Core to our mission is building a more compassionate and generous world and so we reached out to some of the most generous folks we know to ask them to share where they think their generosity comes from.

Mandi Hawke

My generosity comes from a spiritual place, a deep belief in energy. I think the universe works like a mirror. What we put out (our love, attention, resources, support) has a way of circling back. Sometimes in quiet ways, sometimes in bold, unexpected bursts of magic. That’s what keeps me trusting in the power of giving. Read More>>

Pamela King

I’ve always been a cheerleader at heart. Whether it was hyping up my students during my 15 years as a teacher or now celebrating my clients’ wins behind the scenes- I genuinely love helping people shine.

My generosity comes from a deep belief that success doesn’t have to be a solo journey. We all need someone in our corner-encouraging us, seeing our potential before we can, and helping clear the path. That’s the heartbeat of my business. I get to support amazing entrepreneurs as they streamline their operations, reduce the overwhelm, and finally feel like their systems match their vision. Read More>>

Shaina Zazzaro

Where does your generosity come from?
My generosity comes from the women who raised me—especially my mom and grandma. My mom’s love language was always giving. Even when she had very little, she gave in abundance—through gifts, acts of service, or just making others feel seen and loved. She taught me that it feels better to give than to receive.  Read More>>

Caroline Cavalcante Vicente

My generosity comes from my maternal grandmother, who was the heart and soul of our family. She taught me everything—how to show up for others, how to work with integrity, how to stay optimistic even when life throws you curveballs, and how to keep faith at the center of it all. She gave so much of herself to everyone around her, not because she had excess, but because she believed deeply in community and kindness. Read More>>

Elizabeth Pippin Nelson

Honestly, I think it’s just part of my wiring. My love language has always been acts of service—I feel most like myself when I’m doing something for someone. Whether it’s showing up with a meal, sending a mom a surprise box of cookies, or helping a friend prep her house to list on the market—I’m all in, no hesitation. That’s how I show love. That’s how I move through the world. I always ask, “How can I help?” Read More>>

Rodney Lyles

My generosity comes from my mother—plain and simple. She is a giver by nature, and I had a front-row seat to that my entire life. I watched her open our home, share what little we had, and offer a helping hand even in those seasons when we were barely making ends meet ourselves. She never made a show of it; she just gave, quietly and consistently, because that’s who she is. Read More>>

Emily Greer

Have you ever noticed how often people praise “patience”? Patience is a virtue… for those who are disconnected from gratitude. See, gratitude is a word thats thrown around as if it’s a simple idea, but I must tell you that gratitude is an action. When we are patient, we tell God “oh, okay I will wait to practice gratitude until i receive what i truly want.”… which is outrageous. Who are we to refuse to acknowledge all that God has given us? Read More>>

Mandy Joan

I think my generosity comes from a mix of how I was raised and the values that have been instilled in me—especially through my Catholic faith. From a young age, I was taught that kindness isn’t just something you show when it’s convenient, but something you live by, daily. My faith has always emphasized compassion, service to others, and the belief that we’re all connected in a bigger, more meaningful way. I genuinely feel that giving— Read More>>

Trent Foo

Easy—it comes from my Grandma, my Paw Paw. She’s given me everything I’ve ever needed, travelling with me every step of the way. My own empathy and generosity grew from watching her incredible, unrelenting kindness towards others.

When I ran away from home at 13, she took me in, providing a safe space and rebuilding my confidence through love, compassion, and discipline. She taught me self-reliance and independence, instilling in me the art of being kind – Read More>>

Levi Bradford

Looking back on my journey, especially in the music world, I can point to a series of mentors who shaped who I became. At every stage, there was always someone a little further down the road who took the time to show me what was possible.

That’s the essence of generosity to me: creating space for others to grow. Read More>>

Lauren Hwang

My generosity flows from trust in and gratitude for the One who gave it all. I am only able to practice generosity because Jesus was extravagantly generous to us first. When we were most undeserving, He was most generous to us. He gave His resources, time, effort, and ultimately, His own Life. And having experienced it all, He was the one to say, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Read More>>

Anna Vidal

I’ve traveled quite a bit, to a lot of different corners of the world. I think seeing first hand some of the conditions and structures (societal, physical, etc) that others exist in, and still remain so incredibly generous to others and sharing what little they do have has really inspired me in all parts of my life. It’s allowed me to take a step back and really inventory the things that matter in our lives, which is love and care for others, despite the conditions.  Read More>>

Diana George

My generosity is deeply rooted in my spiritual beliefs. As someone who practices and teaches manifestation, the law of attraction, and spiritual alchemy, I believe that when you give freely, whether it’s your time, energy, resources, or spiritual gifts, it comes back tenfold. I’ve witnessed that magic again and again.  Read More>>

Angela Witczak

What a humbling question, with such a complex answer.
Honestly, I think when I truly understood the principle of reaping and sowing.
I spent the first part of my adult life as a single mom, often relying on the help of others – never really believing I was good enough to accept help – always feeling ashamed of needing help. Read More>>

Beleshia “Lyrical” McCulley

I would say my generosity comes from having a massive big heart and wanting people to win before they leave this earth. I think the importance of giving time and advice from my experiences will give the next person hope how on they can achieve the same or even better. It’s in the Bible. You are to sew many seeds and that’s being a giver. Read More>>

Stormy Caldwell

I credit much of the generosity I extend to others to my parents –

I grew up on an organic farm called Comanche Oaks in La Grange, Texas with salt of the earth parents who took pride in being hard-working individuals. Farm life is often less than luxurious, and I look back on times when financially, we barely had enough to get by. Although my parents had their fair share of adversity, they never stopped being kind, incredibly generous people.  Read More>>

Kirson Barnes

I think my generosity comes from the life I’ve lived. After going through two kidney transplants, five years on dialysis, and facing the challenges that come with both health and everyday life, I’ve learned to find the light in even the darkest situations. I’ve realized that no matter what I’ve gone through, there’s always someone else facing something harder.  Read More>>

Alexis Bennett

My generosity comes in part from my mom, who is always quick to help anyone with anything at any moment, and growing up with friends who had families that were different than my own. I’ll expand on that.

My mom is a professor and always goes above and beyond for her students, getting on Zoom calls at midnight to answer their questions or spending extra time with her debate students until they get their speech down perfect. While she seems to have an extra big heart for her students, she’s equally generous to everyone, nearly to a fault. Read More>>

Becki

Everyone has their own story and we never know what someone is going through when we have an interaction with them. If you lead with love and understanding it makes life a lot softer and easier to handle the most difficult situations. Read More>>

Aisha

My generosity was born from contrast — growing up in Egypt for a part of my childhood, a place where people had less than me, not just in material things, but in visibility, in opportunity, and even in how freely they could communicate. I saw early on how unfair the world could be, and it sparked something in me — Read More>>

Andrea Hunter

I’ve always been a giver. If you are familiar with the 5 love languages gifts comes second to acts of service for me.

I am not sure that there are many things more fulfilling than giving, especially when it meets a need or something done with intentionality and attention to detail.

I am a recipient of the most generous act anyone can make when God so loved the world that He gave. Read More>>