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The Spiritual Perspective277: Plot Twist: Plot Twist: How an 11-Second Loss Launched Ken Nwadike Jr.’s Mission of Free Hugs, Healing and PeaceIn this Plot Twist episode, Ken Nwadike Jr. shares how missing the Boston Marathon qualifying time by just 11 seconds—twice—led to a life-changing movement of peace, connection, and activism.Ken grew up in a Nigerian household with a strict mother who instilled discipline and resilience in him from a young age. Despite facing financial struggles and homelessness, he found his way through running, eventually organizing the Hollywood Half Marathon, a moment that brought his mother to tears as she realized the impact of her son’s vision. But it was the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing that sparked his mo...2025-02-0631 min
The Spiritual Perspective178: Peace Activist Ken Nwadike Jr. And Light Explore The Art of Navigating Conflict In A Chaotic WorldToday’s guest, Ken Nwadike explains, what we need more of is love, empathy, and peace – and a simple hug can go a long way. Welcome back to The Light Watkins Show as we encourage you to use today’s episode as a guide for finding your center, pressing reset, and ensuring that your mind and heart are in the right place for you to be most useful and effective as a vocal activist against all wars. Ken Nwadike returns to the show to further explain why he decided to take it upon himself to be a pillar...2023-10-251h 28
The Spiritual Perspective136: A 2022 Retrospective - Making Something From Nothing Featuring Sebastian Terry, Agapi Stassinopoulos, Shaka Senghor, Ken Nwadike Jr., J Smiles, & Joseph Bradford IIILife is full of ups and downs, but how we choose to overcome challenges defines who we are. Today is the annual complication episode, and the theme for this year's wrap-up is “Making Something Out of Nothing." Hear clips from the most memorable moments from the show about people overcoming incredible odds to fulfill their dreams. In this episode, you will hear from Sebastian Terry who created 100things, best-selling author Agapi Stassinopoulos, ex-prisoner turned writer Shaka Senghor, “Free Hugs Guy” Ken Nwadike Jr., conscious comedian J Smiles, and B.A.R.E Truth Founder Joseph Bradford. In t...2022-12-282h 17
The Spiritual Perspective85: Ken Nwadike Jr. on His Journey From Growing Up in Homeless Shelters to Becoming Known As The “Free Hugs Guy”Kenneth E. Nwadike, Jr. is an American documentary filmmaker, motivational speaker, and peace activist popularly known as the Free Hugs Guy. Ken is the founder of the Free Hugs Project, which gained popularity as he made major news headlines for his peacekeeping efforts and de-escalation of violence during protests, riots, and political rallies.In today’s episode, Ken shares some insight into his upbringing, from playing with his favorite toy, a Lamborghini Countach Micro Machine, to sleeping in homeless shelters to a full track and field scholarship, and how he came to recognize the power of his st...2022-01-051h 45
Third Space with Jen CortBeing a change agent with Ken Nwadike of Free Hugs Project and Joel Gunzburg, a counselor at Sandy Spring Friends SchoolKen E. Nwadike, Jr., is a peace activist, motivational speaker, and video journalist known as the Free Hugs Guy online. Nwadike Jr is the founder of the Free Hugs Project, which produces motivational videos to spread love, inspire change, and raise awareness of social issues. His ‘Free Hugs’ videos have reached hundreds of millions of views on Facebook and YouTube.In 2014, Nwadike launched the Free Hugs Project to spread love in response to the bombing of the Boston Marathon. The Free Hugs Project gained popularity in 2016, as Nwadike made major news headlines for his peace-keeping efforts and de-escalating viol...2020-03-0248 min
The Ryan Tillman ShowFree Hugs Project w/ Ken Nwadike Ken E. Nwadike, Jr. is an American documentary filmmaker, motivational speaker, and peace activist popularly known as the Free Hugs Guy. Ken is the founder of the Free Hugs Project, which gained popularity as he made major news headlines for his peacekeeping efforts and de-escalation of violence during protests, riots, and political rallies. Ken was featured in Google’s 2016 Year in Search video as a highlight among some of the year’s most defining moments and he has made many appearances on news programs, including CNN, USA Today, Good Morning Britain, and BBC News.2019-11-251h 28
