A big part of making decisions is determining what our actions and choices have been inspired by. So we asked decision makers from the community to tell us about what they are inspired by.

Taylin Watson | Content Creator & Physical Therapist

I am inspired by all the random events that happen in my life, whether it be positive or negative, that others can relate to. Knowing I can share these events with people and make them crack a smile, or even a slight giggle, keeps me doing what I do! Read more>>

Paul Bullock | Builder of Bespoke Electric Guitars

Inspiration is all around us if we are receptive to notice it and ready to receive it. For me, inspiration for a new guitar design can literally come from a sound, a song, a word, an image, even a dream. Since each new guitar that I build is completely unique I’m constantly in a state of active awareness to receive inspiration. Read more>>

Tanvi Aditya Thompson | Pastry Chef, Butter and Saffron

One of my earliest memories about growing up in India was watching Ma (my grandmother), in the kitchen making nimki (fried savory crackers) and khajoor (fried cookies), eagerly waiting for my share. I loved spending the hot summer days enjoying a kulfi (Indian style ice cream) underneath our mango trees, or sneaking into the kitchen to steal a taste of Mom’s gajar ka halwa (carrot dessert). Read more>>

Joo Yun | Wedding and Event Floral designer

I am inspired by nature and naturally by each and every flower. Even if they are the same type of flower, each blossom gives a different color, shape, and feeling. Read more>>

Adrian Cortes | Storyteller

Not views or followers for sure lol Most views people chase are mostly fake so there’s no point to be chasing views or eyes on social media. I know that’s coming out pretty hot out the gate, but I feel like people know that truth but choose not to accept it. Read more>>