Over the years, we have consistently been blown away by the examples of generosity we’ve witnessed from our community of creatives and entrepreneurs. We asked some of them to open up to us about where they think their generosity comes from.
Adam Matricardi
My mom is a retired first grade teacher. She taught me the importance of leading with your heart. Her generosity of spirit is what I hope to embody with SoulfulHerbals.com. The spirit of giving has been an important part of our success. We never got traction as a company until I started paying it forward using my TikTok account and social media. I began to give away kratom products to people in need during the Quarantine and the people got behind me. I received testimonials and endorsements from the people I helped and the kava and kratom community rallied behind my efforts. @plantmedicinemafias generated a following of 96k and a lot of it had to do with our program of helping people in need. Read More>>
Dr. Wendy Labat
My generosity comes from the example my mother set for me as a child. She was always willing to give and help people in need without expecting anything in return. Mom instilled in us personal values, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others. More importantly, she taught us that if you give from a place of genuine benevolence, God will reward you. Mom told us to put ourselves in the other person’s shoes. As a result, I am a firm believer in treating others the way I want to be treated and that you reap what you sow. Read More>>
Christina Kantzavelos
I grew up in a very generous Greek household. It was ingrained at a young age that we help anyone in need. Be it with actual money, food, water, or a hand. We were taught that being in-service is one of the most beautiful things that we as humans can do for one-another, including our own mental health, and for humanity (it raises the vibration). Read More>>
Christina Garza
Growing up my brother and I lived with my grandparents while my mom worked several jobs. They never had much but always gave what they could to anyone in need. Often needing help themselves, they would still give to anyone who needed it. I always looked up to them both and admired the kindness they always showed. Seeing how much happiness and gratitude others would show from sometimes the smallest of a kind gesture always give me joy. Read More>>
Michael and Nicole Smith
God. Through our biblical teachings, we are told to be generous. Our goal with the Smith Farm Co-Op is to help and encourage our community to grow crops for themselves and to trade within our local neighborhood. Read More>>
Jayden Collier
I think being generous Is something you learn early on in life. I was raised with siblings. Showing respect and expressing our emotions was apart of looking out for the wellbeing of one another. It cost nothing to be generous and a good hearted person. Although, Not everyone deserves that side of you. But, I put out good energy so I know it’ll be reciprocated in the Universe. Read More>>
Zoe Krushall-Jimenez
I would have to say my generosity most definitely comes from my grandma aka my Mimi. She is most definitely a gentle soul who is known for being a kind social butterfly. Growing up she always taught us to be kind no matter what. She would tell me that it wasn’t appealing to have an ugly heart or ugly ways. Being kind was always something that was important to her. She would always tell me no matter what someone or life throws at you to always be the bigger person and to always remain kind. My Mimi has always had the biggest heart and I think it has definitely rubbed off on me. Read More>>
Dianna Brown
Ve Hawthorne, a southern church woman, born 4th to her parents. She was shy but yet spunky, quite but yet feisty! She married the love of her life whom was Military and moved 3000 miles away from her country home to live in the big city and she never complained.
