The Japanese Puffer Fish – Artist of the Month
The Japanese Puffer Fish works tirelessly to create a beautiful piece of geometric art to attract a worthy mate… and what did you do on Valentine’s Day?
Carousel Ranch: Where Therapy is Disguised as Fun!
Following their hearts and their love of horses, the founders of Carousel Ranch are utilizing the healing power of horses to improve the lives of differently abled children and young adults through equestrian therapy & vocational programs.
The Doe Fund: Creating Opportunity & Better Futures
With a belief that one can always do more, The Doe Fund addresses social injustice & provides men in NYC work opportunities & services to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency.
interesting people
Highlighting people who are shining their own light. Unbeknownst to them, they are inspiring us and others – our everyday heroes, artists, interviews and videos of people who have something good to share.
Students Sharing Goodness: Everyday Heroes
The students in the Climate and Culture Committee at Bothell High have the mission of spreading kindness and compassion- they are our everyday heroes!
Fascinated By Color – Bettina Madini: Artist of the Month
Her use of color is so elating! Bettina Madini is a European Artist and fashion designer who is fascinated by color. Her art is joyful, inspired and expressive.
Jeff Weiner Interview: Importance of Teaching Compassion
LinkedIn’s Jeff Weiner is on mission is to ensure every primary school student in the US understands what compassion is and how to practice it. “I believe that compassion education is really the foundation for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and in life.”
Teaching from a Distance: Everyday Hero Carol Koepenick
We love teachers! Especially now, when the pandemic has completely changed what a “classroom” is. Our everyday hero is Carol Koepenick, a teacher for 30 years who shares a little bit about her day.
Spreading Joy Through Song: Karen Drucker
Karen Drucker sings from the heart and reaches ours while inspiring and give us a moment of peace and kindness.
Lasagna Love Cooks Up a Kindness & Support Network
What a great idea! Lasagna Love started with a mom, Rhiannon Menn, cooking for neighbors. Now it’s a national support system that helps many families. Read her heart-warming interview with us.
Alaskan Wolves Capture Hearts at Shadowland Foundation
Saving wolves with passion, programs & by changing the way they are perceived. They will steal your hearts in the same way they captivated ours.
Being Grateful in the Midst of the Messiness of Life
insidewink co-founders, Jean Trebek and Alison Martin, discuss being grateful even in the midst of...
Dieting Sucks, Pregnancy & Menopause Sucks: Joanne Kimes
Joanne Kimes, author of the “Sucks” line of books and a new novel “Finding Paris” talks about being a writer, her inspiration and how life doesn’t “suck”!
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Making a Difference with Kindness & Love Among Us
Tracey Larsen is helping people realize, and hopefully inspire them, to be a part of all the love among us, by promoting good news & kindness.
Thank you, Alex
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Jean’s beloved husband, Alex Trebek. Thank you for everything, Alex. We truly miss you.
An Engaging Conversation with Maria Shriver & Jean Trebek
Maria Shriver & Jean Trebek discussing spiritual and mental tools they use regularly and their desire to uplift, inform, inspire those around them.
Caregiving for Parents Requires Self-Care Too
Sharing her own personal experience, Peggy Sweeney-McDonald offers 6 beneficial tips for caregivers and how she got through her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Butter: A Rich History – Our Talk With Author Elaine Khosrova
Butter makes everything better and Elaine Khosrova makes Butter so interesting… We speak with Elaine who really gets to the heart of this delicious condiment!
Karen Baldwin, Producer of the Film “Ray” Talks About Making Movies
Karen Baldwin, best known for producing movies “Ray” with Jamie Foxx and “Sahara” with Matthew McConaughey, shares what the film industry is really like, how she got started & upcoming projects.
Saying “You Matter” Matters! Changing Lives One Card at a Time
Cheryl Rice founded The You Matter Marathon and wants to connect us all by sharing YOU MATTER cards that acknowledge how important we are. It’s so simple and so powerful.
Teaching Teens Core Values Through Youth and Government: Everyday Hero Casey Banks
Camp counselor and everyday ero, Casey Banks, is inspiring teens to learn about our democracy through Youth and Government, teaching core values, changing lives and strengthening communities
California Captured in Peter Kares Street Photography
Street photographer Peter Kares: Capturing California, evoking thought and telling visual stories though his photography.
1 Month. 1 Million Steps. $1 Million for Pancreatic Cancer.
One man is personally walking one million steps in a month to raise $1 million for Pancreatic cancer research. That’s FIVE HOURS of walking a day!
Val Kilmer’s New Inspiration: HelMel Studio & Gallery
Creating art and mentoring artists, Val Kilmer keeps evolving, keeps going, keeps growing and is flourishing in his new workspace & studio.
Hero Mom to 9 Kids: Fostering Love to Children in Need
“I’ll tell you how I live my life, with nine kids, in a town with some flair.” Our very own contributor, Rachel Marie Cowan, is truly making a difference in the lives of her large extended family.
Making Connections Through Creativity: Kate Chassner Artist of the Month
insidewink’s artist of the month, Kate Chassner: Working with collage, she strives to represent the connections we all make through life.