What if the smallest action could create a ripple of joy that reaches millions? We each have the power to take those small actions. Molly Selin did when she took her Airpods out and it changed her and Maria’s worlds. It can change yours too.

It all started when Maria, 81, approached Molly, 27, on the train. Molly was returning home from a trip to Spain when Maria asked her a simple question, and Molly decided to take her AirPod out. That small action ended up transforming the lives of both Molly and Maria. Molly learned that Maria had lived a life filled with trauma and loss; that she hadn’t been back to Puerto Rico in fifty years because she was afraid to fly. Molly offered to fly with Maria … and she meant it.

Take Your Airpods Out illustrates how the impact of one short conversation can last forever. By being present, a simple act of kindness can spark a friendship and a ripple of joy that was otherwise unimaginable. But this book is more than just a post that went viral and a trip to Puerto Rico. We see the gifts of friendship that two women, separated by over fifty years, can give each other. As Molly and Maria navigate grief and joy, everyday moments and being open to new adventures, Take Your Airpods Out invites readers to slow down, and look up—and remember that the world is still full of people waiting to be seen. It’s a reminder of what can happen when we choose to be present.