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.

Hannah Zollman

I was raised to believe that if I’m part of a community, I have a responsibility to help it thrive. That means everything from helping a neighbor shovel their driveway to showing up to pack food bags for the local food pantry. It isn’t about recognition. It’s about showing up. Over time, living in a small-ish New Jersey town with a strong culture of supporting others, I’ve come to see generosity through an even broader lens – Read More>>

Farzeen Firdosh Balsara

Growing up, I often felt that the world moved too fast, too focused on achievements, appearances, and individual gain. There were moments when everything around me felt transactional, like kindness and connection were luxuries rather than essentials. In that space, I longed for something more, something softer, and more human. Read More>>

Amanda Daubert

One of the things that I am most grateful for throughout my journey as a concert photographer are the incredible friendships that first began in the photo pit. I am naturally a pretty outgoing and friendly person, and when I first started in concert photography I wasn’t afraid to introduce myself to the other photographers and ask them questions. Their generosity, kindness and mentorship helped me get to where I am today, and I like to give that back. Read More>>

Mike Crofts

The easiest way to describe my generosity towards people is, I’ve personally been on the receiving end of generous people, as well as the opposite.
It never makes sense to add to the negative that’s already out in the world and in people’s lives. You can make so much more of an impact giving back in some way rather than being negative! Read More>>

Michael Jacques

Knowledge that we are all in this together. That helping others costs me little. To do something for someone else because I “can” versus have too. That if you plant seeds of light they come back to you tenfold. Read More>>

Katina Holliday

I think for me, my generosity comes from my upbringing and the heart that I was given. My family are givers—specifically, I always talk about my grandmother, because that’s exactly what I saw her do: give to others and help others as needed. I feel like she left that legacy of giving, and not only her—my mom, too. My mom always gives to people as well. So just growing up, we were always brought up to be a blessing to others. It’s just instilled in me. So it’s definitely my heart. Read More>>

Danise DiStasi

Mostly from my parents, who were incredibly kind and generous, but also from God. When I realize each and every day how much God loves and blesses me, I can hardly contain my desire to bless others.

I always knew that God loves me, but it played out in my relationships with my dog. Louie is a rescue and was a challenge. I wasn’t sure I could keep him because of his challenging behaviors. But I made two very important decisions: to keep him and to love him in spite of his behaviors. Read More>>