Alisa Tongg on the Power of Kindness
When Alisa (@alisatongg / @promiseridge ) designs a ceremony, she looks for the moments that reveal who people really are. The small, everyday kindnesses that say more than grand gestures ever could.
In this clip, she shares how kindness became the foundation of her work, inspired by an article she once read and the philosophy of aloha she grew up with in Hawaii. Both speak to living with respect, care, and compassion for others, and letting that ripple through everything we do.
💬 “Kindness is like a muscle. You can make it stronger by doing it.”
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Guest: Alisa Tongg
Certified Celebrant | @promiseridge@alisatongg
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“I promise to always be loyal and stand by your side no matter what.
I promise to be your biggest fan, to celebrate you in your accomplishments and comfort you in the defeats.
I promise to never stop dreaming with you about our future.
I promise to keep growing and learning with you.
I promise never to stop giggling with you. And most importantly, I promise to keep loving you and never stop.”
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