Inspiring Stories

Flying is a great way to travel. It’s quick, you get to sit back and relax while someone else does all the driving, and you get to travel to places you may otherwise never see. Yet, for many of us, flying comes with some unwanted baggage: also known as crippling anxiety and all-out terror. After

Life can take us down unexpected and scary roads. Sometimes, we don’t know how to get off those roads and begin the climb to a better future. As this mom proved, however, anything is possible with a second chance and a little determination. A Former Inmate Woman goes from inmate to Princeton intern. Photo by

25-year-old Alexis Smith was officially crowned Miss Kansas earlier this month. She beat out 25 contestants to become the third Black woman to ever win the title. And while these accomplishments are to be admired, it’s her empowering message to her abusive ex who had the gall to sit in the audience that makes her

Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday without fail, Inez Hudson can be found stationed outside Super Choice Foods supermarket in Lakeland, Florida. The 73-year-old woman sells homemade pies and cakes to support herself as her fixed income isn’t enough to cover her living expenses. She has her good days and bad days. That is, until now.

Thrifting can net all sorts of treasures. Shoppers can snatch up everything from vintage clothes to mid-century modern furniture to kitschy knick-knacks, all without breaking the bank. But for one grieving woman, she found a hidden gem that was truly priceless. Unexpected Thrift Store Find Photo of a little girl with her father and a

Even though we’re told we shouldn’t care what other people think of us, deep down, many of us still do. Wanting to be accepted and loved is natural, and it can be devastating to hear someone talk badly about us behind our backs. However, hearing someone say nice things about us when they don’t think

Flying first-class is a luxury most of us will never get to experience. So when a woman’s boyfriend surprised her with a ticket on a long-haul flight she was thrilled. Legroom for days, next-level service, snuggling under a complimentary duvet with a down pillow on your LIE-FLAT seat, AND sipping champagne? Seriously, what’s not to

When an influencer approached a man on the street asking for money one day, he thought he would help him out with a generous gift. What he didn’t count on was an uplifting message to the rest of the world. A Plea For Help @mdmotivator “Color means nothing” — 🥺❤️ (GoFundMe Live) #homeless #newyork #kindness

Working in customer service can be challenging, especially when you’re dealing with rude and demanding clients. That’s particularly true for some teens, who work these jobs for part-time money and are often bullied by adults. Perhaps that’s why people are applauding these teen girls for the way they expertly handled an over-the-top customer. An Angry

A week ago, 11-year-old Kayden Ely experienced the devastating loss of his mother, Shannon Mount. Her unexpected passing didn’t just leave Kayden and his four siblings without their mom, it also left the family in dire financial straits. Desperate to raise funds for his mom’s funeral, Kayden took to the streets of his small town