistant | Built by HR | Powered by AI | Trusted by Professionals

This one’s for my HR friends in start-up land.
(I see you. Truly.)

I started my morning in a live demo of Mak, the AI-powered HR Assistant that sits in the real, messy HR work that happens inside fast-growing companies.

Here’s what we worked on live:

She needed support building a leadership program for the Co-Founding and Exec team, something most HR people know is critical, but rarely gets the oxygen it deserves when you’re juggling hiring, onboarding, culture, and the daily surprises that come with founders moving at speed.

What I loved about this session was how quickly we went from “this is important and overwhelming” to “okay, I've got this.”

Mak didn’t replace her thinking.
It removed the friction.

It gave us structure, clarity, and momentum. The kind you usually only get once you’ve carved out a full day (that you don’t have) to sit, think and build.

And in minutes, here’s what Mak produced:

✅ Step by step process to build out a leadership program. 
✅ Leadership development framework, complete with 
a structured document to outline specific leadership competencies, development activities, and timelines tailored to the needs of the co-founders. 
✅ A framework for establishing and managing mentorship pairings to support the co-founders in developing essential leadership skills and business acumen.
✅ A high-level document that outlines the learning and development goals for the co-founders, including methods for acquiring commercial skills and key performance indicators to track progress.
✅ A tool to assess the skill gaps in leadership, strategic thinking, financial literacy, and decision-making among the co-founders, aligning learning initiatives with their development needs.
✅ A structured approach to set specific development goals for each co-founder, outlining required skills, training plans, and progress tracking to ensure effective learning.
✅ A tool to help the co-founders create clear, measurable, and realistic goals for their leadership development journey, ensuring they stay focused on key objectives.
✅  A guideline for implementing change management strategies within the startup, helping the co-founders navigate the complexities they are encountering.

This is the kind of work that can support how founders lead, how teams communicate, and how a company grows. And when you’re the first or only HR person, tools that give you back time without diluting the quality of your work are rare.

If you’re in the thick of scaling with founders who are learning leadership as they build, something like Mak might actually make your week a little easier.
Give Kimberly Burns Annie Johnson or myself a shout if you want to see how Mak can help move you from Admin to Impact - Today! We are jumping on calls with HR and P&C removing the friction in their roles in real time. 
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Working in HR looks very different today that it did this time last year. 

I used to spend so much time in the admin, checking legislation. ensuring process was followed. My nights spent writing up notes, emails, policies, frameworks because my days were spent in back to back meetings. 

Being reactive because there was not enough hours in the day to coach, enable and advise while keeping up with all the documentation and follow up. Strategic time, that was a dream some days due to the volume of work. 

And that is what drives Kimberly Burns Annie Johnson and I.  Our vision was to change the way HR was done in companies. Fast, efficient and more human. To move from reactive to proactive. 

To build a platform where we can 

✅ Get answers fast - with step by step process instructions, underpinned by legislation and highlighting risk at every step. 
✅ Negate the need for note taking, as soon as the meeting is done, the compliant notes are there for you. 
✅ Predictive documentation, based on your query or meeting - done in seconds. 

A place to "DO" HR. 

We called the platform Mak (short for Machine Accelerated Knowledge). And Mak is helping HR teams and Small businesses across ANZ completely rewrite how HR is done. 

I got this message from one of our awesome customers yesterday, a seasoned HR professional who has been using Mak this week to update their policies. (Freeing up time to focus on the change management and roll out required for the updates). This is not the future of HR, this is the Now. 

If you want to see how Mak is changing how we work, for the better. Reach out, I'd love to show you. 

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A HR Guide to Supporting Employees Through AI Adoption 
I read a really interesting article by Built In this morning (link in comments) and these are the stats that got my attention.... 

