Our mission as The Kindness Club is to create a movement that celebrates the power of kindness and how a simple act of kindness can have a significant ripple effect of positive change around the world. We are a community of individuals dedicated to fostering kindness, inclusion, and positivity in our local and global communities. Through our actions and initiatives, we aim to inspire, uplift, and connect people from all walks of life. Together, we believe in the transformative power of kindness and its ability to make the world a better place for everyone. All are welcome!
Katy Wallin is the CEO and Founder of the Award-Winning entertainment company, MysticArt Pictures and Co-President and Co-Founder of the critically acclaimed production company, Wallin Chambers Entertainment. She is the creative force behind delivering well over 10,000 hours of scripted and unscripted television for every major broadcast, cable, and premium streaming network, including recent projects with ABC, Fox, NBC, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. Katy has spent over three decades creating, developing, and packaging talent-driven content in every genre of entertainment. Katy launched the Kindness Club because she firmly believes that kindness is not only contagious but also has the power to transform lives, and she's ready to spearhead this incredible movement and platform and create a worldwide ripple effect.
Stefan is a recent graduate of Chapman University. He majored in Strategic and Corporate Communications with a minor in Entrepreneurship. He currently works at a prominent Fortune 500 real estate company located in Newport Beach, CA. He recognized the transformative power of kindness early on and co-founded "The Kindness Club" to actualize his purpose of giving back and making a positive impact on the world. He believes that passion leads to purpose and The Kindness Club fuels his purpose of giving back and making a difference one act of Kindness at a time. Through the club's initiatives, he seeks to inspire others to join him in spreading kindness, believing that small acts of generosity can collectively create significant change in society.
Danielle, Executive Assistant at MysticArt Pictures, is a recent graduate of Rider University in New Jersey. As a Division 1 field hockey player, she also served as Vice President of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee. Her leadership extended to Rider's award-winning radio station, 107.7 The Bronc, where she directed the website and produced "Master Your Finances." Hosting "The Bronc Box Score," she engaged with D1 athletes and guests like Stella Johnson from the WNBA. Previously interning at Vocal Podcasts, Danielle managed social media for personalities like Cheetah, Tyreek Hill, and worked on sets including CoolKicks LA. Proudly embracing The Kindness Club, she's committed to making a difference alongside like-minded individuals.
Kindness is essential to brain health and longevity. Kindness can positively impact the brain by increasing the release of the feel-good neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, which is why selfless acts of giving can create greater physical and emotional well-being. Furthermore, researchers from Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School studied 37 individuals who practiced a loving-kindness meditation versus non-meditators and found that those who practiced the meditation technique focused on kindness and goodwill towards others had significantly longer telomeres, which are the strands at the end of our chromosomes that become shorter as we age. Short telomere length is associated with accelerated aging and linked to chronic stress. Embracing more acts of kindness towards ourselves and others can completely transform the way we perceive the world, engendering greater feelings of deep inner peace, joy, and optimism.
When I think of kindness, my heart fills with joy and my smile grows bigger than ever! Kindness is truly the language that touches my soul. Throughout my life, I've come across countless incredible individuals who have left a lasting positive impact on me. Whether it's my amazing family members, childhood friends, schoolmates, or even the lovely people I've met during my travels, they all share one remarkable quality - kindness. But here's the thing: kindness is not just about being nice. It's so much more than that. Kindness is a proactive force that radiates from within. It's not about waiting for someone to be nice to you before you reciprocate. No, kindness is about unconditionally loving and respecting others simply because they are fellow humans. It's about showering them with positivity, compassion, and understanding, without any expectations in return. Embracing this philosophy has transformed my life. It has become my mission to spread love, light, and insight wherever I go, like confetti dancing in the wind. So today as you join in the beautiful fellowship of The Kindness Club, I encourage all of you to do so in the spirit of giving your fellow human being unconditional positive regard. Let's be those extraordinary individuals who uplift others, support them through their struggles, and celebrate their victories. Let's be the reason someone believes in the goodness of humanity. Remember, kindness is not just an action; it's a way of life. Let's choose kindness every single day, and watch how it creates a ripple effect, touching hearts and inspiring countless smiles. Together, we can make this world a brighter, happier place.
The Good Karma Los Angeles Org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the goal of creating a community center where a good set of hands and kind-hearted people can serve in the areas of cooking three free hot meals a day, mentorship, for those in need of warmth and a smile. We aren't quite there yet and we have a ways to go but the dedication of one family has inspired our team, to focus all efforts into this dream. The plan is to start small and build onward; our first task is feeding our unhoused neighbors in Los Angeles. Vishal lives for kindness as he dedicates so much of his time to those in need.
A Mind-Body-Soul Expert, TV Host, Biofield Shifter and Meditation Guide-she created, wrote, produced, and hosted her own inspirational talk show on EverTalk TV Network, she is the founder of Uplift Holistic Wellness, Spirituality and Business Consulting, SHIFT APP which is in development, Barre Physique®, and Just A Thought Yoga Nidra Meditation Recordings. She is an Expert Guest TV Host for QVC. “Kindness is a part of my overall health and well-being. We are energetic beings and kindness is a state that brings joy, one of the highest healing frequencies, also known as “good vibes”. It is a place where my soul naturally wants to be, uplifting and inspiring others to do the same. We never know what someone might be silently going through or how a small gesture might impact another’s life, but kindness is a start. It’s a way to share love and compassion toward each other and in doing so, my hope and intention, collectively, is that we shift the planet to be a better place. Being a part of The Kindness Club is where I can connect with other like-minded individuals to share kindness. It’s a community of beautiful, caring souls that truly want to make a difference and it’s a supportive place to explore new ways of being kind to ourselves, others, and our surrounding communities. I am honored to contribute to and be a part of The Kindness Club.
James is both creative and pragmatic, a designer/contractor with a deeply connected, spiritual approach to personal spaces. His work is rooted in elegant simplicity and quiet luxury, but always with a signature twist of the bold and unexpected. When he can’t find the perfect piece, he builds it for you. His custom furniture and lighting fixtures are often the centerpieces of the sanctuaries he builds for his clients from Miami to LA to the soaring brick and timber lofts of Tribeca. James is an on-air veteran, where his high EQ and down-to-earth nature shine. He’s helped educate viewers on how to reimagine their own spaces with a positive, upbeat mentality that has cultivated his own loyal following. With his mix of luxury, approachability, thoughtfulness, and product line, James is poised to become the next breakout star of the design world. “When I first saw the post on IG for a Kindness Club, it put a big smile on my face and heart. To think other human beings are thinking of this and taking action to promote Kindness, WOW. When I attended the first KC meeting, I was overjoyed to see other living beings promoting Kindness. The energy was intoxicating and I was in it to win it. There is no better way to spend time than thinking of kindness. Kindness to others and ourselves.”