Jason Linton, dadlifejason, was a special education teacher. After the pandemic, he quit his teaching job and became TikTok’s wholesome musical dad. He is on a mission to spread positive vibes by sharing his family’s story all over social media.
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Skincare Enthusiast Creates Content To Break Stigma Of Men’s Grooming
Black content creator and skincare enthusiast Ricardo Ron, has dedicated his platform to one main message: skincare has no gender. Ron uses his multiple social media pages to share product suggestions and give tips to men on how to take their skin, beard and more.
Free Delivery: 17-Year-Old Runs Non-profit Dedicated To Providing Trans and Non-Binary Teens Free Binders
Cosmo McBurney is a 17-year-old, who runs their very own unofficial non-profit, TRANSactionfree — an organization dedicated to delivering free binders to non-binary and trans teens.
How Shane Tomlinson, Pulse Nightclub Victim, Inspired his Friend, Travis Peterson
Put on furlough by his job at the Marriott hotel, Travis Peterson creates Forty9— A Lifestyle Brand in memory of his best friend, Shane Tomlinson, and the 49 lives lost in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting. Under the brand, decorative food platters, The Boards, and blog writings from Peterson himself aim to build a community with love, understanding, and compassion.
From D.C. to Hungary, Meet the 69-Year-Old Whose Travel the World, Linda Malys Yore
Meet Linda Malys Yore, the 69-year-old travel blogger who’s been all around the U.S. and the world and isn’t stopping any time soon. Reluctant at first to share her travel experiences online after her daughter gifted her the blog, Lindaontherun.com, Yore has ended up attracting an audience with her Instagram alone, gathering 73.5K followers.
Teacher to Traveling Expert, a Journey Unlike Any Other
Teacher, professor, author, professional speaker, media correspondent, podcast host, and traveling expert — if that job list sounds exhaustive, try living it. Denise Mose shares her journey and how she came to be where she is today.
How a Teacher Used Loss To Help Women Give Birth As A Doula
Parents are placing their birth experience into the hands of Doulas. With COVID-19 protocols and an increase in black maternal mortality, Doulas are becoming a birth commodity. Marilyn Rice is an educator that became a Doula to specialize in assisting parents through births, postpartum care, and emotional support in the event of child loss. After experiencing a pregnancy loss herself, Rice found sharing her story with others as a way to heal.
Out Loud Audiobooks Makes The Gift of Storytelling A Possibility For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Out Loud Audiobooks (OLA) is a nonprofit organization that connects readers and storytellers worldwide. Kathleen Fowlds founded OLA in Zimbabwe to allow volunteers to donate their time to record sections of books for blind and visually impaired children. OLA focus is recording many notable works that cannot be found for free or in an accessible audio form. Current projects include Emma, Peter Pan, and The Three Musketeers.
Teen Uses Duct Tape Prom Dress To Highlight The Beauty Of Her Heritage
Larissa Leon is a student competing for The Duck Brand’s $10,000 “Stuck at Prom” scholarship. She has gone viral for her dress made from 47 rolls of tape that took over 173 hours to create. She designed it to pay homage to her Mexican roots. The dress is inspired by the Folklorico-styled dresses that stem from Spanish folk heritage. Leon has inspired thousands of others to take pride in their heritage and celebrate the beauty in Mexican Culture.
“I wanted to do something more than just a dress; I wanted it to be a part of me, ” - Larissa Leon.
Healing The Next Generation: Why Fostering Teens Helps Everyone
“Beauty from ashes, ” Brittany Burcham says that becoming an emergency foster mother has allowed her to witness beautiful transformations. Burcham has fostered over 40 teens and is encouraging others to follow in her footsteps. She hopes that if more people step up to foster, mentor, or encourage teens, they can thrive and overcome trauma.
My Sistah’s House Creates Forever Homes For Transgender Women Of Color
DeAngelous Williams says that My Sistah’s House is here to stay. MSH was founded in 2016 by Kayla Gore and Illyahnna Wasttshall to provide housing to transgender and queer people of color (TQPOC) in the Memphis, Tennessee, area. Their organization has provided housing security and sustainability to hundreds of TQPOC individuals.
