We asked some of the most inspiring folks we know to tell us what they are inspired by.

Lashon Byrd

Over the years I’ve been inspired by many people, first by Robert Kiyosaki after reading his “Rich Dad” book trilogy, then as I’ve gotten older philosophers like Friedrich Nietzche and Marcus Aurelius. Aurelius especially as I’m an enthusiastic practitioner of stoicism. Read More>>

Amanda Hallman

I am incredibly inspired by telling stories that need to be told. As the co-founder of a feminist theatre company, I’ve been so honored to have been able to bring to the stage brilliantly written stories of women who have been mostly lost to history. Read More>>

Mia Saige

As an artist working in the film industry I’m inspired by transformation. A brushstroke can tell a story or shift an entire character’s energy. My work lives at the intersection of storytelling and transformation; it’s art meets psychology. Makeup is the medium through which I tell human stories and there’s something magical about helping actors embody roles through makeup. Read More>>

Kimberly Haley

I’m deeply inspired by people who have overcome what seemed impossible—those underdog stories and the voices of the overlooked or forgotten. There’s something powerful about that kind of resilience. What captivates me most is the mental focus and heart determination it takes to stay hopeful, even when your current reality shows you every reason not to be. Read More>>