Below are some profiles and positive stories of real people who are making a difference in their home, schools, communities, countries and the world. We hope to elevate those who do good works not for recognition, but because they sincerely care and choose to contribute. We also hope to motivate and reignite us all so we can find our own way, no matter how small or big, to help make our communities more positive, harmonious and solutions-oriented. So take a few minutes to read about our Crazy Amazing Humans and do something kind for a friend or a stranger today.
From the White House to hostage negotiations and war crimes investigations in Sudan, Janet McElligott has spent more than four decades working where diplomacy, danger, and humanitarian crisis collide. Her extraordinary story reveals what it takes to operate – and make a difference – in some of the most complex conflicts in…
Maria Brunner is the Founder and Director of Musically Fed, a nonprofit that redirects unused backstage catering from concerts and events to communities facing food insecurity. With more than 40 years in entertainment and over 870,000 meals rescued, her journey from working with legendary artists to building a nationwide movement began with one simple question…
Leah Van King has built a rapidly growing following by saying the quiet parts out loud. A writer, performer, and social commentator, she dives into femininity, power, identity, relationships, and the invisible ways people learn to shrink themselves. But beneath the bold commentary is a deeper story of addiction, recovery, and the long journey back to…
Nathan Hochman’s career has taken him from federal prosecutor to defense attorney to Los Angeles County District Attorney, giving him a rare view from every side of the courtroom. But his story is rooted in something deeper than law or politics — a lifelong commitment to public service that began long before…
Kym Karath began acting at just 3 years old and became beloved around the world as Gretl, the youngest Von Trapp in The Sound of Music. But her life story did not stop with childhood fame. After years devoted to family, motherhood, and unexpected challenges, Kym found herself drawn toward a mission far more lasting than…
For more than two decades, Luther Keith Jr. has walked the streets of Skid Row, Compton, and South Los Angeles serving people most of the city passes by. What began in 1998 after he noticed hundreds sleeping at a bus stop has grown into a…
A bestselling author and nationally recognized gerontologist, she’s redefining what it means to grow older—with joy, vitality, and purpose. Known as “America’s Gerontologist,” she bridges science and soul through her groundbreaking Joyspan framework, inspiring a new vision of aging as the most…
After a brain tumor diagnosis at 24, Claire Burnight’s search for healing led her from genetic research at USC to naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University. Bridging science, spirit, and nature, she’s redefining what true wellness means and where the body’s…
Patti Davis is a celebrated author and advocate whose four-decade body of work spans books, essays and even a song co-written for the Eagles, exploring identity, family, grief and the enduring power of truth….
From witnessing Apartheid’s fall to backpacking 45 countries, David G. Carpenter’s journey is one of faith, mission, and adventure…
From launching music legends to fighting for the wrongly convicted, Jason Flom’s influence spans far beyond the industry. Discover the untold story behind his mission…
Navyn set out to help end the crisis of global malnutrition by founding Edesia… Since 2010, Edesia has reached over 25 million children in…
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