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.

Korey McKelvy

It feels impossible to pinpoint THE kindest thing anyone has ever done for me, because as long as the intention is there, well kindness is just kindness. We don’t have to rank it, right? The impact can certainly be contextual, though, and one meaningful memory is have is from probably 2009, I’d say. Read more>>

Antionette Barrett

My village is unmatched. They keep me in the know with everything I need to expand my dance brand. My partner Zuri, has been my biggest influence. She has kept my name in rooms I would never imagined. She tags me in post related to dance, she Is always sending me seminars or opportunities to grow and learn. Read more>>

Natalie Morow

Back in 2009 I took a leap of faith and decided to start my own business;; creating a line of custom women’s accessories. My close friend, Mary, believed in me and my little business venture and graciously offered to host a party for me. Read more>>

William J. Bruce III

So to be fair, there have been many kind things that people have done for me over the years, but one story stands out in my head right now. Read more>>

Wren Holzinger

On a gray, cloudy morning, bright and early at 7:30 am after a lovely vinyasa class, I asked my yoga teacher, Daniel Taylor, his thoughts on the fall training at the studio. Read more>>

Jake Schwartz

Back in February 2020, ya know right before the world ended – I was in a musical called Loserville. Yes, it’s as silly as it sounds. However, this was the first time I had ever been cast as a lead in a musical. Read more>>

Katy Bishop

My mother found the Art Institute scholarship program for junior and senior high school students and “encouraged” me to apply. I say “encouraged” because I felt I was busy enough with all kinds activities like chorus, band, the volleyball team and my boyfriend. Read more>>

April Clark

I think most actors agree that the nicest thing someone can do for you at the start of your career is take a chance. This industry is full of so many “no’s” and getting that first “yes” feels so so so good. Read more>>

Mindy Meiering

I grew up in the Midwest and lived there my entire life until age 30… for years, I’d been drawn to the West and in 2002 I moved to Durango, CO, where I’d taken a job at a small community hospital as their full-time social worker. Read more>>

Reena Dutt

Many years ago when I was an actor I had auditioned for Bill Rauch for a show at Cornerstone Theater Company in Los Angeles. Although I didn’t get the part he personally called me to let me know how much he enjoyed my audition and told me if I ever needed anything – advice, mentorship – that I should feel free to contact him. Read more>>

Kathryn Hunter

This is a small thing I know, but I’ll give this example anyway. I was selling Blackbird Letterpress goods in a booth at an arts market one Fall. And these two young women (I’m guessing tween age) came in to browse the booth. Read more>>

Tzu-Jung Kung

During that period, as the prevalence of AI rose, the company no longer required my services, and I was let go. It was a somewhat turbulent time for me, filled with negativity, as I questioned my abilities and suitability for the industry. Read more>>