Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Iffie Jennings. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Iffie, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Day to day the world can seem like a tough place, but there’s also so much kindness in the world and we think talking about that kindness helps spread it and make the world a nicer, kinder place. Can you share a story of a time when someone did something really kind for you?

I lost my mom when I was 15 years old, and the pain of that loss has been with me ever since.

My aunt and uncle (who I lovingly call mom and dad) helped me through it. They were there for me every step of the way, meeting my basic needs by providing clothes, meals, and a safe home. It wasn’t easy—they’re both pretty busy people with their own lives—but they made time for me because they knew how much I needed them. And it really made all the difference in the world.

I can’t tell you how much their kindness meant to me during that difficult time. It’s hard to put into words how they helped heal my broken heart because it was so much more than just providing things or even being there when I needed them: it was their words of encouragement and support; it was their patience in listening to me talk about what happened; it was the way they treated me like family instead of like an orphan who needed help; it was their love for me as if nothing had changed between us; it was all of those little things that made me feel cared for again—just like before mom died! It’s where I learned the healing power of kindness.

Iffie, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

The Kindness Network (TKN) is an activewear apparel line anchored by a movement for women who are committed to leading with kindness and living kind lives. Women have a unique position in today’s world as we take on more leadership roles. That position is to redefine leadership and embrace feminine leadership’s focus on caring about people. From the home to the boardroom, TKN empowers women to spread kindness and compassion every day and make it popular. Our mission is to celebrate the power of being kind and helping others by providing clothing that encourages positive change. We believe that choosing kindness can change the world one person at a time—starting with yourself! Our apparel is designed to be comfortable, functional, and fashionable so you can feel good about yourself while being kind (and look good doing it).

What sets us apart from others is our commitment to using business as a vehicle for making a change in our community—and beyond. We want every woman who wears TKN apparel to feel empowered by their clothing choices (and life choices) because they know that every time someone sees them, they’ll be reminded to Live a Kind Life.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

I’ve learned that the key to being a successful entrepreneur is learning to unlearn a limiting belief mindset.

I’ve had to unlearn my perfectionism and self-doubt as I’ve been building my company. When working on a big project, I tend to get caught up in it and obsess over what could go wrong or how it could be better. This makes me anxious, which leads me to second guess my decisions, which causes more anxiety and self-doubt. It’s a vicious cycle that’s hard for me to break.

Recently, I realized that this isn’t just something that happens when you’re working on your own business—it happens with everything you do. We all have an internal critic that tells us we’re not good enough, smart enough, or capable enough of doing something, even when we know we are. While this is helpful in some ways (our brains wouldn’t be able to function without our inner critic), it can also hold us back from achieving our goals and living our best lives if we let it take over too much of our thinking process.

The key for me has been learning to let go of my perfectionism and self-doubt to move forward with my business goals without constantly second guessing myself or getting stuck obsessing over things that are out of my control.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

Losing my mother at age 15 was the hardest thing I have ever gone through. I had a close relationship with her; she was by far the most influential person in my life. She was a single parent, and it was like an anchor had been cut from under me when she died.

I didn’t know how to handle the grief that came with losing a parent so young—I felt alone and afraid and that I needed to be strong for my little sisters. However, I knew that if I wanted to survive this loss, I would have to find a way to move forward on my terms without letting my grief define or consume me.

So instead of focusing on what I’d lost, I focused on what remained: her spirit that lives inside me, my family and friends who loved me, and the support they gave me during such a dark time. Eventually, those people helped me start to heal.

That experience taught me how important it is not just to let yourself feel your feelings when times are hard—but also how important it is to lean on others for help when you need it most. It taught me the power of kindness. My purpose is to spread kindness as far and wide as I can worldwide. Join me on the kindness journey!

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• Website: https://thekindnessnetwork.net/
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