Kindness isn’t just an idea — It’s a Movement.In this episode of ExtraordinarYou, Peter Treash sits down with Dakota James, the creator of the kindness initiative Ben Stops. Dakota opens up about his powerful journey of resilience, from a challenging upbringing and school struggles to transformative life experiences that shaped his purpose.Through stories of family, fatherhood, and faith, Dakota reveals how small acts of kindness can ripple through communities, changing lives one moment at a time. His mission with Ben Stops is simple yet profound: to make kindness impossible to ignore.If you’ve ever doubted the difference one person can make, this conversation will inspire you to believe again.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:-Why resilience often comes from the hardest struggles-How family dynamics shape personal growth-Lessons from school life that redefine success and authority-The transformative power of self-belief and faith-How fatherhood reshapes priorities and love-The vision behind Ben Stops and why kindness matters more than ever-How one act of kindness can spark a ripple effect in entire communitiesChapters:00:00 The Essence of Kindness01:14 Meet Dakota James: A Journey of Resilience06:29 Navigating Family Dynamics and Personal Struggles10:45 School Life and Early Influences17:43 The Turning Point: From Trouble to Transformation20:34 The Move to LA: Embracing Change26:49 Fatherhood: A New Perspective on Life30:08 Introducing Ben Stops: A Kindness Initiative39:19 The Vision for Ben Stops: Expanding Kindness42:19 Closing Thoughts: The Power of KindnessPowerful Quotes from Dakota:"I was so used to being in my car.""I just wanted to help and give back.""One random act of kindness at a time."Follow Us: @ExtraOrdinaryouPod @BenzStops Instagram:@petertreash@spidercirclestudio@extraordinaryou_podcast @benzstopsSpecial Thanks:Bimmer PHD Motorsportswww.bimmerphd.com @bimmerphdmotorsports Instagram: @bimmerphd.motorsports#kindnessmatters #personalgrowth #familydynamics #kindnesswins #extraordinaryyou