Kindness begets kindness. So, wanted to create a space to share and amplify stories of kindness with the hope that it inspires a chain reaction.
Miriel Bereal
The kindest thing anyone has done for me was to open their home to me when I was in need. Read more>>
Donna Monthei, RD, LD
Fresh out of college in Dallas, I was driving one of my parents’ hand-me-downs—a car that was generously held together by hope and duct tape. Despite having good credit (thanks to my parents’ foresight during my college years) and a decent first job, I was still pretty cash-strapped and hadn’t built much financial history. Replacing my four-wheeled time bomb felt like a major financial stretch. Read more>>
Daniel Gerhartz
I’m going to interpret this question slightly differently than most . When I think about the kindest encouragement I’ve ever received about my work, one moment stands out. A number of years ago, I had a client from Asia who had been collecting my paintings for some time, and I eventually had the chance to travel there and meet them in person. I was a little nervous, a new country, language barrier, and not sure what to expect. But we ended up connecting on such a deep level. Read more>>
Kelsey Waters
After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a degree in public relations, I moved to the North Shore of Oʻahu with my sister, Adrienne. When she eventually moved to California, I stayed. I put out a message looking for a new roommate, and Gwyneth responded. We were acquaintances before she moved in, but we quickly became close. She wasn’t afraid to ask the deep questions, and looking back, that season marked the beginning of my self-discovery journey. Read more>>
Samson Koletkar
About a year into my stand-up journey, I attended a comedy seminar in New York led by Eddie Brill—then the talent coordinator for Late Show with David Letterman. As part of the workshop, each of us performed a 5-minute set, followed by feedback from both Eddie and the other comics.
During the break, I pulled Eddie aside and admitted that I’d been quiet for most of the session. I told him I didn’t fully understand some of the jokes—mostly because they were packed with American cultural references I wasn’t familiar with. I didn’t feel qualified to give any feedback. Read more>>