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.

Miles Jordan

The kindest thing anyone has ever done for me is the owner of one of the venues I was playing at , invested 5k in helping me upgrade my equipment, him investing in me helped open a door for me where I was able to do private parties as well as have professional gear to help me be ready to play at the big clubs in Miami. Read More>>

Lacey Garcia

The kindest thing anyone has ever done for me was believing in me. Jay and Jenny Smith presented an opportunity to me and it launched my career. I was a single mom working hourly at a barbershop it was my first job coming out of a Domestic Violence Shelter. It was good but I wanted more. I was busy all of the time and had tons of requests for my services. The Smiths owned a building in “The Denver Highlands” area that was up and coming. I had done Jenny’s hair in the past so they were familiar with my skill set. They offered me their space for a very reasonable rate and also offered to do the build out for me to my liking. Read More>>

Juliana Guedes

Kindness is an essential trait of being human, yet it is often underrated. It’s surprising how many people react as though kindness is something unusual when it happens to them. Read More>>

Annabelle Smith

In my senior year of high school, before I had made any concrete decision regarding my post-grad plans, my current university hosted an Open House. I was struggling to decide between a liberal arts education and a traditional art school. The fear of being pigeon-holed hovered over me, but I didn’t want art to fall second behind some required course. At the Open House, I was fortunate enough to meet my future sculpture professor. Dr. Raymond Saa took a few interested students on a tour of the arts facilities, which were surprisingly substantial considering the university’s holistic approach. Afterwards, Raymond and I sat on a bench outside the studio and discussed college decisions. Read More>>

Miki Solot

When I moved to the United States from Japan about 20 years ago, it was my sister-in-law who gave me the opportunity to work in an American beauty salon. At that time, my husband’s family went around asking various beauty salons if I could work there, and I remember how my heart was really warmed when I heard that, and it eased some of my anxiety about moving to this country. Read More>>

Val Hardy

The kindest thing someone has ever done for me was during my early 20s. not long after I purchased my first home at 25. It was excited, but I was secretly struggling financially. One month, I couldn’t even afford a new box of contact lenses which I really needed for work and daily life. I confided in two close friends, knowing we were all young and tight on money. A week passed, and the contact lens company kept calling, insisting I pick up the lenses. I was too embarrassed to admit I I couldn’t pay and going to my parents felt like failing, so it wasn’t an option for something like this. I avoided their calls. Then one day, one of those friends came by to visit After we talked for a while, she handed me the exact amount needed to pick up the lenses. She said, “This is for you.” That small but powerful act with no questions, no judgement meant everything to me. Not only did it relieve the pressure and stop the harassing calls, but it also showed me how deeply she cared. That moment cemented our friendship. She had my back, and I had hers. We’re still best friends to this. Read More>>

Fernanda Franco

Being hired twice as a Mexican immigrant. The first time right after finishing my Master’s degree, a kind creative director took a chance on me and sponsored my visa to be a junior graphic designer in their firm, it was the gift of a life time. The second time, it was a Managing Director trusting me do art direct, design and produce a magazine for Private Bank clients. Read More>>