- 64% of American adults plan to avoid using AI for as long as possible
- 31% of employees (and 41% of Gen Z) are actively working against their company’s AI initiatives
- 45% of CEOs say their teams are resistant or openly hostile

According to the article, There is fear around being replaced, of inaccuracies, of skill erosion, of environmental impact, and of leaders pushing tech without clarity or purpose.

And I believe it gives us as HR key pointers in how to structure our change management approach.

Here’s my quick thinking on how to build trust during AI adoption:

✅ Lead with the “why”. We need to clearly articulate:

-What AI is solving
-How it supports business goals
- How it supports them

✅ Don’t force AI where it doesn’t fit. A lot of pushback comes from employees being told to use AI for tasks AI isn’t good at. When usage becomes a checkbox exercise, resistance increases.

Be honest about:
- Where AI adds value
- Where it doesn’t
- Where it slows work down (because sometimes… it does)

✅ Build a culture of experimentation. You don’t need a culture of “AI adoption.”
It's a culture of testing, learning and continuous improvement.

People adopt AI faster when:
- They’re allowed to try things
- Fail safely
- Share learnings
- Influence how workflows evolve

✅ Validate their concerns 
Employees are raising legitimate issues: Inaccuracy, bias, deskilling, environmental impact, dependency on tools they don’t fully trust. If we shut these conversations down, we shut down adoption.

Our job is to:
- Listen
- Break down the problem
- Explore whether AI is the right tool
- Acknowledge what we can’t control

Validation builds trust,  and trust fuels adoption.

✅ Be crystal clear about guardrails. People resist what feels unsafe or unpredictable.

HR can reduce that dramatically by clarifying:
- What AI will do
- What AI won’t do
- Which decisions remain human
- How data is handled
- How accuracy is monitored

✅ Protect the human skills that matter, concern that AI will erode their critical thinking skills, it doesn’t have to be that way.

Use AI to elevate skills, not replace them:
- Less admin work
- More strategy
- More decision-making
- More creativity

So here's where I have landed personally...
AI resistance isn’t a people problem. It’s a change management and communication problem.

I truly believe that we, in HR are uniquely positioned to close that gap by leading with:
- Transparency
- Clear goals
- Experimentation
- Psychological safety
- Human-first design
- Realistic use cases

What’s your thoughts on this? I’d love to know…. 

(If you enjoy thinking this stuff through with fellow HR folks, come join the humaneer community - I'd love to welcome you).

What if I told you your HR team could increase capacity by 24% next week…
without hiring a single extra person?

Bold, I know. We already know that the stress we feel in HR is not a capability issue. It’s a capacity issue.

We already have the expertise, the judgement, the EQ, the deep organisational knowledge.
What we don’t have?
The hours.

Between compliance, documentation, file notes, policy updates, investigations, recruitment, onboarding, and the never-ending “quick questions” (that are never quick) 😜

HR isn’t short on talent.
HR is short on time.
That’s exactly why we built Mak by Humaneer.
Not as another dashboard.
Not as another system to manage.
But as an AI-powered productivity partner, purpose built by HR, for doing HR. That eliminates the repetitive admin blocking our best work.

Here’s what happens when you get time back...
✅ More strategic decision-making
✅ Faster compliance responses
✅ Better employee experience
✅ Less burnout
✅ More space for culture, leadership, coaching and impact

THIS is what “less admin, more impact” really means.
And no, you don’t have to wait months.

That’s the part I’m the most excited about.
Small shifts in admin automation compound fast.
You feel it within days. Your team feels it. The business feels it.

If you're curious what 24% more capacity could actually look like for your HR team reach out. 
And come join our humaneer community and see how HR professionals globally are already transforming the way we work.

What would you do with 24% more capacity next week? I'd love to know ...

