About the Tour
To celebrate the launch of my new book, Kindness Boomerang, I headed out on the #KindnessBoomerang tour, a six week cross country journey around the USA spreading kindness & fostering positive dialogue in an effort to unite the country. From hosting presentations and dialogue workshops, to engaging thought leaders, to running interactive volunteer activities. Our efforts aim to activate communities around the US to begin making a change in their own way. Over the course of the tour we connected and inspired over 10,000 students, kicked off World Kindness week with Dance for Kindness in over 120 cities worldwide, distributed over 2,500 Catching Kindness cards, launched our Inspiring Kindness initiative aimed at addressing the rift between law enforcement and citizens, engaged in hundreds of random acts of kindness, provided meals for the homeless, visited children’s hospitals and generated loads of positivity.

Tour Sponsors
Let’s start with some GRATITUDE! This tour would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors who are true partners in kindness! They believe as deeply as we do in the importance of building a kinder, happier more unified world and we’re psyched to have them on board!
Get Involved
Help Orly travel across the US with her Kindness Caravan.
Make a one time or monthly contribution.
Inspire Your Audience!
Book Orly to speak at your event, school or company.Email julianne.lewis@macmillan.com

Tour Videos
Tour Itinerary and Pictures
Check out the places we visited and pictures from along the journey!

Vancouver, WashingtonPortland, Oregon
Oct 29th - Nov 7th
San Francisco, California
Nov 7th - Nov 14th


Los Angeles, California
Nov 15th - Nov 19th
Salisbury, Maryland
Dec 11th - Dec 14th

What Others Are Saying
“Orly just recently spoke to our attendees which was a mix of employees and their spouses (with some teenagers in the crowd) and her message completely resonated with everyone. She is an amazing storyteller the way she shares herself and her experiences. What binds us in this crazy world is our humanity and everyone in the crowd of 200+ left feeling happy and inspired due to Orly's passion and compassion.”
Jamie Fungard, CMP – Asst. VP, Event Planner, Janney Montgomery Scott.
“Orly did not just speak to a group of conference attendees, she spoke to me. Though the audience was large, her words individually pierced my conscience. Her story is one that should be heard and absorbed. I walked away from the talk with an increased appreciation of people around me, those I know, and even those I don't. This can be applied to personal, business, and community.”
Ed Blumenthal, Executive Vice President, Wealth Management at Janney Montgomery Scott
“Orly Wahba is an fantastic speaker with a message the world needs. Her combination of humor and personal reflection kept our audience both engaged and entertained, and her warmth and kind heart shone through. Orly doesn’t just talk - she walks the walk. Our parents were thrilled with her presentation and we’ve had many requests to bring her back to speak to our students as well and we are looking forward to making that happen”
Andrea Steinkamp, Co-President, PTA of PS 199
“Orly came and spoke at our company wide sales meeting last month. She was absolutely wonderful. It was the first time that I had seen all of our sales staff put down their phones and actually listen and engage in what she was saying. She is an amazing speaker and I would highly recommend her to anyone!”
Kristen Beeman, Heffernan Insurance Brokers
“Orly Wahba spoke at Pacific Hospitality Group's Annual Conference about the power of kindness and the impact it can have on others. During her speech, Orly shared her personal journey with kindness and how even the smallest gesture can result in powerful connections. Her speech resonated with our employees and moved many of them to tears. I highly recommend Orly for speaking engagements. Your team and/or employees will not be disappointed!”
Kristal McKanders (Corporate Director of Communications at Pacific Hospitality Group)
“Orly Wahba demonstrates the unique skill and courage of being self reflective and sharing her process with those around her. She is a gifted public speaker who moves those who attend her presentations with personal anecdotes, poems and videos to do that more one kindness that creates the future we all desire.”
Rabbi Moses Haber, Rav Yeshivah – Barkai
“Wow! Orly's presentation was truly inspirational! I heard only positive responses from the teachers as well as the students. One teacher commented on Orly's feeling in the Resource Room, something we don't often talk about. It was a very valuable insight that many kids can relate to. I'm thankful for people like Orly and Lou who have the conviction to stand up and show us - We CAN make a difference. Now that we know this we WILL make a difference!”
Frankford School
“Orly's presentation at our event was phenomenal. She tenderly tells the tale of her past, guiding you through the peaks and valleys of her life. Her journey is an inspiration and you cannot help but be motivated. Her simple mantra of "spread kindness" makes her goal of changing the world seem not only possible but inevitable.”
Chem Rx Pharmacy Services, LLC
“I was absolutely amazed and awed by Orly's delivery and passion of such a clear, and meaningful message. We need to be kind to each other, and pass that message to the world and ultimately, the world will be a better place by practicing this, one person at a time. During a joint event, Orly not only charged her own members with the passion of kindness, but also the individuals served in my organization. Conversely, her members were also motivated to do more for people with disabilities and were sensitized their situation.”
Scott Feldman (Director of Staff Training at UCP)
Where I'm headed!
The Kindness Boomerang tour will be taking place over the course of six jam-packed weeks!

Vancouver, WashingtonPortland, Oregon

San Francisco, CaliforniaLos Angeles, California

Las Vegas, NevadaDenver, Colorado

TBA(To Be Announced)

TBA(To Be Announced)

Nashville, TennesseeNew York, New York
It is my belief that we are all unique, significant and special in our own way; each of us with something to contribute to this wonderful world that only we can give.
Orly Wahba
Get in Touch!
Want to sponsor our next tour? Contact me at orly@lifevestinside.com
For press inquiries or to purchase books in bulk contact: Kimberly Escobar via email at kimberly.escobar@flatironbooks.com
To book a speaking engagement, book signing or to order books in bulk, contact: Julianne Lewis via email at julianne.lewis@macmillan.com