From Corporate IT to Meaningful Impact | Finding Purpose Through Volunteering | by Gaurav Mittal | Inspiring Story #229

Many people spend years chasing success yet still feel something missing. The sense of purpose, the quiet joy of knowing your work truly matters, can slip away beneath targets and timelines.

After two decades in corporate IT, Gaurav Mittal began thinking about volunteering, yet doubts crept in. Could his skills really make a difference? What he discovered was that meaning isn’t found in the task itself, but in the heart we bring to it.

On Life Support, Trying to Meet a Deadline | The Day I Claimed My Self Worth | by Sonia Gupta | Inspiring Story #227

What happens when you keep pushing through every warning, believing rest is weakness and your worth depends on doing more?

For Sonia, that belief carried her all the way to life support. Her powerful story asks us to stop equating exhaustion with value and begin claiming your self-worth.

Built to Endure: When One Dream Ends, Another Begins | by Jackson Davis | Inspiring Story 225

When life shatters your plans, it’s easy to believe your story is over.
But what if watching your dream fall apart isn’t the end, but the beginning of something new?
In this true story, Jackson Davis shares what it means to lose everything you trained for, and how he discovered a different way forward with purpose just as meaningful as the life he once planned.

Beyond the Game | Finding Faith, Joy, and What Matters Most | by Tiffany McCarty | Inspiring Story #223

After a decade of professional soccer, Tiffany seemed to have it all. Inside, she was unraveling. This is her honest journey of finding faith, leaning on family and community, and rediscovering joy beyond the game. If you’ve felt lost behind a smile, this story is for you.

From Average Student to Most Admired | What’s the Real Measure of Success? | by Vimukthi Reshan | Inspiring Story #226

Ever felt weighed down by grades or expectations, as if your worth could be measured by numbers? Meet Anna, an average student once called “Number 23,” whose story invites us to rethink what success really means.

From Self-Doubt to Global Stage | How Finding My Voice Helped Others Find Theirs | by Martin Slyngstad | Inspiring Story #221

What if the very thing you’ve been hiding could become your greatest strength?
Burdened by years of self-doubt, Martin Slyngstad spent much of his life afraid to speak up. But everything changed when he discovered the healing power of sharing his story. From private writing to standing on a global stage, Martin’s journey will inspire you to face your own doubts, and maybe even help others find their voice too.

From Bullied to Broadcaster: An Autism Story That Reaches Thousands | by Sam Mitchell | Inspiring Story #217

Ever felt like the odd one out? Like no one gets you, or wants to?

What if the very thing that made you silent, became the reason thousands started listening?

Sam Mitchell’s inspiring autism story begins with years of feeling different and misunderstood. But when he finally chose to speak up, everything changed.

From bullied teen to podcast host with a global audience, Sam’s journey is a powerful reminder that your voice matters, and someone out there is ready to hear it.

How One Teacher’s Kindness Shaped a Lifetime | An Inspiring Story of Lasting Influence | by Lynn Hannah | Inspiring Story #214

Who’s that one teacher you’ll never forget – remember them? The one who made you laugh, believed in you, or showed you kindness when you needed it most?
This heartwarming true story celebrates the lasting impact of a teacher’s kindness – and how our small gestures of encouragement can shape a life for years to come.

I Wanted Attention – What I Got Was a Life Lesson Instead | by Vimukthi Reshan | Inspiring Story #210

At 15, Vimukthi was a top student, but his desire for peer recognition led him to make a mistake with serious consequences. What followed was regret, a hard life lesson, and a father’s belief in him that reshaped his future.Join us as Manndi shares a touching story about her dad’s unexpected project and how, with a little care and creativity, we can easily spread love and blessings to others.

My Border Angel | How Kindness Appeared at My Toughest Crossing | By Joshua Atwebembire | Inspiring Story #209

We all face thresholds in life—moments we must push through to reach something better. But what if, just when you’re ready to give up, an unexpected act of kindness helps you cross to the other side?

Join us as Joshua shares his story of survival and generosity. It’s a powerful reminder that even life’s toughest crossings can be made easier by kindness—and maybe, just maybe, you can be that angel for someone else too.

Overcoming Rejection | How a Teacher’s Kind Words Changed My Life | by Ghazala Anbreen | Inspiring Story #212

Rejected. Overlooked. Made to feel worthless. That’s how Ghazala felt—until a teacher’s few kind words changed everything. In this inspiring true story, she shares how one moment of encouragement became the spark that transformed her confidence, leading her from rejection to self-belief.

The World Told Me ‘No’: How I Turned Rejection Into Strength | by Tanyaradzwa Virginia Marwa | Inspiring Story #207

How do you keep going when every door slams shut? No to education. No to opportunity. No to a way forward. Only rejection, trauma and loneliness. But Tanyaradzwa discovered a truth that changed everything. A shift in mindset. A source of strength. A reason to rise.
Read on to discover how she rose when everything told her to fall.