We asked some of our favorite folks what makes them happy and why?

Ryan Lovett

Ya’know, I’ve been wondering the same thing. There are many things that make me happy – friends, family, a really good pastrami sandwich; but as it relates to my day to day the act of creating is what brings me joy. I get a certain sense of fulfilment from making things that I just can’t seem to get elsewhere. Read More>>

Yuantian Ding

What brings me the greatest joy as a singer-songwriter is the moment I step onto the stage to perform my original songs. In that instant, all eyes are on me, and I feel the audience’s focus on the music I’ve crafted. Read More>>

Andrea Romero

Andrea Romero has always believed that great design should feel lived-in, layered, and deeply personal. What brings her the most joy is transforming spaces into homes that reflect the people who live in them, balancing form and function with thoughtful details that feel both elevated and timeless. For Andrea, the magic is in the process: mixing materials, refining proportions, and creating interiors that feel intentional. Read More>>

Joe Cruz

I think staying creative in any capacity makes me happy. Whether it’s playing guitar on stuff I produce or write, and even other people’s work. Production, songwriting, producing music and helping other people out with their own songs & productions is kind of the world I exist in…I’m getting into documentary film making now which is new for me. I’ve scored music for documentaries but have never made one. Read More>>