Susan Thompson-Gaines joins me for the 3rd episode of The Next Word. Amongst other things, Susan is a kindness activist! Learn more at:

https://www.kindnessactivist.org/

Susan Thompson-Gaines is living her best life. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, she has called South Arlington, Virginia home since 2000. Her house in Arlington is situated on a very busy corner – at a stop light, on a bus route, and frequently passed by emergency vehicles. For some, this constant motion and noise might be a negative. For Susan, it is the perfect location for kindness.
This modest home has become a place of refuge for passersby. A neon green sign proclaiming “Just Be Kind” glows on the front porch and a bright yellow Little Free Pantry graces the side lawn. You never know what sort of “project” you will find taking place when you come over. On warm days, Susan and her husband David can often be found sitting on the front steps talking to strangers who pass by.
When not focusing on Kindness Activist, Susan is a professional interpreter (American Sign Language/English). She is nationally certified by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and has worked in the field since 1994. In her free time she enjoys travelling to new places (she has been to all 50 states), stand-up paddleboarding, writing, and swimming in the ocean.