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.

Kayla Gilchrist

There are three instances where I have had three different friends who are more like sisters, pour unexpected, unadulterated, absolute kindness into me. Read more>>

Brina Jones

In mid-August 2023, I had a routine medical procedure that went awry and I ended up requiring major surgery on my achilles tendon. Read more>>

Daryl Howard

The late Eugene Burger, considered as one of the most talented, creative, and successful close-up magicians ever to work in the business, was a dear friend and mentor of mine throughout my career in magic. Read more>>

Nancy Crocker

My art involves using things that people see as unusable. I live in a small community, the Art Colony of the Midwest. As residents got to know me and my art I would find many treasures at my door. Read more>>

Mike Kim

During SXSW a couple of years ago, I was at a unique stage of creating Some Neat Place and at a concert featuring a friend and Talib Kweli. Read more>>

Simone Finley

The kindest thing that someone has ever done for me? Actually, I’ve had a lot of kind things done for me by people who truly care about me. Read more>>

Daisy Kong

It happened when I was in my undergrad. I had a professor when I had an art class in France. He saw some of my artwork pictures and he really liked them and later showed them to everyone in the class. Read more>>

Laura Gaisie

The kindest thing anyone has ever done for me was to show up for my book signings and events as a self-published first-time author. Read more>>

Knox Marshall

My Pastor, a big movie fan, was very proud and happy upon learning I’d been accepted into USC’s Graduate Film Program, so he made it a lot easier for me to actually attend. Read more>>

Wren Astra

Covid marked the height of homebuying in Orange County, CA. I was a single mom with a special needs son and had finally saved enough to purchase a modest home to provide a forever home for my child. Read more>>

Maggie Eckburg

When I think back to the kindest things someone has done for me, I go back to a series of memories that all revolve around a common theme – being seen. Read more>>

Doug Cannell

I make my sculpture in a former factory that has been converted to art studios and a gallery, and we have an “open studios” event once a year when people can visit, meet us, and see our work. Read more>>