Jane Linley-Thomas was the first woman I heard on radio when I was around 10 years old - and I remember that tiny spark igniting somewhere within me.
Years later, when growing my own radio career, Jane reached out and offered me support when I had no idea she even knew I existed. That outreach of kindness meant to so much to me. That Jane was proud of me made me proud of myself. She told me she was on my team and it was like hearing from a hero - it reminded me that I'm here for a reason and the confirmation from her went full circle for me.
Thank you for who you are - you inspire us to be who we are.

Some people are brought into your life to change it for the good & the crazy thing is that most times they don't even know. That's exactly who Jane is for me.
At our farewell assembly in Grade 7 we were told that the one & only Jane Linley-Thomas was the guest speaker. I turned to my best friend & said "one day I will be just liker her, maybe not as cool & funky, but just like her." Fast forward a few years & Jane & I became radio colleagues at East Coast Radio.
I will forever be grateful for the love & patience she showed me while we worked together & the time she took to show me the ropes from MCing events to being on air.
I have for many years called her 'Jane Linley Mama" in reference to the way she treats all around her & her obvious love for her family. Even though she is way too young to be my mom.
Love you always "Jane Linley Mama".

There are moments in life when you have heard or read something so profound, it literally takes your breath away.
This was my experience on hearing Jane Linley-Thomas talk to our grade 8 girls. Grade 8 is the gateway to high school & it is a year in which there is often uncertainty & grappling with many emotions, as our girls make the transition from primary to high school. In her 'Heart Talk', Jane shared touching stories, gave advice, motivation & practical tips & tools to help equip these young teenage girls to navigate often unpredictable paths with courage & vulnerability & make wise choices to live abundant lives. Her manner was so warm, relaxed & inviting, the girls immediately felt comfortable & at ease & were rapt by the end of the session.
If you are involved in any kind of girls education, I cannot recommend this talk highly enough for teenage girls. Hearts will be touched & lives will be changed.

Jane has the ability to reach in and shake your inner child reminding you to keep playful and make time for yourself to pursue your dreams. I HIGHLY recommend her Energize Your Life sessions; full of colour, laughs and letting your inner child out to play.

At a time when staff morale has been at an all-time low after 18 months of navigating turbulent and unprecedented waters both personally and professionally, Jane provided a breath of fresh air and a window of optimism for us all. A grounded, authentic, practical, warm, supportive space was provided for us (tinged with a delightful sense of humour!) and we were reminded of what we need to place importance on in our lives and of what we should let go. As one staff member said "I have left with a few new quotes, tools and thoughts to roll around in my head... and this experience has set me off on a much more positive path" Thank you - our staff left the conversation with a renewed energy, strength and will to face the challenges that are no doubt still to come!"

Jane presented a relevant, heartfelt workshop that met our girls exactly where they were at. She was able to "read the room" and keep the rhythm going. So much laughter and so many tears all at once. Her presentation was perfect!

Jane & Paul of KindnessCan have played a phenomenal role in assisting our leadership within SPAR to deal with the many challenges that Covid-19 has presented our staff within our business. Jane & Paul have successfully facilitated "KindnessCan" workshops aimed at equipping our teams to remain positive in the light of such human loss. Thank you for making such a refreshing, positive difference!

Kindness is an act that should be poured into the lives of others. That cannot be done when your kindness cup is empty. I was mind blown that your emotional state can affect your health. It was a pleasure engaging in such a therapeutic seminar. Jane and Paul keep up the good work and spread the kindness across the world.

It was an honour attending such a motivational seminar which taught us that kindness shouldn't be taken for granted. They say that kindness is the power that shifts the energy - Jane and Paul definitely shifted our emotional energy. 'Abundance should be our birth right' captured my mind. It was such a humbling experience to have met such remarkable people who taught us that kindness should be our lifestyle.