Free Hugs ProjectDon't Hate, Meditate! w/ Megan Monahan :: Connect More Episode 11Interview with @Megan Monahan about the importance of meditation.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freehugsproject/support2019-07-2420 minFree Hugs ProjectSearching for My Mother w/ Mark Jones :: Connect More - Episode 10Interview with @TheRunMC Mark Jones - discussing adoption and the search for his mother.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freehugsproject/support2019-06-2038 minFree Hugs ProjectOvercoming Depression w/ Jett Dunlap :: Connect More - Episode 9Jett Dunlap shares his story of overcoming depression and a brief battle with delirium.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freehugsproject/support2019-06-1350 min
Commune with Jeff Krasno20. Free Hugs with Ken Nwadike Jr.Ken Nwadike Jr. (aka “The Free Hugs Guy”) is known for his work in de-escalating violence during protests, riots, and political rallies. His life story is one of a determined, tender heart—reminding us that we can accomplish incredible things if we remain motivated by love. We talk with Ken about how he went from sharing a room with four siblings and his mother in a homeless shelter to inspiring millions of people around the world. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.2019-01-0141 minCommune with Jeff Krasno20. Free Hugs with Ken Nwadike Jr.Ken Nwadike Jr. (aka “The Free Hugs Guy”) is known for his work in de-escalating violence during protests, riots, and political rallies. His life story is one of a determined, tender heart—reminding us that we can accomplish incredible things if we remain motivated by love. We talk with Ken about how he went from sharing a room with four siblings and his mother in a homeless shelter to inspiring millions of people around the world. Learn more about Commune courses and events at onecommune.com.2019-01-0141 minFree Hugs ProjectKenny2020 for President - Interview with Evan CarmichaelI flew out to Toronto Canada to meet with business leader, Evan Carmichael, to discuss tips to launch the Ken Nwadike Jr for President Campaign
Find out more about the campaign at www.Kenny2020.com
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freehugsproject/support2018-12-1240 minFree Hugs ProjectCivil Discourse With A Pro-Trump ProtesterCivil Discourse With A Pro-Trump Protester
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freehugsproject/support2018-12-1213 minFree Hugs ProjectEscondido High School Student Apologizes for Participating in Racially Offensive PhotoEscondido High School Students Spell Racial Slur
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freehugsproject/support2018-10-1314 minFree Hugs ProjectHow to Deal With Anxiety and Depression. YouTube Live RecordingFree Advice Live! (New Episode Every Wednesday at Noon PST)🚩SUBSCRIBE and JOIN to receive a free hugs shirt and awesome perks for supporting our work! 🐻BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9bExO23JNSYiQSTIOnGWA/join
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*Busine...2018-08-2519 minFree Hugs ProjectInterview with Lucy Biggers of NowThis NewsI dropped by NowThis Studios in New York to hang out with some of their producers.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freehugsproject/support2018-07-1722 minFree Hugs ProjectInterview with Former White Supremacist / Racist Skinhead, Arno MichaelisInterview with Former White Supremacist / Racist Skinhead, Arno Michaelis
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freehugsproject/support2018-07-1328 minFree Hugs ProjectInterview with Fox Host Tomi Lahren to Discuss Black Lives Matter & MoreInterview with Fox Host Tomi Lahren to Discuss Black Lives Matter & More
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freehugsproject/support2018-07-1217 minFree Hugs ProjectInterview with Zak Ebrahim - His Father Planned The Bombing of the World Trade CenterAuthor of The Terrorist's Son, Zak Ebrahim was only seven years old when, on November 5, 1990, his father, El-Sayyid Nosair, shot and killed the leader of the Jewish Defense League. While in prison, Nosair helped plan the bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freehugsproject/support2018-07-1212 minFree Hugs ProjectInterview with Police Chief, Houston Gass - Cop Shares Story of the Day He Was ShotAfter being shot in the face during a standoff in 2015, newly appointed Police Chief - Houston Gass, continues to be an inspiration to many.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freehugsproject/support2018-07-1108 min
So... Who Needs a HugI am scheduled to be joined near the top of the show by Ken Nwadike Jr. of Superhero Events to talk about his Free Hugs Project. Later I will be talking about the Congressional Democrat hack by Guccifer 2.0. I'll also discuss the continuing fallout from the Trump 2nd Amendment comment and the question of whether or not the DOJ stopped the FBI from investigating the Clinton Foundation. In the Culture Wars segment we will look at the legal status of marijuana and Cannes banning of the "burkini". The Headlines You May Have Missed segment will include stories about Ruby Tuesday and sum...2016-08-142h 07