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.

Neha Mhatre | Social Media Influencer & Home Baker

I’m inspired by food and flavors from around the world. Read more>>

Gina Zollman | Singer/Songwriter

Authenticity inspires me. People who dare to share their soul by singing, writing, caregiving, cooking- by being their true self, that’s what I aspire to. Read more>>

Andrew Garcia | Author

I’m inspired by my daughter, Savannah. The day she was born changed my entire perspective, instantly showing me how my life, once the center of my world, had shifted. She taught me to be softer, more present, and above all, to love in the simplest, most genuine way. Now at 11, she continues to inspire and motivate me every day. Watching her grow reminds me of my responsibility not only to guide and protect her, but to constantly improve myself—for her, and for me. She keeps me grounded, and she’s a daily reminder of why I strive to be the best version of myself. Read more>>

Adriane Mclean | Actor, Creator, Community Builder

Other actors. Especially those who have been working at their craft for years and finally get the recognition they deserve. Read more>>

Parker Green | Actor, Writer, Producer, & Director

What really inspires me the most are the creative friends and peers I have in my life. Especially the actors I work with every week in my acting class. It’s located in Burbank and we mostly focus on self-tapes and on-camera techniques. It’s a small group, maybe 10-12 actors each week, but because of that, it feels super personal and close-knit. Honestly, I’m surrounded by some of the most exciting and inspiring performers out there. Read more>>

Hao Hao | Film Director & Screenwriter

My inspiration mostly comes from my perceptions of the world around me and how others perceive it differently. Just as the way I view my role in this world as a perceiver, I continue my journey to understand how humans live and absorb the immense power of the universe’s apocalypse. I can’t help but notice many lifestyles outside my frame of reference that are so fascinating, and the way people manage to grow so differently yet live so tenaciously. Read more>>

J Lee Bagan | Unsupervised Storyteller

I am always inspired by stories of people who make their own decisions, Once made, they follow through and accept the consequences of their actions. Life is a risk, as such there are no safe places. Read more>>

Chelsea Marcantel | Writer, Director, & Story Consultant

I’m inspired by people. The diversity of what people are into, how they relate to each other, how they move through the world, how they overcome some things and double-down on others. I could talk about and to people, listen to their stories, forever. I’m rarely bored. I find compelling stories in everything. My selection process, as a writer, starts with figuring out what stories I like will be interesting to a bunch of other people — which hyper-specific story I’ve glommed onto has universal appeal. Read more>>

Priscilla Contreras | Influencer&Singer

I am inspired by my little sister that has autism. Her name is Valery and she has taught me that it doesn’t matter how hard life gets we always have to be strong and shoot your shot at everything. Even if no one believes in you. Read more>>