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Surprise Me!7 minutes
[ Creativity ]
When One Dream Ends, How Do We Find Another?
By Sam Burns
Are you working towards a certain goal? Have you felt like your life has been thrown off track lately? The story of how Natalia Paruz became known as the “Saw Lady” will have you finding delightful inspiration in the most unusual places!
8 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
What Would You Do If You Stumbled Across This Person on Your Daily Commute?
By Sam Burns
Looking to add a bit of joy to your day? Here’s a surprising artist that’ll have you rethinking how you can turn the most ordinary moments into extraordinary ones!
8 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
Why is This Busker Giving All of His Money Away?
By Sam Burns
Can a street performer change the way we think about helping our neighbor? Well, in the subways of New York City, one musician’s experiment in kindness has spread to a global movement to do good with whatever talents we have!
6 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Transforming Trash into Living Robots!
You’ll find a lot of strange things on the streets of New York City, but the fantastical giant robots of Brooklyn RobotWorks will certainly stop you in your tracks. Meet the creative mind behind these incredible, walking works of art made from everyday objects!
18 minutes
[ Art ]
Subway Acrobats and Street Dancers
By Dr. Lynda
There’s not enough fun in the world. Maybe these guys are on the leading edge of bringing it back!