Interview
July 15, 2025
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The Power of Compliments: Flourish’s Mission to Bring Meaningful Social Connection to Everyday Life

In an NPR Life Kit episode, Dr. Xuan Zhao—CEO of Flourish Science—shared research showing that compliments are powerful tools for connection and well-being. Inspired by these findings, Flourish helps users turn behavioral science into daily life through small, intentional acts that build stronger relationships and emotional resilience.