An entrepreneur, advocate, and former Chairman & CEO of the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, TJ Nelligan is a man of action who has made it his life’s mission to benefit others. Inspired after his son’s sudden passing, TJ has written, Live Like Sean, which provides a first-person perspective of seeing the world through the eyes of his special-needs son, who taught the world more than it could ever teach him. You can connect with TJ and learn more about his book, Live Like Sean, at www.tjnelligan.com.

Corey Harnish has dreams, goals, & aspirations for the future and he’s taking action! He’s made a commitment to increase the overall well-being of the world and instill happiness within the hearts and minds of individuals everywhere. Corey is on a mission to build an ecosystem of social impact entertainment projects that are helping make this world a better place. Connect with Corey at https://www.kindnessmediastudios.com/, https://www.funfunding.org/ or at https://coreyharnish.com/.

Dan Tran is bringing kindness to the doctor’s office and other cancer survivors after he was diagnosed with lung cancer at age 30 during his second year of medical residency as an oral surgeon.

It started out with back pain and numbness in his legs. When an MRI showed a tumor on his spine, Dan knew it was serious, but nothing prepared him for the unexpected diagnosis of advanced lung cancer. Dan was a health-conscious, non-smoker, just embarking on a hard-earned career. Following surgery to remove his tumor, Dan received treatment that targeted a specific mutation that was driving his cancer growth.

Dan is now back to work with a whole new perspective on what it’s like to be on the other side of the stethoscope. The experience taught the young father that life isn’t guaranteed, and we could all benefit from a dose of kindness. He’s also advocating for other patients like him so they know they aren’t alone. Follow Dan’s journey at danfightscancer.com.

If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again.

Straight No Chaser is back with some Christmas cheer.

The a cappella group released a new holiday album, appropriately titled Social Christmasing, on November 6.

Social Christmasing was recorded in quarantine, with all nine -- count 'em -- nine members contributing their parts from their hometowns across the country. In addition to holiday classics like "Silver Bells," "Away in a Manger" and "Holly Jolly Christmas," the album also includes five new original songs, plus a cover of Counting Crows' "A Long December." A lyric video for that tune is streaming now. Keep tabs on when and where they will be popping up live and virtually at SNCMusic.com.

Laura Schroff is an international and #1 bestselling author and keynote speaker. Since the launch of her books, An Invisible Thread, An Invisible Thread Young Readers’ Edition, An Invisible Thread Christmas Story, and Angels on Earth, Laura has become a passionate and compelling voice on the power of acts of kindness and human connections. Laura is a former advertising executive, who worked with major media companies, including Time Inc. and Condé Nast, and was part of the USA Today advertising launch team and worked at Ms. Magazine. Connect with Laura at www.AnInvisibleThread.com.

Beth Walker has partnered with her husband for twenty years, in leadership and ministry both on and off the football field. Beth is passionate about encouraging women to pursue their individual callings from God. In her first book, Lessons from the Sidelines (September 2020) and on her blog by the same title, Beth offers practical advice for other coaches' wives as well as a behind-the-scenes look at her family's life as they serve their football players and their community.

Connect with Beth at lessonsfromthesidelines.com.

Just a few short years ago, Christy Hughes decided it was time to make some changes. This self-described fearful, shy introvert walked right out of her comfort zone and discovered something wonderful! She’s on a mission to help people unlock their own courage and compassion through her online community called, The Brave Kind. You can find Christy at www.wearethebravekind.com, Instagram: @the_bravekind or on Facebook: Cultivating the Brave Kind (@kindnesschristy).

Jack Eason serves ministries and non profits throughout the United States and around the world sharing principles for fundraising, growth and development, board governance, and other areas of ministry leadership. He enjoys serving as one of the pastors at Cross Roads Baptist Church in the Upstate of South Carolina as well as the of Crossover CUPS Mission, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that has been privileged to serve the local Church and missions-related organizations around the world for 30 years. Jack also travels speaking to students in high school and college and talks about the issue of loneliness, how we can make good friends, and the power of togetherness. Connect with Jack at JackEason.org and find his book, The Loneliness Solution, wherever books are sold.

In a time when businesses are trying to do more with less, one restaurant chain is extending its Southern hospitality. Sonny’s Barbeque appointed its first CKO - Chief Kindness Officer earlier this year. Kennon Adkinson is the guy who gets to Q the Kindness! Learn more at sonnysbbq.com or through the hashtag #Qthekindness.

Brad Aronson knows the transformative power of kindness. When his wife, Mia, was diagnosed with leukemia, Brad began caring for his wife and walking their young son through the journey. But they didn’t walk alone. Brad was so overwhelmed by the abundance of kindness that he began taking note - literally. Then he began to collect the stories of people around the world. That became his Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling book, Human Kind: Changing the World One Small Act At a Time. Brad provides more stories and inspiration on his website, bradaronson.com. The author’s royalties go to support charities, including Big Brothers Big Sisters.