This time next week I will be Sydney side with our ambassadors Jason Portelli and John-Paul Costales Kathryn Palmer for our end of year humaneer meet up, and I CAN'T wait to see everyone for a fun afternoon of connection, conversation, and maybe even a cheeky toast (or two) 🥂

📍 Bungalow 8, King St Wharf, Sydney
🗓️ Thursday, 11th December 2025
⏰ 2 PM – 4 PM

No agenda, no pressure... just good people, great chats, and some festive spirit 🎅💬

Its been a massive year for the community and for HR in general, this is the perfect way to round off the year. A safe place to connect, share and have some fun. 

Looking forward to seeing our humaneer friends and some new faces (who will leave as friends I'm sure). 

If you havent joined us before, come along and meet your people. humaneer is more than community. Its a movement, its a home for HR and its a place to be yourself surrounded by people who "get it". 

👉 Link to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gbVC2iAH

... or just login to humaneer.app and put your name on the event invite. Come celebrate with us! 🎉

Jolene Leong Richard Winters Kate Dodd Mark Lewis Natasha Meah Jasmine Alderton Sorcha Joyce Dee Rice Kerry Shields Jackie Greenwood Jacquie Williamson Sharon Banfield Mallory Conboy Olga Papageorgiou Kimberly Burns Annie Johnson 😀😀

I’ve been sitting with something for a while now… this feeling that the world, especially the world of work is shifting faster than any of us can reasonably process.

Every week there’s a new technology, a new expectation, a new economic twist, a new conversation about what work should look like. 

And somewhere in the middle of it all are real humans, trying to make sense of it in real time.
I don’t have the answers (honestly, who does?) but I do have curiosity, bucketloads of it and a deep belief that work should always centre people, not the other way around.

So… I’ve started a Substack. YAY - It’s called “Don’t Forget the Humans.”
 And it’s my little corner of the internet to explore:
 ✨ how work is evolving
 ✨ how technology is reshaping us
 ✨ how society and economics show up in our work lives
 ✨ and what all of this actually feels like for the humans at the centre

No hype. No doom.
Just curiosity, questions, reflections, and the occasional “is anyone else feeling this too?” moment.
If that sounds like your kind of thing or if you’re simply trying to make sense of the rapid changes happening around us, I’d love to have you join me.

Here’s the link:
 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEU9kC7z

And a massive thank you to everyone who encourages me, challenges me, and shares this wild, wonderful journey of learning. You’re the reason I feel brave enough to try new things like this.

Have an amazing weekend when it comes for you - and don’t forget the humans ❤️

Open article: Don't forget the humans | Careen Matthews | Substack by dontforgetthehumans.substack.com

Don't forget the humans | Careen Matthews | Substack

I've had some really interesting conversations recently with some of the humaneer community about how they got into HR/People space. 

Some chose HR, others HR chose them... There are so many interesting stories of how we all got to where we are. 

For me, I was travelling in Thailand in my very early twenties, I met the most inspiring girl, she worked for a big recruitment company in London.... her passion for people, growth and support was infectious, and I was hooked. On returning to Scotland I made it my goal to get a role in recruitment, and that is how my people career started... a beach in Thailand meeting one of the most inspiring women 🙌🏼

So I thought this would be a little bit of fun... how did you get into HR? 

Feel free to share your story in the comments. I love learning about how others got into HR 😄

If systems hold knowledge and humans hold culture. What happens if one starts replacing the other?

We’ve moved so much of what we know into platforms, workflows, and tools.
And honestly… there’s a lot of good in that. I've seen first hand how thoughtful platforms like Mak by humaneer can transform the role of HR in extremley positive ways like,
  
Knowledge becoming accessible.
Processes becoming clearer.
People not left guessing.

But is there another side too?
When systems hold the “how,” do humans stop sharing the “why.” When everything is automated, do we start to forget that culture lives in stories, relationships, rituals… in the things systems can’t capture.

And that made me think:
Are our systems strengthening culture… or slowly thinning it out? Is this something we should be thinking about? 

In this week’s edition of Don’t Forget the Humans, I explore it...

If you’re thinking about how technology is reshaping the way we work, lead, and connect, I’d love you to read it (and give me your feedback, its my first article 🙌).

