Do a Happy Dance with These Extraordinary Co-Workers

Ellen welcomed Kallayah Jones, who recently went viral with a video of her celebrating in a parking lot after acing an interview. She will be joined by her new boss, Dakara Spence, who caught Kallayah’s elation on the security camera and posted the joyful moment online. The two talked about their individual stories and the importance of not giving up. Then, Ellen and her friends at Shutterfly gave Kallayah and Dakara gifts to help them with their dreams of going back to school.


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1. Never judge
2. Always be kind
3. Stay positive
4. Dance like nobody is watching
5. Always believe in yourself
6. Better days are coming
7. You are blessed.

[bambeano]

So glad someone gave Kallayah a chance. She seems like an absolute gem; the most radiant light

[wandamajette]

Imagine if she said, "I only have slippers, I can't go to the job interview" none of these other things would have happened. Soooo happy for her, for both of them.
Maybe that restaurant will create a whole mentorship program.

[Mersilist]

This Was So Emotional For Me. Thank You Ellen For Having Me !!!! 💓🙏🏽

[genyosai]

Who on Earth are the people that disliked this??
How could you dislike this??

[divinebeauty]

Homeless to Hopefuleness... New job. New connections. New monies. New blessings🍀 Never everrr give up!

[laurafedora]

I wish I had coworkers like her, that are grateful to have their job

[DomTVGHHD]

*Let's make the world Positive again.Thank you ELLEN*

[mamawfrancy]

Dakara mentioned Kallayah being homeless (wearing scarf & basest of clothing) which indicated just how much she needed the job... kudos to the employer who saw herself in Kallayah. :)

[rakshandasharief]

"Dance your way through life"🥺❤💪🏼

[chriani]

Ms Ellen, and I say Ms with the deepest respect one person can give to another. Thank you 😊. With tears and a smile just thank you 🤗 (social distanced hug).

[lenoramarine]

I’m so happy she didn’t allow her circumstances to change her. God plz bless both of these ladies beyond measure

[pearlvongpusanachai]

I’m SO HAPPY for them. Thanks Ellen and friends for giving them the big gifts!

[GAMMAGAMINGYTBASEL]

She has a bigger smile than mine despite me having half her problems!

[BrooklynLou]

I love this! It’s nice to see someone catch a break and get a chance and there’s no one better than Ellen to recognize that. I’m grateful for the time I also was on Ellen.

[leighthompson]

Such a beautiful heart Dakara has in giving someone another opportunity in life.

[iHEARTdisney]

Probably my most favorite story this year. Dance your way through life. Love it.

[legendaryjman]

THATS MY BEST FRIEND KALLAYAH RIGHT THERE! We went to school at GA STATE TOGETHER!!

[joycomesinthemorning]

God is good. Period.
God bless these beautiful and purpose filled women in Jesus name. To those who are feeling hopeless, don't ever give up because God, the Lord Jesus believes you and is for you. Give your life to Him. Trust Him. Pray to Him. Believe in Him and He will never let you down. God bless you!

[superchocolate]

Now I'm crying.... gotta love Ellen.