KRISTINA JOY CARLSON W/ ANDREW JEHL MATHEWES: OUTRAGEOUS KINDNESS

Name: KRISTINA JOY CARLSON W/ ANDREW JEHL MATHEWES: OUTRAGEOUS KINDNESS
Start: 2026-05-13T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 387 Perkins Ext, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38117

Schedule

Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

387 Perkins Ext, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38117 | Memphis, TN

Join us as we welcome KRISTINA JOY CARLSON in conversation with ANDREW JEHL MATHEWES on WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 at 6:00 PM to celebrate the release of her new book OUTRAGEOUS KINDNESS: A MINDSET, A METHOD, A MOVEMENT

ABOUT THE BOOK:
In a world consumed by division, burnout, and noise, kindness can feel quaint-or even irrelevant. But what if we've been seeing it all wrong?
In Outrageous Kindness, Kristina Joy Carlson reframes kindness as a bold, disruptive force with the power to heal, connect, and transform. Drawing from her personal journey, inspiring stories, and practical tools, she makes a compelling case for reclaiming kindness as courageous and world-shaking.
At the heart of the book is the KIND Method-a four-step framework designed to turn heartfelt intention into measurable results. Whether you're leading a team, navigating personal challenges, raising a family, or seeking deeper purpose, you'll discover how small, intentional acts can spark big change.
This isn't a book about being nice. It's about being brave. It's about choosing connection over comfort, compassion over cynicism, and action over apathy. Through relatable examples and actionable strategies, Carlson shows that kindness isn't passive-it's a radical choice that can reshape relationships, revitalize communities, and restore hope.
You don't have to be extraordinary to change the world-only outrageously kind.
Outrageous Kindness will inspire you to see kindness not as weakness, but as the most powerful tool for transformation we have. The world needs your kindness. Now more than ever.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
KRISTINA JOY CARLSON is a globally recognized philanthropy expert, entrepreneur, and purpose-driven leader with more than thirty years of experience in fundraising, leadership, and impact strategy. She has helped guide transformational campaigns, secure eight-figure philanthropic gifts, raise billions of dollars, and craft innovative approaches for some of the world’s most influential organizations, including Habitat for Humanity International, Special Olympics, Susan G. Komen, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. As the Founder and CEO of Outrageous Kindness and creator of the KIND Method, Kristina empowers individuals, organizations, and communities to lead with intention, generosity, and bold action. Her work has supported the philanthropic visions of
former US presidents, Fortune 500 CEOs, faith leaders, celebrities, and everyday change-makers. Kristina’s passion for impact is deeply personal. While navigating executive leadership, she also walked through nearly a decade of caregiving, profound grief, and her own battle with cancer. These experiences shaped her core belief: that no matter the adversity we face, we each have the power to lead with purpose and spark meaningful change. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Kristina invites readers to re-imagine kindness not as a soft sentiment but as a strategic force for good. Through compelling storytelling and hard-won wisdom, she inspires us all to build lives rooted in purpose—and to change the world one small, intentional act at a time.
ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER:
Andrew Jehl Mathewes is the founder of Jehl Consulting, a systems consultant for mission-driven organizations. Systems is about much more than your technology and data: it's about crafting the ecosystem of tools, processes, and people that take your organization's fundraising and marketing to the next level. Jehl Consulting and Outrageous Kindness share a common Mindset: creating a more connected and equal community, balanced by a victorious mindset that drives innovation and growth.

A native Memphian, Andrew lives in Central Gardens with his wife, two boys, and a little girl on the way! They attend Grace St. Luke's Episcopal church, and the kids also attend GSL school, where Andrew serves on the Board of Trustees. In his non-profit life, he
spent the three years before founding Jehl Consulting at the National Civil Rights Museum and four years before that at ALSAC/St. Jude. Previously, he served two years as a legislative aide for the Memphis City Council. In all the spare time after consulting and parenting, he is also the founder of Stomping Grounds, a family-centric eat-ertainment business opening on 901 Day at the former Railgarten in Midtown.