Here's the link 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRj-NjAG

As always, I don’t have all the answers.
Just a lot of curiosity and a deep belief that culture is worth protecting.

Would love to hear what you’re noticing in your world.

Have an awesome day 😀

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If systems hold knowledge and humans hold culture. What happens if one starts replacing the other?

Hey HR friends 👋🏼 A quick question if you have 2 seconds... 

I'm building out a library of workflows showing where AI integrats into them for HR teams. 

Is this a resource you or your team would find useful? 

let me know below, and feel free to comment which workflow would make the biggest impact today 👇🏼

keep an eye out for the first share 😊

humaneer 🚀

Would a resource that shows HR workflows and how AI integrated into them be useful to you? 

Wife & Mother of 7 | Venture Capital | Scientist | TOP 30 Patent Drafters | United States Patent Examiner | Violinist | Polyglot | STEM Children's Author | #1 LinkedIn Global Influencer in Innovation/IP Law

Kathryn Vatt is a scientist, former USPTO Examiner, and devoted wife and mother of seven, with over 25 years shaping the future of innovation. Recognized as one of the Top 30 Patent Drafters and Prosecutors and the #1 LinkedIn Global Influencer in Innovation/IP Law, Kathryn has built a career at the intersection of science, law, and business—helping inventors, startups, and global companies turn creativity into competitive advantage.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Biology) and Johns Hopkins University (M.S. Biotechnology), Kathryn is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor in Patent Law at the Franklin Pierce School of Law, one of the world’s leading IP programs. Her rare cross-disciplinary background gives her both the scientific insight and the legal strategy to protect ideas at the highest level.

At the USPTO, Kathryn examined thousands of patent applications, conducted exhaustive prior art searches, and made determinations that shaped industries and influenced global innovation. After leaving the Patent Office, she founded Vatt IP Management, where she develops bulletproof IP strategies, drafts airtight applications, and supports litigation teams in defending patents. She also mentors engineering and life science students through Arizona State University’s Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute and judges international startup competitions, nurturing the next generation of innovators.

Her entrepreneurial vision extends to her ventures:

My Startup Shield™, a founder-focused program that helps startups secure their innovations before they pitch. It protects ideas at the earliest, most vulnerable stage and positions founders to raise capital with confidence

My AI Examiner™, the world’s first proprietary patent search platform that combines examiner-trained AI Patent Examiners with Kathryn’s own human review. Unlike conventional tools, it doesn’t just search faster—it “thinks like an examiner,” offering inventors and startups clarity, precision, and strategy.

MyKidVentors™, a STEM-inspired children’s book series born from her seven children’s real “What if?” questions. Through these imaginative stories, she nurtures curiosity in the next generation, showing that every big invention begins with a single question.

For Kathryn, the same motherly instinct that guides her family fuels her professional mission: to protect, guide, and nurture startups with care, strategy, foresight, and integrity. She believes innovation doesn’t just start in labs or boardrooms—it starts in the curious minds of those brave enough to ask, “What if?”

Kathryn V.

OREOS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

At a small neighborhood shop, a man quietly changes lives.

He gives free food to kids who show him their grades...a reward not just for doing well in school, but for trying, for caring, for showing up.

In this video, one young boy steps up to the counter, offered the chance to choose anything he wants.

Today, he picks milk, bread, eggs...and cookies for Mother’s Day.
And the shop owner...touched by that choice...adds a bouquet of flowers for him to bring home.

Neither of them realizes that what just happened will be remembered for years.
Because kindness like that doesn’t end at the counter...it multiplies.

Every act of generosity plants a seed:
A child whose confidence blooms.
A parent who feels seen and loved.
A community reminded that humanity still shines bright.

So here’s to the everyday heroes: the ones who lift others quietly, who give without expecting anything in return.

You may never see the full impact of your kindness...but someone’s world is brighter because of you. 


