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.
Samuel & Kimberly Barker
Samuel: Having any success in music comes from many other people in that world being ridiculously generous, supportive and kind to you. No matter how skilled you are, you won’t do much without the support of the entire community. I feel like my entire path has been filled with kindness and inclusion. Read more>>
Jorge Diaz
on the day of my first ever pop up market, I was very nervous, stressed, and I was a bit behind on sleep, (I made all my product for that market the day and night before) I showed up to the place without many display stands, but I did my set up, some of my items didn’t fit so I was putting them away, but the girl next to me came to me and offered to let me use the extra space she had on her table, then she moved some stuff around to make sure I had enough space to display all of me things I had for that day, since that day she has been one of my biggest supporters. Read more>>
Tabia Kocks
I have experienced many acts of kindness throughout my life, but my most memorable one was in school. I was placed in Regular Education from Kindergarten through my senior year in High School; taking regular classes and not feeling excluded because of my disability gave me a feeling of acceptance. Read more>>
Sylvia Agamiri
The nicest thing someone has done not just for me but my business , was done by my close friend Gina who passed last year 2021. My dear friend gave me the perfect 1st year anniversary party and now I’m walking into year 5 !! That moment reminded me of the hard work, determination , and consistency had really paid off. I’m grateful to have known her and to have her in my life for that moment. So yes thank God for her and for year 5 with “ The Perfect Spice”. Read more>>
Alena Smith
Starting a non profit wasn’t easy, Passion is not enough. When I started Trust Your Strength my mission was to encourage and strengthen Mommas of Miracles born prematurely and of medically fragile children. We started out providing self-care packages to, financial assistance and hosting self care events to connect moms and creating a community where they could lean on each other. Read more>>
Sincere Capers
The kindest thing anyone has ever done for me is take me in. When I first moved to NYC, I moved here randomly with only $500, a dream and a friend. So by this time, I was homeless. A friend of mine connected me with a guy that I should work with and it turns out the guy had an opportunity for me. Read more>>
Justin Miller
In 2006, my friends and I dreamed up this harebrained idea of going to Kenya to film a documentary about the AIDS pandemic. We believed that the American church was neglecting its mandate to show compassion to one of the most marginalized groups of people in the world. Four 19-year-olds going to Kenya for a month- what could go wrong?! Read more>>