She found a church home, and worked. She was on committees she helped with youth, young adults, adults and seniors. Read More>>
Colleen Benson
My generosity comes from a deep appreciation for the life I’ve been given and desire to share what I’ve earned, worked for, and been provided, with others. I was raised by a selfless, nurturing, and compassionate mother. I attribute my generosity, empathy, and mental strength to the environment that she created for my brother and me. We only have one life and we are no guaranteed our time on Earth. I think we should spend whatever time with have sharing our gifts with others and appreciating their gifts. Read More>>
Parth Bhatt
My generosity derives from deep empathy and personal experiences that have impacted my life. I’ve been navigating the complexity of depression, anxiety, abandonment and attachment issues, people pleasing, and other mental health conditions since I was 12 years old. These struggles have had a long-term influence on my life, causing me to develop a profound awareness of the value of love, care, and support. Over the years, I have been prescribed a multitude of medications, such as Clomipramine, Fluvoxamine, Quetiapine, Escitalopram, Propranolol, Sodium Valproate, Alprazolam (Xanax), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Lithosun, and many more. Read More>>
Dennis Smith
My generosity comes from growing up in a household where my mom was on a fixed income supporting 3 black boys and herself with help from others around us. i always thought by not having the latest in name brand I wasn’t good enough but understanding materialistic I things of the world don’t make you, but character does. While growing up, getting assistance from family and friends taught me there are some good people still alive. My mom also showed no matter what it may seem like GOD will always make a way for us. Read More>>
Merissa Cole
Generosity is one of my favorite characteristics to use in my business and life in general! It is a two way street in the way that it not only greatly benefits those you are able to bless but it warms your own heart to give to others above and beyond. The heart we have for generosity comes from our relationship with Jesus. His display of generosity points to his love and kindness towards us. So from that comes an overflow we get to give to others simply because we were loved first. We love seeing people surprised and feeling cared for when we take the extra steps to give over what is expected. Read More>>
Roy Johnson Jr
Generosity is an admirable trait that can come in many forms. It can be exemplified through giving gifts, selfless giving of time by serving others, providing accessible resources (tangible and intangible), or simply being kind to others. But where does my generosity come from? Is it something that I was born with, or did I learn by watching the action of others? Read More>>
Kierra Myers
My generosity comes from my upbringing. I was taught that if you can help others, then you help them! My grandmother always made sure that we understood 1 John 3:17, “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?”. So this is something that I live by. Read More>>
Raluca Maria Coroban
My design behind my personal development aims to create and give to the world products that are beneficial for everyone, not only for those who have certain dietary restrictions. The generosity could be a reflection of the efforts of my good customer, that believed in and supported me along my journey since the beginning. Read More>>
Omari Washington
My generosity comes from not having much growing up. From the early stages of my life I knew my family and I were poor. We would eat the same meal for 5 sometimes 6 days straight. Sometimes we had no power so we would use an extension cord to get power from the hallway outlet. Once I got older I made a promise to myself. The promise was to bless others when I have it because I knew what it felt like to not have anything. Fast forward years later, I still apply that same method to everything I do even acting. For example, I used to host meetup events for actors in LA so they meet other like minded creatives and also receive support from those people as well. I guess you can say God blessed me with a big heart. Read More>>
Antionna Fuller
My generosity comes from my parents, my humble beginnings, and my Christian values. I grew up in Bennettsville, SC, a small rural town. I was born to two, loving teenage parents (that I’m convinced are earth angels.) I did not grow up with much, but watching my parents, I learned service, sacrifice, and generosity. In everything they do, they value others above themselves. They make sure everyone around them has what they need, even if that means them going without. I look forward to the day I can pay them back with rest, flexibility and every desire of their heart. Read More>>
Vanessa Natteal
My generosity comes from my mom. It didn’t matter what it was if she had you had and she looked for nothing in return. My mom always taught us that it was the simple things that matter and as long as your heart in the right place then things will be alright. Read More>>
Grant G’Sell
I believe in doing it all for the greater good, my dream was to build a business so that I could share my love and passion for being out on the water with others. Providing the best experiences possible for all customers at affordable rates is what it is all about for me, I love seeing others make the same kinds of life long memories that I have throughout my life. Read More>>
Linda Pina
I, Linda, was brought up in a very poor household. I was raised by a single mother with a drug addiction and I had 4 other siblings. I am the oldest so I became head of household at a very young age. I learned to manage as well as produce the things we needed to survive. I learned what was needed and figured out how to make it happen. Through my journey I also learned that helping others made my heart happy. I have developed the skills needed to be a good partner, friend and boss. People need to feel appreciated and like they are part of something good. It benefits me and our clientele. Read More>>