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STAND WITH ME

Wow. What a beautiful moment.
A young martial arts champion, standing in first place...
but instead of celebrating alone,
he turns to his friends and motions for them to join him.

He doesn’t hesitate.
He doesn’t think twice.
He simply acts from the kindness of his heart.

Because somewhere deep inside,
he knows that winning isn’t about being above others...
it’s about recognizing those who gave their all beside you.

That’s compassion.
That’s humility.
That’s leadership in its purest form.

This boy may be small in years,
but his heart and wisdom are far beyond his age.

One day, he’ll grow up to lead...
and not because of medals or trophies,
but because of moments like this one,
when he showed the world what it truly means to lift others up. 💛




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WHEN FLOWERS ARE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND

Sometimes the simplest acts hold the greatest power.

In this video, a man walks through the city, bouquet in hand, stopping strangers just to tell them they’re beautiful, and to give them flowers. You can see it in their faces: surprise, disbelief, then pure, radiant joy.

It’s such a reminder that kindness doesn’t need a reason.
It doesn’t need to be planned, perfect, or lavish.
It just needs to be given.

We don’t always know what someone is carrying…
what loss they’re grieving, what loneliness they’re feeling,
or how long it’s been since they were told they mattered.

A few words.
A small gesture.
A moment of genuine care.
It can shift someone’s whole day,
and maybe even their outlook on life.

So today, let’s be the reason someone smiles.
Compliment a stranger. Send the message. Give the flower.

Because in a world that often moves too fast,
kindness slows us down just enough to remember what matters most. 💛

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WHEELS IN THE SAND

On a quiet stretch of beach, a group of dogs takes off toward the water...
some rolling on tiny wheelchairs,
some balancing on prosthetics,
all of them carrying stories of loss.

But today, they are free.
These are the dogs the world once gave up on.
The ones who were told their best days were behind them.
The ones who were expected to sit on the sidelines of life.

But she wanted more for them.
She wanted them to have another chance.
She believed they still deserved joy, dignity, and a full life...
not in spite of their disabilities,
but because every life has value.

And so she turned compassion into innovation.
She found wheelchairs small enough for tiny bodies.
She fit prosthetics with patience and care.
She created solutions not to impress the world,
but to restore the world to them.

And when those dogs reach the shoreline...
when their wheels carve happy trails in the sand,
when their paws meet the waves...
you realize something:
This is innovation at its best.


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THE MAGICAL CHAIR


In a quiet salon somewhere in the world, a hairstylist welcomes women into his chair...
women who have carried life on their shoulders,
women who deserve to feel beautiful without needing a reason.

And with gentle hands and genuine kindness,
he transforms them.

Not just their hair…
them.

You can see it in their faces:
the way their eyes suddenly shine,
the smile that takes over their whole expression,
the way they sit a little taller, remembering a version of themselves they thought they had lost.

And something beautiful happens next…
their joy reflects right back into him.

He lights up.
He laughs.
He gets emotional right along with them…
because their joy becomes his joy.
It is pure, contagious happiness...the kind that can only come from lifting someone else.

He’s not just doing makeovers.
He’s restoring confidence.
He’s offering dignity.
He’s reminding people of their own light.

All through kindness.
All through care.
All through choosing to make someone else’s day a little brighter.

And maybe that’s today’s lesson:
We all have the power to change someone’s life…
not by doing something big,
but by helping them see the beauty they forgot was theirs.


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SPOIL THE WAG DAY

Today is Thankful For My Dog Day...
a day that asks us to pause
and really feel the quiet, steady love
that our dogs bring into our lives.

Because it’s easy to move through our days
and miss the little things they do...
the small gestures that speak louder
than any words ever could.

Like the way they greet us at the door
as if we’re a gift they’ve been waiting for.
Or the way they curl up beside us
when our heart is heavier than we’re willing to admit.
Or how they watch us...
really watch us...
with eyes that seem to say,
“I’m here. You’re not alone.”

