Open Your Heart Challenge

A Commitment to Mental Health and Compassionate Leadership

Award-winning social entrepreneur and technologist Nicole Gibson, of Love Out Loud and inTruth, captivates with a powerful video on love and emotional intelligence -showcasing her talent as a motivational speaker and influencer in partnership with The Cares Organization- by rolling out this year’s: #OpenYourHeartChallenge in support of mental health in at-risk communities and first responders

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Ready to accept the challenge?

We are excited to shake things up and invite you to participate in the “Open Your Heart Challenge,” a transformative social media initiative designed to showcase the power of compassion in leadership. This challenge calls upon distinguished figures from academia, business, and politics, as well as students, influencers, celebrities, and all who inspire, to share a candid video that reveals your personal reflections on the global challenges we face today and what you stand for as a compassionate leader.

Step 1

Imagine the world you can create.

Join the #OpenYourHeartChallenge and embrace the transformative power of generosity and compassion today. Your participation will not only serve as an inspiration but will also encourage meaningful dialogue about the essential role of compassion and integrity in leadership, inspiring others with confidence to take the leap from indifference to making-a-difference. We are living in polarized times, and by sharing what’s in our hearts, we’re able to cultivate more nuanced and compassionate conversations that bridge humanity to a place of solidarity.

Step 2

Accept the challenge.

Pledge to open your heart and nominate others to do the same! Are you with me? Say YES!

Step 3

What do you stand for?

  • Record a 60 second video inspired by these prompts: “I believe compassion is the best strategy in leadership because … “, “The world needs more love because…”, or “I stand for…”.
  • Share your video on your social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook) and nominate 1 or more leaders you wish to see go next from your powerful network by tagging them in your post
  • Don’t forget to use the hashtag: #OpenYourHeartChallenge 
  • Participants can choose to skip the video and donate $100 to: The Open Your Heart Challenge in support of mental health in at-risk communities and first responders