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.
Brittney Mack
I attribute my deeply ingrained spirit of generosity to the nurturing values of my close-knit family. Growing up, we had a tradition of warmly welcoming friends and guests, always ensuring there was an abundance of food and hospitality to go around. Read More>>
Chris Anthony
The most rewarding moments in my adult life has been when I’m able to give something back. This is actually kind of a selfish act I must admit. As the feeling I receive from the energy I can transfer gives me energy back. Energy is not created. It is only transfer from one location to another. Read More>>
Armani Baker
I believe that generosity is essential because it is a pathway to both freedom and happiness. My generosity stems from my faith and family. Throughout my life, I watched my mother give not only to her children but to friends and extended family as well. Read More>>
Beth Conrey
Bee Squared Apiaries is a female-owned local honey company. We have approximately 175 colonies located from Denver to Wellington. We produce varietal honeys, specialty (infused or barrel-aged honeys) as well as beautiful, long lasting, clean burning beeswax candles and luscious soaps. We offer 4 national award winning honeys with another “in the hunt” right now. Stay tuned! Read More>>
Helen Maiyu
“Each one of us has lived through some devastation, some loneliness, some weather superstorm or spiritual superstorm, when we look at each other we must say, I understand. I understand how you feel because I have been there myself. We must support each other and empathize with each other because each of us is more alike than we are unalike.” — Maya Angelou Read More>>
Paige Blankenship
I think we remember the generosity of others just as much as (if not more than) degeneracy. I remember being bullied in school, for example, but it only motivated me more to succeed and rise above those that tried to keep me down. I remember how it made me feel more than I remember the actual bullies. Read More>>
Angela Gaston
My generosity was poured into me from the day I was born which came from God. I would watch others walk over those whom was brokenhearted, hurt due to childhood trauma, and I told God one day to send me to the broken, hurt, and those that really needs God help. In most cases I know how it feels to walk down a similar path feel with hurt & pain. Read More>>
Ty Lewis
My mother was an educator. Growing up, I would watch how she would selflessly give to others. It wasn’t like she had a lot, but her love for God always prompted her to give out of the little she had, knowing that she would be a blessing to someone. Read More>>
Dr. Nikki Berner
My faith and my family upbringing created the foundation for my generosity towards others. I truly believe that when we receive an abundance of blessings that we can provide blessings to others. Often times generosity is looked at from a monetary standpoint however we can also be generous with our time, actions, words, etc. Read More>>
Amber Rivette
Whether it’s adapting a one-woman show into a chorus of 12 playing 48 characters within 3 weeks or making a feature film under $20k, Amber is a little hustler that loves to discuss politics and religion through love, art, and building community. Read More>>
Amy Holland
I notice when people are in a tough situation. With only a twist of a few circumstances in my own life and I could be in their shoes. This lens generally puts me in the right place at the right time to interact with people dealing with difficulty and could use conversation, encouragement, and a smile. Read More>>
Toni Toledo, MPH RDN
This is a BIG question but I am going to endeavor an answer. I was born into a family who is all about giving…giving support, giving love, giving assistance, ‘giving you the best that I have got” in so many ways. (I just stole a line from Anita Baker there…one of my favorite songs is that exact title. 🙂 I look back on all the times when I have been given or been supported by selfless family members, friends, bosses, professors, neighbors, strangers…etc…sometimes I have wondered “Do I deserve this?” It has taken me years to realize that I do…I do deserve it. I think I deserve it well, because we all do…I have taken this generosity that has come my way and decided that a big part of my life must be to give. I am so fortunate that I am in a profession that I there are many opportunities to give, to share, to support. That is what gives me joy in life and joy in my work. I thank my parents mostly—but I also thank all of those people over all of the years in my Life that have inspired me to keep on giving. I won’t stop. Read More>>
Jess and Danielle
Our generosity as individuals and as a company is a direct reflection of the generosity we have been shown throughout our journey with Child’s Pose Studio. When Child’s Pose was in it’s early stages and we had no idea or expectation of what the future held for the company, so many different people stepped forward and offered us support, business advise, financial suggestions, legal guidance, a place to practice teaching, and so much more. Read More>>
Addie King
While I can’t say I am the most generous person, this is something I try to actively live out. The reason is that, as a follower of Jesus, God calls us to live a life that revolves around generosity. In fact, Jesus is the greatest model of this. “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” 1 John 3:16 Read More>>
Sofia Arango Valois
It comes from my wish to help others to achieve their fullest potential. I truly believe that helping others is a mutual beneficial arrangement where you can also learn and grow from the experience Read More>>
Bila B
I strongly believe that every individual deserves a fair chance and I have faith in the law of the universe which I strive to align myself with. I have worked tirelessly throughout my life to earn and embrace freedom, and I am trying to extend the same opportunity to others as well. Read More>>
wykisha harris
My generosity came from my parents. I grew up in a blended family, my mom which she had 3 girls and my stepdad he has 2 in the house and 2 outside the home. My dad worked construction but my mom worked at a couple of restaurants so we didn’t have a lot of money. Especially with all of us in the home. I watched my parents give when then didn’t have it to give. Read More>>
Liesel Retief
My generocity comes form a place of understanding that I am better than no-one and no-one is better than me. I am unique , loved and priveledged and above all, one human amoung many. I think this is hummility, no? I know that I am fortunate to have the space in my life, as many others don’t, to have compassion with what it is to be human, and so I can give my love freely. Read More>>
Jenice Owens
Throughout my journey of life, I’ve experienced many ups and downs. I understand what it’s like to struggle and be in need. I’ve also been fortunate to be a blessing to others who need assistance. It is the most beautiful thing to be able to help someone. It doesn’t even have to be financially. Being an ear to listen, providing resources, prayer or even simple support is what I call generosity. Read More>>
Leonard Manning
My generosity came from my grandparents. When I was growing up I always observed how they were willing to help by donating not just money but clothes and food. This inspired me to do the same this year I did a giveaway of a 40-inch smart TV and a $250 gift card to a family in need. When the business grown I’ll be able to do more. Read More>>
Eileen Ramos
The idea of me giving a stranger something magical—in a kismet when they really need it—sustains so much of my art and writing. It is in my mental health advocacy, where I break the stigma and share my experiences with bipolar disorder, suicide attempts, psychoses, delusions, severe depression, and anxiety. Read More>>
Logan Moore
My parents raised me and my siblings to always be kind, generous and treat others the way we would like to be treated. Growing up, I always had a lot of friends, and of all different backgrounds. I never cared if they were raised differently than I was, if they looked different than me, talked different than me, didn’t have the same things I had, etc. Read More>>
Ahku
My generosity comes from my mother. I grew up in a home where a lot of the children in our neighborhood hung out around our house. My mother was welcoming to a lot of these kids. She also worked for the school district as an assistant teacher, so naturally I grew up working with children who were in grade school including special needs children after I left high school. Read More>>
Alexander Bachar
As a child, weekend mornings were the days most looked forward too because it was when everyone was the most relaxed and carefree. A majority of those times were spent doing the one family activity we enjoyed, eating out at our local diner or hole in the wall restaurant. Read More>>
Devin Williams
I developed my generosity from my grandparents. They were both born and raised in Jamaica they explain to me stories of how they grew up with 1-none resources. Examples like they had travel miles on foot for food, and building there own homes from the natural resources in their environment. Read More>>