Dogs love with a purity
that asks for nothing but presence in return.
They sit with us in our silence.
They celebrate with us in our joy.
They somehow know
when to nudge us outside for fresh air,
and when to press their head into our lap
because they sense we need grounding.

They don’t care about our accomplishments.
They don’t measure our worth.
They simply choose us,
every single day,
in the simplest, most beautiful ways.

And that’s what makes this day matter.
It’s a chance to honor the companion
who teaches us what loyalty really looks like,
what unconditional love truly feels like,
and how healing it can be
to be understood without needing to speak.

So today, do something extra for your sweet pup...
a longer walk,
a special treat,
a gentle brushing,
a moment of stillness where you just sit together.

Because our dogs give us
their whole heart,
their whole presence,
their whole life.

And being thankful for them
is the easiest thing in the world. 🐾💛



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CONES OF LOVE


It’s recess time...
and while most kids run toward the playground,
a teacher walks toward one child.

Gently, he lifts him from his wheelchair
and helps him sit in a chair to begin their practice.

Step by step, they move together...
weaving through cones, building strength, building courage.

And when the boy reaches him on his own,
he falls into his teacher’s arms…
a hug filled with trust, pride, and pure joy.

But what makes this scene just as powerful
is what’s happening around them.

The other children gather close.
They witness compassion in action.
They see what patience looks like.
They learn what love can do.

And without a single lecture or lesson plan,
this teacher is shaping them too...
quietly teaching kindness, empathy, and the truth that every person deserves a chance to rise.

Because sometimes the most powerful lessons
don’t happen at a desk or in a book…
they happen in moments like this.

One teacher.
One child.
One act of love that changes everyone who sees it. 💛


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NON-ARTIFICIAL STEPPING STOOLS


I read a great Substack today, Unicorn Parents, and I couldn’t agree more with David Yi: in a world racing toward AI, the thing that will matter most for our children is what makes them beautifully, unmistakably human.

Not their speed.
Not their efficiency.
Not their ability to compete with machines.

But their ability to love.
To serve.
To lead with heart.

And then I saw this video and it felt like the perfect illustration of that truth.

A little girl is washing her hands at the kitchen sink…and you suddenly realize why she can reach it:
Her older brother is already on the floor beneath her,
quietly acting as her stepping stool,
holding still so she can stand on his back without falling.

Then another brother walks in, sees what’s happening,
and immediately drops to the ground beside him…
positioning himself so that when she steps down,
she’ll land safely on his back too.

Then they switch.
They laugh.
They treat her tiny struggle like a chance to lift someone they love, literally.

It’s playful.
It’s innocent.
And it’s the kind of kindness that takes your breath away.

Because this is something no machine can ever replicate:
The instinct to serve without being asked.
The joy of helping someone else rise.
The quiet pride of being the reason someone feels safe, supported, and seen.

AI might shape the future of work.
But our children...the way they care for each other and the communities they build...
that is what will shape the future of the world. 💛

Check out David Yi's full article here: https://lnkd.in/g75sVRfe

If you haven’t followed David Yi’s work before, treat this as your invitation.
I love how he describes Unicorn Parents:

“Each week, I share practical insights and reflections to help you build a profitable business without missing the magic at home. If you’re serious about winning at work while raising great kids, you’ve come to the right place. This is a community built for ambitious parents who want both.”

It’s rare to find someone who understands the reality of building something meaningful at work while nurturing something even more meaningful at home. Thank you, David Yi 🙏 

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DANCE INTO THE WEEKEND


Some weeks go exactly as planned.
Others ask a little more of your patience, your grace, your heart.
But either way...you made it.

You showed up, gave what you could, and that’s something to be proud of.
As the weekend begins, let yourself breathe.

Set down the to-do lists and the what-ifs.
Play your favorite song.
Dance with your dog, your kids, or simply your reflection.
Because life isn’t just about checking boxes...
it’s about feeling joy in the middle of it all.

