Radical Ray
Helping Kids Grow from the Inside Out!
Empowering Children Aged 7–10 with Emotional Intelligence and Resilience
Meet Bobbi Chegwyn
Author of Radical Ray, a Champion for Kindness and Resilience
The Journey Behind Radical Ray: From The Kind Bus to Inspiring Kids Everywhere
I've always been fascinated by human behavior - what drives us, how we grow, and how the power of our thoughts shapes our experiences. My passion for understanding and nurturing resilience and kindness in people led me to earn an Advanced Diploma in Life Coaching in 2007, followed by an NLP Practitioner qualification in 2008. Since then, I’ve helped women navigate life transitions with confidence and empathy.
As a columnist for a regional Australian newspaper, my insights on mindset, self-awareness, and personal development reached a broader audience. My quote "Your perception of me is a reflection of you; my reaction to you is an awareness of me." went viral worldwide.
When my husband and I moved to the U.S. in 2018, I wanted to immerse myself in my new community. I took an unexpected leap - becoming a school bus driver for our local elementary school. But Bus 31 became more than just a mode of transportation - it evolved into The Kind Bus, a rolling community that lived the values of kindness, inclusion, and connection every day.
From donation drives to Kind Bus Rider of the Week awards, we built a safe, welcoming space for kids to learn and grow. Those experiences inspired my debut children's book, Radical Ray.
This book is a love letter to the kids on The Kind Bus and a celebration of the lessons of empathy, resilience, and the power of small acts of kindness. Through Ray's journey, I hope to show kids everywhere that they matter, that their unique gifts are valued, and that they can make the world a better place - one small act of kindness at a time.
Thank you for joining Ray on his journey. May his story spark something special in your own life and inspire kindness, courage, and inclusion wherever you go.