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.

Dr. Lanecha Conner

The kindest thing anyone has ever done for me was support and encourage me to believe in myself. My husband Mr. Charles Conner has been the epitome and strong example of what support looks and feels like! I also have a very supportive community online and offline. Shout out to my community, I love y’all!! Read more>>

Arjun Singh

One of the kindest experiences in my music journey has been the support of someone who I would consider a father figure, a man named Kamran. I met Kamran randomly in Hollywood several years ago during one of my trips, and he graciously offered me to stay at his house so I could focus on writing during my time(s) there. Him being from an Iranian family, and myself Indian – I was lucky to have someone fall into my life the way he did. He is someone who has helped guide me and help maintain my roots and sense of self along this journey. Read more>>

Laura Ray

It’s hard to decide what the kindest thing anyone has ever done for me is, because I feel like my entire career grew from the kindness of my peers and friends in the industry. When I first moved to Nashville over 10 years ago to be a professional musician, I had no plans, no connections, no idea where to begin. I literally knew ONE person who lived in town, and that person kindly recommended me for a guitar job in a band, and I wound up getting the job. Read more>>

Cagney Nay

There was a period, following my divorce, when I felt that I could no longer afford to live in Los Angeles. I was considering moving to the east coast where I had extended family, and where i felt that the cost of living would be more in line with what I could afford. I was reluctant to leave LA for many reasons, not the least of which is that I had just started studying massage, and my youngest daughter was entering eighth grade. Read more>>

Anthony Joshua

The kindest thing anyone has every done for me was give me an opportunity to gain experience at their agency/company. I took the clinical route in the field of Social Work which means I needed an employer who provided clinical supervision so I could gain clinical hours towards licensure. These positions are in high demand for social workers as not every agency provides supervision. So, thank you! to all of the agencies that hired me. It was a stepping stone to me starting my own practice, Mental Wealth Coaching. Read more>>

Leland Grant

About two years ago a pipe burst in the studio and flooded the entire building. Everything had to be gutted from the walls to the floors to the ceilings, and a bunch of my audio gear was ruined beyond repair in the standing water. Read more>>

AJ Danna

I feel very fortunate to have met a variety of working actors at a young age, who opened their hearts to mentoring a young creative. In the entertainment industry, the concept of “competition” can sometimes get in the way of the teamwork crucial to creative success; however, the majority of fellow actors I’ve worked with have been openly positive about helping one another. Read more>>

Samantha Silverman

Being in the art field, there is a lot of competition when it comes to photography. For a while i was doing photoshoots with one of my clients, Doreen. Her style is western chic, horse riding and barrel racing. After many photoshoots, she was not only an established client but also a friend. In the mist of all the shoots, Doreen was planning her wedding! Read more>>

Allison Williams

The kindest thing anyone has ever done was believe in me. When someone truly believes in you they don’t give you a pep talk and send you on your way. They invest their time and energy and they don’t mind picking you up when you fall and cheering you on when you’re winning. Their commitment is the same. Without this person, I would have quit a long time ago. There was a time when I cared what others thought and this person would always tell me that my rewards don’t come from other people, they come from God. Read more>>

Sonja Mitchell

The kindest thing anyone has ever done for me is take my photos lol! I know that doesn’t sound exciting initially, but when you realize the importance of having great people to help you run your business, it matters! As a Fashion and Lifestyle Content Creator, the majority of my workday is in front of the camera. From the start of my online business, I have been my own creative director, stylist, makeup artist, hair stylist, photographer, videographer, editor, etc. You name the task, and I guarantee I have a hat for it! Read more>>

Robert Wagner

When I started my photography business, I faced new levels of responsibility and risk. While I had previously worked in a corporate environment with motivated colleagues who wanted to succeed, owning a business meant that I had to find and motivate a team to collectively make the business successful. In early spring of 2022, I had a wedding client who had ordered a Photo Booth with on-site printing, but I discovered that my equipment was not working and the necessary supplies were unavailable due to shortages. Read more>>

The Ema

It is difficult for me to distinguish one instance as the “kindest” thing someone has done for me. I attribute much of who I became as an adult to the countless drops of kindness that form the ocean I experience when reflecting on kindness. I’ll instead share a recent moment that moved me powerfully that I feel is accessible to your audience and easily imitated. Read more>>