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.
Michelle
When the world shut down during COVID, like so many others, I found myself facing uncertainty. I was a single mom just trying to make ends meet, and I decided to take a leap of faith by turning a hobby I loved into something more—something that could provide for me and my daughter. It started small, but I poured my heart into it, and slowly, my business began to grow. Read more>>
Jason Calleri
I enjoy hearing from our customers that going on our tour was the highlight of their vacation and seeing the 5 star rating review they left for us. Our business is aimed towards making people happy and creating legendary mindful experiences. Read more>>
Jocelyn Wykoff
It might sound odd, but the kindest thing anyone has ever done for me was tell me I was too nice—and they didn’t mean it as a compliment. It was said in a boardroom, mid-discussion about a high-stakes decision. I had offered a solution that balanced grace with accountability, and someone across the table laughed and said, “You’re just too nice for this kind of work.” Read more>>
Edward Bryan
Growing up I was able to find ways to work and money. One time in particular I learned to cut grass and so I bought a used lawnmower and would go around the neighborhood and can’t grass and made good money as a kid. But I never came from money so I always had to find a way. Well this particular time of my life I left Columbus,GA and moved to my father’s place in Huntsville,AL. I had a really tough time adjusting to the different living conditions and such. I transferred high school at this time which I then I was in the 10th grade supposedly going to 11. Read more>>
Brian Carrion
“I believe most people don’t need to ‘learn music’—they just need to start playing it.”
As a 20-year professional musician, I’ve learned that music doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful—or fun. For years, I toured, gigged, wrote songs, and collaborated with other musicians… without ever reading sheet music or knowing proper music theory. And guess what? It never held me back. I made a living, made lifelong friends, and had a blast doing what I loved. Read more>>
Tommy Anderson
Most people think making movies today is harder than ever—but I believe it’s never been easier. The real issue isn’t resources, it’s fear. I’ve seen countless aspiring filmmakers stall because their vision feels too big, the process too intimidating, or the money too scarce. They wait for permission, for funding, for the “right time.” But no era of filmmaking was easy—50 years ago, you needed expensive film stock, gear, and gatekeepers’ approval. Today, you need grit. Start small, fail fast, keep going. The only thing standing between an idea and a film is the willingness to begin anyway. Read more>>