We asked entrepreneurs, artists, creatives and folks from every walk of life to share stories of kindness with us because we believe that hearing about kindness inspires more kindness. Our world needs more kindness.

Jerry Dean

The kindest thing anyone has ever done for me was believe in me enough to push me to my goals and passions. My mentor, who is like a mother to me, always believed in me even when I doubted myself. Since the very first day I met her, without even knowing who I was. She believed in me and added me to her projects and shows. She’s one of the very few people that never gave up on me and continues to push me to new levels. I am truly blessed and thankful to have someone like her in my life so huge thank you to Ms Jane for always believing in me! Read More>>

Lighter Travels

A few years ago, on a New Year’s trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, we were standing in line to buy tickets for an attraction called Anakeesta. We were on a tight budget, and as we waited, a man in front of us turned around and asked how many were in our party. When we told him “two,” he handed us two tickets, explaining that a couple of his family members weren’t going to make it and he didn’t want them to go to waste. We offered to pay, but he kindly refused. Thanks to his generosity, we spent one of the most memorable days on the mountain, watching the final sunset of the year. It was a simple gesture, but sometimes it’s those small acts of kindness that stay with you the longest. Read More>>

Princess Riddick

I was vending at a school in Southeast for one of their afterschool events. Typically when you vend or sell products at school events, depending on the environment or location of the school and timing of the event, you may or may not receive a lot of sales. However, that’s okay with me because I simply love connecting with families and having children see that someone who looks like them is succeeding in other professional realms than your usual 9-5. Read More>>