Here’s to rest, laughter, and moments that refill your soul.
Happy Friday, friends. 💛


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THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH


In this video, tourists in Jamaica trade in their beach towels for brooms, shovels, and gloves...joining the community to help clean up after devastating storms.

Different accents. Different countries.
But one shared heart.

A Jamaican man filming asks where they’re from...
and their answers span borders.

Yet in that moment, they’re all from the same place: humanity.
You can hear the emotion in his voice as he thanks them, over and over again, for their kindness and compassion.

Because at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter where we live, what language we speak, or what we do for a living.

When we show up for one another - with our hands, our hearts, and our time -  that’s what truly connects us.

Kindness doesn’t need a passport.
It just needs a willing heart. 💛



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BE THE HUG


In this video, a man stands on a crowded street, blindfolded, holding a simple sign.

He can’t see who’s coming toward him.
But he opens his arms anyway.

And one by one, people step forward.
Some smile, some cry, some hold on a little longer…because in that moment, they feel seen, accepted, and understood.

It’s a powerful reminder, in leadership and in life, that empathy doesn’t always need words.
Sometimes it’s just about presence.
About noticing when someone might be struggling, even when they’re smiling on the outside.
About choosing compassion over assumption, and care over convenience.

The best leaders - in teams, in families, in communities - are the ones who lead like this:
with openness, humility, and heart.

So whether you’re managing a team or simply crossing paths with someone today, remember: you never know the weight that they’re carrying.

And in a world that can feel heavy, your kindness can be the hand that helps someone stand again. 💛



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NO MORE POOL WATER


With Thanksgiving just days away,
I find myself thinking about the people
who make this world softer, safer, and more beautiful
just by the way they choose to love.

People like the couple in this video.
They didn’t walk past suffering.
They didn’t turn away because it was inconvenient,
or because they were on vacation,
or because helping would take time and effort and heart.

They saw a life that needed them...
and they stepped in.
They cared when they didn’t have to.
They stayed when it got hard.
They fought for a little dog
who had no one else to fight for her.

They crossed countries,
sat through vet visits,
endured uncertainty,
and carried her through treatments
that would have scared most people away.

Not for recognition.
Not for praise.
Just because compassion whispered,
“Do something,”
and they listened.

It’s easy to talk about love.
It’s easy to talk about kindness.
But living it...
especially when it costs you time, comfort, and ease...
that is something sacred.

And today,
I am thankful for people like this.
People who choose empathy.
People who open their hearts wide.
People who make room for the vulnerable,
the hurting,
the overlooked.

They are the quiet heroes among us.
The ones who remind us that goodness still wins.
The ones who show us what love looks like in action.

As we continue into this week of gratitude,
may we notice them.
May we celebrate them.
And may we strive to be more like them...
people who don’t just pass through the world,
but leave a trace of kindness wherever they go. 🧡🐾


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✨ Founder Friday Spotlight: Kevin Jurovich ✨

Today I want to highlight someone who represents everything this series is meant to celebrate: courage, reinvention, resilience, integrity, and the kind of leadership you don’t just notice…you feel the moment he walks into a room.

Kevin Jurovich.

He is the person founders call when the noise gets too loud, the pressure gets too high, and the path forward feels impossible. The person who helps you breathe again. The one who guides people through big decisions not with ego, but with grounded wisdom and the kind of kindness you can see in his eyes.

And he took that instinct...that rare ability to steady others...and built something extraordinary from it.

That “something” is Hubble.
A platform reshaping how startup due diligence, fundraising, and investor-founder trust actually works.
Not performatively.
Not theoretically.
But practically.
Systematically.
Intelligently.
Humanely.

If you’re a founder, you need to know what Hubble is doing.
If you’re an investor, you can’t afford not to.

But what makes Kevin stand out...what makes him someone truly exceptional...isn’t just what he’s building.

