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.

Holly Shankland

Covid was a pretty rough time for us wedding photographers. For me, I lost an entire year’s worth of work. It was interesting navigating with my couples. How would we move forward. Reschedule? Refund? Read more>>

Kate Heron

The kindest thing anyone has even done for me happens all the time in Austin, TX through the music community I’m really lucky to be a part of. The musician’s and community I’ve made here has one of the most profound impacts on myself as a person and artist. Read more>>

Marly Q Casanova

As the daughter of Cuban immigrants who came to the United States with little to nothing, I’ve been on the receiving end of more acts of kindness than I could ever recount (or repay)! Read more>>

Sarah Rollins

Three days after my freshman year of college, I checked myself into residential treatment for an eating disorder. It was one of the hardest decisions of my life. Read more>>

Althea Gray

My journey in becoming a Healer is a interesting one with great benefactors that helped me along the way. My journey in my person spiritual awakening began at the age of 17 with a special gift to travel to India. This was a life time wish fulfilled by a stranger. Read more>>

Fiely Matias

When I was in high school there was something inside me that felt like I wanted to draw. I think everyone has creative voices inside them that whisper and encourage them to find that creative outlet, any way any how. Read more>>

Mark Schlachter

Being mentored. My mentor, Scott Stockwell, has been guiding me and helping with my career for over 23 years. He started off as my boss at a VW dealer. He saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself. Read more>>

Joy Lane

Ever since I could string together a sentence, I’ve been dreaming of working in TV. My parents still chuckle about the time I, at the young age of four, declared my intention to go to college to work in television. Read more>>

Rachel Abdollahian

Throughout my professional journey, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and serving some of Raleigh’s finest clients. Being behind the salon chair allows ample time to genuinely connect with each guest and understand them on a deeper level. Read more>>

Anne Irene Ryan

The kindest thing that anyone has ever done for me is taking the time to fill out my post-speaking Talkadot surveys. I’m beyond grateful to everyone who lets me know what they like about a workshop so I can do more of it and what they don’t like so I can do less of it. Read more>>

Robin Finney

For the past 6 years, my motto when traveling has been: “Some people you meet for a day, others you meet for life, and not one is greater than the other.” Read more>>

Shemariah Pradia

So the kindest thing someone has done for me.As far as for my business was extend.Her media platform and offer me my first interview where I am actually on screen and I am talking about my business. Read more>>