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.

Stephy Wong Nash

As a business owner and photographer for almost 18 years, I’ve met all kinds of people — the wonderful, the quirky, and a few that probably belong in an insane asylum. Read More>>

Tobin Elliott

Okay, bear with me, this one is actually two stories that tie together. Up until I was fifteen years old, I was a very shy, very insecure kid. I was too tall, too skinny, never good enough at anything. I got bullied a lot, and called some really horrible, armour-piercing names that only young kids can cannonball at you. Read More>>

Dr. Verna Caddie

Years ago, when I first began walking in my purpose as a leader and mentor for young women, I faced an unexpected season of struggle. I was pouring into others, organizing community programs, and trying to build something meaningful—yet behind the scenes, I was weary. Resources were low, and there were days I wasn’t sure how I would keep everything going. Read More>>

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The kindest thing someone has done for me is when I was getting married to my handsome love of my life, my husband Horace Holmes, our cousins cooked all the food and they all got together and served all the food at our wedding reception for me and my husband both and all our family and friends, Read More>>

Angelle Morris

One of the kindest things anyone has ever done for me happened when I was very young. My mom was battling cancer while also going through a divorce, and life felt like it was unraveling in every direction. My father couldn’t fully care for me, and my mom was too ill to do so herself. Read More>>

Ted Emrick

I found this to be the most interesting question and it made me think about a few things. Ever since grade school I knew my gift was creating art. At age 16, I started working in a professional ceramic workshop called Eucalyptus Stoneware in Del Mar and improved my skills through ceramics and painting. Read More>>