TAILS OF HOPE – Season 3, Episode 11
Guest: Kimberly Haley-Coleman
Founder, Globe Aware | Social Entrepreneur | Founder of The Tickle Bar
What if changing the world begins not with saving people—but with learning from them?
What if meaningful service is less about charity and more about connection, dignity, and mutual respect?
In this inspiring episode of Tails of Hope, we welcome Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder of Globe Aware, an internationally recognized organization that has spent more than 25 years creating transformative global service experiences in over 26 countries.
Rather than sending volunteers to "help," Kimberly built a model centered on partnership, cultural exchange, and community-led impact—creating connection, not dependency.
In this thought-provoking conversation, Kimberly shares lessons from decades of working alongside communities across the globe.
Together, we explore:
- Why listening is often more powerful than leading
- The difference between helping people and empowering communities
- How travel can deepen compassion and broaden perspectives
- The importance of dignity in humanitarian work
- What true global citizenship looks like
- How service transforms both volunteers and local communities
- The role of curiosity in building human connection
Kimberly also reflects on leadership, cultural understanding, and the experiences that have shaped her unique approach tocreating positive change.
Imagine a world where people travel not just to see places, but to build relationships.
Imagine communities and visitors working together,learning from one another, and creating sustainable impact.
Kimberly's journey demonstrates that lasting changeoften grows from collaboration, respect, and shared purpose. Her philosophy challenges us to rethink service—not as something we do for others, but as something we do with others.
Beyond Globe Aware, Kimberly's entrepreneurial spirit has also led her to create The Tickle Bar, a venture focused on helping people relax, reconnect, and experience joy through thoughtfully designed sensory experiences.
If this conversation resonates with you:
- Share this episode with fellow travellers, changemakers, and social entrepreneurs
- Seek opportunities that promote dignity and partnership
- Explore ways to engage with communities through meaningful service
- Support initiatives that create sustainable impact
- Subscribe to Tails of Hope and join our community of compassionate changemakers
Because every meaningful connection matters.
- Every culture has wisdom to share.
- And every act of service has the power to transformlives.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Kimberly Haley-Coleman is the founder of GlobeAware, a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultural exchange, community-led development, and sustainable global service. Under her leadership, Globe Awarehas operated programs in more than 26 countries and works in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations.
She is also the creator of The Tickle Bar and a passionate advocate for experiences that foster connection, well-being, and understanding. Through her work, Kimberly continues to inspire people around the world to engage more deeply with communities, cultures, and the shared human experience.