The Women In Ink: Cori Jin Stands With Minorities in The Tattoo Industry
Art is not the only mark being left in the tattoo industry. Women are banding together to validate themselves in the industry and for clients and aspiring artists. Standing up against sexism, racism, and misogyny are some of the social issues tattoo artist Cori Jin explores on her social media. She is banding women together to make a more progressive and inclusive industry.
Kicks For Kindness: Martial Arts Hall of Fame Teen Inspires Older Adults Through Karate
Jeffrey Wall is the founder of his own nonprofit, Golden Age Karate. At ten years old, Wall was inducted into The US Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Now 16-years-old and a black belt in karate, he shares compassion and talent in karate to teach elders how to build confidence and skill. Wall travels to retirement homes turning older adults into what he calls “Ninja Nanas.” Wall hopes to remind people that they are not alone and can build confidence at any age.
“A piece of advice I would give [someone] is if you have a goal, reach for it, don't let anyone tell you you can't or stop you, ” - Jeffrey Wall
From Behind Bars to Building Bridges: Woman Launches Organization for Transitional-Aged Youth
Safe Bridges LA (SBLA) is a nonprofit organization founded by radio personality and former community service provider Joslyn “Inkwell J” Beard. SBLA helps transitional-aged youth find allyship and inspiration through radio broadcasting. She is also helping the formerly incarcerated find resources for advancement in career and emotional support. Beard is deeply passionate about supporting people facing these hardships because she says she was wrongfully convicted and wants to use her experiences to elevate and educate others about how to avoid these circumstances but also succeed despite them.
Free Clothes for the Community! What You Wear Should Not be an Obstacle
This second-hand clothing store is not like most. Bloom’s mission is to provide community members in need and their families with free clothing that sets them up for success. Whether it be for a job interview or otherwise, Bloom believes that your clothes should not an obstacle, so here, clothes are not just clothes, they are symbols of dignity.
Safe Haven Baby Boxes Let's Parents Surrender Newborns Safely & Judgment- Free
Safe Haven Baby Boxes is a nonprofit organization that builds upon Safe Haven laws to provide parents with a judgment-free way to surrender newborns anonymously. The organization has built 61 safety devices at Safe Haven locations such as hospitals, fire stations, and police departments.
Men Wear Heels Too: Mark Bryan Advocates That Clothes Have No Gender
Mark Bryan is Instagram’s famous Man in Heels. He has been featured in numerous publications such as Vogue and amassed over 422K followers. On top of sharing his showstopping style, Bryan uses his platform to teach the importance of not judging others while reminding everyone that clothes have no gender.
Colored by Nature and Inspired by India, Mango People Makes Clean Beauty for All Shades
Founder and CEO of Mango People, Sravya Kalyanapu, has created a makeup brand that is all-natural, non-toxic, and inclusive of all skin tones. Inspired by her South Asian roots and the ways that nature can be used for beauty, Mango People uses fruits as pigments while sticking to their motto: “If you cannot eat it, it does not belong on the skin.”
Arizona Couple Donate 4 Million Bras To Women In Need By Creating Global Bra Recycling Company From Their Garage
Johnny and Elaine Birks-Mitchell of Phoenix, Arizona, are the founders of The Bra Recyclers. Its mission is to support women in need and promote environmental sustainability. They have repurposed over four million bras to keep textile waste at a minimum while supporting survivors of domestic abuse, homelessness, and human trafficking.
Superheroes Are Real: How Yuri Williams Has Brought Hope To Thousands of Elderly, Homeless, And Sick Children
Yuri Williams is the founder of A Future Superhero And Friends, a nonprofit organization that supports underserved communities like the elderly, homeless, and ill. Williams brings cheer and love to people who are facing hardship by dressing in costume as their favorite superhero. He helps people because he understands the hardships that people go through and is selfless enough to make a difference.