It’s who he is.

A founder with heart.
A leader with humility.
A thinker who listens before he speaks.
A builder who cares deeply about the people he serves.
A human who shows up for others again and again, even when he doesn’t have to.

The founder journey isn’t linear. It’s filled with highs, lows, pivots, and pressure…
but how you show up for people can stay steady.
And Kevin shows up every single time.

If you want to see what real grit, real vision, and real integrity look like in a founder...explore what he’s building at Hubble.

Some people build companies.
Some build movements.
Kevin is building both.

Here’s to extraordinary humans building extraordinary things.
Happy Founder Friday, Kevin. It’s an absolute honor to know you and be part of the incredible community you’re building. ✨

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FROM CRACK TO QUACK


He found a broken balut egg...something most would have thrown away.
But instead, he chose kindness.

He rebuilt what was broken, nurtured what seemed lost…
and watched life begin again.

What hatched wasn’t just a duckling...it was a reminder that love and care can turn even the most fragile beginnings into something extraordinary. 💛



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THE MAGIC OF MEETING IN REAL LIFE

There’s something special about meeting someone you’ve only ever known through screens:
the messages, the Zoom calls, the Slack threads...
and then suddenly, there they are… right in front of you.

That was my Sunday with Sasha from Hubble. 💛

We were supposed to meet earlier this week at a Hubble meetup,
but schedules got in the way
(and yes…I was so bummed to miss her while she was visiting from London).

After Thanksgiving, I checked in...
“Are you still in AZ?”
She was.
She leaves Monday.
And just like that, we planned a little coffee walk.

What I thought would be a short visit
turned into hours of talking about life,
our journeys,
our dreams,
and of course…how incredible the Hubble community is. 😊

And here’s the thing:
It’s no surprise she’s Hubble’s Head of Community.
Sasha makes you feel cared for the second you meet her.
Warm, thoughtful, deeply present...
she embodies everything community is supposed to feel like.

Just look at this sweet handwritten card from Sasha and the Hubble team.
Yes, handwritten.
Old-school.
Intentional.
The kind of gesture that says,
“I see you. I appreciate you.”

There are big things that make the Hubble community special...
the platform, the vision, the mission...

And then there are little things.
The impromptu meetups.
The unexpected kindness.
The way people within this network make you feel at home.
Sasha does that effortlessly.

Feeling grateful today for community, connection,
and the beautiful real-world friendships that start online
and only get richer in person.

Thank you, Sasha Cayward.
My heart is full. 💕

THE THANKSGIVING LINE-UP

Today, homes everywhere are filling with familiar scenes:
the cool cousins, the football fans, the honorary chefs,
the picky eaters, the Black Friday planners,
the ones keeping the kids entertained,
and the uncle who always ends up in a food coma before dessert.

Thanksgiving has a way of gathering all the characters we love.
And I hope this video makes you laugh…
a little humor, a lot of personality,
and a reminder that family, in all its beautiful chaos,
is something to be grateful for.

But holidays hold many stories.

For some, today is full of laughter.
For others, it’s a quieter kind of day.
Maybe someone you love isn’t at the table this year.
Maybe you’re missing a voice, a chair, a presence.
Maybe this holiday feels different…or a little heavier.

Wherever you are:
in a full, lively home,
in a peaceful, quiet one,
or somewhere in between…
I hope today brings you something gentle:
a warm moment,
a good laugh,
or a memory that makes you smile.

I’m especially grateful today for the friendships born right here on LinkedIn.
The serendipitous connections,
the kind messages,
the “small-world” moments that turned strangers
into mentors, supporters, and friends.

This community has brought some of the kindest, brightest souls into my life,
and I’m thankful for every conversation,
every encouragement,
every bit of humanity we’ve shared along the way.

Wishing you a day filled with love, grace, gratitude,
and the reminder that your presence matters…
today and always.

Happy Thanksgiving, friends. 🧡


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