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.

Billy McKay

One of my first paintings was sold to a super nice guy named Sam. Sam would pop in to my monthly art shows from time to time and say hi. One day he brought a friend of his who owned a chain of Coffee Houses in the Cleveland area. Sam asked his friend if he would show my work at one of his trendy locations. Read more>>

Jade Mweemba

How Reneille Unlocked My Professional Potential In the dynamic world of event planning, my journey began with a pivotal moment when Reneille recognized untapped potential within me. It was a transformative experience that not only opened new horizons but also laid the foundation for my flourishing career in the industry. Read more>>

Sheilan Mueller

I have always loved flowers. After I graduated college I worked a myriad of jobs… English teacher, server, restaurant manager, bank teller. I felt a lot of unhappiness in my professional life, as evident by how many positions I held. I decided to quit a secure job with no future drop prospects. I wanted to manifest change in my life. Read more>>

Raghav Reddy

The Hollywood is a circle of kind people. Its on us how we navigate our path. I won’t be revealing the name of the celebrity but he trusted this no body and got me my first film production job as an PA. I am really thankful to all my mentors and friends who have always been there Read more>>

Stella Rea

I like this question because I’ve been thinking about kindness a lot. I can think of many kind acts I’ve received, but I guess the most recent ones are from the same period in my life where I put work above my health. I was in the process of ending a very complicated project and starting one I was very passionate about, but it was all happening in the same week. Read more>>

Donna Foreman

The kindest thing anyone has ever done for me is to allow me to tell my story at a Women’s Event at my church. The friend who was heading up this Event granted me permission to BE SEEN. Sometimes in our lives, the hurt and pain pile ON, and it can be from childhood to wherever we are currently. She was saying to me, I SEE YOU, I CARE ABOUT YOU. Read more>>

Dana Chantal

One of the most profoundly kind acts in my life occurred when I overcame my battle with cancer. Despite regaining my physical health, the experience left me financially drained. In that challenging moment, I decided to create a GoFundMe account to seek support. The response was overwhelming and heartwarming. Read more>>

William Graham

I feel abundantly grateful. In thinking of how to answer this question, parsing through my brain to remember moments I was shown kindness , I realize that these moments are not in short supply. It’s hard to pinpoint “the kindest” so maybe here’s a couple: I can historically speaking be very hard on my self. Read more>>

Jim Cathcart

In 2021 I got a call from my long time friend and colleague Dr. Nido Qubein, president of High Point University in North Carolina. I have known him since 1977 and worked with him through the National Speakers Association, of which both of us are past national presidents. Read more>>

Alex Craig

The first thing that came to my mind was a customer who bought a painting from me. At the time I sold it I needed money, so I decided to sell it at a discounted price. A year later that same customer tipped me a $250 tip with a message saying my art was one of their favorite pieces in their home, and they felt like they should pay full price. Read more>>

Adam Bazeau

Well…when decided to take my musical skills to a professional level, things were hard. Starting from a lack of resources to an immense lack of support from family, and even close friends. Last year I met a videographer, who after listening to a few of the records I’ve written and produced, this stranger ask to help me with all me visuals. Read more>>