Ken Nwadike Jr.

Founder of the Free Hugs Project, an activist who uses hugs to promote peace and connection, particularly in challenging situations.

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Feb 6, 2025 • 33min

277: Plot Twist: Plot Twist: How an 11-Second Loss Launched Ken Nwadike Jr.’s Mission of Free Hugs, Healing and Peace

Ken Nwadike Jr. is the founder of the Free Hugs Project, using the power of hugs to foster peace and connection. He shares how missing the Boston Marathon qualifying time by just 11 seconds twice led him to activate a transformative movement after the 2013 bombing. Inspired by his mother and the challenges of his upbringing, he now spreads kindness at protests and difficult moments. Ken discusses the significance of a single hug in bridging divides and his mission to create empathy and understanding, even in the most turbulent times.

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