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.

Hunter Chao

The kindest thing people have done for me is believing in me. Tattooing was a very spontaneous journey for me. I had dropped out of college to pursue this and anyone that believed in me is the reason I am where I am today. Read more>>

Twilisha McClelland

My first year living in Atlanta, my car was broken into and half of my makeup supplies were stolen. I was so hurt and devastated. Unsure of what to do next, I made a short and sweet social media post stating what happened. In the post I considered asking for help but wasn’t sure that is how I wanted to proceed. The next morning I woke up to digital donations from some of my online friends and fellow creatives. Read more>>

Patsy Kenney

I’ll never forget the way friends and colleagues showed up for me during a life-altering period of time filled with significant change and massive grief. I was caring for my dad whose health was declining 300 miles away from my home and business and I had to support a client with a three-day live event we’d been working toward for months. Read more>>

Chanla Frederickson

My very first customer, Paula, believed in me, and that took me so incredibly far in many ways in my life including my skincare business. Her saying she loved the product, asking what else I could make, and saying she wanted more- made me feel like I could do more. Paula made me feel like I was talented because I made a product she enjoyed and looked forward to using. And with those kind words and belief in me, Read more>>

Nick Barreiro

In the early days of the business, much like many start-ups, though I was confident in the products clay imports offered, I was struggling with sales and unsure of how to raise capital. I used to work in our studio regularly and guided customers through the tile design and purchasing process. One day, I was helping a customer design her bathroom. It was a very routine process. She purchased her tile and left. Read more>>

Tasneem Kagalwalla

Well… the instance that comes to mind right away, is of the year 2012. I recall it was a cold winter afternoon as the captain landed the aircraft in Houston, Texas, USA. This country was not entirely new to me. Several years ago, I had visited New York and hated my experience then — I hated it now too. Read more>>