Resilience. Authenticity. Connection.
These aren't buzzwords—they're the way Carlyn Shaw lives her life.
In this episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, Carlyn shares how being diagnosed with MS, losing her best friends, and a traumatic accident that left her toothless didn’t destroy her—they launched her mission.
She’s the founder of Strangers to Friends, and her “Whoever Smiles First Wins” movement is reshaping how people create community in a disconnected world.
We talked about:
✅ The real stories behind our smiles
✅ Turning trauma into a tool for growth
✅ Why human connection is the next frontier of emotional leadership
✅ And how to spark courage in everyday life
If you lead people, speak publicly, or just want to show up more fully in your own life—this is for you.
👇CONNECT WITH CARLYN:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectwithcarlyn
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlynshaw/
🌐 Website: https://strangerstofriends.com
🌐 Website: https://www.smilesfirstwins.com
🌐 Website: https://onamission.bio/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlyn.shaw1
📸 Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlynshaw/
👇CONNECT WITH ED:
🌐 Website: https://www.visiblekindness.com
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdSquire2
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@visiblekindness
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edsquiremedia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/edsquire
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