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.

Whitney Rae’ Hill

The kindest thing someone has done for me is start a fundraiser to support my health fund. So…the backstory is that I was just a brand ambassador for the company @blkhisnhers and despite not knowing #HERStory fully they wanted to do any and everything to support my health fund not even knowing I was in a separation and starting the divorce process with my ex husband. I am now co-owner and enjoy being able to pursue my dream in the fashion industry. Read more>>

Shamrea Marquell

in less-than-ideal conditions, I crossed paths with a remarkable woman through a high school friend. She not only hired me for paperwork but became a source of inspiration. This woman, who owned her own company and embraced a minimalist lifestyle while traveling the world, embodied the life I yearned for. Recognizing my struggles, she extended a remarkable offer when she discovered I was couch surfing and navigating parks for shelter. Brenda, invited me to live with her. Read more>>

Aris Federman

This is a difficult question because it’s challenging to identify a single ‘kindest’ act- especially on the road to filmmaking. Every storyteller, artist, filmmaker, actor, and beyond can tell you that it takes persistence and grit, but it also takes an immense amount of generosity from others. Read more>>

Emily Katz

My husband and I had been married for a few weeks when we found out he had testicular cancer. I am a hairstylist, and at the time, I was working at a booth rental salon owned by three incredible women. Booth rental means you pay the owner rent every month, and you run your business out of their space. Taxes, inventory, creating your clientele, marketing, etc… After discovering the diagnosis, my husband and I went into shock and survival mode. Read more>>

Bianca Valencia Crisucolo

The kindness of faith. I have Six people that have poured/encouraged/shaped me beyond what I ever imagined I would receive. They believed in me when I did not and actively supported me with wisdom and practical gifts. It is my greatest hope that one day I get to do the same. The First Is my Mother. Without whom I would not be a fraction of the woman I am today. Her utter relentless belief in me and my calling as an artist, that unshakable foundation and groundwork she helped me set is the reason I am where I am. Read more>>

Premi Vinayagam

I would say it is the first ever feedback I received from an unhappy customer. Made me reflect deeper on my business, explore further learning and level up. I am very thankful for that. Even though it hurt on the day I got it, it is the most kindest thing anyone had ever done to my business and me. Ignited that fire. Read more>>

Chiara Gorodesky

This is a very beautiful question, which I never actually had the chance to consider before and put any thought into prior to Canvas Rebel asking me this. It took me quite a while to mull this over and I am taken aback by how many acts of pure love and kindness I was met in life so far and truly realize only now just how lucky I have been so far. Read more>>